Chungnam Haemul

Key Information

• 🍽️ Signature Dishes: Giant Steamed Clam Pot, Seafood Clam Soup, Clam Noodle Soup
• 🦪 Giant seafood pot featuring 9 varieties of clams and 14 seafood items
• 💳 Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and ZeroPay
• 🍚 Casual meal options like home-style set meals (Baekban) and noodle soups are available

🦪 Chungnam Haemul: Hearty Giant Steamed Clams in the Alleyways of Pildong

Chungnam Haemul is a legendary seafood spot tucked away in the alleyways of Pildong, serving everything from comforting home-style rice meals and handmade noodle soups to generous seafood feasts.

If you're exploring Seoul with a group and craving a fresh, bountiful seafood meal, make your way to Chungnam Haemul near Exit 1 of Chungmuro Station.

Their signature Giant Steamed Clam Pot packs 9 types of shellfish and 14 varieties of seafood into a massive pot. Steamed together with sweet napa cabbage, it produces a deep, incredibly refreshing broth.

Beyond great drink-pairing options like spicy seafood stew, seafood pancake, and stir-fried octopus, they offer quick, delicious meals like clam noodle soup and spicy cold noodles.

👥 Why Locals Keep Coming Back

• 🦪 Giant Steamed Clam Pot — An overflowing feast of fresh shellfish cooked in a massive pot
• 🍲 Refreshing Broth — Rich, savory broth naturally infused with the flavors of fresh seafood
• 🍚 Great Value — Wallet-friendly daily set meals and clam noodle soups
• 👥 Ideal for Groups — Spacious seating accommodating larger gatherings with ease

📍 Traveler Tips

• 🚇 Easy 4-minute walk from Exit 1 of Chungmuro Station
• 🕘 Open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• 📅 Closed on Sundays
• 👫 Dining as a party of two? Get a small clam pot and add noodles to the broth at the end
• 📞 Book in advance if you plan to visit with a large group