# Mini agu-jjim with 5,000-won clam soup in Cheongna: Haemul Teukbyeolsi

- By Yebin Ahn (https://superchart.com/en/@wolmi-late-tray/)
- Written Sep 23, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seohae, Incheon
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit and meal from the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@wolmi-late-tray/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@wolmi-late-tray/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/index.md)

## In short

Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch is a monkfish stew and seafood restaurant on Cheongnaemerald-ro 41beon-gil in Seohae, Incheon. Two of us ordered the mini agu-jjim (spicy braised monkfish), added a mini clam soup for 5,000 won and a half plate of fried monkfish, and even the mini size left food on the table. Reserving through Naver adds a free fried shrimp per person, so booking ahead is worth it.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 23 Cheongnaemerald-ro 41beon-gil, 1F, Seo-gu, Incheon
- **Hours**: 11:30–22:00 (last order 21:00)
- **Closed**: Thursdays
- **What we ordered**: Mini agu-jjim + mini clam soup (5,000 won extra) + half plate of fried monkfish
- **Reservation perk**: One fried shrimp per person for reserved visits
- **Review event**: 1,000 won off fried monkfish, drinks, discounted dishes
- **Facilities**: Groups welcome, takeout, delivery, reservations, Wi-Fi, men's and women's restrooms, private room
- **Parking**: Available in front of the restaurant
- **Spice level**: Adjustable (we chose medium)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026*

![Signature agu-jjim photo at Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-01-176as-1200.webp)

I went to Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch for agu-jjim (spicy braised monkfish), one of the best-known dishes in Cheongna, Incheon. Their lunch special is great value. I'd been once before with my parents, and this time went with my partner.

📍 23 Cheongnaemerald-ro 41beon-gil, 1F, Seo-gu, Incheon, South Korea

## Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch: hours and parking

- ⏰ 11:30–22:00 (last order 21:00)
- Closed Thursdays
- Group seating, takeout, delivery, reservations, Wi-Fi, separate restrooms

![Exterior of Haemul Teukbyeolsi in Cheongna](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-02-e714n-900.webp)

![Entrance of Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-03-k5w6w-900.webp)

![Spacious and clean interior seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-04-1vi01-900.webp)

![Private room good for family gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-05-qala2-900.webp)

![Overview of the dining hall at Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-06-zwmjt-900.webp)

![Interior walkway and tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-07-1ptwd-900.webp)

There's parking right in front of the restaurant, which is convenient. Inside it's spacious and clean, and there's even a private room — perfect for company dinners or family gatherings. Staff greeted us and showed us to our table as soon as we walked in.

![Table pre-set for a reserved visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-08-qq50n-900.webp)

![Seat with tablet ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-09-1jk6r-900.webp)

## Reserve for free fried shrimp, plus the review event

We had booked through Naver, so our table was already set when we arrived. You can order easily through the tablet at the table.

![Information on reservation perks and the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-10-iom6w-879.webp)

They give you a free fried shrimp 🍤 per person for reserved visits, so it's definitely worth booking ahead.

For the review event, you can get:

- ₩1,000 off fried monkfish
- A drink
- Various discounted dishes

and more — worth checking out.

![Vinegar-gochujang and soy sauce set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-11-1ksfz-900.webp)

Vinegar-gochujang and soy sauce are already set on the table, so you can mix your dipping sauce while you wait.

![Basic side dishes: white kimchi, green onion kimchi, pickles, pickled peppers](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-12-y0euv-900.webp)

The basic side dishes were four kinds — white kimchi, green onion kimchi, pickles, and pickled peppers — which paired well with the agu-jjim. The crisp white kimchi went especially nicely with the spicy monkfish.

> Mini agu-jjim + mini clam soup + half plate fried monkfish

![Table set with mini agu-jjim, mini clam soup, and fried monkfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-13-1qjdh-900.webp)

## The mini clam soup is a 5,000-won add-on

You can add a mini clam soup to the mini agu-jjim for an extra 5,000 won. I thought it would pair well with the agu-jjim, so I ordered it.

![Mini clam soup with scallops and mussels](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-14-1ioz1-900.webp)

![Clam soup broth topped with green onion and chili](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-15-1taxu-900.webp)

It had scallops and mussels, topped with chopped green onion and chili, and the seafood broth was refreshing and delicious. The clams were tender, and there was a decent amount even for a mini portion.

![Half plate of crispy fried monkfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-16-1fmhg-900.webp)

## Half plate of fried monkfish, plenty for two

We ordered the fried monkfish as a half plate, and it was plenty for two people. The crispy fried monkfish arrived with that irresistible fried aroma, looking really appetizing.

![Two dipping sauces, chili and tartar, for the fried monkfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-17-etujc-900.webp)

![Cross-section of fried monkfish showing the meat inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-18-1007a-900.webp)

It came with two sauces, chili and tartar. The monkfish meat was tender and delicious, while the batter was crispy — great texture and flavor. I can see why the fried monkfish is so popular.

![Mini agu-jjim ordered at regular spice level](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-19-ds80z-900.webp)

## Mini agu-jjim: how much two people actually finished

Even though it's called "mini," the agu-jjim at Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch was plenty for two people. You can also adjust the spice level — we went with regular.

![Agu-jjim topped with minari and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-20-el5ua-900.webp)

![Monkfish meat and mideodeok visible in the agu-jjim](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-21-s3bp1-900.webp)

![Eating the agu-jjim together with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-22-pgeau-900.webp)

![A plate of agu-jjim evenly coated in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup/cheongna-mini-agujjim-clam-soup-23-1w7jk-900.webp)

It was packed full of minari (water dropwort), mideodeok (sea squirt), roe, monkfish, and bean sprouts. The portion was so large that even between the two of us, we had leftovers. The sauce was pleasantly spicy with good depth of flavor, and it was great with rice. Apparently it's also delicious wrapped in flat dumplings, so I'm planning to try that next time. Fried rice was also available, but we were too full to order it. Even just with rice, it was really tasty.

That was my visit to Haemul Teukbyeolsi for agu-jjim, one of the best restaurants in Incheon for it. They have a wide menu, a great-value lunch special, and various events worth taking advantage of.

## Where it is

- Haemul Teukbyeolsi Cheongna Direct Branch (해물특별시 청라직영점)
- 23 Cheongnaemerald-ro 41beon-gil, 1F, Seo-gu, Incheon, South Korea
- 인천광역시 서해구 청라에메랄드로41번길 23 1층
- 37.5295409, 126.6557664
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%B4%EB%AC%BC%ED%8A%B9%EB%B3%84%EC%8B%9C%20%EC%B2%AD%EB%9D%BC%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5295409,126.6557664,17z

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