# Spicy clam hot pot after a Han River run in Yeouido: Gaetbeol-ui Jogae

- By Jieun Rok (https://superchart.com/en/@itaewon-side-table/)
- Written Sep 15, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Yeongdeungpo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@itaewon-side-table/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@itaewon-side-table/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/index.md)

## In short

Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido Main Branch is a clam hot pot and seafood restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Geukdong VIP Building near National Assembly Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. Two people came in after a run along the Han River and ordered the giant clam hot pot with shabu-shabu in the spicy broth, plus kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and a Pepsi Zero, for 85,000 won in total; wrapping clams in melted cheese and the free yeolmu (young radish) bibimbap at the self-bar were the highlights. Gaetbeol-ui Jogae suits two people who want hot broth and a protein refuel in one sitting.

## Good to know

- **Hours**: 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:00)
- **Parking**: Free in the building's basement lot; the entrance is on the 1st-floor A Twosome Place side
- **Location**: 2nd floor, Geukdong VIP Building — turn left as you exit the elevator
- **What we ordered**: Giant clam hot pot + shabu-shabu, 79,000 won (spicy broth +1,000 won)
- **Add-ons**: Kalguksu noodles 3,000 won, Pepsi Zero 2,000 won
- **Total cost**: 85,000 won
- **Self-bar**: Yeolmu (young radish) bibimbap, with a choice of gangdoenjang or gochujang

*as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026*

With the mornings and evenings turning chilly, it's great running weather — and since we were already out on the Han River, we were craving something hot and brothy. We're supposed to be dieting after our Han River run, but... clams are protein, right?! That's how we landed on this menu.

Cl. Am. Hot. Pot.

We went there after working out and left completely stuffed, totally undoing our workout, but 100% happy about it haha.

![Full table spread of clam hot pot at Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-01-144wj-900.webp)

## Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido hours and free parking

Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido Main Branch is open 11:00–22:00, with last order at 21:00. Parking is free in the building's basement lot, and the entrance faces the A Twosome Place on the 1st floor.

![Exterior and entrance of the Geukdong VIP Building](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-02-1b5fy-900.webp)

## How to find Gaetbeol-ui Jogae from National Assembly Station

We ended up here naturally after hanging out at the Han River park!! Once you reach the building, it's easy to spot on the 2nd floor. Take the elevator inside the building — it's right on your left as soon as you step out.

![2nd-floor storefront and clam hot pot sample display](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-03-1n4ux-900.webp)

The clam hot pot sample displayed outside got me so excited! The exterior is clean and there was a delicious smell too..!!! Anticipation rising!! Let's get in and eat quick!!

The inside was packed with people. I figured it'd be less busy since it was Yeouido on the weekend, but even on a Sunday evening tons of people seemed to be having get-togethers!! Looked great for group visits too!!

![Restaurant interior packed with customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-04-bkxz2-900.webp)

![Dining hall with spacious tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-05-mh0xq-900.webp)

One whiff and I was starving, so let's go ahead and order!!!

![Menu board at Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-06-hmlkw-900.webp)

![Clam hot pot menu and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-07-1sguc-900.webp)

![Description of the giant clam hot pot set](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-08-18jhe-966.webp)

![Noodle sarie and drink menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-09-10h9s-966.webp)

## What two people ordered, and the 85,000 won total

- Giant clam hot pot + shabu-shabu ₩79,000 (spicy option +₩1,000)
- Kalguksu noodle sarie ₩3,000
- Pepsi Zero ₩2,000
- Total: ₩85,000

Order placed, and straight to the self-bar!!

![Self-bar for making yeolmu bibimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-10-1ih97-900.webp)

![Doenjang and gochujang at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-11-1xl5o-900.webp)

### Self-bar yeolmu bibimbap: gangdoenjang or gochujang?

At the self-bar of Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido Main Branch, you can make your own yeolmu (young radish greens) bibimbap!!! Doenjang or gochujang — that is the question. I picked gochujang, my friend picked doenjang.

