# Rainy weekday cutlassfish set at Yeoju Korean restaurant Nadeulmok - By Yejin (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-gyeonggi-meals/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yeoju, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-gyeonggi-meals/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-gyeonggi-meals/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/index.md) ## In short Nadeulmok Yeoju Ssalbap is a Korean restaurant near Yeoju IC in Gyeonggi, just 2 minutes by car from the interchange and 5 minutes from Yeoju Premium Outlets. On a rainy weekday, the writer ordered the 25,000 won per person braised cutlassfish set, which arrived with lettuce salad, mung bean jelly, japchae, and fried eggplant starters, followed by Yeoju rice stone-pot rice, over ten side dishes, and braised cutlassfish. The neat banchan, chewy rice, and spicy-savory cutlassfish added up to a fully satisfying meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 488-9 Sejong-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - **Hours**: 11:00–20:30 (Sat–Sun 10:30–20:00) - **Break time**: 15:30–17:00 (Sat–Sun 15:00–17:00) - **Last order**: 19:30 (Sat–Sun 19:00) - **Closed**: Every Wednesday - **Parking**: Dedicated lot in front of the restaurant - **Braised cutlassfish set**: ₩25,000 per person (minimum order for 2) - **Location**: 2 minutes by car from Yeoju IC, 5 minutes from Yeoju Outlets - **Stone-pot rice**: Must be ordered 15 minutes in advance *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Nadeulmok Yeoju Ssalbap main image](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-01-uiuma-1200.webp) I recently visited Yeoju and had such a satisfying meal at a Korean restaurant that I wanted to share it. Anyone visiting Yeoju for outlet shopping or a weekend trip probably thinks first of a neat, filling bowl of rice, since Yeoju rice is famous for being delicious. While looking for a good Korean restaurant to try that rice, I found one with great reviews and a great location — Nadeulmok Yeoju Ssalbap. ## How far is it from Yeoju IC and the outlets? The location is really convenient — just 2 minutes by car from Yeoju IC and 5 minutes from Yeoju Outlets. The parking lot is spacious too, so it works well for group visits or family gatherings, and I parked easily before heading in. - Address: 488-9 Sejong-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - Hours: 11:00–20:30 (Sat–Sun 10:30–20:00) - Break time: 15:30–17:00 (Sat–Sun 15:00–17:00) - Last order: 19:30 (Sat–Sun 19:00) - Closed every Wednesday - Parking: Dedicated lot in front of the restaurant ## Truly treated like a guest: a neat full-course Korean meal ![Clean white and wood-toned restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-02-bcrmy-966.webp) The interior was clean and pleasant, done in white and wood tones. The tables were spaced well apart, and there was even a section that felt more private, which seemed great for bringing parents or dining as a family. I tried to photograph the inner section too, but it was so packed with customers I couldn't. It seemed like a popular spot for everyone — families, young couples, and neighborhood elders alike. ![Nadeulmok Yeoju Ssalbap menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-03-61s3y-966.webp) After going back and forth between the Nadeulmok set and this one, I went with the braised cutlassfish set, craving something spicy and savory. - Braised cutlassfish set (minimum order for 2) — ₩25,000 per person ### Why I couldn't stop reaching for the starters ![Lettuce salad starter](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-04-1vwmx-966.webp) ![Plate of mung bean jelly topped with garnish](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-05-1fy72-966.webp) ![Japchae with springy glass noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-06-1dm53-966.webp) ![Crispy fried eggplant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-07-4muqq-966.webp) Not long after ordering, the appetite-whetting starters arrived: a fresh lettuce salad, neat mung bean jelly (cheongpomuk) topped with savory garnish, japchae with springy glass noodles, and crispy-yet-soft fried eggplant. Even before the main dish, every single side dish was well-seasoned without being too salty, so I kept reaching for more. ![Cross-section of fried eggplant filled with meat and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-08-1v5w6-966.webp) I was especially curious about the fried eggplant since it's also listed as an add-on menu item — it was filled with meat and vegetables and the batter was extremely crispy, so it was delicious. Even on a rainy weekday, customers kept streaming in, and there was clearly a reason for that. The taste proved it. ## Freshly made stone-pot rice and braised cutlassfish — the essence of Yeoju rice ![Full table setting of the braised cutlassfish set with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-09-1t2up-966.webp) Finally, the main event arrived — braised cutlassfish, glossy stone-pot rice made with Yeoju rice, and over ten different side dishes, all laid out together. ![Steaming Yeoju rice stone-pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-10-12o8l-966.webp) The moment the lid came off, steam rose and the room filled with the nutty scent of freshly cooked rice. Because it was made with Yeoju rice, every grain was distinct and incredibly chewy. Even a small spoonful of plain rice tasted sweet. ![A spoonful of glossy white rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-11-a9d77-966.webp) I've been eating brown rice only lately for a diet, so having white rice again — and Yeoju rice at that — was so good it nearly brought tears to my eyes... haha ![Stone pot with water poured in after rice was scooped out, for scorched rice tea](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-12-4u10j-966.webp) They scooped the rice out into a bowl and poured hot water into the stone pot to start making scorched rice tea (nurungji) for later, then it was time to eat! ![Braised cutlassfish soaked in red sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-13-hxu9g-966.webp) The main dish, braised cutlassfish, came with plump cuts of fish soaked in red sauce — a visual that made my mouth water just looking at it. ![Thick cutlassfish flesh laid over rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-14-9yomw-966.webp) Picking off the thick cutlassfish flesh and laying it over the white rice was an amazing combination — the spicy, savory sauce paired perfectly with the chewy rice. ![Radish soaked in sauce inside the braised cutlassfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-15-1ppfp-966.webp) The radish braised in with the fish was also soft all the way through, and mixing it into the rice with the sauce made it truly impossible to stop eating — a total rice thief. ![Soybean paste stew and stir-fried pork served alongside](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-16-zg5ur-966.webp) On top of that, a rich soybean paste stew (doenjang jjigae) and stir-fried pork (jeyuk bokkeum) also came out, so I think I could've easily finished two bowls of rice. Stone-pot rice needs to be ordered 15 minutes ahead, so if you're a big eater, add it the moment you order! ![Warm scorched rice topped with namul side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-17-jn51d-966.webp) Finally, I saved the warm scorched rice (nurungji) for last, topping it with the various namul side dishes and kimchi — it was so hearty and comforting. Maybe because the rice itself is so good, even the scorched rice was amazingly nutty. And finishing the meal with a free cup of coffee was the perfect touch! ## Final thoughts on this Yeoju Korean restaurant ![Final table setting of the braised cutlassfish set](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-18-1p2ri-966.webp) Neat side dishes, glossy Yeoju rice, and a spicy, savory braised cutlassfish with irresistible seasoning — nothing was missing from this satisfying meal in Yeoju. ![Exterior of Nadeulmok Yeoju Ssalbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok-19-1ry01-966.webp) If you're shopping at Yeoju Premium Outlets or traveling around Yeoju and looking for a hearty, generous Korean meal, check out Nadeulmok Yeoju Ssalbap. Yeoju is also famous as a cycling destination, so we're planning to come back again during our October Yeoju bike trip! ## Where it is - Nadeulmok Yeoju Ssalbap (나들목 여주쌀밥) - 488-9 Sejong-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 여주시 세종로 488-9 한정식 나들목 - 37.2562898, 127.6467412 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%82%98%EB%93%A4%EB%AA%A9%20%EC%97%AC%EC%A3%BC%EC%8C%80%EB%B0%A5/@37.2562898,127.6467412,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-gyeonggi-meals/yeoju-hanjeongsik-hairtail-stew-nadeulmok/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt