# Clam hot pot for 4 with alley parking on Daehak-ro, Daejeon: Widaehan - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@cloth-and-color/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dong-gu, Daejeon - Sponsored: This is a store-experience post visited through a business sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cloth-and-color/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cloth-and-color/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/index.md) ## In short Widaehan Jogae Jeongol is a clam hot pot and seafood kalguksu restaurant at 38 Daehak-ro in Dong-gu, Daejeon, near Daejeon University and Woosong University with ample parking behind the building. The writer parked in the back alley and shared the 4-person clam hot pot with friends, which came with complimentary fried squid and sea squirt plus scallops, razor clams, abalone and cheese for a generous spread. The broth at Widaehan Jogae Jeongol is neither salty nor sharp and grows richer in clam flavour the longer it simmers, so the meal only feels finished once the kalguksu noodles go in. ## Good to know - **Address**: 38 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon (Widaehan Jogae Jeongol, 1st floor) - **Hours**: Daily 18:00–02:00 (closed Mondays) - **Ordered**: Clam hot pot for 4 - **Complimentary side**: Fried squid - **Amenities**: Takeout, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, high chairs, reservations, group dining - **Parking**: Ample parking behind the restaurant, plus alley parking *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ## Where is Widaehan Jogae Jeongol in Daejeon? Widaehan Jogae Jeongol is a clam hot pot specialist on the 1st floor of 38 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon. It's on Daehak-ro near Daejeon University and Woosong University, so it's easy to get to haha Hi, this is Yeojeong 😊 I went out to Daejeon today! The temperature swings have been pretty big lately and it's gotten chilly, so I've been craving hot broth!! It had also been a while since I'd had seafood, so I searched for a good seafood spot and found a place famous as a Yongjeon, Daejeon restaurant. That's how I discovered Widaehan Jogae Jeongol in Dong-gu, Daejeon!! I saw the photos and the visuals alone were so amazing my mouth was watering… so I went with my friends and dug right in haha❣️ ![Walking route to Widaehan Jogae Jeongol on Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-01-1nl8a-m-900.webp) ![View of Daehak-ro street around Widaehan Jogae Jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-02-n2xse-900.webp) ### Parking behind the restaurant and what the place looks like There's ample parking behind the restaurant so we parked in the backstreet. The exterior was clean and modern-looking haha ![Clean, modern-looking exterior of Widaehan Jogae Jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-03-15sf4-900.webp) ## Is Widaehan Jogae Jeongol good for group dinners? The inside of Widaehan Jogae Jeongol is pretty spacious, so it seemed like a good spot for group gatherings too haha ![Spacious interior of Widaehan Jogae Jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-04-fy8q0-900.webp) ![Table layout with generous spacing between seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-05-x1tnu-900.webp) The tables were spaced well apart, so it didn't feel cramped and seemed great for group gatherings. ![Menu board for clam hot pot and side dishes at Widaehan Jogae Jeongol](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-06-1m85r-1200.webp) ## What we ordered: clam hot pot for 4 Widaehan Jogae Jeongol's signature dish is the clam hot pot, and they also have clam samhap (mixed raw seafood) and various side dishes! We started with the clam hot pot. ![Table set up after ordering the clam hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-07-1ugvd-900.webp) They also have high chairs, so it's an easy spot for families to visit too! ![Restaurant with high chairs for family customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-08-1ksbz-900.webp) ![Table being prepared for the clam hot pot spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-09-2ic3h-900.webp) Not long after ordering, an enormous pot arrived!! We ordered the clam hot pot for 4, and the portion was huge! ![Large pot holding the 4-person clam hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-10-bwlf7-900.webp) ### Complimentary fried squid and sea squirt The fried squid that comes as a complimentary side! The crispy batter with plump squid was a real treat. ![Crispy complimentary fried squid](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-11-1y81p-900.webp) We also had some sea squirt! ![Side plate of sea squirt served alongside](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-12-k6wds-900.webp) ## What goes into the clam