![Yeolmu bibimbap mixed with gochujang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-12-1etj8-1200.webp)

![Yeolmu bibimbap mixed with doenjang](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-13-1i5mb-900.webp)

Both were delicious, but to my taste, the doenjang — my friend's pick — was even better. While we were eating our bibimbap, the hot pot arrived!!

![Giant clam hot pot set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-14-17r0r-900.webp)

## Can two people finish the giant clam hot pot?

The giant clam hot pot's visuals instantly explain why it's called 'giant.' It's genuinely overwhelming in person. It's definitely a two-person order, but... can the two of us actually finish it?! Yep!! Totally possible ^^ Possible because it's that good.

![Pot piled high with clams before cooking](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-15-h3vh6-900.webp)

![Giant clam hot pot ingredients before boiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-16-1xfk4-900.webp)

First they show it to you once!! Then the lid goes on and you wait for the timer to go off.

![Clam hot pot cooking under a covered lid](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-17-10bdb-900.webp)

Don't touch the lid, you could get burned! The staff handle everything for you!!!

Getting ready to eat while we wait. Vinegar-gochujang sauce and soy sauce are already set out on the table, so use them freely.

![Steaming clam hot pot broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-18-1bkrx-900.webp)

So exciting!!

Steam rising~

It's spicy and refreshing — start with the broth!!

The staff trim the squid and scallops for you so they're easy to eat.

I worked out, so I'm having a Pepsi Zero. Because I'm dieting after all. ^^

![Melted cheese inside the hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-19-d562e-900.webp)
*There's cheese inside!*

### Spicy broth plus cheese-wrapped clams

Once the cheese melts, dip the clams in it. We got the spicy version, so dipping in cheese was a perfect match!! We even debated adding extra cheese.

![Clam meat dipped in melted cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-20-166mb-900.webp)

![A cooked scallop ready to eat](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-21-jo5r5-900.webp)
*Yum, scallop*

### When do you add the shabu-shabu beef?

The shabu-shabu meat comes out after you've eaten a good amount of the hot pot. Since it changes the flavor of the broth, eat the clams first, then add the meat afterward.

![Shabu-shabu meat before going into the pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-22-140jj-900.webp)

![Shabu-shabu meat cooking in the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-23-1gkd2-900.webp)

Round two with a full plate of meat!

## Finishing with kalguksu, and how the hourglass timer works

By now we'd eaten quite a bit, right?! No hot pot is complete without kalguksu (knife-cut noodles)!!! Put the noodles in, flip the hourglass next to it, and once the sand runs out, they're done!!

![Kalguksu noodle sarie and hourglass timer](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run/yeouido-clam-hotpot-after-hangang-run-24-u26hz-900.webp)

When the kalguksu boils, the broth reduces a bit and can get salty. Just ask for more broth and they'll top it up — go ahead and ask!

Bubbling away~

The kalguksu is truly the real deal. My friend said she was full and wasn't sure she could eat any, so we only ordered one portion — but we could've easily ordered two. It disappeared in slurps!!!!

## A nice touch at the register, and the verdict on Gaetbeol-ui Jogae

And then, there was a hair tie at the register. Wish I'd seen it sooner... hahaha. If you need one, keep it in mind! They even had mouthwash so you can leave feeling fresh — really thoughtful touches.

The food was great, the owner was kind, and even the small details at the register stood out! A go-to clam hot pot spot for refueling on protein after a Han River run: Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido Main Branch!

For anyone who wants to justify eating something delicious with "I worked out, so I should eat protein!" like me, I recommend this place haha. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of room between tables, so it'd also be great for a group hangout with friends next time! If you're looking for a hot, hearty clam hot pot in Yeouido, check this one out :)

## Where it is

- Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido Main Branch (갯벌의조개 여의도본점)
- 15-1 Gukhoedae-ro 70-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Geukdong VIP Building, 2nd floor)
- 서울특별시 영등포구 국회대로70길 15-1 극동VIP빌딩 2층
- 37.5296714, 126.9204076
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%AF%EB%B2%8C%EC%9D%98%EC%A1%B0%EA%B0%9C%20%EC%97%AC%EC%9D%98%EB%8F%84%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5296714,126.9204076,17z

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