Hyejane Grilled Hagfish Main Branch 혜자네 산곰장어 본점
Busan · Haeundae & Marine City · Meal
Grilled hagfish is a Busan speciality that looks daunting and tastes familiar, rather like a springy, smoky grilled squid. This shop in the traditional market near the beach is one of the oldest names for it. A tray arrives with the fish already marinated in red chili paste or simply salted, then it sizzles over a charcoal grill at your table.
Wrap pieces in lettuce or perilla with garlic and a dab of sauce. Most diners finish with fried rice made on the same plate, and the dish suits drinks in the evening, so it works better for adults than for small children. Prices may change.
Haeundae Station (해운대역), Line 2, then walk about 7 minutes to the traditional market. (Show a driver: 해운대시장 곰장어)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 혜자네 산곰장어 본점
- Best time to visit
- Dinner, ideally before 7 p.m. to avoid peak-hour crowds.
- Pair it with
- Haeundae Obok Dwaeji-gukbap and Geumsu Bokguk Haeundae Main Branch are a walk away, and Haeundae Beach is where many people head afterward for an evening stroll.
- Great for
- Friends
- Local tip
- Hagfish (gomjangeo) is a chewy Busan specialty grilled over charcoal. Order half spicy and half salted, and finish with fried rice cooked on the grill plate.