# Hongdae sashimi restaurant for a wedding invite meetup: Yeonnam Eobu - By Brush Light Logger (https://superchart.com/en/@brush-and-light/) - Written Nov 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This is an edited version of a review written after the writer was provided a meal at Yeonnam Eobu through a store-visit campaign. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@brush-and-light/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@brush-and-light/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@brush-and-light/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/index.md) ## In short Yeonnam Eobu is a four-floor sashimi restaurant on Donggyo-ro in Mapo, Seoul, near Exit 3 of Hongik Univ. Station. For a wedding invitation meetup with a fellow teacher, the writer ate the giant yellowtail + flounder set (small) for 80,000 won with highballs on Yeonnam Eobu's 2nd floor, and the thick-cut yellowtail and flounder, refillable side dishes and ship-themed interior were all satisfying. If you want yellowtail sashimi in Hongdae this winter, the giant yellowtail + flounder set at Yeonnam Eobu is a good choice. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1st floor, 220 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Location**: About a 3-minute walk from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3 - **Hours**: Mon–Sun 15:00–24:00 (last order 23:00) - **Parking**: No free parking - **How to order**: Pick your fish and pay on the 1st floor, then eat on the floor you're shown to (2nd or 3rd) - **Building**: Floors 1–4: the 1st floor has only the fish tanks, the 4th floor is a rooftop, and every floor has a restroom - **Giant yellowtail + flounder set (small)**: ₩80,000 - **Lemon highball**: ₩7,000 - **Suntory highball**: ₩8,000 - **Side dishes with the set**: Braised radish, seaweed sheets, garlic, chili peppers, ssamjang (dipping paste), leafy greens for wraps, corn salad, seaweed soup, vinegared sushi rice, sweet potato fritters, hijiki seaweed, white kimchi, green peas, sesame oil - **Refills**: Extra vinegared rice and sweet potato fritters cost more; all other side dishes can be refilled - **Price reference**: ₩80,000 ≈ $60 · ₩7,000 ≈ $5.2 · ₩8,000 ≈ $6 (2026-11-15) *as written by the visitor on Nov 15, 2026 · not checked with the business* Yellowtail is one of those things you just have to eat in winter, right? Haha. For a wedding invitation meetup (cheongmojip, the get-together where you hand out invitations) with a coworker, I wondered what to eat and ended up trying yellowtail sashimi, the taste that says winter has arrived. The sea-themed interior reminded me of SpongeBob and the sashimi set was great too, so we had a very satisfying meal. This is the Hongdae sashimi restaurant Yeonnam Eobu (연남어부). - Address: 220 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (1st floor) - Hours: Mon–Sun 15:00–24:00 (last order 23:00) - Parking: no free parking - Tip: order on the 1st floor, eat on the 2nd or 3rd floor ## Where is Yeonnam Eobu? ![Exterior of Yeonnam Eobu near Hongik Univ. Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-01-1j9dr-900.webp) Yeonnam Eobu is a 3-minute walk from Hongik Univ. Station Exit 3. It's a big building with four floors. ![The four-floor Yeonnam Eobu building](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-02-1plpp-900.webp) ![Yeonnam Eobu entrance and 1st-floor ordering area](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-03-1ffc0-900.webp) On the 1st floor you pick your fish and pay, then head up to the floor you're told and eat there. ## Ordering at the 1st-floor fish tanks ![Large live fish tanks on the 1st floor of Yeonnam Eobu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-04-o1vbz-900.webp) When we walked into the 1st floor, there was a huge row of fish tanks! The 1st floor has no dining space at all, just tanks, so I thought, wow, these people are serious about sashimi. The tanks were also kept clean, which made everything feel fresh. ## A SpongeBob-style ship interior on the 2nd floor ![Stairs up from the 1st floor of Yeonnam Eobu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-05-1pp3u-900.webp) Just turn the corner to the left from the 1st-floor entrance and the stairs are right there! There are the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors, and we ate on the 2nd. ![Ship-themed interior on the 2nd floor of Yeonnam Eobu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-06-17ji7-900.webp) ![2nd floor of Yeonnam Eobu with netting and rope props](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-07-11gxq-900.webp) ![2nd-floor seating decorated with sea props at Yeonnam Eobu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-08-qz4im-900.webp) The space was much bigger than I expected, and above all the ship-style interior was gorgeous. From the netting on the ceiling to the rope-wrapped railings, the ship's wheel and anchor, there are so many sea props that it really feels like you're on board, and SpongeBob came to mind all by himself. The interior is a solid 100 points 👍🏻 There are restrooms on every floor too! ## 3rd-floor terrace and 4th-floor rooftop ![3rd floor of Yeonnam Eobu with