Uri Bada Susan 우리바다수산

350m from Mangwon Station. Uri Bada Susan in Mapo-gu, Seoul, is counted among the city's three most celebrated amberjack restaurants, drawing massive crowds during the winter yellowtail season. The kitchen breaks down each fish by cut and slices the pieces thick enough to let diners savor the fat content through prolonged chewing. The pale belly slices yield a silky, melt-on-the-tongue experience, while the crimson lean cuts deliver a satisfying chewiness with bursts of nuttiness. The accompanying side dishes form an impressive spread: grilled herring packed with roe, tofu kimchi, a searing hot stone plate for frying your own egg tableside, vinegared rice for makeshift sushi, seasoned cabbage salad, dried seaweed, ssam greens, and white kimchi. The interactive egg-frying ritual adds a playful element to the meal. The spicy fish stew, loaded with soft tofu and hand-torn sujebi dumplings, provides a clean and bracing finish, and leftover amberjack slices can be swished through the broth shabu-shabu style. Reservations through the CatchTable app are mandatory, and a strict two-hour dining limit keeps turnover moving. When the notification arrives, guests must appear immediately, as even a brief delay results in automatic cancellation. Those who arrive before opening time can secure first-round seating without competing for queue position.