# Gwangju seafood restaurant raw shrimp set: Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha - By Haeju (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Nam-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This review was written after receiving sponsorship for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-night-glass/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/index.md) ## In short Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha Gwangju Wolsan Branch is a seafood restaurant in Nam-gu, Gwangju, serving raw shrimp and live fish sashimi. The 65,000-won set for two came with neat banchan, sashimi rice, and buttery grilled shrimp heads. Verdict: a satisfying spot to return to when fresh sashimi calls for a shot of soju. ## Good to know - **Address**: 101 Gunbun-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주 남구 군분로 101 1층) - **Hours**: Daily 12:00–23:00 - **Parking**: Street parking in nearby alleys or a nearby public parking lot - **Ordered**: Raw shrimp + live fish sashimi set for two - **Price**: ₩65,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ## Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha Gwangju Wolsan Branch exterior and parking ![Roadside exterior of Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha Gwangju Wolsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-01-1gvch-1200.webp) 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 ![Interior atmosphere at Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha Gwangju Wolsan Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-02-2y1b4-966.webp) ![Late-night interior of the pocha](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-03-g0nw7-966.webp) 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 💖 ![Cozy pocha-style dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-04-10jmf-966.webp) ![Freshness refund notice inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-05-dl4fd-966.webp) 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 ![Menu for the raw shrimp and live fish sashimi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-06-1erzn-966.webp) 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 ![Basic table spread served before the sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-07-1ikrl-966.webp) 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... ![Complimentary sides with vinegared salad and saury](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-08-1cva8-966.webp) 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 ![Main set of raw shrimp and live fish sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-09-1rgj9-966.webp) 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? ![Prepared raw shrimp sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-10-1qj2v-966.webp) How can raw shrimp look this seductive..? ✨🦐✨ ![A plate of fresh live fish sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-11-1aa80-966.webp) ![Thickly sliced live fish sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-12-zpgdt-966.webp) 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. ![Raw shrimp sashimi with a springy texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-13-1o4gx-966.webp) 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 😍👍 ![Live fish sashimi with a savory flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-14-13soc-966.webp) ![Live fish sashimi eaten with dipping sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-15-1sqlz-966.webp) 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!!! ![Live fish sashimi served with sushi rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-16-kxpcp-966.webp) ![Live fish sashimi eaten with soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-17-19pdv-966.webp) 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! ![Sashimi with wasabi and garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-18-1v6d6-966.webp) ![Savory grilled shrimp heads with butter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi-19-jruiz-966.webp) 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 🔥 ## Where it is - Hwanggeum Hoe Pocha Gwangju Wolsan Branch (황금회포차 광주월산점) - 101 Gunbun-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주 남구 군분로 101 1층) - 전남광주통합특별시 남구 군분로 104 1층 - 35.1421111, 126.8905042 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%A9%EA%B8%88%ED%9A%8C%ED%8F%AC%EC%B0%A8%20%EA%B4%91%EC%A3%BC%EC%9B%94%EC%82%B0%EC%A0%90/@35.1421111,126.8905042,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-night-glass/gwangju-wolsan-fresh-shrimp-sashimi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt