Noryangjin Fish Market, Seoul, South Korea. Fresh Sashimi and Seafood

Noryangjin Fish Market

(A place where you can eat fresh sashimi and seafood in Seoul)

 

Noryangjin Fish Market is a seafood market located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

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Location

Noryangjin Fish Market is located near the Han River and Yeouido area, and is open daily with a wide variety of fresh seafood.

It is a 3-minute walk from Noryangjin Station (Line 1 and Line 9), Exit 1.

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Fish Market

Noryangjin Fish Market is the largest seafood market in all of Korea.
It’s essentially the country’s seafood hub, where the freshest catches from every corner of Korea converge each day, making it a vibrant showcase of seafood from across the nation.

They clean and prepare the fresh fish and seafood you choose on the spot, making it ready to eat right away.
You can also enjoy your meal at one of the many restaurants around the market that will cook it for you just the way you like.

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Sashimi and Seafood

 

The fresh fish that arrive daily, you can enjoy seasonal seafood at its best.
The side dishes that go perfectly with the fish are provided by the restaurants.

You can also have seafood like king crab, snow crab, lobster, clams, and shrimp—handpicked by yourself—steamed and served right away at the nearby restaurants.

After enjoying sashimi or seafood, you can finish off your meal with dishes like fried rice or spicy fish stew (maeuntang).
To make maeuntang, you’ll need the fish head or bones, so be sure to take them with you when your seafood is being prepared.
And don’t worry—maeuntang can also be made in a mild, non-spicy style if you prefer.

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Business Hours

• Open daily from 1:00 AM to 9:00 PM (hours may vary slightly by vendor)

• Some restaurants inside the market stay open later.

 

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Noryangjin Fish Market is one of Korea’s most iconic seafood markets.
If you’re visiting Seoul and want to taste seasonal fish and seafood caught in Korea, this is definitely a place worth checking out.

Each dish can be enjoyed your way—raw, steamed, grilled, or however you prefer.
With a little friendly negotiation, you might even get some bonus clams or shrimp on the house.
Here’s to a fun market adventure and a delicious, satisfying trip!