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Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Alley Prices 2026: ₩13,000 Sets, Sunday Closures
Quick answer
- Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Alley (동대문 생선구이골목) is for anyone who wants a hot, filling set meal near Dongdaemun Market, even when eating alone. Skip it if you mind smoke and fish smell or want a clean, quiet restaurant.
- In fall 2026 records, the three main shops, Jeonju-jip, Honam-jip and Samcheonpo-jip, all charge ₩13,000 for mackerel or Spanish mackerel and ₩15,000 for hairtail.
- Jeonju-jip and Songjeong Sikdang close on Sundays. On a Sunday or early in the morning, go to Honam-jip (6:00–21:00) or Samcheonpo-jip (open daily 9:00–21:00).
- Prices
- Grilled fish sets ₩13,000–15,000 (mackerel/Spanish mackerel ₩13,000, croaker ₩14,000, hairtail ₩15,000)
- Nearest station
- Dongdaemun Station (Lines 1 and 4), Exit 9, about 270–290 m, a 4-minute walk
- Hours
- Varies by shop. Jeonju-jip Mon–Sat 8:30–19:30 (closed Sunday), Honam-jip 6:00–21:00, Samcheonpo-jip daily 9:00–21:00
Bottom line: ₩13,000 is the going rate; what differs is hours and closing days
Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Alley (동대문 생선구이골목) is a lane of small fish restaurants between Dongdaemun Station and Jongno 5-ga Station, across from Dongdaemun General Market. The Seoul Tourism Organization calls it the only alley in Seoul that specializes in grilled fish. Shops started gathering here around 1979, and in the 1990s it was busy with people from the nearby garment workshops.
In fall 2026 records, the three main shops, Jeonju-jip (전주집), Honam-jip (호남집) and Samcheonpo-jip (삼천포집), charge almost the same: ₩13,000 for mackerel or Spanish mackerel and ₩15,000 for hairtail. So when you pick a shop, the price matters less than whether it is open on Sunday and how early it opens.
Prices and hours at 4 main shops
| Item | Jeonju-jip | Honam-jip | Samcheonpo-jip | Songjeong Sikdang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackerel | ₩13,000 | ₩13,000 | ₩13,000 | ₩12,000 |
| Spanish mackerel | ₩13,000 | ₩13,000 | ₩13,000–15,000 | ₩12,000 |
| Croaker (gulbi/jogi) | ₩14,000 | ₩14,000 | ₩14,000 | ― |
| Hairtail | ₩15,000 | ₩15,000 | ₩15,000 | ― |
| Spicy pork (jeyuk) | ₩11,000 | ₩11,000 | ₩13,000 | ₩9,000 |
| Hours | Mon–Sat 8:30–19:30 | 6:00–21:00 | Daily 9:00–21:00 | Not confirmed in sources |
| Closed | Sunday | Not listed | Not listed | Sunday |
For Samcheonpo-jip's Spanish mackerel, one source says ₩13,000 and another says ₩15,000. For saury (kkongchi) at Samcheonpo-jip, one source says it is not sold and another lists it at ₩13,000. Jeonju-jip's last order is 19:10.
The fish is not grilled from raw when you order. Each shop pre-grills fish over briquette grills out front, then grills it again once your order comes in. Jeonju-jip is known for splitting the fish open along the belly and grilling it flat.
What comes with a set
Order one grilled fish and it comes with rice, soup, kimchi and other side dishes. At Samcheonpo-jip, one record lists two kinds of kimchi, bean sprouts, pickled perilla leaves and a soybean-paste soup with dried cabbage leaves. Samcheonpo-jip used to give free refills of rice and soup, but an extra bowl of rice now costs ₩1,000.
Records from both Honam-jip and Samcheonpo-jip mention a free flounder brought out for the table. It does not happen every time, so treat it as a bonus.