standout lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-09-19nal-900.webp) ![3rd-floor seating area at Yeonnam Eobu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-10-15nj8-900.webp) ![Terrace side of the 3rd floor at Yeonnam Eobu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-11-1eerh-900.webp) The 3rd floor has a ship feel too, but compared with the 2nd floor the decor is toned down, and instead the lighting and terrace are lovely. The 2nd floor feels like a day at the sea, the 3rd floor pairs lighting with the terrace, and honestly any floor is good :) ![Upper floor of Yeonnam Eobu toward the 4th-floor rooftop](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-12-61ry8-900.webp) It was winter and there weren't many customers when I visited, so the 4th-floor rooftop was closed and I couldn't see it 😢 ## Yeonnam Eobu menu and what we ordered Sashimi depends on what's in season, right? Yeonnam Eobu has a range of menus, from seasonal fish to live fish and seafood. We ordered the giant yellowtail + flounder set (small)! - Giant yellowtail + flounder set (small): ₩80,000 - Lemon highball: ₩7,000 - Suntory highball: ₩8,000 ![Lemon highball ordered at Yeonnam Eobu](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-13-1ta7e-900.webp) ### Lemon highball or Suntory highball: which is better? First up was the lemon highball! The fresh citrus flavor was nice, but the Suntory highball had a stronger Suntory taste and was tastier. If you like a strong highball, I'd recommend the Suntory one. ![Giant yellowtail + flounder set served on a retro tray](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-14-1plfd-900.webp) ![Giant yellowtail + flounder set with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-15-1juej-900.webp) ## Is the giant yellowtail + flounder set (small) enough for two? We got the set after waiting about 5–10 minutes. And I was totally shocked by how huge the spread was! It came on a retro old-style tray with lots of side dishes, so it looked great and there was plenty to enjoy. ![Thick-cut giant yellowtail and flounder sashimi, half and half](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-16-7glik-900.webp) The flounder and yellowtail came half and half, and the slices were much thicker than I expected! It's enough sashimi for two people to eat until full. Since each piece is cut thick, you can feel how chewy and firm it is with every bite. ![Yellowtail sashimi with seaweed and vinegared rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-17-1vu1s-900.webp) ![A piece of yellowtail made into sushi-style bite](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-18-1ty83-900.webp) Thick sashimi with seaweed + sesame oil + white kimchi + vinegared rice is sooo good, haha. When you get a little tired of yellowtail, you eat some firm flounder, then back to yellowtail, or make it like sushi and so on. It was a really full, rewarding spread! The yellowtail melting in my mouth was so good. Look at that gloss..👍🏻 ![Side dishes served with the Yeonnam Eobu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-19-hz94f-900.webp) ![Side dishes and seaweed soup from the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-20-vjxcz-900.webp) ![Sweet potato fritters served with the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-21-1ld1c-m-900.webp) ![Side dish lineup of the Yeonnam Eobu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-22-bud0g-900.webp) ### Side dishes in the set and refills The Yeonnam Eobu set comes with braised radish, seaweed sheets, garlic, chili peppers, ssamjang (dipping sauce), lettuce wraps, corn salad, seaweed soup, vinegared rice, sweet potato fritters, tot (a seaweed side), white kimchi, green peas and sesame oil. The vinegared rice and sweet potato fritters cost extra to add, and you can get refills of everything else if you run short! And wow, every single side dish was really good :) The braised radish wasn't quite sweet enough for me, but apart from that the other sides were so good that I refilled all of them, hahaha. The sweet potato fritters especially, why are they so crispy… I think a sashimi restaurant makes better fried food than a snack bar. ![Highballs enjoyed with yellowtail sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-23-1qnp3-900.webp) And of course the highballs, cheers ❤️ ![Toasting with highballs over the Yeonnam Eobu sashimi spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set-24-14uiy-1200.webp) ## If you're looking for yellowtail sashimi in Hongdae So that was my visit to the Hongdae sashimi restaurant Yeonnam Eobu for the yellowtail + flounder set. Eating tasty yellowtail in a ship interior that feels like playing under the sea, I really felt winter. I recommend it to anyone wondering where to get yellowtail in Hongdae~ ## Where it is - Yeonnam Eobu (연남어부) - 220 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로 220 1층 - 37.5596869, 126.9239427 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8%EC%96%B4%EB%B6%80/@37.5596869,126.9239427,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@brush-and-light/hongdae-yeonnam-eobu-yellowtail-flatfish-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt