Inhyeon Seafood

Quick Facts

• 💳 Card payments accepted
• 👥 Great for pairs or small groups · Perfect for dates and casual get-togethers
• 🦪 House Specialties: Sea Urchin Platter / Sweet Shrimp & Spot Prawn with Sea Urchin / Assorted Seafood Platter

🦪 Fresh Seafood & Sea Urchin in the Heart of Chungmuro

Inhyeon Haemul is a vibrant seafood pocha (casual pub) and raw fish restaurant tucked away in the alleyways of Chungmuro's historic Inhyeon Market. Unlike standard seafood spots, it offers a charming, nostalgic market atmosphere where you can dive into everything from assorted raw seafood platters to refreshing mulhoe (cold spicy raw fish soup) and steaming, hearty fish roe soup. Locals rave about the ultra-fresh catch, the warm hospitality, and the retro vibe that makes it impossible not to stay for another drink.

Rather than sticking to just a single plate of sashimi, the local way to eat here is to order an assorted seafood platter or seasonal special alongside a spicy soup to balance the flavors. Everything is prepped fresh upon ordering, bringing out the vibrant, clean tastes of the ocean right to your table. Wrap up your meal with one of their comforting soups paired with your favorite drink for the ultimate Korean dining experience.

👥 Why Locals Keep Coming Back

• 🦪 The Ultimate Uni & Sweet Shrimp Combo — A match made in heaven: rich, buttery sea urchin paired with naturally sweet raw shrimp.
• 🐟 Seasonal Fresh Catch — The menu rotates to feature the absolute best fish and seafood of the season.
• 🌊 Endless Seafood Options — Choose from mixed seafood platters, spicy cold fish soup, lightly blanched seafood, premium sashimi, and more.
• 🍶 The Perfect Drinking Spot — An unbeatable vibe for unwinding over drinks, whether you're catching up with friends, having a work dinner, or going on a date.
• 🥢 Mix and Match Your Bites — Wrap your seafood in dried seaweed (gamtae), roasted laver, or aged kimchi with a touch of rice to create your own signature bite.

📍 Tips for International Visitors

• 🦪 First Time Trying Uni? — Order the sweet shrimp and sea urchin combo. The buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture of the uni paired with the sweet shrimp is the absolute best introduction.
• 🌿 Don't Skip the Gamtae — Place a dab of rice, a sweet shrimp, and some uni onto a sheet of gamtae (roasted sea mustard) for an explosion of umami flavors.
• 👥 Dining with 2 to 4 People? — Grab an assorted seafood platter or a uni set so everyone can sample a little bit of everything.
• 🍺 Experience Korean Pub Culture — Do as the locals do: pair your fresh seafood spread with a cold bottle of soju or beer.
• 📅 Looking for What's Best Today? — The seafood catch changes daily based on what's fresh, so don't hesitate to ask the staff for today's special recommendations.