# Giant clam hot pot broth choice & staff-cleaned scallops in Yeouido - By Mora (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-restaurant-log/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yeongdeungpo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-restaurant-log/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-restaurant-log/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/index.md) ## In short Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido Main Branch is a giant clam hot pot restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Geukdong VIP Building near Yeouido Station in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. Diners can choose between a clear broth (cheongyang chili) and a spicy broth (hot sauce mix), then wait 10-15 minutes while it simmers before staff clean the half-shell clam, squid and octopus and plate them right on the shell. Between the seafood spread, the cleaning service and the self-bar, this was a highly satisfying hot pot spot. ## Good to know - **Signature menu**: Giant clam hot pot (small, medium, large, and special sizes) - **Broth choice**: Clear (cheongyang chili) or spicy (hot sauce mix) - **Self-bar**: Free side dishes, sauces, and yeolmu barley rice - **Simmer time**: About 10-15 minutes (stopwatch provided) - **Ordering**: Table-order tablet at every table - **Location**: 2F Geukdong VIP Building, 15-1 Gukhoedae-ro 70-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* Today I'm bringing you a review of Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido branch, a giant clam hot pot specialist packed with cool, fresh seafood. From the pleasant interior to the solid lunch menu and the generous hot pot and self-bar, here's everything that made me happy about this visit. ## Location and interior ![Entrance of Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido Main Branch with giant clam hot pot banner](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-01-1yj9f-1200.webp) ![Exterior of the restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Geukdong VIP Building](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-02-iunvh-966.webp) ![Entrance with a giant clam hot pot model display](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-03-1t6gm-966.webp) ![Neatly arranged tables inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-04-9fpcy-966.webp) ![Spacious seating area with generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-05-19e2j-966.webp) ![Sleek interior of the main dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-06-lov93-m-966.webp) ![Self-bar with side dishes and sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-07-1kpqs-m-966.webp) ![Yeolmu kimchi and barley rice at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-08-1qrpv-966.webp) ![Preparing to mix yeolmu barley rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-09-1puen-966.webp) ![Yeolmu barley rice mixed with sesame oil and seasoned sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-10-1qy4r-966.webp) ### 1. A clean exterior and dining atmosphere Even before you step inside, a giant clam hot pot model and banners at the entrance catch your eye. The interior overall is neatly arranged with a clean, sleek look, making it a fine choice for a family meal, a work dinner, or a date with your partner. The tables were spaced generously too, so I could eat comfortably without feeling cramped. ### 2. Convenient ordering and broth choice Every table has a table-order tablet, so you can browse the menu at your own pace and order easily. The star of the menu is, without question, the 'giant clam hot pot,' which comes in small, medium, large, or special sizes depending on your party size. What I really liked was that when ordering, you can choose the broth flavor to suit your taste: 'clear' (cheongyang chili) or 'spicy' (hot sauce mix). We wanted to taste the clean, savory flavor of the seafood itself, so we went with the clear broth. ### 3. Unlimited service! The yeolmu barley rice self-bar While waiting for the food after ordering, we headed to the self-bar set up on one side of the restaurant. The self-bar had all sorts of side dishes and sauces, but the real surprise was that you could make your own free yeolmu (young radish) barley rice bowl! Fluffy barley rice tossed with crunchy yeolmu kimchi, seasoned gochujang sauce, and sesame oil was the perfect appetite-opener before the main dish arrived. That said, since the clam hot pot portion is so generous, I'd recommend not filling up on barley rice! ## Menu highlights ![Giant clam hot pot menu shown on the table-order tablet](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-11-1n0ce-966.webp) ![Hot pot menu with small, medium, and large size options](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-12-qekpk-966.webp) ![Screen for choosing between clear and spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-13-3oesi-966.webp) ![Large hot pot pot packed full of seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-14-1h2je-966.webp) ![Giant clam hot pot simmering with lid on and a stopwatch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-15-1eqgb-966.webp) ![Steam rising from the clam hot pot as the lid is lifted](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-16-1r6av-966.webp) ![Hot pot densely packed with half-shell clam, scallops, mussels, and shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-17-1j1t0-966.webp) ![Staff member cleaning half-shell clam and squid](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-18-1vvpi-966.webp) ![Cleaned seafood served on a half-shell clam shell](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-19-1dxo0-966.webp) ![Scallop dipped into cheese in an earthenware pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-20-1potm-966.webp) ![Rich hot pot broth remaining after eating the seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-21-18c5p-966.webp) ![Small plate with abalone and clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep-22-1y1o0-966.webp) ### 4. Tasting the eye-catching 'giant clam hot pot' Finally, the massive hot pot pot arrived! After putting the lid on and setting a stopwatch, there's a waiting period of about 10-15 minutes of simmering. When the timer went off, a staff member lifted the lid, and the rich ocean aroma that spread out with the steam was pure art. - Generous seafood spread: half-shell clam, scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp, abalone, squid, and more fresh seafood packed densely into the pot. - Attentive staff cleaning: staff directly clean the large half-shell clam, squid, octopus, and other seafood into bite-sized pieces. They even used the half-shell clam's shell as a little plate to hold the cleaned seafood, so all I had to do was pick it up and eat. - Savory cheese fondue: dipping the tender scallops into the earthenware pot of cheese served alongside the hot pot, the savory, salty combination was a really great pairing. ### 5. Finish it off with kalguksu noodles! After eating your way through most of the clams and seafood, the broth—infused with flavor from all the seafood and vegetables—becomes rich and deep. At this point, you absolutely cannot skip adding kalguksu (knife-cut noodles)! I didn't try adding it myself this time, but everyone kept recommending it! ### 6. Overall review and summary This is a place that wins you over once with its fresh, generous seafood visuals, and wins you over again with its rich, clean broth. From the barley rice service to the well-stocked self-bar and the staff's friendly cleaning service, my overall satisfaction was very high. If chilly weather has you craving a warm, hearty seafood dish, I strongly recommend the giant clam hot pot at Gaetbeol-ui Jogae! ## Where it is - Gaetbeol-ui Jogae Yeouido Main Branch (갯벌의조개 여의도본점) - 15-1 Gukhoedae-ro 70-gil, 2F Geukdong VIP Building, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-restaurant-log/yeouido-clam-hotpot-broth-choice-tableside-prep/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt