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Agujjim near Jinju Fortress · 30-year jjim specialist
Jjimgoeul Main is a braised monkfish and seafood (jjim) restaurant near Jinju Fortress, a 3-minute walk from Namgang Bridge and opposite the Youth Training Center, at 1F, 12-4 Namgang-ro 659beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. Jjimgoeul Main serves braised monkfish, mixed seafood, blue crab and cod cheek at the same prices, from ₩28,000 for a small to ₩53,000 for an extra large, and opens every day except Tuesday, 11:30–20:30 (break time 14:30–17:00, last order 20:00).
- Today
- Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30–20:30
- Prices
- Jjim (monkfish/seafood/crab/cod cheek) ₩28,000–₩53,000
- Try
- Braised Monkfish / Mixed Seafood / Blue Crab / Cod Cheek (Small) ₩28,000Braised Monkfish / Mixed Seafood / Blue Crab / Cod Cheek (Medium) ₩35,000Braised Monkfish / Mixed Seafood / Blue Crab / Cod Cheek (Large) ₩45,000
Key facts
- Address
- 1F, 12-4 Namgang-ro 659beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do경남 진주시 남강로659번길 12-4 1층
- Opening hours
- Mon, Wed–Sun11:30–20:30break 14:30–17:00last order 20:00Closed Tue
- Phone
- 0507-1448-6700
- Reservations
- Accepted · groups welcome
- Parking
- Available
- Amenities
- Takeout · Delivery · Wi-Fi · High chairs
- Links
- Naver Place
Menu & prices
4 items · as listed Oct 2026About
Jjimgoeul Main is a jjim (braised dish) specialist in Jinju offering four kinds of jjim: braised monkfish (agujjim), mixed seafood, blue crab and cod cheek. At Jjimgoeul Main the jjim is made by a head chef who has run the kitchen for 30 years, and Jjimgoeul Main describes itself as the original jjim restaurant. All four jjim at Jjimgoeul Main come in four sizes — small, medium, large and extra large — so diners can choose the type and size to suit their group.
FAQ
What are Jjimgoeul Main's opening hours?
Jjimgoeul Main is open Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30–20:30 (last order 20:00), break 14:30–17:00. It is closed on Tue.
How much is the jjim (monkfish/seafood/crab/cod cheek) at Jjimgoeul Main?
Jjimgoeul Main's 4 jjim (monkfish/seafood/crab/cod cheek) items cost ₩28,000–₩53,000.
Can I book a table at Jjimgoeul Main?
Yes, Jjimgoeul Main takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1448-6700 to book.
Is there parking at Jjimgoeul Main?
Yes, Jjimgoeul Main has parking.
Does Jjimgoeul Main do takeout?
Yes, Jjimgoeul Main does takeout. It also has Delivery, Wi-Fi, High chairs.
Which jjim can I choose?
At Jjimgoeul Main you can choose braised monkfish, mixed seafood, blue crab or cod cheek jjim. All four are priced the same by size at Jjimgoeul Main: small ₩28,000, medium ₩35,000, large ₩45,000 and extra large ₩53,000.
How many visit stories are there about Jjimgoeul Main?
Superchart has 8 first-hand visit stories about Jjimgoeul Main; the latest visit was on October 5, 2026.
24 visit stories about Jjimgoeul Main
Newest first
Dongseong-dong monkfish restaurant, Jinju: slow-burn jjim at Jjimgoeul
“The writer ordered the small boneless monkfish jjim (agujjim, spicy braised monkfish) at spice level 2 (medium) on a 0–5 scale.”
Jinju monkfish restaurant on the way to Hadong
“On a 2-day trip to Hadong, the writer stopped at Jjimgoeul on a friend's recommendation and ordered the boneless monkfish jjim at medium spice: tender fish, crunchy bean sprouts and a spicy sauce that isn't overpowering.”
Jinju monkfish restaurant with 7 side dishes and soup
“On a stop during a Jinju Fortress outing, the small boneless monkfish jjim cost 30,000 won and arrived with bean sprout soup and seven side dishes, and both the moist boneless monkfish and the crunchy bean sprouts were satisfying.”
Hidden-alley monkfish restaurant in Jinju for lunch
“On a chilly autumn lunch, two people ordered a small boneless monkfish jjim for 30,000 won at spice level 1 with 2 bowls of seaweed-flake rice, and Jjimgoeul delivered springy monkfish and a sauce more savory than spicy.”
Jinju monkfish restaurant: boneless jjim with seaweed rice
“The writer ordered a small boneless monkfish agujjim at spice level 1 with steamed rice and a 2,500 won bowl of rice topped with seaweed flakes, and found the boneless agujjim easy to eat with no bones to pick out, with the seaweed rice making an especially good pairing.”
Jinju monkfish restaurant serving mild level-0 agujjim
“The writer ordered boneless agujjim (braised monkfish) at spice level 0 and enjoyed a clean, mild flavor, plenty of bean sprouts and tidy side dishes, with a portion more than enough for two.”
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- Monkfish jjim for two in Jinju: small size plus milt at JjimgoeulHarbor Ticket Regular · Jun 18, 2026
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