Daecheon Kijogae Samhap (Main Branch) 대천키조개삼합 본점
Boryeong · Daecheon Beach & Daecheon Port · Meal
Kijogae, the large pen shell scallop, is a prized shellfish on the west coast, and this restaurant grills it together with pork and vegetables in a combination Koreans call samhap, meaning a harmonious trio. The tabletop grill is operated by staff at first, then you take over for the last bites. The shellfish is sweet and chewy, and the meat adds richness.
Most tables finish with a rice dish or a spicy stew. Prices depend on the weight of the scallops and may change. The restaurant sits close to the beach, so it fills quickly at sunset in summer.
Ask whether side dishes can be adjusted if you cannot eat pork.
It is in the beach area of Daecheon, roughly a 15 to 20 minute taxi ride from Daecheon Station and a short walk from the main promenade. (Show a driver: 대천키조개삼합 본점)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 대천키조개삼합 본점
- Best time to visit
- Dinner between 5 and 6 pm to beat the rush; scallops are generally good from autumn through spring.
- Pair it with
- Follow with a walk along Daecheon Beach, or have dessert at Coral Coffee nearby.
- Great for
- Couples, Friends, Parents
- Local tip
- The signature dish combines pen shell scallops with meat on the grill, so it works best with two or more people. Weekend dinners come with long waits, so phone first to ask about reservations.
- Reservations
- Weekend dinner has a wait; phone to reserve