Cheonan sashimi restaurant with a separate team-dinner hall: Donghae

Today I want to introduce a sashimi restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan that's perfect for gatherings or group dinners, with fresh seafood and generous portions. Here's my honest review of Donghae Bada, a Dujeong-dong go-to spot for group dinners that was packed with hearty, delicious food!

Parking and group seating at Donghae Bada Hoetjip: a wide lot and a private hall

Donghae Bada Hoetjip has a spacious parking lot, so anyone visiting by car can use the place comfortably without worrying about parking. When choosing a spot for a group dinner or gathering, parking and group seating are usually the first things people consider.

On top of that, the hall is separated so group parties can dine privately without bumping into other guests. Thanks to this clean, independent space, it's a fantastic choice for anyone planning gatherings or group dinners.

What banchan come with the meal? Jeon, grilled fish and boiled pork

Even before the main dish arrives, the table is set so generously with neat banchan (side dishes) that it feels like it might collapse — this is another big point of pride at Donghae Bada Hoetjip.

• Jeon (pan-fried fritters) & grilled fish: golden, crisply grilled fish with a savory flavor, plus chewy jeon, served as standard so everyone from kids to adults can enjoy them.
• Miyeokguk (seaweed soup) & salad: a warm, rich miyeokguk and a salad with a refreshing dressing that cleanly wakes up the appetite.
• Boiled pork and aged kimchi: tender suyuk (boiled pork), spicy-sweet dried radish strips, and umami-rich mukeunji (aged kimchi) round things out with plenty of variety in flavor.

How much is the sashimi and seafood stew set? From 110,000 won for 2

The sashimi platter and seafood stew set comes to 110,000 won for 2 people, 120,000 won for 3, and 135,000 won for 4 — excellent value for enjoying two main dishes at once. The seafood stew served alongside the sashimi platter is another highlight of this place.

Looking inside the seafood stew pot, it's basically an all-star lineup of seafood — the ingredients are packed in generously.

• A variety of seafood: fan mussels, octopus, blue crab, squid, plus live abalone so fresh it was still moving, roe and milt, and plenty of hard clams and short-necked clams that give the broth its refreshing depth.
• A rich, spicy broth: with fresh seafood infused into it, the broth is thick and spicy, making it the perfect pairing for drinks after enjoying the sashimi.

What's on the sashimi platter? Fresh fish and tuna on one tray

Donghae Bada Hoetjip's sashimi platter comes on an elegant wooden tray, with both live-fish sashimi and tuna served together — a real draw, since you get to enjoy a variety of raw fish all in one sitting. After curbing your hunger with the banchan, the platter arrives with a visual that draws an instant gasp.

The fish, brimming with freshness, showed off a chewy yet tender texture, and the flavor that spread through the mouth was excellent.

How to get to Donghae Bada Hoetjip in Dujeong-dong, and final thoughts

Donghae Bada Hoetjip is located at 5-11 Neulpureun 6-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungnam, South Korea, 1st floor. With its spacious parking, private group seating, and the perfectly balanced set of fresh sashimi platter and hearty seafood stew, this gathering was truly a success.

For your weekend or an upcoming gathering, enjoy a hearty, happy food party at Donghae Bada Hoetjip, a Dujeong-dong, Cheonan go-to spot for group dinners!