Not into fish? Songjeong Sikdang's pork bulgogi set
Songjeong Sikdang (송정식당), in the same alley, is known less for fish and more for its briquette-grilled pork bulgogi set (bulkkoji baekban). It costs ₩20,000 for two, and staff put the meat on a grill rack and cook it over the briquettes for you. Soft tofu stew and one fried egg per person come with it. Mackerel and Spanish mackerel are ₩12,000 each, and stir-fried kimchi with fish cake is ₩8,000.
The other shops also have spicy stir-fried pork or squid, so you can go with someone who does not eat fish.
Tips for international visitors
Solo diners are fine: you can order a single portion of fish, and it still comes with stew and side dishes, so it works well as a one-person meal.
Pick your shop on Sundays: Jeonju-jip, Songjeong Sikdang, Obuja-jip (오부자집) and Hanil Sikdang (한일식당) close on Sundays. On a Sunday, head for Honam-jip or Samcheonpo-jip, which opens every day.
Breakfast at Honam-jip: Honam-jip is open from 6:00 to 21:00. Jeonju-jip opens at 8:30 and Samcheonpo-jip at 9:00.
Payment: Jeonju-jip's Naver Map listing shows only Zero Pay as a payment method, and our sources did not confirm whether foreign cards work. A meal is ₩13,000–15,000 per person, so carrying some cash is the safe choice.
Upstairs seats: one visitor was sent to Jeonju-jip's second floor when the ground floor was full and noted that the stairs are steep. Songjeong Sikdang's second floor is floor seating under a low ceiling.
Watch for small bones: grilled fish can still have small bones, so take your time, especially with kids.
How to get there: 4 minutes from Dongdaemun Station Exit 9
Leave Dongdaemun Station (Lines 1 and 4) by Exit 9 and walk past the JW Marriott hotel until you see street stalls on the sidewalk. The lane that goes in between those stalls is the grilled fish alley. Jeonju-jip is about 273 m from Exit 9 and Songjeong Sikdang about 333 m. Keep walking straight and you reach Dakhanmari Alley and then Gwangjang Market.
Many people pair it with Jinokhwa Dakhanmari in the next lane. For more Seoul food alleys with current prices, see Cheongnyangni Chicken Alley and, for a night out with beer, Euljiro Golbaengi Alley.
Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Alley suits anyone who wants a hot set meal for around ₩13,000 between shopping stops at Dongdaemun Market. On a Sunday or early in the morning, choose Honam-jip or Samcheonpo-jip; with someone who does not eat fish, go for Songjeong Sikdang's pork bulgogi set.
FAQ
- How much is a meal at Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Alley?
- In fall 2026 records, the main shops charge ₩13,000 for mackerel or Spanish mackerel, ₩14,000 for croaker and ₩15,000 for hairtail. Songjeong Sikdang charges ₩12,000 for mackerel or Spanish mackerel.
- Is it open on Sundays?
- Jeonju-jip, Songjeong Sikdang and some others close on Sundays. Honam-jip and Samcheonpo-jip (daily 9:00–21:00) have no Sunday closure listed.
- Can I eat there alone?
- Yes. A single portion of fish comes with rice, stew and side dishes.
- Can I go for breakfast?
- Honam-jip opens at 6:00. Jeonju-jip opens at 8:30 and Samcheonpo-jip at 9:00.
Sources
We read these Korean sources on the dates shown and compared them before writing.
- 동대문 생선구이 골목 (Visit Seoul 서울관광재단) (Nov 13, 2026)
- 전주집 (네이버 플레이스) (Nov 13, 2026)
- 동대문 원단시장 맛집 전주집 (네이버 블로그 ramiyaa07) (Nov 13, 2026)
- 종로5가 생선구이 골목, 동대문역 전주집 가격·영업시간 (네이버 블로그 chitago) (Nov 13, 2026)
- 동대문 생선구이골목 호남집 (네이버 블로그 muckbangjaem2) (Nov 13, 2026)
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