Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장) — Nam Kyung (Stall 11) & Eun Ju Ne (Stall 3) - Ivan Teh

Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장) — Nam Kyung (Stall 11) & Eun Ju Ne (Stall 3)
52 Jagalchihaean-Ro
Jung-Gu
Busan 48983
South Korea

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Wang Ge Jjim / Steamed King Crab (Market Price, KRW ₩180,000 for 2kg)

Fresh Succulent Luxurious Seafood

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 7
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 8
Value for Money: 9
Spent about KRW ₩93,000 / SGD $93 per person.

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Established in 1950, Jagalchi Market (부산 자갈치시장) is the largest seafood market in South Korea, surrounded by the ample waters of the port around Jung-Gu, Busan. The wet market at the ground floor of Jagalchi Market sells every kind of seafood available; fish, squid, octopus, shrimp / prawns, shellfish (clams, mussels, scallops, abalone), sea snails, crab, and more. You can bring purchased fresh seafood to the restaurant level of Jagalchi Market, where they will then clean and cook exquisite dishes for you.

Ambience at Jagalchi Market is lively and buzzing. The wet market area is a cacophony of sights and sounds, vendors calling out to passing visitors, customers haggling with stall owners, large displays of seafood flanking the main walking aisle. The restaurant area has the clang of woks and the woosh of flames, with rows of functional modern furnishings in the brightly lit area packed with customers enjoying their meals. Recommend to visit during early hours, or, after the peak meal periods, as it's much more comfortable then.

Service at Jagalchi Market is enthusiastic and friendly. The wet market vendors will thrust large menus with pictures and English descriptions at you, and are more than pleased to welcome inspection of their fresh seafood. Each stall on the wet market floor is affiliated with a corresponding partner stall on the restaurant level, once you've made a purchase, the wet market vendor will direct you to the partner restaurant stall owner. Here, the chefs will whip up delicious dishes using the cooking style of your choice. They offer recommendations, and orders are served efficiently. I note they clean up quickly too.

Food at Jagalchi Market is Korean cuisine, focused on fresh seafood. You opt for a style of cooking, and the kitchen prepares it on the spot. Very convenient, and a great dining experience. Quality is consistently good, thanks in part to the freshness of the seafood. Most of the restaurants will also serve complimentary Banchan / Side Dishes, and you can order beverages too. Portions are sized for communal group dining and sharing. Prices command a slight premium, but are still relatively reasonable, budget about KRW ₩93,000 / SGD $93 per person.

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Jagalchi Market Facade

Nam Kyung (Stall 11) Signage

Nam Kyung (Stall 11) Menu

Eun Ju Ne (Stall 3) Signage

Eun Ju Ne (Stall 3) Seating

There's several complimentary Banchan / Side Dishes served to accompany a meal here, including fresh Sangchu / Lettuce and herbaceous Kkaennip / Perilla Leaf. Good!

Sangchu / Lettuce (KRW ₩Complimentary)

Kkaennip / Perilla Leaf (KRW ₩Complimentary)

Loved the Bollag Gui / Grilled Rockfish (Market Price, KRW ₩20,000 for 1kg), a large, whole, fresh rockfish, simply grilled with sea salt and garlic. The fish meat is flaky moist inside, yet crisp crackling outside. Lovely smoky savoury salty sweet flavour, clean-tasting and fresh. Garnished with a slice of lemon, it's easy to eat as the fish meat easily comes clean off from the fairly large bones. Highly recommended!

Bollag Gui / Grilled Rockfish (Market Price, KRW ₩20,000 for 1kg)

Bollag Gui / Grilled Rockfish

Bollag Gui / Grilled Rockfish

Purchased a sampler mix of Jogae Gui / Grilled Shellfish. The Huinsaeg Jogae Gui / Grilled White Clams (Market Price, KRW ₩4,000 for 500g) features small but fresh and clean-tasting white clams, simply grilled and served. Has a tender bouncy texture with mild smoky briny salty sweet flavour. Good! The Ki Jogae Gui / Grilled Noble Pen Shell Fan Mussel (Market Price, KRW ₩5,000 for 500g) features fresh and large fan mussels, simply grilled and served. Has a tender bouncy texture to the generous portion, with mild smoky savoury briny salty sweet flavour. Good! The Galibi Gui / Grilled Scallop (Market Price, KRW ₩5,000 for 500g) features fresh large scallops, grilled quickly. The scallop is tender and juicy, with smoky meaty sweet savoury briny salty flavour. Highly recommended!

Jogae Gui / Grilled Shellfish

Huinsaeg Jogae Gui / Grilled White Clams (Market Price, KRW ₩4,000 for 500g)

Huinsaeg Jogae Gui / Grilled White Clams

Ki Jogae Gui / Grilled Noble Pen Shell Fan Mussel (Market Price, KRW ₩5,000 for 500g)

Ki Jogae Gui / Grilled Noble Pen Shell Fan Mussel

Galibi Gui / Grilled Scallop (Market Price, KRW ₩5,000 for 500g)

Galibi Gui / Grilled Scallop

Served sashimi style, the Saengseon Domi Hoe / Raw Sea Bream Fish (Market Price, KRW ₩10,000 for 500g) has a distinct dense chewy texture, with mild fishy sweet savoury flavour that's pleasant. Accompanied with a dip of light soy sauce for added salty savoury kick. Felt a little tired chewing on this after a few pieces. Worth ordering!

Saengseon Domi Hoe / Raw Sea Bream Fish (Market Price, KRW ₩10,000 for 500g)

Saengseon Domi Hoe / Raw Sea Bream Fish

Saengseon Domi Hoe / Raw Sea Bream Fish

The Wang Ge Jjim / Steamed King Crab (Market Price, KRW ₩180,000 for 2kg) is a luxurious seafood option, featuring a whole steamed king crab. The crab meat is soft, juicy, succulent, with addictive briny salty sweet savoury flavour. The crab juices are a heady broth, and the pleasure of cracking through the shells to reveal the crab meat is fulfilling. One of life's pure joys. Highly recommended!