Suncheonman Kkomak Jeongsik 순천만꼬막정식
Suncheon · Suncheon Bay Wetland & National Garden · Meal
Kkomak are small cockles that southern Jeolla is famous for, and this set-meal restaurant builds an entire table around them, with a seasoned cockle salad, steamed cockles and a number of side dishes. The cockle salad is red and chewy and quite spicy, so it suits those who like a kick, and the steamed ones are plainer and more approachable. Solo travelers may find it hard to order, so ask if a single portion is possible.
Servers bring rice, soup and other dishes steadily, and the table fills quickly. The restaurant sits on the way from the center toward the garden, so it fits neatly before a garden visit.
On the road between downtown and the National Garden. A taxi from Suncheon Station takes about 15 minutes; city buses to the garden pass nearby. (Show a driver: 순천만꼬막정식)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 순천만꼬막정식
- Best time to visit
- Lunch or an early dinner, with a reservation on weekends if your hotel can call ahead.
- Pair it with
- Suncheon Bay National Garden is a few minutes away, and Ocheon Green Plaza is a pleasant evening walk.
- Great for
- Families with kids, Parents
- Local tip
- A full Korean set meal built around cockles from nearby Beolgyo. The seasoning is spicy, so ask for milder side dishes if you cannot handle heat.