Widely cited as the original shop of Namdaemun Market's galchi-jorim alley, with decades of history at the same spot. It's a fast meal of cutlassfish bubbling in a spicy-savory sauce over rice, eaten shoulder to shoulder with market regulars.
Menu and ordering
Order the galchi-jorim for the table — it's priced per person, so just say how many are eating.
Galchi-jorim ₩14,000 per person; steamed egg ₩3,000
Before you go
Go on a weekday afternoon to skip the weekend queue in this narrow alley.
22-6 Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Hoehyeon Station (Line 4) · 07:00–20:30 · Closed Sundays
Neighborhood
Jung-gu · Namdaemun Market
Food style
Braised cutlassfish
Typical spend
₩14,000 per person
Key prices
Galchi-jorim ₩14,000 per person; steamed egg ₩3,000
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★4 from 307 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 희락갈치 — 갈치조림
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
Not stated on Google — walk in or ask by phone
Getting there
Hoehyeon Station (Line 4) · 07:00–20:30
Budget
about ₩14,000 per person
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
What do diners say on Google?
4.0★★★★☆307 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
임메아리 (海印)★★★★★4 months ago
It’s a very famous braised cutlassfish restaurant located in the Cutlassfish Alley inside Namdaemun Market. Even when we arrived, there were already many people waiting, but the turnover is fairly quick, so the wait wasn’t too long. The atmosphere has a nice old-school charm, and
Jerry★★★★2 weeks ago
10+ minute wait seems usual during weekday lunchtime. I arrived there at 12:30, was seated at 12:40, and the food was served around 12:45.
Dishes (갈치조림, 코다리양념구이) tasted great. So I had to ask for another bowl of rice to finish the fish. Not too salty, not too sweet - great balan
藤田唯乃★★★★10 months ago
I ate sword fish soup. It was served with kimchi, rice, fried sword fish and egg soup. The sword fish soup was spicy, so I recommend to those who like spicy foods. Egg soup was mild and it matched to spicy fish soup.
The restaurant is a set meal shop at the market, so the service
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Order the galchi-jorim for the table — it's priced per person, so just say how many are eating.
How much does a meal at Huirak Galchi cost?
Expect about ₩14,000 per person. Galchi-jorim ₩14,000 per person; steamed egg ₩3,000.
When is Huirak Galchi open?
07:00–20:30. Closed Sundays.
Where is Huirak Galchi and how do I get there?
Huirak Galchi is at 22-6 Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 남대문시장길 22-6. The nearest station is Hoehyeon Station (Line 4).
Who is Huirak Galchi good for?
Huirak Galchi suits Near the sights, Groups & sharing, Bring the heat.
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