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Odarijip

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Myeongdong's best-known place for gejang, raw crab marinated in soy sauce or spicy chili sauce, one of Korea's most beloved "rice thieves". The set meals come with rice, side dishes and soup, and the menu is written in several languages for the many visitors from abroad.

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How it works here

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Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

A line on the stairs is common at mealtimes.· 2 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Ganjang-gejang?
  • Ganjang-gejang set (soy-marinated raw crab)간장게장 정식

    Comes in sizes for different appetites, with rice and side dishes.

  • Yangnyeom-gejang (spicy marinated raw crab)양념게장

    Sweet and spicy chili-sauce version.

How much to order

  • 👤 2One soy-crab set to share or one each, depending on size.
  • 👤 3The M-size soy-crab set, a popular choice for three, plus a spicy crab.

Insider tips

  • The soy marinade here is known for being savory rather than salty, a good start if you've never had gejang.· 2 reviews
  • Odarijip has several branches (a second one in Myeongdong, plus Yeoksam and Hongdae). This is the original, upstairs on the second floor.· 3 reviews

Why it's famous

  • On TVFeatured on KBS's I Am the Boss (Sajangnim Gwineun Dangnagwi Gwi) in 2024 as a favorite of Japanese tourists, and on many other Korean TV shows.· 4 reviews
  • Tourist favoritePopular with foreign visitors, especially from Japan and China; Korean diners often find themselves in the minority.· 4 reviews

Did you know?

  • Gejang is called a bap-doduk, a "rice thief", because the salty, silky crab makes you eat bowl after bowl of rice.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • On the second floor of a building near Myeongdong Station exit 8 (Line 4). No parking; use the paid public lot by the Myeongdong community center.· 4 reviews
Where this comes from (22 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-10-28.