Forest Sea
숲속에바다
About
A spacious Gangbuk restaurant at the foot of Bukhansan, serving seafood dishes and group-friendly meals amid mountain and valley scenery.
At 숲속에바다, a meal in Gangbuk can feel less like a quick stop and more like a pause in a day outdoors. Set by the slopes of Bukhansan, the restaurant is described by visitors as a place where trees and a nearby stream shape the backdrop. Several accounts mention sitting down to eat with the 계곡—the valley stream—in view, then lingering over the scenery instead of hurrying straight back into the city. The dish that anchors the table is haemul-jjim, a spicy braise of seafood. Bloggers describe it arriving in a generous spread, with large, springy pieces of seafood to pick through and share. It is the kind of centerpiece that suits a group: pass around a favorite morsel, reach for another, and let conversation take its time. Haemul-tang offers a soup-based alternative; one visitor praised its clean-tasting broth alongside the seasoning. The menu also includes neungi-baeksuk, a chicken soup with prized neungi mushrooms, and barbecue, giving a mixed group several directions to choose from. The setting is part of the meal’s appeal, not just scenery to glance at on arrival. Reports describe a spacious interior for group dining, and one mentions a large hall suitable for continuing a gathering after eating. Families and friends visiting after a Bukhansan outing appear to be the restaurant’s natural audience: people who want a substantial shared meal, room to talk, and a little time to settle in. This is not presented as a minimalist seafood counter or a place for a hurried solo lunch. The draw is the combination of abundant seafood dishes and a leafy, waterside atmosphere. Come for the communal 해물찜, or choose 해물탕 when a warm broth sounds better; either way, leave room in the schedule to sit with the view. At 숲속에바다, the reported experience extends beyond the last bite: a relaxed meal framed by mountain greenery and the sound and sight of flowing water.
Menu
- Spicy Braised Seafood
- Seafood Hot Pot₩59,000
- Neungi Mushroom Chicken Soup
- Barbecue
- 양념해물찜(2인)₩59,000
- 아구찜(2인)₩35,000
- 꽃게탕(중)₩40,000
- 해신탕(대)₩95,000
- 오리주물럭(200g)₩16,000
- 미네랄돼지주물럭(200g)₩16,000
- 미네랄전지(180g)₩14,000
- 미네랄오겹살(180g)₩17,000
Local tips
- A good fit for family or group meals; the restaurant has a large hall for gatherings.
- Seafood jjim, seafood soup, neungi mushroom chicken, and barbecue are mentioned as options.
- Visit as part of a Bukhansan outing to enjoy the nearby stream and mountain scenery.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–22:00
- Monday
- 11:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–22:00
- Friday
- 11:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–22:00