Eosatto (Main Branch) 어사또 본점
Gongju · Geum River & Sinkwan-dong · Meal
A restaurant specializing in freshwater river fish dishes. Eojuk, a thick rice porridge made with fish from the Geum River, is the main draw, and dori-baengbaeng, small river fish fried and served in a spiral with a spicy sauce, is another. These are traditional Chungcheong riverside dishes that travelers rarely meet elsewhere.
Flavors are strong and earthy, and the porridge is gentle. Prices run mid-range. The location is close to the river.
Reservations may help for groups. Not ideal for those who dislike river fish.
Getting there
Located in Sinkwan-dong, a short taxi ride from the bus terminal; parking available. (Show a driver: 어사또 본점)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 어사또 본점
- Best time to visit
- Lunch or early dinner; river-fish dishes taste best in cooler months.
- Pair it with
- Geumgang Singwan Park and Usijang Gukbap are nearby, and Mir Island is a short drive away.
- Great for
- Parents
- Local tip
- Order the river-fish porridge and the fried small fish. Both reflect riverside cooking in Chungcheong.