Beomgye sashimi bar for work dinners with ₩6,000 soju: Namhae Mulgogi

Not long ago I went to Namhae Mulgogi Anyang (남해물고기 안양점) for dinner with my younger sister, who works near Beomgye Station. I like sashimi in general, but I prefer aged sashimi over live-fish sashimi, and I'd heard so many good things about this place that I was curious.

To get straight to the point: I immediately understood why it's so often mentioned as a go-to Beomgye spot for company dinners!! The price, the lineup and the taste all left me much more satisfied than I expected-!

How close is Namhae Mulgogi Anyang to Beomgye Station?

Namhae Mulgogi Anyang is within a 5-minute walk of Exit 2 of Beomgye Station, so access is really good. It's easy by subway and sits in an area packed with offices, so it's a no-fuss place for an after-work get-together. Maybe that's why it seemed especially suited to anyone looking for a Beomgye spot for a group dinner with drinks.

Are the atmosphere and table spacing good for a work dinner?

The inside of Namhae Mulgogi Anyang was clean and tidy. Best of all, the tables are spaced wider apart than I expected.

These days at many restaurants the next table is so close that it's hard to talk, but there was none of that stuffiness here. My sister and I chatted about all sorts of things while we ate, and I think you could talk comfortably even at a company dinner.

If you push tables together, groups of 10 or more look quite doable, so it seemed fine for company dinners and all kinds of gatherings. The mood is easygoing and clean, so I'd also recommend it for a family meal with your parents.

What's in the Sashimi Omakase Hansang for two (₩78,000)

We ordered the Sashimi Omakase Hansang (a full-table omakase set) for two at Namhae Mulgogi Anyang, ₩78,000, which works out to ₩39,000 per person. I was surprised at how packed the lineup was...!

First comes the starter porridge, then mulhoe (cold raw fish soup) as an appetizer. After that, the cold dishes arrive in order: assorted aged sashimi, futomaki (thick sushi roll) and salmon sushi.

And that's not all: warm dishes follow, with vongole pasta, yuringi (fried chicken with a tangy soy-citrus sauce), grilled fish and maeuntang (spicy fish stew). Getting a course-like experience within one table setting made it very satisfying.

How were the aged sashimi and course dishes at Namhae Mulgogi?

Namhae Mulgogi Anyang says it hand-picks its fish and vegetables every morning, and maybe that's why the freshness hit me the moment I started eating.

Thick-cut assorted aged sashimi

The aged sashimi was especially impressive!! Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of the particular texture of live-fish sashimi, but I really love aged sashimi. The sashimi that day melted softly in my mouth and the savory umami really came alive. With the aging done well, I could taste each fish's own flavor, and the texture was wonderfully soft. Best of all, they didn't slice it thin but served it thick, so it was satisfying to chew.

Futomaki and salmon sushi, vongole pasta and yuringi

The futomaki was generously filled, and the salmon sushi was clean with no fishy taste.

The vongole pasta that came next had a strong clam aroma, and the yuringi had a nice combination of crispy texture and tangy sauce.

Grilled fish and a rich maeuntang (spicy fish stew)

The grilled fish was mild and clean, and the maeuntang at the end was spicy and sharp, a perfect finish.

Personally, the maeuntang was so good that I wanted to take some home if they sold it separately...! Of all the maeuntang I've had lately, the depth of flavor here was the best.

Is Namhae Mulgogi affordable for a Beomgye work dinner?

The lineup at Namhae Mulgogi Anyang naturally makes you want a drink as you eat, so I could see why people pick it for Beomgye group dinners with drinks.

Regular soju and beer are also ₩6,000, so it seemed no burden for a company dinner.

Honestly, at a Korean BBQ place these days, ordering just a few portions pushes you past ₩40,000 per person in no time, but at Namhae Mulgogi Anyang, ₩39,000 gets you everything from aged sashimi to a variety of dishes like a full course, which I found quite satisfying. Halfway through I was like, "Is this really the right price for this spread?" My sister said the price was good too, and that she wants to bring her coworkers next time.

If value matters to you, I think it's well worth adding to your list of Beomgye spots for group dinners!! I'd like to come back with my parents too. It also looked more than good enough for entertaining clients or an important gathering.

Who Namhae Mulgogi Anyang is best for

• Anyone looking for a group dinner spot near Beomgye Station
• Anyone who likes aged sashimi
• Anyone who wants a good-value course
• Anyone looking for a place for a meal with parents or a family outing
• Anyone looking for a Beomgye place that's good for a drink

For ₩39,000 per person, Namhae Mulgogi Anyang gave us starter porridge → mulhoe → aged sashimi → futomaki and salmon sushi → vongole pasta → yuringi → grilled fish → maeuntang, a generous spread. (*The menu may vary slightly depending on seasonal ingredients.)

The satisfaction for the price was high, and it's a Beomgye restaurant I'd like to revisit with my parents. If you have a group dinner coming up, I think it's well worth adding to your list of Beomgye spots!!