Jinju seafood stew restaurant with bone-free monkfish: Jjimgoeul Gajwa

A bone-free monkfish stew lunch in Gajwa-dong, Jinju

You know those days when you just crave something spicy for no reason? Today I had a sudden craving for monkfish stew, so I went to "Jjimgoeul Gajwa Branch," a seafood stew restaurant in Gajwa-dong, Jinju.

I was looking for somewhere to eat lunch around Gajwa-dong and ended up here — they have everything from monkfish stew to seafood stew, so it seemed like a great pick even for a group with different tastes. This time I tried the boneless monkfish stew (agujjim)!

Monkfish stew is delicious, but picking out the bones while eating can be a bit of a hassle, right? I like to eat good food as comfortably as possible, so having a boneless option on the menu was the best part for me, haha.

Jjimgoeul Gajwa Branch: location, hours and parking

Jjimgoeul Gajwa Branch is located at 2070-2 Gajwa-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, and is open from 11:00 to 21:00. Break time is from 14:30 to 17:00, and it's closed every Sunday.

• 📍 Address: 2070-2 Gajwa-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• ⏰ Hours: 11:00 – 21:00
• 🕐 Break time: 14:30 – 17:00
• 🚫 Closed: Every Sunday
• 🚗 Parking available / takeout & delivery available

It's close to Jinju Station in Gajwa-dong, and there's a public parking lot nearby.

What is the dining room like at Jjimgoeul Gajwa Branch?

Walking into this recently opened restaurant, the whole place felt clean and well-arranged. The tables were nicely set up, so it seemed like a good spot for a family meal or eating with friends. If you're looking for a comfortable place to eat in Gajwa-dong, it's worth stopping by.

The menu and how the spice level is adjusted

Here's the menu board — note that spice level can be adjusted. We looked over the menu after sitting down and ordered the boneless monkfish stew without much hesitation.

Besides monkfish stew, they also have braised cod cheek, steamed crab, and mixed seafood stew, so I'd like to try other dishes next time. If you're looking for a good seafood stew restaurant in Jinju, the wide range of menu options here is worth checking out.

Side dishes and bean sprout soup

First, a variety of side dishes came out. They went well alongside the spicy monkfish stew, and the warm bean sprout soup paired nicely too. Overall, it made for a clean, satisfying meal.

How the boneless monkfish stew tastes, and the portion size

After a short wait, the boneless monkfish stew finally arrived! It came piled high on the plate, looking really appetizing. What caught my eye first was the generous amount of bean sprouts! If you're someone who loves bean sprouts in monkfish stew, this visual alone will make you happy, haha.

And now for today's star, the monkfish meat! Since it's boneless, I could eat it right away without having to pick out bones one by one with my chopsticks — such a relief. The monkfish meat was soft and moist, pairing well with the crunchy texture of the bean sprouts.

Bones can make eating monkfish stew a bit inconvenient, but the boneless version does away with that hassle. I thought this kind of dish would be especially great for a quick, delicious lunch.

Adding udon noodles to the stew

Added udon noodles!

Monkfish stew really does taste best with udon noodles added. Mixing the sauce-soaked bean sprouts with the udon and topping it with monkfish meat was genuinely delicious. At first the portion looked like a lot and I was a bit worried, but once I started eating, I just kept going, haha.

Looking for monkfish stew in Jinju?

If you're searching for monkfish stew in Jinju, a lot of people probably search for the best monkfish stew restaurants in Jinju — if you're planning to eat around Gajwa-dong, give "Jjimgoeul Gajwa Branch" a try.

Besides monkfish stew, they also have mixed seafood stew and braised cod cheek, so I'm planning to try other dishes next time. If you're craving something spicy and want a hearty, comfortable meal without worrying about bones, give the monkfish stew a try. I recommend "Jjimgoeul Gajwa Branch."