Daegemaru Jayang Branch
대게마루 자양점
About
A long-running neighborhood crab house in Jayang-dong serving steamed snow crab and king crab at reasonable market prices, carefully trimmed for easy eating.
Tucked into a quiet residential pocket of Jayang-dong near the Han River, Daegemaru functions as a neighborhood staple for family gatherings and seafood feasts. The shop avoids polished pretension, offering an unhurried, comfortable dining room equipped for multi-generational groups. Guests pick live snow crab or king crab directly from the front tanks, sold by weight at market rates that locals regard as notably fair for the city. The meal begins with an expansive spread of banchan that arrives while the steamer works. The rotating spread features house-cured raw shrimp (saeujang)—a specialty bottled for takeout—alongside seasonal fresh oysters, savory pancakes, and broths punctuated with the sharp heat of Cheongyang peppers. When the main crustaceans emerge from their fifteen-to-twenty-minute steam, the kitchen team breaks down every shell with precision. Slit legs yield whole batons of meat with a gentle nudge of a seafood fork, eliminating the struggle typically associated with crustacean dining. The snow crab flesh carries a delicate, resilient bounce and a clean ocean sweetness that stands out against heavier king crab legs. Diners dip the sweet meat into the crab carapace, using the rich, golden-green hepatopancreas (nae-jang) as a natural fondue. No visit concludes without the carapace fried rice, where leftover tomalley is tossed with short-grain rice, toasted seaweed flakes, and pops of flying fish roe. To cut through the lingering butteriness, orders of crab ramyeon simmer legs in a fiery broth, delivering a clean, peppery finish. Operating daily from noon to midnight, the restaurant sees heavy traffic for birthdays and weekend dinners. Parking is not available on-site, requiring street maneuvering or a spot in a nearby shared lot, but the dense meat yields and welcoming neighborhood vibe make it a dependable crustacean destination in Gwangjin.
Menu
- Steamed Snow Crab
- Crab Shell Fried Rice₩3,000
- Steamed King Crab
- Crab Ramen₩5,000
- Salt-grilled Shrimp
- Soy-marinated Shrimp
- 생물소라
- Abalone
- Scallops
- Octopus Stir-fry
- Spicy Stir-fried Octopus
Local tips
- Crabs are priced by weight based on daily market rates (싯가).
- Call ahead to verify live crab availability and meat-yield quality before visiting.
- Crab shell fried rice (게딱지볶음밥) is essential to finish your meal.
- There is no dedicated parking; use nearby street alleys or public sharing parking spots.
Details
- Jayang
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 12:00–23:00
- Monday
- 12:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–23:00
- Friday
- 12:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–23:00