Pohang sashimi house with a ₩55,000 mixed platter: Oneuldo Gajami

On the first day of our Pohang trip, we stopped at Oneuldo Gajami (오늘도가자미), a raw fish restaurant at Yeongildae, for dinner. The moody atmosphere, the friendly service and, above all, the super fresh sashimi made us really happy. Review time, go~*^^*

Oneuldo Gajami hours and parking

Oneuldo Gajami is open 16:00–24:00 and closed on Tuesdays. For parking, use the public parking lot in front of the restaurant.

Oneuldo Gajami sits right on the main road of Yeongildae Beach in Pohang. There's no private parking lot, but a big public lot is right across from it, and it's free and convenient.

Atmosphere: what are the dome outdoor seats like?

In front of Oneuldo Gajami there are outdoor seats in transparent domes, which catch your eye~~ The kids badly wanted to sit in one, but of course they were all full. haha We arrived just as the sun was getting dim, so the outdoor lights were sparkling~ The entrance is prettily decorated with stepping stones and pebbles, and with that moody vibe it finally felt like we were on a trip.^^

The outdoor mood was better, so we took an outdoor table. The door was open, so the inside feels airy and comfortable too.

Oneuldo Gajami in Yeongildae, Pohang specializes in wild flounder and a variety of wild live fish sashimi! Watching the lively creatures in the tanks is a lot of fun too.^^

What comes with the basic table setting?

The basic table setting at Oneuldo Gajami comes with grilled flounder served separately. Fresh wild live fish sashimi plus a free spicy fish stew, just perfect~

That's the basic table setting at Oneuldo Gajami. The grilled flounder comes separately, so it was great as a rice side for my kid^^ Those lightly salted peas were so tasty that I had them refilled 3 times. haha The lettuce wraps vegetables were fresh too.

Byeolbit Cheongha (별빛청하) is easy to drink. It's sparkling, so it feels clean alongside sashimi. Not many places seem to carry Byeolbit Cheongha, so I was so happy to see it.^^

Small mixed sashimi platter ₩55,000: portion and taste

The small mixed sashimi platter (모듬회 소) we ordered at Oneuldo Gajami was ₩55,000. Even as a small, the slices were thick and it was plenty for two.

We'd had mulhoe (cold raw fish soup) for lunch, so we ordered regular sashimi for dinner, but I think I'd never get tired of it even alternating mulhoe and sashimi all week long... haha You easily get sick of meat if you eat it back to back, but sashimi, you just never get sick of it~*^^*

The fresh color, the chewy texture, and the sea aroma that bursts out with one bite~! The bouncy flesh and clean taste typical of wild live fish were the real deal.

It was so good on its own that I even forgot to dip it in sauce, haha. Personally, soy sauce with wasabi mixed in suits sashimi better than ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste). The more you chew, the more savory flavor comes out, an irresistible taste. I usually avoid wrapping sashimi in lettuce because you can't feel the texture properly, but it was so good that I wrapped a few pieces anyway. haha

The free spicy fish stew

The spicy fish stew (maeuntang) came as a finishing service at Oneuldo Gajami. The portion is no joke.^^

Sometimes I wonder if I order sashimi just to get this stew, I love it so much! The spice level is fine even for people who can't handle heat, but it's properly kicking, a magical taste that calls for a drink. It's packed with tofu, mushrooms and vegetables, and after finishing it my belly was stuffed full~^^

Oneuldo Gajami is good with kids too

The owner of Oneuldo Gajami gave each table with kids one of these dolls as a gift, and we put it on display by our front door. Every time I see this doll, I think I'll want to go on another Pohang trip~*^^*

A cozy, moody atmosphere, fresh live fish sashimi and a super kind owner. If we come to Pohang again, we'll definitely come back: Oneuldo Gajami, the Yeongildae raw fish restaurant in Pohang~!