Pohang mulhoe spot, lunch with Dad and steamed shrimp self-bar: Ppwang

Pohang mulhoe with a Yeongildae ocean view: Ppwang Mulhoe

Ppwang Mulhoe (퐝물회) sits right in front of Yeongildae Beach in Pohang. Even if you order only mulhoe, the self-bar side dishes are so generous that the meal feels huge. This day the self-bar even had steamed shrimp. 🦐

I fell for this place on an earlier visit and now take every guest here, so it's my cheat code. This time Dad was visiting Pohang, so we went for lunch at Ppwang Mulhoe 🌊

The signature 'Ppwang mulhoe' is packed with abalone, sea cucumber (or sweet shrimp), squid and sea squirt, and it hit the spot for the two of us seafood maniacs. 🎯 You pour in a sweet-sour, icy broth to your liking, the classic Pohang-style mulhoe! Add a stroll on Yeongildae Beach right outside and you have a foolproof Pohang day out 👣 The squid mulhoe was on discount too, so the price was good 👍🏻

Ppwang Mulhoe opening hours and info

• ⏰ Hours: 10:30–22:00
• Last order at 21:00
• 🚘 Parking, baby chairs, takeout, pets allowed, groups welcome

Why I took Dad to Ppwang Mulhoe in Pohang

Dad came down to Pohang for the first time in a while. I wanted to show him real Pohang flavor after his long trip, so I brought him without a second thought to Ppwang Mulhoe at Yeongildae Beach.

I stumbled in a long time ago and completely fell for it. Ever since, whenever friends or family visit from out of town, I take them here to try Pohang mulhoe. They've always left thrilled, so I came with full confidence again.

What is the atmosphere at Ppwang Mulhoe? Ocean view and private rooms

Through the windows of Ppwang Mulhoe, Yeongildae Beach opens up in a wide, refreshing view, so it feels like a hot spot whenever you come! 🌊

With a blue-sea view like this, it's a treat for both eyes and mouth at this Yeongildae raw-fish restaurant 🩵 Dad looked out at the sea from inside and was already very pleased before we even ate.

There are private rooms at the back of the restaurant too, good for a quiet get-together.

What goes into the signature Ppwang mulhoe?

The signature Ppwang mulhoe is the flagship dish, packing fresh abalone, sea cucumber (or sweet shrimp), squid and sea squirt into one bowl. Grab a seat and order it without a second thought 📌

Dad and I are both well-known seafood maniacs, so the signature bowl, loaded with seafood, seemed a better fit than the regular mulhoe. The moment I saw it, I understood why Ppwang Mulhoe is such a popular Pohang mulhoe specialist. A perfect lineup that hit both our tastes 💕

How are the self-bar side dishes at Ppwang Mulhoe?

One of the biggest charms of Ppwang Mulhoe is that, on top of excellent mulhoe, the self-bar side dishes are more generous than you'd imagine. This day there was steamed shrimp too 🦐 Shrimp, braised beef, sausage and vegetable stir-fry, stir-fried fish cake, tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patty) and more, solid dishes that kids, adults, men and women would all enjoy.

There was also a hot, deeply flavored squid radish soup, perfect for settling your stomach before the main dish 🦑❤️‍🔥 You only order one bowl of mulhoe, yet get sides that rival a home-style set meal, which is rare among mulhoe places in Pohang's Duho-dong. Picking through the side dishes was so much fun that my chopsticks were busy before the main even arrived.

How does Pohang-style Ppwang mulhoe taste? Icy, sweet-sour broth

Ppwang mulhoe is Pohang-style: you pour icy broth to taste over a gochujang-based seasoning. A huge bowl was filled with thinly sliced radish and cucumber, topped with fresh seafood that covered every gap, and it looked gorgeous.✨ 🧊

I poured the lovely icy, sweet-sour, cool broth to suit my taste and stirred it all together. Before digging in, I tried a sip of the broth first. It wasn't artificial; it was clean and clung to the mouth, with a sweet-sour flavor that was excellent.

The fresh, chewy abalone, the sea-scented sea squirt and sea cucumber, and the springy squid blended with the broth, and happiness filled my mouth. 💜

Dad took a bite too and praised how fresh the seafood was without holding back. It really was a famous Pohang mulhoe house that locals approve of.

Is the somyeon unlimited at Ppwang Mulhoe? Noodles, then rice to finish

The Ppwang Mulhoe self-bar also has unlimited somyeon (thin wheat noodles). And that's not all❗️ Mulhoe feels incomplete without noodles, and being able to take as much as you want is a big plus. Swirl a generous helping into the cool, spicy broth and slurp it up, a treat on a different level from milmyeon or naengmyeon!!

Dad and I both piled on the noodles and inhaled them.

Varied side dishes that are easy to keep reaching for, a generous bowl of mulhoe with lavish seafood, then noodles and a bowl of hot rice mixed in too. We were stuffed to bursting. Mixing rice into the sweet-sour broth is a gentle finish and a must on any Pohang mulhoe tour. Dad and I cleaned out the bowl perfectly and really enjoyed Pohang, didn't we...

Walking Yeongildae Beach after Ppwang Mulhoe

Right in front of Ppwang Mulhoe is the sandy Yeongildae Beach, so a short walk after the meal to help digestion makes a perfect Pohang trip. With this quality and lineup, I can confidently recommend it as a Yeongildae raw-fish restaurant that won't fail whoever you bring.✨🙂

The route from meal to post-meal stroll is so good that I strongly recommend it to travelers visiting Pohang❣️ For parents who like seafood especially, I don't think there's a better mulhoe place in Pohang's Duho-dong. ☝🏻A clean restaurant, ☺️friendly service, 🥢a generous self-bar, and above all overwhelmingly tasty mulhoe🐟 Everything lines up perfectly.

Ppwang Mulhoe delights me every time with its consistent taste and generous portions, and this lunch date with Dad was a big success too 💌