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Jung-gu · Namdaemun Market / Braised cutlassfish

Huirak Galchi

희락갈치

Widely cited as the original shop of Namdaemun Market's galchi-jorim alley, with decades of history at the same spot. It's a fast meal of cutlassfish bubbling in a spicy-savory sauce over rice, eaten shoulder to shoulder with market regulars.

Korea on a Plate · Selected 2026

At a glance₩14,000 per personHours 07:00–20:30Closed SundaysNear the sightsGroups & sharingBring the heat
Galchi-jorim, braised cutlassfish with radish in spicy red sauce
Representative dish photo · lazy fri13th · CC BY 2.0. Cropped for layout.

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Galchi-jorim · soy-and-chili braised cutlassfish

A suggested order

Order the galchi-jorim for the table — it's priced per person, so just say how many are eating.

Neighborhood
Jung-gu · Namdaemun Market
Food style
Braised cutlassfish
Station to look up
Hoehyeon Station (Line 4)
Hours
07:00–20:30
Closed
Closed Sundays
Typical spend
₩14,000 per person
Key prices
Galchi-jorim ₩14,000 per person; steamed egg ₩3,000

What to know before ordering

Go on a weekday afternoon to skip the weekend queue in this narrow alley.

For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.

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