Dongjak-gu · Noryangjin / market-stall raw fish counter
일성수산 (노량진수산시장)
Korea's largest wholesale fish market runs a simple two-step system: buy raw fish downstairs among the shouting vendors and tanks, then take it up to a seating counter to eat it as hoe. Ilsung Susan is one of the steadier counters inside, known among visitors for straightforward pricing rather than aggressive touting.
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Hoe · raw fish sashimi platter
Pick a stall selling flatfish, yellowtail or rockfish, agree on a total price before buying, then carry the fish upstairs to a seating counter like Ilsung Susan to have it sliced and served with rice, soup and side dishes.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Agree on the total price with the fish vendor before paying, and confirm the separate per-person table charge upstairs so there are no surprises at the end.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
I ordered the winter limited menu, Bangdomhoe (yellowtail + red sea bream), through Baemin. It's 40,000 won (free delivery), and it's the perfect portion for a solo drink. Of course, you can also order a larger size. The sashimi is cut quite thickly, but you can adjust the thickn
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NEAR YOU
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Pick a stall selling flatfish, yellowtail or rockfish, agree on a total price before buying, then carry the fish upstairs to a seating counter like Ilsung Susan to have it sliced and served with rice, soup and side dishes.
Expect about ₩25,000 per person. Buy fish by weight at a ground-floor stall (assorted sashimi for 2–3 people roughly ₩60,000–80,000), then pay a per-person prep/table fee of about ₩3,000–5,000 to have it sliced and eaten upstairs.
General retail floor roughly 01:30–22:00; some premium stalls open 24 hours. Closed Sundays and major holidays.
Ilsung Susan · Noryangjin Fish Market is at 674 Nodeul-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul (inside Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market) in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 동작구 노들로 674 노량진수산물도매시장 내. The nearest station is Noryangjin Station (Line 1, Exit 9, or Line 9, Exit 7) — the market entrance is a short walk from either exit.
Ilsung Susan · Noryangjin Fish Market suits Worth the trip, Groups & sharing, Late night.
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