Myeongga Grilled Fish
명가생선구이
About
Grilled mackerel and chewy pot rice with scorched-rice nurungji in a homestyle Yeongdeungpo canteen.
The pot rice is part of the appeal here: it arrives chewy and nutty, then leaves a scorched layer at the bottom for nurungji, the warm, toasty rice you eat at the end. Myeongga Grilled Fish feels like an old-fashioned neighborhood canteen, with a simple, somewhat worn interior and a steady mix of solo diners, families and office groups. The older couple who run it are often described as attentive, though meals can take time when the room is busy. Start with grilled mackerel (고등어구이, ₩15,000), the dish visitors praise most. It is said to be tender, clean-tasting and not especially fishy, with bones that are easy to deal with; some diners, though, find the fish dry or salty. Grilled hairtail (갈치구이, ₩15,000) and grilled Spanish mackerel (삼치구이, ₩17,000) are other options. If you want a braise rather than a crisp-edged fish, kimchi mackerel stew (김치고등어조림, ₩14,000) is on the menu, though one recurring criticism is that it comes with little kimchi. Rice and refillable side dishes round out the meal, and the nurungji is worth saving room for. This is a practical lunch stop as well as a place for a group meal. It opens Monday through Saturday from 11:00 to 21:00, with a break from 15:00 to 17:00, and closes Sunday. Arrive outside the lunch rush if you are short on time: reviews mention slower service at busy periods, particularly at dinner. Parking is not available, and the area has limited parking, so plan to come without a car. Sources do not mention an English menu or English-speaking staff; having the Korean dish name ready may make ordering simpler. Come for a substantial, homestyle fish meal and the pot rice, whether you are eating alone or with a few colleagues. Keep expectations measured: the fish and side dishes can be salty, and the plain, worn room is about the food rather than decor.
Menu
- 고등어구이₩15,000
- 조기구이₩15,000
- 삼치구이₩17,000
- 갈치구이₩15,000
- 김치고등어조림₩14,000
- 갈치조림(2인)₩32,000
- 임연수구이₩17,000
- 가자미구이₩15,000
- 모듬구이(2인)₩38,000
- 간장게장₩14,000
- 제육쌈밥₩13,000
- 오징어볶음(2인)₩28,000
- 쭈꾸미볶음(2인)₩28,000
Local tips
- Choose grilled mackerel for the most frequently praised dish.
- Save the scorched rice at the bottom of the pot for nurungji.
- Visit between 11:00 and 15:00 or after 17:00; the kitchen breaks from 15:00 to 17:00.
- Allow extra time during busy meals, when service can be slow.
- Leave the car behind; there is no parking.
Details
- 영등포구청
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00