hot pot, and how the broth tastes Wow, can you see this?! Such an abundance of seafood!! The clam hot pot was so generously loaded from the moment it arrived, I was fully, completely satisfied. There was a great variety of clams, and the broth had a deep, rich seafood flavor that was refreshing and clean!! It wasn't overly salty or spicy, so I just kept spooning it up ㅠㅠ ![Clam hot pot packed generously with clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-13-nshxp-900.webp) Scallops, razor clams, abalone, fish cake, and even chewy cheese..!!! ![Hot pot topped with scallops, razor clams, abalone, and cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-14-865ku-900.webp) ![Close-up of melted cheese on the clam hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-15-q29rd-900.webp) It's fun picking the clam meat out of the shells one by one, and after eating your fill, you can add kalguksu (knife-cut noodle) noodles into the broth — genuinely great as a drinking snack and just as good as a full meal. ![Clam meat picked out of the shell](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-16-1xssi-900.webp) ![Clam hot pot broth simmering](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-17-1aqzo-900.webp) What stood out most was really the generous visuals. When the clam hot pot came out to the table, it was packed with such a variety of clams that just looking at it felt satisfying ㅠㅠ It's a lineup that'll fully satisfy anyone who loves clams, and it's also great for sharing with a group. ![Generous visual of the hot pot with a variety of clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-18-142uj-900.webp) ![Seafood broth ladled out](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-19-1gvmh-900.webp) The broth clearly had that refreshing flavor drawn from the clams and seafood. It wasn't overly salty or sharp — clean but with a deep umami that kept me coming back for more ㅠㅠ At first it tasted mild, but the longer it simmered, the stronger the clam flavor got, and I loved how the broth kept deepening. It also pairs really well with a drink, and it's the kind of flavor you'd crave especially on a chilly day. ![A bowl of refreshing clam broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-20-12o9j-900.webp) ### Scallops, razor clams and abalone: picking your way through It was fun picking through the different types of clams one by one. Digging each one out of its shell, the portion turned out to be more than expected, and the clams' distinctive plump texture held up well, which was satisfying. The broth was properly infused with clam flavor, so the clams alone were great, but even better paired with the broth. ![Different types of clams picked out one by one](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-21-hwkkv-900.webp) ![Plump clam meat with broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-22-13uk6-900.webp) ## How was the kalguksu at the end? Personally, the kalguksu at the end was really something. After eating the clams for a while, adding kalguksu noodles into the richly infused broth felt like a completely different dish. The noodles soaked up the clam broth, deepening the umami even more, and the chewy noodles paired perfectly with the refreshing broth. Eating the kalguksu after the clam hot pot made it feel like a proper, complete meal. ![Kalguksu noodles simmered in the clam broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-23-1uw0c-900.webp) The kalguksu noodles especially soaked up the clam broth well, so even the noodles alone had great umami. ![Chewy kalguksu noodles soaked in broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends-24-15v3u-900.webp) ## Who should eat at Widaehan Jogae Jeongol? Overall, the portions were generous and it was a solid, filling meal. It's fine to visit with family, and just as good for drinks with friends. The menu itself doesn't have much of a love-it-or-hate-it factor, so it's an easy pick for a group visit too. These days, a lot of famous restaurants lean toward flashy or overly styled food that's more about photos, but Widaehan Jogae Jeongol felt more like a neighborhood spot where Daejeon locals can come comfortably and eat a generous meal. Being able to enjoy everything from the clam hot pot to the kalguksu in one sitting made for a very satisfying visit, and getting so full for the price was a real plus ㅠㅠ ## Where it is - Widaehan Jogae Jeongol (위대한조개전골) - 38 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - 대전광역시 동구 대학로 38 1층 위대한조개전골 - 36.3331651, 127.4556288 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%84%EB%8C%80%ED%95%9C%EC%A1%B0%EA%B0%9C%EC%A0%84%EA%B3%A8/@36.3331651,127.4556288,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cloth-and-color/daejeon-daehak-ro-clam-hotpot-friends/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt