Guwol Rodeo Street sashimi restaurant: shrimp and ramyeon, Veteran

I went to Veteran General Fish Market, a raw shrimp sashimi restaurant in Incheon. It has such a wide range of menu items — from sashimi to all kinds of seafood — that it's great for trying a bunch of things together. Let me introduce it 😊

Where is Veteran General Fish Market Incheon Guwol, and is there parking?

Veteran General Fish Market Incheon Guwol Branch is located on Guwol Rodeo Street, just a 5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Incheon Terminal Station. Really convenient to get to by public transit.

Parking is available inside the building, and it's free if you show your receipt, so driving there isn't a hassle at all.

Inside Veteran General Fish Market: tables partitioned like private rooms

When I walked in, the staff greeted me warmly, which made a great first impression. The inside is clean and pleasant.

There's also a space where the tables are partitioned off like private rooms, which makes it perfect for a family meal out, a work dinner, or a group gathering.

The atmosphere feels comfortable enough for a relaxed meal, or for having a drink or two.

After the meal you can also get ice cream or coffee.

What we ordered at Veteran General Fish Market and what it cost

• Raw shrimp sashimi + grilled shrimp heads — ₩35,000
• Seafood ramyeon — ₩6,500
• Cheongha — ₩6,000
• Fanta — ₩2,000

You order through a kiosk at the table, and I was honestly surprised by how many menu items there were.

On top of the sashimi and seafood, there's a wide range of meal options too, so it'd also be great for lunch.

The side dishes: seaweed soup, hoe-muchim and salted pollock roe

Veteran General Fish Market Incheon Guwol really delivers on the sukkidashi (small side dishes served with the meal) too — the moment I took a spoonful of the seaweed soup, I knew this place was legit.

The broth is really rich and the seaweed is soft, so it's easy on the stomach. I'd been feeling bloated and indigested before coming, but the seaweed soup completely settled it. The hoe-muchim (spicy mixed raw fish salad) had a sweet-and-sour sauce plus fresh vegetables, so it had great texture and really woke up my appetite.

The salted pollock roe is savory-salty but not overly salty, so it's fine to eat on its own and also pairs really well as a drinking snack.

Extra side dishes are self-serve at the bar. The kimchi pancake is unlimited refill — since you make it yourself, you can tailor it to your taste, which is nice.

How does the seasonal raw shrimp sashimi taste?

The raw shrimp sashimi I'd been waiting for! Just look at that glossy, gorgeous look.

It's plump and springy with a nice crunch, and the sweetness builds up the more you chew—

— so you really get to taste that distinctive raw shrimp flavor. And best of all, the shells come already cleanly removed, so you can eat it comfortably without getting your hands messy.

A little squeeze of lemon adds the sweetness of the shrimp along with a fresh citrus scent — a whole different kind of appeal.

Grilled shrimp heads at Veteran General Fish Market

While eating the raw shrimp, I also tried the grilled shrimp heads.

The grilled shrimp heads are crispy and genuinely so savory.

You get to eat even the shrimp heads grilled up, so nothing goes to waste haha.

Finishing with 6,500 won seafood ramyeon

We wrapped things up with seafood ramyeon (instant noodle soup). The broth is spicy and refreshing — perfect for the last course. The noodles have a nice chewy bite, and it's packed with plump mussels, so I was very happy with it.

Is Veteran General Fish Market Incheon Guwol worth a visit?

The staff were friendly and I got to properly enjoy the raw shrimp sashimi. With such a varied menu, it's great for visiting with a group, and the sukkidashi is delicious too. If you're looking for a good Guwol-dong restaurant or a raw shrimp sashimi restaurant in Incheon, give Veteran General Fish Market a try 😊

Veteran General Fish Market Incheon Guwol Branch: address and details

• Address: 22 Inha-ro 507beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea, Unit 102
• Parking available (in-building, free with receipt)