# Seohae seafood restaurant: spicy monkfish at Haemul Teukbyeolsi - By Minseo (https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-quiet-plate/) - Written Sep 2, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seohae, Incheon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-quiet-plate/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@incheon-quiet-plate/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/index.md) ## In short Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch is a seafood restaurant in Seohae, Incheon, serving agujjim and seafood braise in private rooms. I paired a small tabletop-griddle agujjim set at Shin Ramyun-level heat with five pieces of handmade fried monkfish, plus generous sides. Verdict: a satisfying choice for family meals and group gatherings. ## Good to know - **Address**: 23 Cheongna Emerald-ro 41beon-gil, Seohae-gu, Incheon, South Korea (인천 서해구 청라에메랄드로41번길 23 1층) - **Hours**: 11:30–22:00 - **Closed**: Thursday - **Order**: Small tabletop-griddle agujjim set; half plate of handmade fried monkfish - **Spice level**: Shin Ramyun level - **Handmade fried monkfish**: 5 pieces per half plate - **Space**: Private rooms; self-service bar *as written by the visitor on Sep 2, 2026* When I’m craving something spicy, I start thinking about agujjim (braised monkfish). This time, I went to Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch (해물특별시 청라직영점) in Cheongna! I visited while looking for agujjim in Cheongna, and I was so pleased because everything, from the mains to the side dishes, was much better than I expected. ![Signature tabletop-griddle agujjim set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-01-1jz83-1200.webp) ![Meal at Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-02-dprit-966.webp) ![Cheongna agujjim set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-03-eroa7-966.webp) ## Warm wood tones and private rooms ![Warm wood-toned restaurant atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-04-1kdn8-966.webp) ![Interior atmosphere at Haemul Teukbyeolsi](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-05-1740k-966.webp) ![Restaurant with generously spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-06-6s7n4-966.webp) Inside, the warm wood tones create a clean yet cozy atmosphere. The tables are fairly well spaced too, so I could eat at leisure without worrying about the table next to me. ![Separate private room at the Cheongna restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-07-4uyei-966.webp) ![Private room equipped with air conditioning](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-08-nwzzu-966.webp) Best of all, there are separate rooms! It looked like a good option not only for family meals but also for groups looking for a place to get together. Definitely one to note if you’re looking for a private-room restaurant in Cheongna. Air conditioning is essential in summer, of course, and I was relieved to see that the private rooms were well equipped with it. ![Selection of side dishes before the agujjim meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-09-16vrg-966.webp) ## Sides I kept reaching for before the main arrived The banchan (Korean side dishes) here are really well done. It wasn’t just that there were lots of them—each one was neat and tasty, so I kept reaching for them even before the main dish arrived. ![Varied spread of side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-10-1cu7e-966.webp) My favorite in particular was the corn cheese! When you’re eating spicy dishes such as Cheongna haemuljjim (spicy braised seafood) or agujjim, you naturally start wanting something mild in between, and the rich corn cheese was such a great match. It isn’t spicy, so I think kids would like it too. ![Corn cheese served with spicy dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-11-1q2uy-966.webp) The mussel soup that came with it didn’t feel like an afterthought, either. The mussels were plump, and the broth was both refreshing and deep, making it perfect to alternate with the spicy agujjim. They even added scallops, so visually, it gets a pass too!! I loved it. ![Mussel soup with scallops](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-12-5emgd-966.webp) ![Mussel soup with refreshing broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-13-1ps8c-966.webp) Flat dumplings also come as a basic side, and they’re a little delicacy in their own right. They’re tasty on their own, but they’re the best when you wrap them around some agujjim! It was a combination I’d never tried before, but it was pretty good. ![Flat dumplings eaten with agujjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-14-7h7c7-966.webp) ![Flat dumpling topped with agujjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-15-838n9-966.webp) It was nice that I could comfortably pick up any extra side dishes I needed at the self-service bar. They also provided instant mix coffee, which was a much tastier way to finish the meal than mediocre vending-machine coffee. ![Self-service bar for refilling side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-16-md63n-966.webp) ![Instant mix coffee served after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-17-9xjkl-966.webp) ## A tabletop-griddle agujjim set at Shin Ramyun heat We ordered the small tabletop-griddle agujjim set along with a half plate of handmade fried monkfish, choosing the Shin Ramyun spice level. ![Tabletop-griddle agujjim set at Shin Ramyun spice level](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-18-1ulgo-966.webp) ![Small tabletop-griddle agujjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-19-1sdta-966.webp) First off, the generous presentation on the griddle got a pass! There was more monkfish than I expected, plus just the right amount of gon-i (fish milt), so it was fun choosing what to eat. See those big chunks of fish? It was full of eating pleasure and satisfying texture. ![Tabletop-griddle agujjim with monkfish and fish milt](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-20-3kw03-966.webp) ![Generous tabletop-griddle dish with monkfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-21-1k16p-966.webp) Above all, I loved how plump and tender the monkfish was. The fish soaked up plenty of seasoning, then the crisp bean sprouts and fragrant minari (water celery) came together, making me keep going back for more. It’s the kind of flavor I’d think of when I really wanted a proper Cheongna agujjim. The sauce wasn’t just aggressively hot—it had savory depth too, so I think people who enjoy Cheongna haemuljjim would be satisfied as well. ![Handmade fried monkfish served with chili sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city-22-1jor2-966.webp) ## Handmade fried monkfish worth adding And something I definitely want to recommend ordering alongside it: the handmade fried monkfish! A half plate comes with five pieces, and rather than being the kind with only a thick coating, each one is packed with plump monkfish. Crisp outside and rich and moist inside, it was so good dipped into chili sauce. Overall, Haemul Teukbyeolsi was satisfying for its generous food and great selection of sides. I’d recommend it not only to anyone looking for haemuljjim in Cheongna, but also to those looking for a family meal or a private-room restaurant in Cheongna. I’d like to return next time I’m craving Cheongna agujjim. ## Where it is - Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch (해물특별시 청라직영점) - 23 Cheongna Emerald-ro 41beon-gil, Seohae-gu, Incheon, South Korea (인천 서해구 청라에메랄드로41번길 23 1층) - 인천광역시 서해구 청라에메랄드로41번길 23 1층 - 37.5295409, 126.6557664 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%B4%EB%AC%BC%ED%8A%B9%EB%B3%84%EC%8B%9C%20%EC%B2%AD%EB%9D%BC%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5295409,126.6557664,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-quiet-plate/cheongna-agu-jjim-haemul-special-city/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt