# Cheonan restaurant: dried corvina A set with green tea rice, Kkotgeok - By Seulbi (https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-cup-route/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheonan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This post was written after a meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-cup-route/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@quiet-cup-route/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/index.md) ## In short Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch (꽃게옥) is a hanok-style Korean restaurant in Yuryang-dong, Cheonan, serving soy-marinated crab and boribulbi (salt-dried corvina). On a visit with her daughter, the writer ordered the Kkotgeok A Set, which pairs the dried corvina with roe-filled soy-marinated crab, and found the fish clean and mild with no fishy edge once the rice was soaked in green tea. The soy crab came with rich roe and moist meat that went well with rice, and the meal was good enough that she wants to bring her own mother next time. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Kkotgeok A Set (salt-dried corvina + soy-marinated crab) - **Previous visit**: Kkotgeok C Set (includes blue crab stew) - **Seating**: Spacious hall plus several private rooms - **Parking**: Large lot in front of the building - **Address**: 204 Yuryang-ro, Building A, 1st floor, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* ![Full table spread at Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-01-179n7-800.webp) ![Introductory image of the visit to Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-02-29dci-900.webp) Not long ago I visited Kkotgeok, a well-known spot in Cheonan's Yuryang-dong, with my husband. That day he posted photos of what we ate in our family group chat, and my daughter saw them and said, "Mom, that looks so good, I want to go too!" She loves ganjang gejang (soy marinated crab) as much as I do, so I happily made plans. Not long after, I found myself back at Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch — this time with my daughter. ## What is Kkotgeok, the hanok-style restaurant in Cheonan's Yuryang-dong? Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch is a Korean restaurant with a hanok (traditional Korean house) feel, located on Yuryang-ro. Like last time, the exterior and overall atmosphere were really nice. ![Hanok-style exterior of Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-03-x7cx2-900.webp) It suits the quiet mood of Yuryang-dong well, and there's a large parking lot in front of the building, making it convenient to visit by car. ![View of Kkotgeok with a large parking lot in front](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-04-zdnqj-900.webp) Inside, there's a spacious hall along with several private rooms, which seemed great not just for family meals or dining with parents but also for gatherings with a larger group. ![Interior of Kkotgeok with a spacious hall and private rooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-05-1h569-848.webp) ![Seating area at Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-06-c6bq7-805.webp) Last time, I ordered the Kkotgeok C Set because my husband wanted the crab stew he loves. This time, since I was with my daughter, we decided to try something different: the Kkotgeok A Set, which lets you try both boribulgogi (dried seasoned corvina) and soy marinated crab together. ![Kkotgeok A Set with dried corvina and soy marinated crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-07-1p5tl-966.webp) ## What comes in the Kkotgeok A Set: dried corvina and soy crab The Kkotgeok A Set comes with both dried corvina and soy marinated crab. After we ordered, the side dishes started arriving one by one. ![Table set with basic side dishes at Kkotgeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-08-m1984-900.webp) With the neatly arranged side dishes joined by soy crab and dried corvina, the spread felt hearty and generous. My daughter's eyes lit up the moment she saw the soy crab. ![Soy marinated crab and dried corvina placed together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-09-qxpdo-900.webp) Honestly, this time I was more excited about the dried corvina. It comes with green tea to pour over rice, and eating that rice alongside the corvina sounded like it would pair really well. ## How the salt-dried corvina tastes with green tea rice Kkotgeok's dried corvina hits salty first, then leaves a clean, plain fish flavor behind. I tried a piece first — lifting the flesh gently with my chopsticks, it flaked apart smoothly. Best of all, it didn't have a strong fishy smell, so it was easy to eat without hesitation. ![Flaked flesh of Kkotgeok's dried corvina](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-10-1cfz3-900.webp) The flesh wasn't dry at all — it was tender, and putting a piece on top of warm rice made a spoonful disappear in no time. ![Dried corvina flesh placed on warm rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-11-rx9co-900.webp) ![A spoonful of rice with dried corvina](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-12-1m33c-900.webp) This time I tried soaking rice in the green tea and eating it with the dried corvina — the subtle aroma of the tea went really well with the salty fish. The aftertaste felt even cleaner, and I kept reaching for more. ![Rice soaked in green tea eaten with dried corvina](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-13-1kse1-900.webp) ![Green tea served alongside the dried corvina](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-14-1qsvq-900.webp) I suddenly thought of my mom, who loves dried corvina like this. > I should bring Mom next time. — that's how much I enjoyed the dried corvina. ## Roe-filled soy-marinated crab, the dish you can't skip at Kkotgeok And since we were at Kkotgeok, there was no skipping the ganjang gejang (soy marinated crab). I enjoyed the roe-filled soy crab again with my daughter, just like last time. ![A plate of Kkotgeok's roe-filled soy marinated crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-15-rptjy-843.webp) ![Crab shell full of roe in the soy marinated crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-16-m2jwq-900.webp) ![Roe-filled soy marinated crab at Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-17-42sk2-1200.webp) The crab meat was moist and tender, and the roe was rich with a subtle sweetness. Above all, the soy marinade blended beautifully with the crab meat, making it perfect with rice. ![Crab meat picked out and placed on rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-18-1o5r1-900.webp) My daughter loves soy crab too, so she picked out the meat to put on rice, and also mixed rice right into the shell. Watching her enjoy it, I understood exactly why she wanted to come after seeing those photos in the group chat. ## Is Kkotgeok Cheonan worth a family meal out? Last time I visited with my husband and enjoyed the crab stew; this time, tasting the dried corvina and soy crab with my daughter revealed a different kind of charm. What stood out most from this visit was the dried corvina — it was even better than I expected. ![Tender flaked texture of the dried corvina](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-19-kxr1e-761.webp) ![Meal scene with dried corvina and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-20-91rit-876.webp) It wasn't fishy at all and the flesh was so tender that I kept thinking of my mom, who loves dried corvina. Next time, I'd love to bring her along to try it together. ![Table setting at the end of the Kkotgeok A Set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-21-r0e0q-701.webp) ![Soy marinated crab served together with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-22-187k3-761.webp) ![Close-up of Kkotgeok's side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-23-19djr-658.webp) ![Full table spread of the dried corvina and soy crab set](https://img.superchart.com/images/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set-24-1vgfw-900.webp) On a day when I'm craving soy marinated crab or dried corvina in Yuryang-dong, Cheonan, I think I'd come back to Kkotgeok. This time I came with my daughter, so next time I'd love to bring my parents and try a few other menu items too. ## Where it is - Kkotgeok Cheonan Yuryang-dong Branch (꽃게옥 천안유량동점) - 204 Yuryang-ro, A-dong 1st floor, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - 충청남도 천안시 동남구 유량로 204 A동 1층 - 36.8125019, 127.181033 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%BD%83%EA%B2%8C%EC%98%A5%20%EC%B2%9C%EC%95%88%EC%9C%A0%EB%9F%89%EB%8F%99%EC%A0%90/@36.8125019,127.181033,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-cup-route/kkotgeok-cheonan-yuryang-boriguelbi-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt