Pohang mulhoe restaurant with 3-combo hoedeopbap and abalone: Ppwang

2026.09.19 (Sat)

Today I went out to Yeongildae in Pohang with my partner, and we visited Ppwang Mulhoe (퐝물회), a squid mulhoe restaurant that's a well-known spot around there.

Where is Ppwang Mulhoe, and what are its hours?

Ppwang Mulhoe is a squid mulhoe specialist at 203-1 Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang. It's open Sun–Thu 10:30–22:00 and Fri–Sat 10:30–23:00, and parking is available.

Here's the entrance of Ppwang Mulhoe, a Yeongildae seafood restaurant known for squid mulhoe, flounder, and wild sashimi.

There's a private lot right in front of the restaurant, and you can also park for free across the road at the Dumuchi public lot.

Inside Ppwang Mulhoe: private rooms and group seating

This is the inside of Ppwang Mulhoe. The interior is very spacious and clean. There's also a private room, which makes it a great option for group gatherings or family meals near Yeongildae.

It's a well-known mulhoe restaurant near Yeongildae that several public figures have visited.

There are separate men's and women's restrooms inside.

Disposable aprons are available to grab yourself.

The receipt review event at Ppwang Mulhoe

Join the Naver receipt review event and get a free fried squid. Post on social media with the required hashtag and you'll also get a free drink or a bottle of soju.

Here's a guide on how to enjoy your meal best at Ppwang Mulhoe, the squid mulhoe specialist near Yeongildae.

There's also a sign listing the origin of each ingredient.

Ppwang Mulhoe menu and what the meal cost

Each table has a tablet, so you can browse the menu and order easily.

This is the menu board at Ppwang Mulhoe. Alongside mulhoe and hoedeopbap, they sell all kinds of sashimi and specialty dishes, plus a generous squid full-course set.

• Squid mulhoe: ₩20,000
• 3-combo hoedeopbap: ₩20,000
• Abalone: ₩10,000

We ordered squid mulhoe, 3-combo hoedeopbap, and a side of fresh abalone.

What's on the self-bar of side dishes

You can help yourself to as many side dishes as you like at the self-bar. There's a wide variety, including tteokbokki (stir-fried rice cakes), fried food, and squid soup.

Once our order was ready, a staff member brought it straight to our table.

How does the signature squid mulhoe taste?

First up is my order, the signature squid mulhoe. This is Ppwang Mulhoe's flagship dish, made with East Sea squid, assorted vegetables, and their secret sauce. The icy broth is served separately, and you mix it in evenly yourself. The squid sashimi has a chewy texture, cut into easy-to-eat pieces, and it went really well with the seasoned sauce.

You can also pour a whole bowl of rice into the mulhoe partway through for a filling meal.

The three kinds of raw fish in the 3-combo hoedeopbap

My partner ordered the 3-combo hoedeopbap. It comes with three types of raw fish: squid, flounder, and a seasonal catch.

Pour a whole bowl of rice into the bowl of mixed vegetables, add gochujang (chili paste) to taste, and mix it all together. Between the crunchy vegetables and the soft sashimi, my mouth was full of happiness.

What you get with the 10,000-won abalone side

Here's the abalone we ordered as a side. It comes as two abalones, sliced into easy-to-eat pieces.

You're meant to dip the abalone lightly in sesame oil and salt. It had a satisfyingly crunchy texture and was very fresh and delicious.

The free fried squid from the review event

This is the fried squid we got for free after posting a receipt review. The batter's color was very clean, and it was freshly fried, hot and delicious. Under the crispy coating, the squid inside was very tender.

On your way out after paying, grab yourself a cup of hot coffee.

If you're looking for a good seafood restaurant near Yeongildae in Pohang, come try the chewy squid sashimi at Ppwang Mulhoe :)