Original Bongsoon Gejang (Marinated Crab) — Restaurant in Seoul

Went there for a really late lunch, so it was quiet, with 2 tables finishing up. They were locals, which put my mind at rest! I'd read the translated reviews on Naver and they have a large following - and no wonder, the crab was fresh and oozing with sweetness. I ordered the female crab for the roe and it was worth the higher price for the explosion of umami. Glad i saved this place for my first taste of marinated crab. The prawns were yummy too. The side dishes were tasty, I loved the beansprouts. The toasted sesame seeds sprinkled liberally on the crab complemented the sweet flesh and roe, totally exceeding my...

SO GOOD! I needed to have gejang before leaving Korea and I was recommended this place and it did not disappoint. I got the B set for 34,000 won and it was delicious. The serving size was generous and the service was so kind. The lady working there came over and deconstructed the crab so it was easier to eat and was telling me the best ways to eat it as well. A lot of gejang can also be overly sweet for some reason but this was perfect and comes with lots of sides too. If you’re looking for yummy marinated crab in Korea come here! Here are my before and after of the food to show how much I...

Great service and even better food 🙏🙏. Price is great for the value and one of best Korean marinated...