# Jeongja Station seafood bar: clam soup with wild makhoe, Pohang Makhoe

- By Harin Seo (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-powder-room/)
- Written Sep 19, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seongnam, Gyeonggi
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-powder-room/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-powder-room/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/index.md)

## In short

Pohang Makhoe is a wild-caught sashimi restaurant 600m from Exit 3 of Jeongja Station in Seongnam, Gyeonggi. The wild makhoe (39,000 won) arrived as red flounder, mixed white fish and gizzard shad, which the owner showed how to toss with vegetables and chojang (sweet chili sauce) and wrap in lettuce, Pohang style, alongside a spicy clam soup (22,000 won). Two people ate for 61,000 won, making Pohang Makhoe an easy pick for an evening of drinks in Jeongja-dong.

## Good to know

- **Location**: Unit 125, 1st Floor, Building D, 135 Jeongja-illo, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (within 600m of Jeongja Station Exit 3)
- **Hours**: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- **Closed**: Every Sunday; also closed September 24–26 for the Chuseok holiday
- **Wild makhoe (자연산 막회)**: 39,000 won
- **Clam soup (조개탕)**: 22,000 won
- **Total paid on this visit**: 61,000 won (two dishes)
- **Fish served on this visit**: Red flounder, mixed white fish, gizzard shad (boneless and bone-in)
- **Price reference**: ₩39,000 ≈ $28 · ₩22,000 ≈ $16 (2026-09-20)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026*

![Main photo of Pohang Makhoe, a sashimi restaurant near Jeongja Station in Seongnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-01-o0afm-1200.webp)

There are days after work when I randomly crave sashimi. This time I went to Pohang Makhoe near Jeongja Station in Bundang, Seongnam, for dinner. If you're looking for a good Jeongja bar or a light-but-proper sashimi dinner spot in Bundang, this one's worth keeping in mind. It was a great time to visit too, since fall is when sashimi really hits its stride.

![Entrance to Pohang Makhoe at 135 Jeongja-illo, Building D, 1st floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-02-yzqf0-966.webp)

## Where is Pohang Makhoe, and what are its hours?

Pohang Makhoe is located at 135 Jeongja-illo, Building D, 1st floor. It's less than 600 meters from Jeongja Station Exit 3, so it was easy to find even when meeting up on the Seongnam side. It's open from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, a good window for an early dinner that carries into a second round.

![View of the storefront and sign around Pohang Makhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-03-f0rmc-966.webp)

If you're looking for a bar-and-sashimi combo in Seongnam, the location makes it easy to get to. If you're weighing a few candidates for a Jeongja bar, this one's worth adding to the list.

![Interior and table seating at Pohang Makhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-04-1l0al-966.webp)

## Ordering the 39,000-won wild makhoe and 22,000-won clam soup

This visit I ordered the wild makhoe (자연산 막회, ₩39,000) and clam soup (조개탕, ₩22,000). Makhoe supposedly got its name from fishermen on boats who cut the fish they'd just caught with minimal prep and ate it right away, roughly, or "makhoe" style.

![Table setting with wild makhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-05-le75d-966.webp)

### Fish brought in daily from Jukdo Market in Pohang

This place gets its wild fish shipped in daily from Pohang's Jukdo Market, caught by Pohang fishing boats early that same morning. The lineup changes with whatever comes in each day — on my visit it was red flounder, mixed white fish, and gizzard shad. They served the gizzard shad two ways, boneless and bone-in, which made for a fun texture comparison.

![Plate of wild makhoe with red flounder and gizzard shad](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-06-1cg7n-966.webp)

Being wild-caught, the flavor was clearly good, and since it was gizzard shad season, the fish was incredibly savory. People often say fall gizzard shad is rich and nutty because the fat content rises, and this was exactly what that meant. The boneless version went down smooth while the bone-in version had more bite, so you can pick based on preference. Personally I preferred the boneless. Getting fresh sashimi at a reasonable price made this feel like a solid choice among Jeongja bars, a proper Bundang sashimi dinner spot.

![Boneless and bone-in gizzard shad sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-07-1km9f-966.webp)

## How do you eat makhoe the Pohang way?

The owner personally showed me how to eat makhoe. The Pohang way is to put the sashimi in a large bowl, mix it with vegetables and chojang (vinegar-chili sauce), then wrap it in lettuce and eat it as a wrap. It has a different appeal from eating sashimi piece by piece, and it went really well as a drinking snack. The crunch of the vegetables plus the sweet-and-sour chojang kept me reaching for another wrap. It might feel unfamiliar at first, but after one bite I understood why people in Pohang love eating it this way.

![Pohang-style makhoe mixed with vegetables and chojang](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-08-i000x-966.webp)

## Spicy clam soup and the nautical-style interior

The clam soup is made with clams and mussels, and the broth was really spicy and refreshing.

![Clam soup made with clams and mussels](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-09-dd2vo-966.webp)

Taking a spoonful of broth between bites of sashimi cleaned my palate nicely, making it a great way to close out a Bundang sashimi dinner. It also pairs perfectly with a shot of soju, so this will stick in my memory as a good Jeongja bar. The interior is simple but has a marine-look design touch that makes it feel like you're eating by the sea.

![Interior of Pohang Makhoe with marine-look design touches](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-10-fmvlj-966.webp)

## Is 61,000 won for two good value at Pohang Makhoe?

For a Bundang sashimi dinner with friends, ordering both sashimi and soup fills out the meal nicely. The two menu items together came to 61,000 won this visit,

![Full table spread of wild makhoe and clam soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-11-1rz7j-966.webp)

and considering we got both wild sashimi and soup, the price didn't feel heavy at all. Since the fish lineup changes daily, there's also the fun of getting a different combination every time you visit. This suits anyone choosing a Bundang sashimi dinner based on both freshness and price.

![Wrapping makhoe in a lettuce wrap](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-12-zfezr-966.webp)

The service stood out too. The owner was very kind, explaining everything about the day's fish and how to eat it, so even as a first-time visitor I felt completely at ease. Before gizzard shad season ends, I'd like to come back if I have a gathering in the Bundang, Seongnam area. I can confidently recommend this to friends looking for a Jeongja bar in Seongnam.

![Closing scene of the meal at the table at Pohang Makhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup/pohang-makhoe-jeongja-clam-soup-13-1mlul-966.webp)

## Who Pohang Makhoe suits, and what to check before you go

I'd recommend this place to:

- Anyone who wants to try whatever wild fish came in that day
- Anyone who wants to eat sashimi in a different way
- Anyone who wants a spicy soup with a shot of soju

This is a place to keep in mind when you want a light drink and some sashimi with friends or coworkers in Bundang, Seongnam. A couple things to check before visiting: it's closed every Sunday, and also closed September 24–26 for the Chuseok holiday. If you're searching for a Jeongja bar in Seongnam, check the schedule before you go.

## Where it is

- Pohang Makhoe (포항막회)
- 135 Jeongja-illo, Building D, 1st Floor, Unit 125, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- 경기도 성남시 분당구 정자일로 135 D동 1층 125호
- 37.3617782, 127.1052836
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8F%AC%ED%95%AD%EB%A7%89%ED%9A%8C/@37.3617782,127.1052836,17z

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