Seongsu / Braised monkfish
성수아구
An agujjim restaurant near Ttukseom Station that tops its spicy braised monkfish with crispy fried beef intestines, an unusual mix of tender fish and crunch. Portions are large, and pollack roe, pork belly and beef dishes are also on the menu.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Agujjim · spicy braised monkfish
Agujjim for two or more, with fried rice in the leftover sauce at the end.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Weekday lunch 11:30–15:30 and dinner 17:00–22:00; weekends run through from 11:30. It is spicy, so ask for a milder level if needed.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Really enjoyed our meal here. The agujjim was packed with flavour, and the seafood tasted very fresh. The crispy fried beef intestines on top were surprisingly delicious — perfectly crunchy and a great match with the spicy sauce. Good portions, friendly staff, and excellent value
Wow we discovered this hidden gem along the way. Nice tender fish with crispy fried beef intestines. Interesting combi and texture that is not usually found
Nice monk fish, pollack roe, pork belly and beef served with generous portion! Come here if you are hungry and portion is big
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
NEAR YOU
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Agujjim for two or more, with fried rice in the leftover sauce at the end.
Expect about ₩20,000 per person. Google price range ₩20,000–₩70,000 per person.
11:30–22:00. Open daily.
Seongsu Agu is at 48-1 Sangwon-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 성동구 상원길 48-1. The nearest station is Ttukseom Station (Line 2), about 150 m.
Seongsu Agu suits Bring the heat, Groups & sharing.
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