Gosami(고삼이)

Cuisine

Korean(한식당)

District

Seodaemun(서대문구),Seoul

Address

Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yeonsero7an-gil 38

Gosami is a grilled fish and home-style Korean meal restaurant that has been operating in Sinchon, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, for over a decade, anchoring itself as a neighborhood institution near Yonsei University. Fish is grilled directly outside the entrance on open flames, and the owner's grilling technique is widely praised as top-tier among Seoul's grilled fish restaurants. The mackerel pike is impressively large — easily shareable between two people — while the mackerel is moist, tender, and rich in natural flavor with a crispy skin. Dipping the mackerel in a mix of soy sauce and wasabi opens up another dimension of taste. The stir-fried squid features thick-cut, fresh squid infused with real wok-fired smokiness, coated in a gochujang-based sauce that is savory and satisfying without being overpowering. Portions are generous enough that squid remains on the plate even after finishing an entire bowl of rice. The sundubu-jjigae brings a spicy, earthy flavor that complements the grilled fish beautifully, and adding bulgogi rounds out an ideal shared spread for group dining. Each diner is required to order one dish, so the recommended strategy is to pair one mackerel pike with other menu items to maximize variety across the table. Food arrives remarkably fast, making Gosami an excellent choice for a quick yet deeply satisfying lunch during busy weekday hours. With over 1,034 reviews accumulated across many years of operation, the restaurant stands as one of Sinchon's most established lunch destinations. Some regulars have been returning for over a decade since their university days, attesting to the restaurant's unwavering consistency.