Eocheon Restaurant
어촌식당
About
A bustling Sangdo-dong eatery serving generous grilled fish and braised mackerel with freshly made black rice pot rice.
Set along Sangdo-ro between Sindaebangsamgeori and Jangseungbaegi stations, Eochon Sikdang is an unpretentious neighborhood fixture dedicated to comforting, homestyle fish feasts. Free of trendy flourishes, the expansive, light-filled dining room features widely spaced tables that comfortably seat over forty guests, drawing multi-generational families, solo diners, and loyal locals who regularly queue out front during peak meal hours. The main draw here is the balance of crisp grilled fish and deeply simmered stews. Ordering a grilled set (jeongsik)—available for two or more diners—delivers the kitchen's signature move: alongside your choice of fish, the table is anchored by a communal pot of godeungeo kimchi jorim (braised mackerel with aged kimchi). Its tart, spicy broth and tender fish infuse every spoonful, acting as a rich foil to the grilled offerings. The godeungeo gui arrives with a blistered, golden-brown skin protecting succulent meat, while the imyeonsu gui (Atka mackerel) offers a mild, delicate flesh, and the savory jogi gui (yellow corvina) arrives perfectly tender. Beyond the set menus, large cuts of galchi jorim (braised cutlassfish) simmer in a sweet and spicy sauce thick with potatoes and radish. Diners also frequently order crisp guljeon (pan-fried battered oysters), which showcase plump, briny centers. Every meal centers on steaming hot-stone dolsot-bap made with glistening black rice (heukmi-bap). Diners scoop the fluffy grains into side bowls, then pour warm barley tea into the stone pots, letting the scorched crust soften into a nutty nurungji porridge to finish the meal. Accompanied by crisp cucumber salad, fresh geotjeori kimchi, and seasoned peppers, this Dongjak sanctuary delivers honest, deeply satisfying Korean table spreads that make everyday dining feel grounded and restorative.
Menu
- Mackerel Set₩15,000
- Atka Mackerel Set₩16,000
- Braised Cutlassfish₩15,000
- Grilled Yellow Croaker₩18,000
- Oyster Pancake (Small)₩13,000
- 고등어구이 (1인분)₩16,000
- 임연수구이 (1인분)₩18,000
- 굴밥₩12,000
- Oyster Soup With Rice₩12,000
- Fish Roe Rice Bowl₩12,000
- Braised Mackerel With Kimchi₩13,000
Local tips
- Set menus require a minimum of 2 orders and include complimentary braised mackerel kimchi stew.
- Order the set for black rice hot stone pot rice; pour barley tea in to make scorched rice soup.
- Parking in front fits 6-8 cars with double parking, but public transit is recommended during peak hours.
- Peak meal times see waitlists; arrive slightly before or after standard meal hours to avoid waiting.
Details
- Sindaebangsamgeori Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:00
- Monday
- 11:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:00