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Incheon Yeongjong Island Restaurant ‘Gorae Seafood Kalguksu’

Located near the Gueup boat pier at the eastern end of Yeongjong Island in Incheon, various restaurants offer dishes made with seafood. As it is situated by the seaside, you can enjoy seafood dishes at relatively affordable prices compared to Seoul’s city center.

“Incheon Yeongjong Island Seafood Kalguksu – Gorae Seafood Kalguksu”

Yeongjong Island offers a variety of dishes featuring seafood, and Gorae Seafood Kalguksu is one such restaurant. The restaurant specializes in “Seafood Kalguksu,” serving this dish generously with an abundance of seafood.

In addition to Seafood Kalguksu, the restaurant also offers seafood pancake (haemul pajeon), dumplings, and more. Here are some items from the menu:

  • Seafood Clam Kalguksu: KRW 12,000
  • Fresh Scallop Kalguksu: KRW 13,000
  • Shellfish Hot Pot Set for 2: KRW 39,000
  • Shellfish Hot Pot Set for 3: KRW 70,000
  • Chef’s Whale Set: KRW 120,000
  • Mountain Field Seafood Stew: KRW 25,000
  • Seafood Pancake: KRW 18,000
  • Galbi Mandu (Beef Dumplings): KRW 6,000
  • Live Octopus Addition: KRW 18,000
  • Live Abalone Addition: KRW 12,000
  • Scallop Addition: KRW 15,000
  • Cockle Addition: KRW 15,000
  • Clam Addition: KRW 15,000
  • Kalguksu Noodles (extra serving): KRW 3,000
  • Fish Cake Addition: KRW 2,500

“Seafood Clam Kalguksu + Seafood Pancake”

On the day of the visit, a group of around 40 people came as a reservation, and they could comfortably enjoy their meal without any issues. The restaurant was spacious enough to accommodate about 150 people at once, so seating the group of 40 didn’t feel burdensome. The seaside location of the restaurant might contribute to the generous portion sizes, and despite ordering one portion per person, there was no shortage of food.

The basic order for each person was Seafood Clam Kalguksu, and one Seafood Pancake was ordered per table. Given the hearty nature of the servings, even for someone like the author, who typically enjoys large portions, the meal was satisfying without feeling overwhelmed.

“Incheon Yeongjong Island Restaurant, Gorae Seafood Kalguksu”

  • Address: 1st Floor, Yeongjong Plaza, 43 Eunhasu-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
  • Phone: 032-751-7590