# Apgujeong crab restaurant with mild crab and banchan: Aemo Kkotgejang - By Mijin (https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-window-seat/) - Written Sep 24, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-window-seat/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@afternoon-window-seat/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@afternoon-window-seat/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/index.md) ## In short Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong Main Branch is a blue crab restaurant on Nonhyeon-ro 152-gil in Apgujeong, Seoul, opened by a crab restaurant famous in Gumi. One solo diner ordered the mild yangnyeom gejang (marinated raw crab) for 26,000 won per person, served with banchan (side dishes) including tuna salad, seaweed soup and braised quail eggs, and the spicy, savory seasoning in the style of Silbi Kimchi stayed on the mind. With partitioned seats and a private room, Aemo Kkotgejang suits both solo meals and team dinners. ## Good to know - **Spicy marinated crab**: 26,000 won per person - **Mild marinated crab**: 26,000 won per person - **Soy-marinated crab**: 48,000 won per person - **Daejeopbap (big rice bowl)**: 1,000 won, ordered separately, with flying fish roe, seaweed flakes and sesame oil - **Seating**: Well-spaced tables, partitioned seats and a separate private room - **Other dishes**: Steamed and stewed blue crab - **Takeout and shipping**: Takeout and nationwide delivery available - **Price reference**: ₩1,000 ≈ $0.7 (2026-09-25) *as written by the visitor on Sep 24, 2026* ![Main photo of a full table with mild marinated crab at Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-01-nal0x-966.webp) Looking for a good place to eat in Apgujeong? Aemo Kkotgejang's Apgujeong branch has a really tasty mild marinated crab. ![Close-up of marinated crab at Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-02-14rc0-1200.webp) Today, after work in Apgujeong, I couldn't be bothered going home and cooking, so... after a long time, I found a good spot in Apgujeong and went for a solo meal! ![Exterior of Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-03-1f903-m-966.webp) > 🦀 Aemo Kkotgejang's Apgujeong branch, famous for its crab! ![Entrance of Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong, which started in Gumi](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-04-yxq38-966.webp) ## What kind of place is Aemo Kkotgejang in Apgujeong? Aemo Kkotgejang was originally a famous crab restaurant in Gumi, and apparently they've now newly opened a spot in Apgujeong! There are three types of gejang (crab): spicy marinated, mild marinated, and soy-marinated. ![Menu board showing crab types and prices at Aemo Kkotgejang](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-05-1wsqm-966.webp) ### Crab menu and prices at Aemo Kkotgejang - Spicy marinated crab (per person / ₩26,000): the signature dish, said to be the spiciest crab in the country. Apparently it's spicier than the famous Silbi Kimchi, so it's recommended only for true spice fans! - Mild marinated crab (per person / ₩26,000): despite being called "mild," it's far from bland — you can really taste that spicy, savory kick that sticks with you. - Soy-marinated crab (per person / ₩48,000): they say it goes through a second aging process to cut down the fishy smell and overly salty taste typical of soy crab. Trying it, that deep, clean flavor was really impressive. Since this is a crab-focused restaurant in Apgujeong, they also have steamed and stewed crab dishes *_* so if you love blue crab, this is a spot worth visiting! ![Sign about the receipt review event at Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-06-3zpx8-966.webp) *There's also a receipt review event going on, so keep that in mind :)* ![Interior of Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong with partitions installed](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-07-3hw3w-966.webp) ## Partitioned seats for solo diners and team dinners The interior at Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong has generous space between tables, partitions installed at each seat, and a neatly set up private room, so it seemed like a great spot for office workers nearby to hold dinners or gatherings. ![Table set with banchan at Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-08-1r15q-966.webp) ## What banchan come with the crab? Once the banchan (side dishes) arrived after ordering, I could immediately feel the owner's thoughtfulness. A lot of care clearly went into pairing dishes that would balance out the spiciness of the marinated crab. ![Banchan spread including tuna salad and seaweed soup at a crab restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-09-1lmsz-966.webp) From savory tuna salad to warm seaweed soup and braised quail eggs, it comes out far more generous and varied than a typical crab restaurant. ![Plate of braised quail eggs and other side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-10-1nwuw-966.webp) ![Plate of whole mild marinated crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-11-lzzzl-966.webp) The crab comes out whole at first, but if you ask staff, they'll carefully cut it into bite-sized pieces for you! ![Marinated crab cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-12-1kd4r-966.webp) ![Piece of blue crab covered in seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-13-7ean8-966.webp) ![Full table setting with mild marinated crab at Aemo Kkotgejang](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-14-1b6ar-966.webp) ## How does the mild marinated crab taste? Silbi Kimchi-style savory heat > So how does Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong's mild marinated crab taste? On the first bite, the spiciness hits right away, but unlike your average marinated crab, there's a distinct savory kick — like Silbi Kimchi-style seasoning — that keeps coming back to mind! I used to love spicy food, but as I've gotten older I've become more of a spice wimp, so I went with the mild version — though even the mild version was still on the spicier side! ![Hand picking up a piece of spicy marinated crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-15-lfrii-966.webp) ![Crab meat packed full inside marinated crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-16-huser-966.webp) The crab meat was packed full, so it was genuinely fun picking it all out. ![Bowl of picked-out crab meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-17-1u26d-966.webp) ## How to eat it: add the 1,000-won daejeopbap rice bowl > 💡 An eating tip to enjoy it properly If you come here, you absolutely have to add the daejeopbap (large rice bowl)! It's loaded with flying fish roe, savory seaweed flakes, and sesame oil, yet costs the same ₩1,000 as regular rice — great value! Since marinated crab is basically rice-thief material, rice is a must — and it's a separate order. ![Daejeopbap topped with flying fish roe and seaweed flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-18-1n2ok-966.webp) I'd recommend piling plenty of the well-picked, meaty crab into the big bowl of rice and mixing it all together! ![Daejeopbap mixed with crab meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-19-hin6g-966.webp) ![Spoonful of mixed crab meat rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-20-1rtfh-966.webp) It had been a while since I had crab, and I'm reminded that eating it out really is the best way! ![Table at Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-21-42mzg-966.webp) I also loved that one corner of the restaurant is thoughtfully stocked with mouthwash, hair ties, floss, and even candy! ![Corner with mouthwash, hair ties, and floss for customer convenience](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-22-pdor0-966.webp) ## Opening event, takeout and nationwide delivery By the way, for the first week after opening, the first 20 walk-in visitors each day are getting a premium large tumbler as a gift, so if you're planning to visit, I'd recommend hurrying over! There's also a receipt review event going on, so keep that in mind :) ![Sign in the store about the opening event and delivery ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor-23-18bv6-966.webp) If you can't make it in person, takeout and nationwide delivery are also available, so you can order comfortably from home. If you're looking for a good place to eat in Apgujeong, or if you love crab, I'd definitely recommend giving this a try! ## Where it is - Aemo Kkotgejang Apgujeong Main Branch (애모꽃게장 압구정본점) - 27 Nonhyeon-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 1st floor - 서울특별시 강남구 논현로152길 27 1층 - 37.5215772, 127.030345 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%A0%EB%AA%A8%EA%BD%83%EA%B2%8C%EC%9E%A5%20%EC%95%95%EA%B5%AC%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5215772,127.030345,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-window-seat/apgujeong-crab-sauce-silbi-kimchi-flavor/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt