Korea's largest wholesale fish market runs a simple two-step system: buy raw fish downstairs among the shouting vendors and tanks, then take it up to a seating counter to eat it as hoe. Ilsung Susan is one of the steadier counters inside, known among visitors for straightforward pricing rather than aggressive touting.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
At a glance₩25,000 per personHours General retail floor roughly 01:30–22:00; some premium stalls open 24 hoursClosed Sundays and major holidaysWorth the tripGroups & sharingLate night
Representative dish photo · suksim · CC BY 2.0. Cropped for layout.
Start with this
Hoe · raw fish sashimi platter
A suggested order
Pick a stall selling flatfish, yellowtail or rockfish, agree on a total price before buying, then carry the fish upstairs to a seating counter like Ilsung Susan to have it sliced and served with rice, soup and side dishes.
Neighborhood
Dongjak-gu · Noryangjin
Food style
market-stall raw fish counter
Station to look up
Noryangjin Station (Line 1, Exit 9, or Line 9, Exit 7) — the market entrance is a short walk from either exit
Hours
General retail floor roughly 01:30–22:00; some premium stalls open 24 hours
Closed
Closed Sundays and major holidays (New Year's Day, Lunar New Year, Chuseok)
Typical spend
₩25,000 per person
Key prices
Buy fish by weight at a ground-floor stall (assorted sashimi for 2–3 people roughly ₩60,000–80,000), then pay a per-person prep/table fee of about ₩3,000–5,000 to have it sliced and eaten upstairs
What to know before ordering
Agree on the total price with the fish vendor before paying, and confirm the separate per-person table charge upstairs so there are no surprises at the end.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
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Ratings & reviews on Google
4.5★★★★★2 Google reviewsas of 2026-09-13
찰기남 Chalginam★★★★7 months ago
I ordered the winter limited menu, Bangdomhoe (yellowtail + red sea bream), through Baemin. It's 40,000 won (free delivery), and it's the perfect portion for a solo drink. Of course, you can also order a larger size. The sashimi is cut quite thickly, but you can adjust the thickn
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