Donggang Naruteo 동강나루터

350m from Hoehyeon Station. A freshwater stew specialist on Sejongdaero near Seoul Station, carrying the unmistakable character of a well-established old-school restaurant. The signature chamge-megi-maeuntang (crab and catfish spicy stew) comes loaded with substantial crabs and catfish in a broth that is simultaneously rich and refreshing, making it an outstanding match for soju. Generous piles of water parsley and mushrooms sit on top, and sujebi (hand-torn dough) is included in the base, providing heartiness without needing additional carbohydrates. For groups of four or more, the large size is recommended, as it comes with unlimited refills of water parsley and sujebi. The assorted fritter platter includes small crabs, loach, and freshwater shrimp, all fried to a satisfying crunch that complements the stew well. Adding fried rice or ramyeon noodles to the remaining broth brings the meal to a perfect finish. Side dishes consist of three types of kimchi - kkakdugi, seokbakji, and gat-kimchi - all seasoned with a pleasant sweet-spicy balance. The stew carries virtually no muddy or fishy taste, making it approachable even for first-time freshwater fish diners. The restaurant operates on Sundays, making it a convenient meal option before or after using Seoul Station, and Saturday evenings regularly draw waiting lines.