# Bongmyeong-dong group dinner spot for hagfish and chicken: Jinppaei - By Seorin (https://superchart.com/en/@folded-napkin-c33b/) - Written Aug 30, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yuseong, Daejeon - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the venue. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@folded-napkin-c33b/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@folded-napkin-c33b/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/index.md) ## In short Jinppaei is a charcoal-grilled hagfish bar in the dining alley behind the building next to Mad Block in Bongmyeong-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. The order at Jinppaei was three servings of grilled wild hagfish (1 salted, 2 seasoned) plus whole-garlic seasoned grilled chicken for 14,000 won, and staff came around to grill everything at the table. With plenty of tables, Jinppaei is a solid pick for group gatherings and company dinners. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Tue–Sat 18:00–02:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Reservations**: Reservations accepted; groups welcome - **What we ordered**: Grilled wild hagfish, 3 servings (1 salted + 2 seasoned); whole-garlic seasoned grilled chicken 14,000 won - **Drinks**: Soju 5,000 won / Beer 5,500 won - **On the house**: Bean sprout soup in an earthenware pot, one heotgae (Hovenia dulcis) stick per person - **Location**: 1F, Unit 102, 21 Oncheonbuk-ro 13beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (building next to Mad Block in Bongmyeong-dong) *as written by the visitor on Aug 30, 2026* Jinppaei is a charcoal-grilled hagfish bar located in the building next to Mad Block in Bongmyeong-dong, Daejeon, tucked inside a dining alley. Did you know there's a hot charcoal-grill bar famous near Mad Block in Bongmyeong-dong? Today I'll introduce Jinppaei, currently a hot spot known as one of Daejeon's best hagfish restaurants. I'll give you an honest review, so stick with me until the end haha 😁 ![Signature grilled wild hagfish at Jinppaei](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-01-ru6he-1200.webp) ## Jinppaei hours and group bookings - Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 18:00–02:00 - Regular closed day: every Sunday - Reservations accepted - Group visits welcome ## How to find Jinppaei near Mad Block in Bongmyeong-dong Jinppaei is located near Mad Block in Bongmyeong-dong, and even though it's tucked into a dining alley, it was easy to find. Since they catch the fresh seafood themselves, the quality really stood out. ![Exterior of Jinppaei inside the Bongmyeong-dong dining alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-02-ixdw2-966.webp) ## Jinppaei menu: wild hagfish, chicken and combo sets Jinppaei's menu features their signature wild hagfish along with conger eel, grilled shellfish, and more. There are also set menus for reasonable pricing, and they even have seasoned grilled chicken, so people who aren't into hagfish can still enjoy the meal together. ![Jinppaei's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-03-1c338-966.webp) ![Menu listing wild hagfish and set menus](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-04-7yttu-966.webp) ![Menu listing grilled pig's feet and seasoned pig tail](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-05-uysbc-m-966.webp) ![Wall sign showing ingredient origin labeling](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-06-nudcl-966.webp) ![Sign explaining how to eat the food and review event details](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-07-44yma-m-966.webp) They also have grilled pig's feet or seasoned pig tail, and raw sea squirt, with origin labeling posted for reference. There were also detailed notes on how to eat the food and info on a review event. ## Inside Jinppaei: is it good for a company dinner? The interior at Jinppaei had a strong retro feel, and true to a hot-spot bar near Mad Block, hygiene management was solid. With plenty of tables, it was perfect for gatherings or company dinners ❗ ![Retro-style interior of Jinppaei](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-08-1jf6u-966.webp) ![Dining hall at Jinppaei with many tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-09-118yz-966.webp) ## A closer look at the Jinppaei order ### Table setting and the complimentary bean sprout soup Jinppaei's basic table setting included seasoned vegetables, quail eggs, tomato, baek-kimchi (white kimchi), lettuce wraps, and sauces, plus a complimentary bean sprout soup served in a hot stone bowl. They also gave out one heotgae (Hovenia dulcis) stick per person — a really thoughtful touch. ![Basic table setting with seasoned vegetables and baek-kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-10-1l1zt-m-966.webp) ![Basic side dishes including quail eggs and tomato](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-11-63055-966.webp) ![Complimentary bean sprout soup in a hot stone bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-12-1khpj-966.webp) ![Table setting with lettuce wraps and sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-13-1txd6-966.webp) ### Grilled wild hagfish, 3 servings (1 salted + 2 seasoned) We chose the grilled wild hagfish and requested a mix of salted and seasoned versions. ![Three servings of grilled wild hagfish, salted and seasoned](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-14-1jyf6-966.webp) For the main dish, a staff member came around and grilled it for us directly, so we could eat comfortably 🤞 It was so fresh it was still wriggling. ![Wild hagfish on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-15-ec7pu-966.webp) ![Staff member grilling the wild hagfish tableside](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-16-ytmyf-966.webp) The grilled wild hagfish was cooked just right — the texture was chewy and the savory flavor was excellent. It was great wrapped in lettuce or eaten plain, either way it was pure deliciousness. It also seemed approachable enough for first-timers to try without hesitation. ![Perfectly grilled salted wild hagfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-17-1q9yv-966.webp) ![Close-up of seasoned grilled wild hagfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-18-17r85-966.webp) ![Wild hagfish wrapped in a lettuce leaf](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-19-pcbfg-966.webp) ![A single piece of grilled wild hagfish picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-20-jo54b-966.webp) ### Whole-garlic seasoned grilled chicken, 14,000 won After eating for a while we still felt a bit short on food, so we ordered the whole-garlic seasoned grilled chicken. The portion was really generous for what was supposedly a single serving. ![Generous portion of whole-garlic seasoned grilled chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-21-11gd6-966.webp) ![Close-up of smoky seasoned grilled chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-22-1q8k4-966.webp) The flavor was spicy-sweet with a distinctive smoky char that left an impression. There was no unpleasant smell, just clean flavor — an amazing pairing with drinks. ### Drink prices: soju 5,000 won, beer 5,500 won We ordered soju and beer to drink, which paired nicely with the food for a light drinking session. If you're looking for a gathering spot, this place would be perfect. ![Soju bottle on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-23-1nr6n-966.webp) ![Glass of beer served alongside the food](https://img.superchart.com/images/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner-24-8o6qv-966.webp) ## Final verdict on Jinppaei 👀Jinppaei, one of Daejeon's best hagfish restaurants, has decent accessibility being located near Mad Block in Bongmyeong-dong. True to its status as a hot-spot bar, the atmosphere was genuinely stylish and the staff were kind, which I really liked. The grilled wild hagfish and seasoned chicken we had that day matched surprisingly well 👌 I think I'll come back whenever the craving hits. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting high-quality food, anyone searching for one of Daejeon's best hagfish restaurants, or anyone wanting a reasonably priced meal 😊 ## Where it is - Jinppaei (진빼이) - 1F 102, 21 Oncheonbuk-ro 13beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea - 대전광역시 유성구 온천북로13번길 21 1층 102호 진빼이 - 36.3580235, 127.3446012 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A7%84%EB%B9%BC%EC%9D%B4/@36.3580235,127.3446012,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@folded-napkin-c33b/jinppaei-bongmyeong-hagfish-group-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt