Hallyeo Gomjangeo 한려곰장어
Tongyeong · Yi Sun-sin Park & Hansando · Meal
Hallyeo is an old-style restaurant in Jeongnyang-dong specializing in gomjangeo, or hagfish, which is grilled or stir-fried with a strong spicy sauce. Hagfish has a chewy texture and a distinctive flavor, so first-timers often start with half a portion to share. It is a popular local dish and best enjoyed with rice.
The smell of grilling can cling to clothes, so bring a spare layer. Prices are moderate, and the shop is mainly open for dinner. This is not a typical meal for small children or people who dislike strong tastes.
If you are unsure, ask the staff for a milder version. Cards are normally accepted, and parking is nearby.
It is in Jeongnyang-dong near the park, about 10 minutes by taxi from the bus terminal. (Show a driver: 한려곰장어)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 한려곰장어
- Best time to visit
- Dinner, ideally before 7 pm.
- Pair it with
- Yi Sun-sin Park, Hansanseom Sikdang and Bapdoduk Ganjang Gejang Baekban are nearby.
- Great for
- Friends
- Local tip
- An old-style hagfish grill with a strong sauce. If it is your first time, share half a portion.