[ Review ] 🐟 Busan Jagalchi Market’s Hidden Gem – Ju-yeon’s Hagfish Heaven

🐟 Busan Jagalchi Market’s Hidden Gem – Ju-yeon’s Hagfish Heaven

If you’ve ever strolled through Busan’s famous Jagalchi Market in the summer, you know the drill—endless rows of seafood restaurants calling your name, the salty breeze carrying the smell of the ocean, and vendors showing off the freshest catch of the day.

Among all those options, one place completely stole my heart (and stomach): “Ju-yeon’s Hagfish”. And let me tell you—this isn’t just a meal, it’s a mission.

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📍 First Impressions – Old-School Vibes, Ocean Energy

From the outside, Ju-yeon’s is hard to miss. A bold red sign shouting “Fresh Hagfish,” seafood tanks bubbling by the entrance, and that unmistakable aroma of the sea drifting through the air.
Inside, forget the trendy Instagram aesthetic—this place is pure, unfiltered local charm. The kind of spot where you just know the food is going to be good.

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🥢 The Order – Salt-Grilled Hagfish for Three

No hesitation here. We went straight in with three servings of salt-grilled hagfish.
The meal starts with a steaming bowl of hagfish broth—light, savory, and a perfect warm-up.
Then, the main event arrives: a hot grill lined with foil, waiting for the thick, glistening pieces of hagfish to sizzle away.

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🔥 The Main Event – Why Salt-Grilled Wins

As the hagfish starts to cook, the smell alone is enough to make you weak in the knees.
It’s grilled together with garlic, onions, and scallions, so there’s zero fishiness—just smoky, garlicky perfection.
The texture? Tender and juicy with just the right amount of chew, coated in that perfect salty crust. Pair it with an ice-cold soju and… game over.

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🍚 The Mandatory Ending – Fried Rice

Now, here’s a rule: you can’t leave without ordering the fried rice.
Once you’ve polished off the hagfish, the leftover juices and seasoning on the foil become the base for something magical. Rice, seaweed, sesame oil, and bits of hagfish come together in a sizzling, fragrant mix that tastes like pure happiness.
One bite and you’ll wonder why every meal doesn’t end this way.

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💬 Final Verdict
• Taste: Worth traveling to Busan for.
• Atmosphere: Authentic market vibes with the ocean right outside.
• Service: Quick, friendly, and no-nonsense.
• Would I return? Absolutely—1,100% yes.

Overall Score: 4.5 out of 5
The combo of salt-grilled hagfish and fried rice is dangerously addictive. If you’re visiting Busan, put this on your must-eat list.

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