Haechon 해촌

A second-generation Korean restaurant near Mokpo's Pyeonghwa Plaza in Jeollanam-do, specializing in clam (bajilak) and octopus (nakji) dishes since 2003. The signature bajilak-bibimbap features fresh clams dressed in a distinctive sweet-and-sour sauce made with makgeolli (rice wine) vinegar, served in a large mixing bowl alongside a separate rice portion and six or more neatly arranged side dishes in colorful pottery. The vinegar-based sauce leans sweet and divides preferences. Bajilak-jeongol and yeonpo-tang move away from tangy dressing toward warm broth and the distinct bite of clam or tender octopus. The bajilak-juk (clam porridge) is made with mung beans for a smooth, gentle texture and moderate seasoning that suits all ages. A clear clam broth served alongside the mains adds a sharp, clean counterpoint to the richer dishes. The restaurant interior has been recently remodeled, maintaining a clean appearance with generous spacing between tables. Yeonpo-tang uses domestic octopus with a tender texture. In the signature set, clam salad and seaweed flakes fill the large mixing bowl, rice is folded in, and colorful banchan and clean clam broth alternate sweetness, acidity, grain, and light soup. The mung-bean clam porridge adds a smooth, mild grain dish after the sharper mixed rice.