# Hongdae seafood pub: seasonal prawn set and seafood ramen, Eosa Chulto - By Moeun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-evening-stool-2/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary store visit as sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-evening-stool-2/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-evening-stool-2/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/index.md) ## In short Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch is a sashimi and seafood pub in Mapo, Seoul, 258m from Exit 2 of Hongik University Station. Using September's peak-season prawns, the set came with salt-grilled king prawns, raw prawn sashimi and butter-grilled prawn heads, and the kitchen will peel the raw prawns for an extra 4,000 won; a seafood ramen rounded out the meal. Portions are generous for the price, and two people left full — an easy pick among restaurants in Hongdae, Seoul. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1F Hoseong Building, 8 Donggyo-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (258m from Exit 2, Hongik University Station, Line 2) - **Parking**: One space in the building, free if you call ahead; otherwise the paid lot at Hyeonwoo Building in front of the restaurant - **Closed**: September 25 for Chuseok - **Raw prawn prep**: Extra 4,000 won (not available when the kitchen is busy) - **Group seating**: Table seating for 8 to 48 people - **Amenities**: Delivery, takeout, group bookings, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, reservations - **Price reference**: ₩4,000 ≈ $2.9 (2026-09-16) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ![Main photo of the peak-season prawn spread at Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-01-17det-1200.webp) Went to Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch to eat September's peak-season prawns. Great location near Hongdae and great value too, so this is a spot to hit again before prawn season ends (♥) ## Where is Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch, and is there parking? Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch is on the 1st floor of Hoseong Building, 8 Donggyo-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul. It's 258m from exit 2 of Hongik University Station on Line 2, so it's an easy walk. There's 1 parking spot in the building — free if you call ahead — and otherwise you can use the paid parking lot at Hyeonwoo Building right in front of the restaurant. ### What the storefront looks like ![Exterior of the ground floor of the building housing Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-02-yth6m-966.webp) I was wondering when it would finally cool down, and now prawn season is already here — time really does fly. ![Street around the entrance of Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-03-1p9l2-966.webp) ![Storefront sign and entrance of Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-04-ygp64-966.webp) ### Hours and amenities at Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch - Closed Sept 25 for Chuseok - Delivery, takeout, and group bookings available - Wi-Fi, separate men's/women's restrooms, reservations - Standing group seating for 8–48 people ## What to order at Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch ![Recommended menu signage at Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-05-g6y3s-966.webp) ![Menu board at Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-06-zj271-966.webp) ![Photo recording the visit to Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-07-fjrnp-966.webp) ## Inside the restaurant: seating and atmosphere ![Interior hall and tables at Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-08-15is4-966.webp) ![Vertical view of the interior of Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-09-11sq0-966.webp) ![Seating layout at Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-10-8iq8m-966.webp) ![Fully booked interior of Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-11-1kh09-966.webp) Even at an early hour on a weekday, the place was fully booked, so a reservation would make things easier. Living up to the saying that a sashimi restaurant is also a bar — there's soju at every table. ### Table setting and the free side dishes ![Soy sauce and chogochujang set on each table](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-12-6myti-966.webp) ![Disposable gloves provided for eating prawns](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-13-o2yxv-966.webp) Soy sauce and chogochujang (vinegared chili paste) are on every table, and they give you disposable gloves too — a must-have. ![Basic side dish spread at Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-14-1s2ra-966.webp) The basic side dishes come out like this. ![Jeon savory pancake served as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-15-169fd-966.webp) ![Miyeokguk seaweed soup served as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-16-1k9e9-966.webp) They also serve jeon (savory pancake) and miyeokguk (seaweed soup), and honestly these two alone would be enough as side dishes. We both really enjoyed them — satisfied. ## Salt-grilled king prawns, September's first big prawns ![Covered pot of salt-grilled king prawns](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-17-m5z7e-966.webp) *Salt-grilled king prawns* First up, the salt-grilled king prawns. You have to press the lid down firmly so it doesn't fly off. They explained that once the prawns turn red, you turn off the heat, open the lid, and wait 3 minutes before eating — and while I was having a staring contest with the prawns, the staff opened it at the perfect moment. ![Salt-grilled king prawns cooked red](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-18-6fn2p-966.webp) ![Salt-grilled dish packed with king prawns](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-19-qcrvy-966.webp) True to the menu name, it came packed with nothing but king prawns — this was my first prawn dish of September and I ate it very happily. ![Peeling the shell off a grilled king prawn](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-20-1kqyf-966.webp) Waiting patiently while they peel the shells for you. ### Butter-grilled prawn heads: be sure to ask for them ![Prawn heads set aside separately](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-21-kk831-966.webp) If you set the prawn heads aside and ask, they'll butter-grill them for you — so definitely ask. ![Butter-grilled prawn heads made on request](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-22-181qz-966.webp) Normally I think of this as delicious but pricey, but the set had so much volume for the price that we ended up stuffed. ## Raw prawn sashimi: peeling costs 4,000 won extra ![Translucent raw prawn sashimi after prep](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-23-17i5k-966.webp) *Raw prawns (prep fee ₩4,000)* I'd honestly never prepped raw prawns myself, so I researched the method carefully and went in determined. Luckily they said they'd do the prep for an extra fee, so I asked. It's ₩4,000 extra, but note that it's not available when the kitchen is busy! Look how translucent the raw prawns are — you can feel the freshness even through a photo. ## Finishing the meal with seafood ramen ![Seafood ramen loaded with bean sprouts and clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen-24-1rcpk-966.webp) *Seafood ramen* Anyone who doesn't know that seafood ramen is a must at a sashimi restaurant? I went back and forth with spicy fish stew but ordered the seafood ramen, which came packed with bean sprouts and clams — it doubled as a hangover cure. ## What we liked and what fell short Where else can you eat this composition at this price? Order one set of raw prawn sashimi, salt-grilled prawns, and butter-grilled prawn heads and two people can eat and be satisfied. Staff were kind too, and the place was clean and comfortable. Nothing to complain about. > If you're looking for a seafood restaurant around Hongik University Station, this is a place you'll be happy visiting — Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch (♥) ## Where it is - Eosa Chulto Hongdae Branch (어사출또 홍대점) - 1F Hoseong Building, 8 Donggyo-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로27길 8 호성빌딩 1층 - 37.5587276, 126.922931 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%96%B4%EC%82%AC%EC%B6%9C%EB%98%90%20%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@37.5587276,126.922931,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-evening-stool-2/eosachooltto-hongdae-shrimp-set-ramen/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt