# Gijang snow crab restaurant for friends: Gijang Myeongpum Daegae - By Sihyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@coastal-lunch-hour/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gijang, Busan - Sponsored: This review was written after receiving a complimentary visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@coastal-lunch-hour/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@coastal-lunch-hour/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/index.md) ## In short Gijang Myeongpum Daegae is a seafood restaurant in Gijang, Busan, where diners choose live snow crab and confirm the price by the crab’s net weight. Four friends had snow crab, complimentary abalone, crab-shell fried rice, doenjang jjigae, and snow crab ramen for 270,000 won. The transparent weighing and well-stocked self-service bar made this a very satisfying meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 5 Chaseongdong-ro 73beon-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 10:00–21:00 - **Last order**: 20:00 - **Snow crab market price**: ₩80,000 - **Snow crab payment for 4**: ₩270,000 - **Recommended snow crab weight**: 1.5–2 kg for 2 people - **Group seating**: Available for 10–80 people; private rental for up to 150 - **Parking**: Dedicated parking available; parking support is offered when using the public lot - **Reservation benefit**: With Naver Reservation and an advance order: 10% off, or discounts on the table charge and fried rice *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* While passing near Gijang Market, there was a place I’d had my eye on for ages—and I finally went with three friends. It was Gijang Myeongpum Daegae (기장명품대게), known as a great place to eat in Gijang, Busan. Snow crab and king crab are usually the kind of menu items that make you hesitate a little because of the price, right? But this place was different for a reason, so I wanted to leave a review. ![Introduction to a visit to Gijang Myeongpum Daegae](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-01-1pk9g-900.webp) ## Gijang Myeongpum Daegae location and visitor information Gijang Myeongpum Daegae is at 5 Chaseongdong-ro 73beon-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan. It is about 426 m from Exit 1 of Gijang Station on the Donghae Line, so it is an easy walk. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with last orders at 8 p.m., which is useful to keep in mind when making dinner plans. There is dedicated parking, but the public parking lot is more convenient, and they said parking fees are supported there too. ![Snow crab sculpture in front of Gijang Myeongpum Daegae](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-02-151gj-900.webp) As soon as we arrived in front of the building, a huge snow crab sculpture made it easy to spot from afar. The large “PREMIUM CRAB BAR” sign and the Myeongpum Daegae lettering really stood out, even within Gijang Market. A row of tanks at the entrance let us see the live snow crabs and king crabs moving around inside, which quietly ramped up the anticipation. If you reserve through Naver, there are benefits for ordering in advance, including 10% off or discounts on the table charge and fried rice, so it is worth checking before you visit. > A transparent weighing method you can only see at Gijang Myeongpum Daegae ![Transparent weighing information at Gijang Myeongpum Daegae](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-03-1ge09-900.webp) ## Checking the snow crab weight without the basket Once inside, you can look over and choose the king crab or snow crab yourself. ![Choosing live snow crab at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-04-18uev-1200.webp) When you order snow crab, they show you the live crab right in front of you, then weigh it after subtracting the basket’s weight and quote the price based only on the net crab weight. I had heard that some crab restaurants weigh the basket too, which can make the final amount higher than it should be. Here, though, we could see and confirm it ourselves, so it felt reassuring. They even included abalone as a complimentary extra. The going rate for snow crab at Gijang Myeongpum Daegae was ₩80,000. They were honestly deducting the 650 g basket from the price. They said that for two people, most diners choose around 1.5–2 kg of snow crab. There were four of us, and ours came to ₩270,000. ![Checking the snow crab weight and price](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-05-keg9h-900.webp) We could also watch our chosen snow crab being steamed on the spot, and honestly, that was what impressed me most. ![Steaming the ordered snow crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-06-1avpu-900.webp) ## A dining hall for friend gatherings and private group events Heading up to the second floor, we found a large hall with a drum featuring a crab sculpture. There were all kinds of tables, from four-person seating to group tables. We saw couples on dates, family gatherings, and plenty of larger groups having meetups. The space was divided into rooms named CLOUD, SUN, and STAR, making it nice for a more private meal. The clean, relaxing interior, decorated with lighting and plants, was perfect for sitting around chatting with friends for ages. ![Second-floor dining hall decorated with lights and plants](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-07-au7nu-900.webp) The rooms can accommodate groups of 10 to 80, and private rental is available for up to 150 people, so it is worth keeping in mind for family occasions or company dinners. They prepare the snow crab so it is easy to eat. One of Gijang Myeongpum Daegae’s strengths is its seriously good self-service bar. It had a variety of side dishes to pick at as a palate refresher between bites of snow crab. I especially remember going back again and again for the fried chicken and salad. ![Self-service bar used before the snow crab meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-08-1ly3q-900.webp) ## Meaty snow crab and complimentary abalone The four of us sat at a four-person table. We were enjoying corn, chicken, and salad from the self-service bar when the snow crab we had been waiting for arrived—and wow, the presentation was unreal. You could see at a glance that the plump legs were packed with meat. Once you see that, there is no way you can not dig in. ![Table setting with meaty snow crab legs](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-09-1kmd2-900.webp) ![Plump snow crab legs](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-10-cmbqm-900.webp) Pulling out the meat, its springy yet tender texture spread across my mouth. It immediately made me feel that the freshness here really was on another level, as you would expect from a popular Gijang, Busan restaurant. ![Picking and eating snow crab meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-11-1j483-900.webp) ![Eating tender snow crab meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-12-10cp8-900.webp) ![Snow crab leg with the meat removed](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-13-14rj8-900.webp) ![Snow crab meal shared with friends](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-14-1fv46-900.webp) ![Snow crab legs and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-15-1ubgy-900.webp) The crab meat was savory with a subtle sweetness, and it was so moreish even without any seasoning. ![Snow crab meat enjoyed without seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-16-1py0r-900.webp) We cannot leave out the complimentary abalone either. Its chewy yet tender texture had a completely different appeal from the snow crab, and we were busy sharing it around among friends. ![Complimentary abalone](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-17-1h077-900.webp) ## From crab-shell fried rice to snow crab ramen After picking through a good amount of snow crab meat, it felt like such a waste to leave the remaining crab shells and broth, so we naturally moved on to add-ons. We ordered fried rice, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), and ramen, and they were every bit as memorable as the snow crab. ![Additional dishes after the snow crab meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-18-18ub9-900.webp) The fried rice arrived first, made by putting rice into the crab shell and stir-frying it until golden with carrot, scallion, and flying fish roe. The crab tomalley left in the shell blended with the rice and brought out a wonderfully nutty, savory depth. ![Fried rice served in a crab shell](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-19-6taco-900.webp) ![Crab-shell fried rice topped with snow crab meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-20-p3oh4-900.webp) ![Fried rice and ramen course for a snow crab meal with friends in Gijang, Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-21-bulor-900.webp) ![Fried rice and ramen course for a snow crab meal with friends in Gijang, Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-22-13zfi-900.webp) ![Fried rice and ramen course for a snow crab meal with friends in Gijang, Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-23-lj5v5-900.webp) Adding snow crab meat on top made it absolutely heavenly. It was delicious enough that I scraped every bit from the edges of the crab shell with my spoon. The doenjang jjigae was great because it added a hearty note to a snow crab meal that could otherwise feel a little plain. Its deep, not-too-salty broth freshened up a mouth that might have become rich from all the crab meat, and we each finished a bowl in no time. Finally, the ramen was cooked in snow crab broth, so it was special from the very first sip. With a spicy kick and deep savory flavor, plus whole crab legs and crab meat in the bowl, it made a perfect finishing dish all on its own. ![Snow crab ramen with crab legs and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal-24-161l3-900.webp) The chewy noodles had soaked up the rich snow crab broth, and I remember finishing every last bite. If you feel it would be a shame to stop after just snow crab, I recommend rounding out the meal with fried rice, doenjang jjigae, and ramen. If you want to enjoy snow crab properly in Gijang, Busan, you will not regret following this exact course. The four of us had a filling four-person snow crab meal, and the honest weighing method put us at ease the whole time. With fresh ingredients and a generous self-service bar, it was a highly satisfying visit. For anyone looking for a good restaurant in Gijang, Busan—especially anyone wanting to try Gijang snow crab properly—I can confidently recommend Gijang Myeongpum Daegae. ## Where it is - Gijang Myeongpum Daegae (기장명품대게) - 5 Chaseongdong-ro 73beon-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 기장군 기장읍 차성동로73번길 5 - 35.2443705, 129.2157494 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B8%B0%EC%9E%A5%EB%AA%85%ED%92%88%EB%8C%80%EA%B2%8C/@35.2443705,129.2157494,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@coastal-lunch-hour/gijang-crab-friends-course-meal/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt