Jinppaei진빼이
Live hagfish & flame-grilled clam pub, Yuseong Spa Station
Jinppaei is a Korean pub serving hagfish (kkomjangeo), conger eel (anago) and grilled clams on the 1st floor of 21 Oncheonbuk-ro 13beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, an 11-minute walk (630 m) from Yuseong Spa Station Exit 7. At Jinppaei, live hagfish and conger eel dishes cost ₩17,000–₩18,000, single grilled shellfish ₩10,000–₩15,000, the assorted clam platter ₩60,000, cod soup ₩26,000 and meal dishes ₩4,500–₩6,000; Jinppaei is open Monday to Saturday 18:00–02:00 and closed on Sundays.
- Today
- Mon–Sat 18:00–02:00
- Getting there
- Yuseong Spa Station Exit 7 · 11-min walk (630m)
- Prices
- Hagfish & Conger Eel ₩17,000–₩18,000 · Grilled Clams ₩10,000–₩60,000
- Try
- Salt-Grilled Live Hagfish (Kkomjangeo) ₩17,000Gyeongtaene Assorted Grilled Clams (Gyeongtaene Jogaegui) ₩60,000Refreshing Cod Soup (Daegutang) ₩26,000












Key facts
- Address
- Unit 102, 1F, 21 Oncheonbuk-ro 13beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon대전 유성구 온천북로13번길 21 1층 102호 진빼이
- Nearest station
- Yuseong Spa Station Exit 7 · 11-min walk (630m)
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat18:00–02:00Closed Sun
- Phone
- 0507-1449-6802
- Reservations
- Accepted · groups welcome
- Parking
- Available
- Amenities
- Separate men's and women's restrooms · Wi-Fi · Mobile payment
- Links
- Naver PlaceInstagram
Menu & prices
15 items · as listed Oct 2026About
Jinppaei is a Korean pub that aims to recreate Busan-style flavours by preparing live hagfish, conger eel (anago) and clams in-house. Jinppaei receives its hagfish and conger eel live rather than frozen and serves them salt-grilled, grilled with spicy seasoning or stir-fried on a hot stone plate, and the conger eel at Jinppaei is also available as sukiyaki.
Jinppaei grills its clams over an open flame, offering single grilled scallops, pen shells and abalone as well as Gyeongtaene Jogaegui, an assorted clam platter. Jinppaei also serves cod soup and meal dishes such as spicy mixed wheat noodles, cold wheat noodles, fish cake ramyeon and soy sauce egg rice, in a space styled after an old-school Korean eatery.
FAQ
What are Jinppaei's opening hours?
Jinppaei is open Mon–Sat 18:00–02:00. It is closed on Sun.
Which station is closest to Jinppaei?
Jinppaei is a 11-minute walk (630 m) from Yuseong Spa Station, Exit 7. The address is Unit 102, 1F, 21 Oncheonbuk-ro 13beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon.
How much is the hagfish & conger eel at Jinppaei?
Jinppaei's 6 hagfish & conger eel items cost ₩17,000–₩18,000, 4 of them ₩18,000. Grilled Clams (4) cost ₩10,000–₩60,000.
Can I book a table at Jinppaei?
Yes, Jinppaei takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1449-6802 to book.
Is there parking at Jinppaei?
Yes, Jinppaei has parking.
What amenities does Jinppaei have?
Jinppaei offers Separate men's and women's restrooms, Wi-Fi, Mobile payment.
Are the hagfish and conger eel frozen?
No. Jinppaei receives live hagfish and conger eel, not frozen, and prepares them in-house.
How can the hagfish be prepared?
Jinppaei offers hagfish three ways: salt-grilled (₩17,000), grilled with spicy seasoning (₩18,000) and stir-fried on a stone plate (₩18,000). Jinppaei's conger eel can be ordered salt-grilled, stone-plate stir-fried or as sukiyaki.
How many visit stories are there about Jinppaei?
Superchart has 17 first-hand visit stories about Jinppaei; the latest visit was on October 1, 2026.
38 visit stories about Jinppaei
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Daejeon pub for a chilly night: hagfish and bean sprout soup
“On a chilly evening at 6 p.”
Bongmyeong-dong pub date night: hagfish and tasting clam set
“The writer ordered Set 1 (hagfish plus a tasting portion of grilled clams), and the clams were generous enough that a date who can't eat hagfish enjoyed the meal too, along with plentiful free side dishes, bagaji muchim (a seasoned salad served in a bowl) and a hovenia stick to finish.”
Daejeon hagfish restaurant for a corkage-free date night
“On a dinner date, the writer and her boyfriend ordered Set 1 (salt-grilled hagfish for 2 plus a tasting portion of grilled clams) and perilla-oil fried eggs; the hagfish, first steamed by staff, came out crisp and chewy outside and moist inside.”
Bongmyeong-dong pub: cheese scallops and grilled pig tail
“Two friends who don't eat hagfish visited while Jinppaei's grilled clam set was being revamped, so they ordered cheese-topped scallops (8 for ₩15,000) and pen shell (₩10,000 each) à la carte, plus spicy pig tail (₩15,000 per portion), and grilled everything themselves over briquettes.”
Daejeon pub: extra-seasoned hagfish and kimchi-fridge soju
“On a second visit on a Saturday evening, three friends ordered Set 3 (hagfish for 2 plus cod soup, 58,000 won) split half salt-grilled and half seasoned, with more seasoned than salt-grilled, and drank 7–8 bottles of ice-cold soju and beer from the kimchi fridge.”
Daejeon hagfish stir-fry better than Busan's, with clams
“The writer ordered stir-fried hagfish for two plus the tasting grilled clam set for 51,000 won and enjoyed the chewy live hagfish, the cheese clams grilled over coal briquettes and the fried rice to finish.”
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