Gwangju seafood restaurant raw shrimp set: Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha

Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha Gwangju Wolsan Branch exterior and parking

It’s right along the road, so it’s easy to spot at a glance! It has a clean pocha (casual drinking eatery) vibe—just perfect when you’re craving a drink. You can park in an alley or somewhere convenient nearby before heading in, so bringing a car was no problem either 🚗

A cozy late-night dining-room atmosphere

We went a little late, so most people had already left! But I really liked this slightly quiet mood too. (Owner, you’re not disappointed, are you...? I’ll come often, haha.) The cozy, comfortable atmosphere naturally made me want a shot of soju, and I absolutely loved the first impression 💖

A 100% refund if it isn’t fresh and delicious...? How confident are they? Of course, I left without getting a refund 👍 (Both the flavor and freshness were excellent!!!!!!)

A set for two with both raw shrimp and live fish sashimi

We ordered this place’s signature combination, and exactly what you should be eating right now: the raw shrimp + live fish sashimi set for two (₩65,000) 🦐🐟 When you want both shrimp and live fish sashimi, it’s so nice not to have to choose because this set includes both, haha.

The complimentary spread I kept reaching for before the sashimi arrived

Can you see the basic table spread? Even before the sashimi arrived, the selection of side dishes was neat and perfect for waking up the appetite 😋 From corn to warm seaweed soup and vinegared salad, every item was served so nicely that my chopsticks never stopped moving around before the sashimi came...

The vinegared salad was so refreshing, sweet, and tangy—it was really easy to enjoy 💖 And the saury they give you as a side is huge. I think it was my first time seeing one this big +.+ It was truly a delicacy among delicacies, haha.

Glossy raw shrimp and live fish sashimi

Finally, the main event: the raw shrimp + live fish sashimi set appeared 🎉 It had just been prepared, and look at that gorgeous gloss—seriously amazing, right?

How can raw shrimp look this seductive..? ✨🦐✨

The live fish sashimi looked fresh at a glance, and it was in truly great condition. The owner clearly has a reason to be confident. Nod nod.

When I tried the raw shrimp sashimi, I could feel that lively freshness intact. Its springy texture popped, and sweet umami filled my mouth. There was absolutely no fishiness—just pure freshness—so I ate it in genuine admiration 😍👍

I tried the live fish sashimi that came with it too. It was cut thick, so the chew was really there, and the firm texture and savory flavor were the best 🐟🔥 Dipping it deeply in the sauce and having it with the complimentary sushi rice was seriously delicious!!!

It was delicious dipped in soy sauce with a little wasabi, and taking a big bite with garlic and ssamjang (savory soybean dipping paste) made it impossible to stop eating!

They also gave us grilled shrimp heads with butter, and we enjoyed them so, so much as a special treat. They were wonderfully nutty. The portions were a full, satisfying meal for two adults without feeling lacking at all, so I was happy the whole time. Thanks for the great meal >.<

If you’re looking for raw shrimp and assorted sashimi in Gwangju

If you’re looking in Gwangju for a great place with fresh, high-quality assorted sashimi and sweet raw shrimp, I highly recommend Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha Gwangju Wolsan Branch!

The owner was kind and the atmosphere was comfortable, so it’s somewhere I’d want to revisit anytime I’m craving seasonal seafood with a shot of soju 👍 It balances freshness and value so well that I’ll definitely come back with my fellow sashimi lovers 🔥