Geumho Pocha금호포차
Geumho-dong pocha for seasonal raw fish & hamo shabu-shabu
Geumho Pocha is a seafood and fish pocha at 1F, 15 Uncheon-ro 17beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju. At Geumho Pocha, raw fish dishes cost ₩30,000–60,000, steamed, stewed, braised and shabu-shabu dishes ₩40,000–80,000, and grilled, blanched and platter dishes ₩30,000–60,000. Geumho Pocha is open Monday to Saturday 16:00–24:00 (last order 23:00) and closed on Sundays.
- Today
- Mon–Sat 16:00–24:00
- Prices
- Raw fish · seasonal fish ₩30,000–₩60,000 · Steamed, stews, braised & shabu-shabu ₩40,000–₩80,000
- Try
- Pike Conger Shabu-shabu (Hamo Shabu-shabu) ₩80,000Raw Shrimp Sashimi ₩55,000Steamed Blue Crab (Kkotge-jjim) ₩80,000
Key facts
- Address
- 1F, 15 Uncheon-ro 17beon-gil, Seo-gu, Gwangju전남광주 서구 운천로17번길 15 1층
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat16:00–24:00last order 23:00Closed Sun
- Phone
- 0507-1346-2269
- Reservations
- Accepted · groups welcome
- Parking
- Available
- Amenities
- Takeout · Pets allowed · Wi-Fi · Separate men's/women's restrooms · Mobile payment
- Links
- Naver Place
Menu & prices
28 items · as listed Oct 2026About
Geumho Pocha is a seasonal raw-fish pocha in Geumho-dong, Gwangju, serving live and fresh fish along with seafood that changes with the seasons. The Geumho Pocha menu ranges from raw dishes to steamed dishes and stews, including pike conger (hamo) sashimi, hamo shabu-shabu, raw shrimp, live squid, steamed and stewed blue crab, and braised butterfish.
Geumho Pocha lists the origin alongside each menu item, so diners can choose Sinan butterfish, Tongyeong flatfish and red sea bream, Goheung turban shell and webfoot octopus, Aphaedo skate, and Jeju flounder and black sea bream. Geumho Pocha serves seasonal side dishes prepared daily, and its group seating and private rooms make Geumho Pocha usable for gatherings.
FAQ
What are Geumho Pocha's opening hours?
Geumho Pocha is open Mon–Sat 16:00–24:00 (last order 23:00). It is closed on Sun.
How much is the raw fish · seasonal fish at Geumho Pocha?
Geumho Pocha's 16 raw fish · seasonal fish items cost ₩30,000–₩60,000, 12 of them ₩60,000. Steamed, stews, braised & shabu-shabu (7) cost ₩40,000–₩80,000.
Can I book a table at Geumho Pocha?
Yes, Geumho Pocha takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1346-2269 to book.
Is there parking at Geumho Pocha?
Yes, Geumho Pocha has parking.
Does Geumho Pocha do takeout?
Yes, Geumho Pocha does takeout. It also has Pets allowed, Wi-Fi, Separate men's/women's restrooms, Mobile payment.
Where does Geumho Pocha's seafood come from?
Geumho Pocha lists the origin on each menu item, serving Sinan butterfish, Tongyeong flatfish and red sea bream, Goheung turban shell and webfoot octopus, Aphaedo skate, and Jeju flounder and black sea bream, among others. The seafood at Geumho Pocha changes with the seasons.
Does Geumho Pocha have rooms for group gatherings?
Yes, Geumho Pocha has group seating and private rooms. Geumho Pocha also takes reservations.
How many visit stories are there about Geumho Pocha?
Superchart has 4 first-hand visit stories about Geumho Pocha; the latest visit was on October 6, 2026.
11 visit stories about Geumho Pocha
Newest first
Gwangju Korean pub with pre-grilled salt-roasted prawns
“During king prawn season the writer ordered the medium grilled king prawns (75,000 won), which arrived already grilled and heaped under a lid rather than cooked at the table, so they could be peeled straight away and had plump, springy meat.”
Gwangju seafood pub with salt-grilled prawns for two
“In the fall season, the writer and her boyfriend shared grilled king prawns for 55,000 won: plump, sweet prawns roasted on coarse salt, served with side dishes such as zucchini pancake, steamed egg, abalone and sea cucumber, then butter-grilled shrimp heads and ramyeon.”
Braised pomfret at Geumho Pocha, a Geumho-dong seafood spot in Gwangju
“Blue crab was out of season on this visit, so the order was byeongeo jorim (braised pomfret) — two big pomfret with plenty of potato, radish and dried radish greens, savory without being too spicy or salty, alongside steamed egg, jeon pancakes and chilled cucumber soup that all tasted homemade.”
Gwangju seafood restaurant serving grilled king prawns
“The grilled king prawns cost 55,000 won and arrive trimmed right down to the horns, and the leftover heads are taken back and re-fried in butter.”
Gwangju seafood pub for live squid and raw prawn sashimi
“On a friend's recommendation at Geumho Pocha, the writer ordered sea bass, live squid and raw prawn sashimi, plus a rolled omelet and spicy fish stew (5,000 won extra), and received complimentary abalone sashimi, butter-grilled prawn heads and homemade plum tea.”
Gwangju raw fish pub in Geumho-dong
“On a weekday evening we ordered the small rockfish sashimi platter (60,000 won), served with a rich seaweed soup simmered with fish, a complimentary steamed egg and plenty of side dishes, and the chewy rockfish wrapped with doenjang (soybean paste) ssamjang was the highlight.”
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