Boryeong fish market stalls 57–58: flounder and prawns, Nokdo Susan

Why choose Nokdo Susan at Daecheonhang Fish Market?

Nokdo Susan is a seafood shop at stalls 57 and 58 inside the Daecheonhang Fish Market in Boryeong, Chungnam. I went to the market to buy sashimi and prawns for my family. Once inside, there were so many seafood shops that I ended up wandering around for a while trying to decide where to buy. Among them, one place with noticeably more customers stood out — Nokdo Susan at stalls 57 and 58.

While I was there, customers kept coming in, and some were chatting with the owner like old friends. Watching that, I figured there must be quite a few regulars here. Since I'd come looking for a good spot at Daecheonhang Fish Market, I decided to pick out flounder and prawns here too.

How was the flounder at Nokdo Susan? Firm, fresh texture

What I was most looking forward to was the flounder. Since I was at the fish market, picking it out in person made me even more excited to taste it.

When I actually ate it, the flounder was really good! I picked up a piece and there was no mushiness at all — the texture was firm and alive! It even had a chewy bite the more I chewed, so my chopsticks kept going back for more with my family. Based on the day I tried it, "fresh" is exactly the right word. Choosing flounder at Nokdo Susan, a Daecheonhang Fish Market favorite, turned out to be a satisfying choice.

The prawns (daeha) the family called sweet

Flounder wasn't the only thing I bought. I also picked up prawns to share with my family.

As soon as everyone started eating the prawns, my family's reaction was even better than I expected haha. Everyone said the shrimp were sweet and really dug in. Biting into the plump prawns, I could taste that distinct savory sweetness spreading in my mouth. Once I tried it myself, I got why everyone kept saying it was sweet. Seeing my family enjoy it so much, I was glad I'd bought the prawns too.

The busy scene in front of Nokdo Susan

Another thing that stuck with me about Nokdo Susan was how busy it was when I visited. There are so many shops at Daecheonhang Fish Market, but customers kept showing up in front of Nokdo Susan haha.

When I was looking around, it was especially crowded, so it naturally caught my eye. Watching customers chat comfortably with the owner, it felt like there were quite a few regulars. Of course, which shop is busiest in the market probably changes by day and time. But going by my own visit, the impression of a crowded, popular shop was clear. As a first-time visitor, that kind of thing helped me decide where to buy.

A Boryeong seafood shop now in its second generation

Nokdo Susan turned out to have a story behind it too. The owner's parents ran a sashimi restaurant for a long time, and the owner naturally picked up the trade watching them! Having inherited the seafood prep methods and know-how, the shop is now run by the second generation.

They mention about 40 years of experience in seafood~ They also handle wild-caught seafood from the open waters off Boryeong! Seeing the owner's fast knife work and hearing about the decades spent handling seafood, it definitely came across as professional.

Nokdo Susan location, parking and price tips

Nokdo Susan is inside the Daecheonhang Fish Market. The exact address is 334 Daecheonhang-ro, Boryeong, Chungnam, South Korea — just look for stalls 57 and 58. Once you arrive at the market and check the stall numbers as you go, it shouldn't be hard to find even on a first visit.

If you're driving, you can use the Daecheonhang Fish Market parking lot. Seafood prices for things like flounder and prawns can vary by season and size. It's a good idea to check the kind and price you want before picking, once you're there. Prawns especially are seasonal, so it's worth checking in advance whether they're in stock.

The packed sashimi spread worth coming back for

This time at Daecheonhang Fish Market, I got to try both the flounder and the prawns. The packaging was clean and they included chojang dipping sauce too, which was nice haha.

What stuck with me was the firm, fresh texture of the flounder. My family, meanwhile, kept eating the prawns and saying how sweet they were.

Watching everyone eat together happily made me, the one who bought it all, feel good too. The steady stream of customers was impressive, and the regulars I noticed stuck in my memory too. If you're at Daecheonhang looking for sashimi or seasonal seafood, Nokdo Susan is worth checking out. Next time I visit Daecheonhang Fish Market, I want to see what's fresh that day and buy again~^^

Who Nokdo Susan suits best

• Anyone looking for a good spot at Daecheonhang Fish Market
• Fans of fresh flounder sashimi
• Families who want to enjoy seasonal prawns together
• Anyone buying sashimi and seafood at Daecheonhang