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Donghaean Hoejip Pension (동해안횟집펜션)

동해안횟집펜션

12.2
★★★★☆ 4.0 (1,219 reviews)
Cuisine
Raw Fish (음식점)
District
Yeongdeok (영덕군) , Gyeongbuk
Address
Gyeongsangbuk-do Yeongdeok-gun Namjeong-myeon Donghaedae-ro 4198-5

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Why go
Donghaean Hoejip Pension is a large-scale seafood restaurant positioned directly on the East Sea coastline along Donghae-daero in Namjeong-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Best for
Group meal or a shared table
Visit tip
Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

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Donghaean Hoejip Pension is a large-scale seafood restaurant positioned directly on the East Sea coastline along Donghae-daero in Namjeong-myeon, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is widely recognized as one of the area's leading destinations for mulhoe, a cold raw fish soup. Even the standard mulhoe arrives with a generous amount of fresh-cut fish swimming in a tangy, slightly sweet broth, and the house-made seasoning transforms the dish into something distinctly memorable. The combination of pristine sashimi and proprietary sauce achieves an optimal balance that makes a bowl of ice-cold mulhoe on a scorching summer afternoon an exceptional experience. The menu extends to elaborate set courses including the Special Mulhoe and the Indian Ocean Course, making the restaurant suitable for large group visits alongside snow crab and standard sashimi platter options. Hoedeopbap, a sashimi rice bowl, provides a lighter single-meal option, while the accompanying maeuntang spicy fish stew and side dishes maintain a solid standard. Additional items such as jeonbokjuk, abalone porridge, round out the offerings. The restaurant's scale is impressive, with capacity for sizable parties and relatively fast food delivery, though peak season and weekends require taking a numbered ticket and waiting in line. Weekday lunchtimes are noticeably calmer. The establishment also operates pension-style accommodations, allowing overnight guests to order sashimi directly to their rooms. The ocean stretches out immediately in front of the building, providing a pleasant view while waiting, and a dedicated photo zone outside offers a scenic backdrop for post-meal pictures. Ample parking is available both in front of the restaurant and in a nearby open lot, and a stroll through the adjacent Haeparang Park makes for a satisfying way to conclude the visit.

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