Jinmi Sikdang

Crab house · Bugahyeon-dong

Jinmi Sikdang

Crab house · Bugahyeon-dong

186-6 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Highlights

Specializes in fresh soy-marinated blue crab, reservations recommended

186-6 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea Get directions

thejinmi.modoo.at

₩40,000–50,000

@eater

The 38 Best Restaurants in Seoul, South Korea | Eater

"For over a decade, JinMi Sikdang in Mapo has been proudly serving a single item: ganjang gejang, soy-marinated crab. JinMi uses only the highest quality blue crabs from Korea’s west coast. The walls are full of traces of celebrities who have visited over the years. It is possible to walk in, but reservations are highly recommended, as the kitchen may run out of crabs even before dinner time. Know before you go: Reservations can only be made by phone." - Matty Kim

https://www.eater.com/maps/best-seoul-restaurants-38

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@michelinguide

"This humble yet busy restaurant has been serving raw soy-marinated crabs and nothing else for the past decade. Only the freshest local blue swimmer crabs, sourced from the west coast, are prepared daily with the kitchen’s special recipe soy sauce marinade. Keep in mind that just enough crab for consumption is prepared each day, so if you drop by at a late hour, they may be completely sold out. A prior reservation is highly recommended." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/seoul-capital-area/kr-seoul/restaurant/jinmi-sikdang

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@tedescau

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DDT

Google

Absolutely loved this little restaurant in Mapo-Gu. They serve amazing Ganjanggaejang (raw soy-marinated blue swimmer crab). The best way to enjoy this dish (as demonstrated to me by a local) is to mix up all the raw crab and roe with some rice and to place the mixture neatly on a sheet of seaweed and then to plop it into your mouth. I can only describe the ensuing burst of flavours in my mouth as ethereal. If life were a movie, the accompanying soundtrack to this scene would be a choir of angels singing in unison. Do note it gets really busy so prior reservations need to be made.

Judy K

Google

I found this restaurant for my Japanese friend who loves marinated soy sauce crab (ganjang gejang). I thought we would have to wait in line, but luckily, we were able to go in right away. The ganjang gejang came out just like it looked in the photos—very fresh and delicious. I quickly finished a bowl of rice. All the side dishes that came with it were also tasty. Although the price was a bit on the expensive side, it's definitely worth trying at least once. If I go to Korea again, I think I’ll have it again.

S K

Google

A Hidden Gem That Lives Up to the Hype — Jinmi Sikdang Jinmi is one of those rare places where the moment you take your first bite, you know you’ve discovered something special. The flavors here are deep, honest, and unapologetically Korean. I came for the famous ganjang gejang — and wow. The raw soy-marinated crab was unbelievably fresh, sweet, and packed with umami. It was like ocean butter melting in your mouth. Paired with a bowl of warm rice, it’s the kind of dish that humbles you into silence. No frills, no gimmicks — just pure, traditional flavor done right. Service is straightforward, the ambiance is old-school and unpretentious, but that’s part of the charm. Jinmi isn’t here to impress with trends — they’re here to serve soul food that stays with you long after the meal ends. A must-try for serious foodies looking for an authentic experience in Seoul.

Roseline Kuo

Google

We were so lucky enough to have a table from someone’s cancellation without making a reservation ahead. The food is definitely worth all the Michelin Bibs on the wall. It would be more appreciated if those ajumeoni could be less poker faces…

Sophie cao

Google

Crab was so so fresh and side dishes were very plentiful. 1 crab is pretty filling for a single person.

Wahed Khan

Google

Owner/Manager asked us where we were from. We thought he was being friendly but then we realized it was to know where to sit us. Seems like downstairs are for Koreans only. Got seated upstairs in a small room even though there were seating available downstairs. A lady served us the food and left, never to be seen again. Didn't even serve us water. The food was okay, nothing amazing. So many better places in Seoul with better food and service. Skip this place. Not worth it.

Gisele Wang

Google

One famous Korean dish - the marinated soy crab, it’s the main dish served in here, comes with various different small side dishes goes well with rice and seaweed. Reservation recommend, so you are not going to waste time on waiting the queue. Friendly staffs they are happy to feed you, don’t be shy to asking the side dishes refill. 10/10 great experience.

Will Teng

Google

It’s expensive but very good if you like raw marinated crab. They also serve good side dishes, a nice egg dish, soup and rice soup. There’s no menu and reservations are recommended. We were able to walk in and get a spot because we came at 5pm for dinner after their break.