Samdae Incheon Gejang (삼대인천게장)

2.1Km 2024-11-28

인천광역시 동구 금곡로81번길 22

Established in 1962, this restaurant has been serving gejang for nearly sixty years and is now in its third generation (“sam-dae“) of family ownership. It uses blue crabs from Yeonpyeongdo Island and traditionally crafted and aged soy sauce. The restaurant employs a low-sodium method in its ganjang gejang(Soy Sauce Marinated Crab), highlighting the dish’s savory flavors.

Incheon Baendaengi Street (연안부두 밴댕이회무침거리)

2.5Km 2021-07-22

24-1, Yeonanbudu-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-765-4169

The Gwanghwado and Incheon areas are known for their plentiful catches of baendaengi (large-eyed herring). After a little street started specializing in serving baendaengi some 30 years ago, the fish has continued to grow in popularity.

Located in Guwol-dong, across from the Incheon Culture & Arts Center, Baendaengi Street has expanded, and so has the variety of dishes served. Visitors can try baendaengi prepared sashimi-style, roasted, or in a spicy soup. For this particular species of herring, locals believe the flavor is best in March and April when they grow to their largest size. Salted Baendaengi also makes an excellent side-dish for Korean meals.

* Baendaengi is one of many types of small prey fish referred to as ‘Soeo’ for their fierce struggle in fishing nets. Soeo have internal organs that are proportionally smaller than other species of fish and are known for their feisty nature. These attributes are thought to signify a stress-filled life, which is why many Koreans refer to narrow-minded or hot-tempered people as ‘baendaengi.’

Yeonan Pier (연안부두)

2.7Km 2020-08-05

70, Yeonanbudu-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-777-1330

Yeonan Pier is the starting point for all coastal passenger ships bound for the numerous islands in the western sea. The nearby Incheon Fish Market is always bustling with people who come to buy fresh fish and pickled fish at reasonable prices. Also located near the pier is the sliced raw fish market operated by the Marine Products Association. The southern quay is where boats and ships leave for sea fishing. The ships here are also available for rent for various purposes so events like reunions and seminars can be held aboard ship.

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