# Seafood kalguksu in Seohae, Incheon: Haemul Teukbyeolsi - By Dasol (https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-steam-basket/) - Written Aug 22, 2026 - Updated Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seohae, Incheon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-steam-basket/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@incheon-steam-basket/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/index.md) ## In short Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch is a seafood restaurant in Seohae, Incheon, serving seafood hand-cut kalguksu and agwi-jjim. We had the seafood broth, added the noodles after the seafood, and tried the crisp handmade monkfish fritters. A great place to revisit for a filling seafood-and-noodle meal. ## Good to know - **Parking**: Parking spaces directly in front of the restaurant - **Seafood hand-cut kalguksu**: ₩11,000 - **Receipt review offer**: Write a Naver receipt review to order a half plate of handmade monkfish fritters for ₩1,000 - **Seating**: Private rooms available *as written by the visitor on Aug 22, 2026* ## Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna: Parking and a spacious interior ![Visit to Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-01-11fhl-900.webp) I visited Haemul Teukbyeolsi (해물특별시) Cheongna Direct Branch, a popular spot in Cheongna-dong, Incheon. There was parking right in front of the restaurant, so it was easy to drive over. ![Parking space in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-02-1jzuv-900.webp) ![Exterior of Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-03-1t79g-900.webp) We headed inside. It is a large, roomy restaurant, so it felt pleasant and comfortable. They also have private rooms, making it a perfect place for group diners. ![Spacious restaurant interior and private rooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-04-13l2y-900.webp) ## Ordering seafood hand-cut kalguksu by kiosk Here is the menu. Everything was shown clearly with photos, which made it easy and convenient to look through. ![Menu with photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-05-1scvw-900.webp) ![Seafood dish menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-06-1hjdg-900.webp) ![Haemul Teukbyeolsi menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-07-uddcd-900.webp) There was also a kiosk at every table, so we could take our time looking and order comfortably. It is well known for agwi-jjim (braised monkfish) and seafood dishes, but it was drizzling that day and I was craving warm kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup). I debated between it and the agwi-jjim, then ordered the seafood hand-cut kalguksu. We also added the handmade monkfish fritters. If you write a Naver receipt review, you can order a half plate for just ₩1,000. But we wanted to eat plenty, so we ordered a full plate. ![Order of seafood hand-cut kalguksu and monkfish fritters](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-08-b161n-900.webp) The basic side dishes arrived first. I loved that there were three kinds of kimchi: white kimchi, napa cabbage kimchi, and green-onion kimchi. ![White kimchi, napa cabbage kimchi, and green-onion kimchi side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-09-19a9l-900.webp) You can bring extra side dishes yourself from the self-service corner. They also had instant coffee and coffee candy set out in one corner for dessert. ![Self-service corner for extra side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-10-uccva-900.webp) ## Kalguksu made after eating the seafood first First, the clam broth arrived. As it turned out, you pick out and eat the seafood first—octopus, shrimp, mussels, scallops, and more—then add the kalguksu noodles to make your noodle soup. ![Clam broth where the seafood is eaten first](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-11-8v8sa-900.webp) The seafood hand-cut kalguksu was only ₩11,000, but the quality of the seafood was on another level. There were two large shrimp, plus plenty of scallops and mussels, and even a whole octopus, so it felt incredibly generous. ![Seafood hand-cut kalguksu with octopus, shrimp, and scallops](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-12-6czwa-900.webp) These are scallops, which I love. My boyfriend said the person who loves them more should eat them, so he gave them all to me. ![Scallops from the seafood hand-cut kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-13-3nssn-900.webp) ![Seafood in the seafood hand-cut kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-14-10n1o-900.webp) They cut everything into easy-to-eat pieces. They told us to cut and eat the octopus right away because it can quickly turn tough if cooked too long. Everything arrived already cooked, so it was nice and convenient to eat straight away. ![Octopus and seafood cut into easy-to-eat pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-15-1o1ij-900.webp) After we had picked out almost all the seafood, we added the kalguksu noodles. You just need to stir them well as they cook so they do not stick together. ![Kalguksu noodles added to clam broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-16-v9pnb-900.webp) ![Kalguksu noodle add-on cooking](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-17-1ab8p-900.webp) It can be hard to know how long to boil them, but they brought us a 5-minute sand timer and told us we could eat as soon as it ran out. So handy! ![Sand timer for cooking the kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-18-1ynmy-900.webp) ## Crisp and mild handmade monkfish fritters Our full plate of handmade monkfish fritters, which I had really been looking forward to, also arrived. Just looking at them, the batter was so appetizing that I was even more excited to taste them. ![A full plate of handmade monkfish fritters](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-19-1hki0-900.webp) ![Handmade monkfish fritters with crisp batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-20-16o3i-900.webp) They gave us two sauces, tartar and chili, so it was nice to dip them according to our tastes. Personally, the tartar sauce suited my palate better. ![Tartar and chili sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-21-195wv-900.webp) The crisp texture was absolutely excellent. The monkfish inside was so tender that it practically melted in my mouth. It was very mild, so it was easy to eat lightly. I tried dipping it into the wasabi soy sauce we had prepared for the seafood, and that was another delicious treat. Unexpectedly, the soy sauce seemed to pair best with the handmade monkfish fritters. ![Wasabi soy sauce and handmade monkfish fritters](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-22-gy9x8-1200.webp) ![Monkfish fritters served with soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-23-dkcwj-900.webp) The five minutes flew by while we ate the handmade monkfish fritters, so we immediately picked up the kalguksu noodles too. ![Finished seafood hand-cut kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim-24-4lpvc-900.webp) ## Chewy kalguksu noodles like udon Of course, the clam broth was the main dish and I thought of the kalguksu noodles as more of an add-on, so I was not expecting much from them. But I was surprised because the noodles were exactly my style. I prefer them a little thick and chewy, and the texture was so satisfyingly alive, almost like eating udon. My boyfriend said the broth had a Japanese-style soy sauce flavor, though I could not really tell; either way, it was nicely seasoned and just right. This place was even more delicious than I expected. It suited my tastes so perfectly that it would be fair to call it a great kalguksu spot. Next time, I should come back for seafood jjim (braised seafood) or agwi-jjim. I highly recommend Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch, a great restaurant in Cheongna-dong, Incheon! :) ## Where it is - Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch (해물특별시 청라직영점) - 23 Cheongna Emerald-ro 41beon-gil, Seohae-gu, Incheon, South Korea - 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-steam-basket/cheongna-seafood-kalguksu-agu-twigim/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt