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Soups & stews · Seongsu, Seoul

Seongsu Agujjim

성수아구찜

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A monkfish restaurant near Ttukseom Station that recently moved a block to a cleaner new space. Spicy braised monkfish with bean sprouts is the classic, and regulars wrap it with grilled pork belly. Finish with fried rice.

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How it works here

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Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

Dinner and weekends bring a wait; go a little early.· 2 reviews

What to order

  • Spicy braised monkfish with bean sprouts아구찜
  • Grilled pork belly (try it with the monkfish)삼겹살
  • Monkfish soup아구탕

How much to order

  • 👤 1Hard alone; the braised monkfish is for sharing.
  • 👤 2Braised monkfish, then fried rice.
  • 👤 3–4Braised monkfish and pork belly, then fried rice.

Insider tips

  • Wrap a piece of pork belly with the monkfish; it's the house combination.· 2 reviews

Why it's famous

Running since 1995 and picked for Seoul's list of long-running local shops.· 4 reviews

  • Celebrity pickFeatured on singer Sung Si-kyung's YouTube food show Meogeul Tende.· 4 reviews

Good to know

  • Open daily 11 am–9:50 pm.· 2 reviews
  • About 200 m from Ttukseom Station exit 7, near Seoul Forest Station; no parking.· 3 reviews

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Where this comes from (13 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-10.