Mokpo Restaurant

A simple dish served in a small bowl. The contents may vary depending on the season or the restaurant's discretion.

This is fermented skate, sourced from Heuksan Island. It is characterized by its unique strong ammonia scent and chewy texture. It is enjoyed as a 'samhap' with kimchi and pork, or as sashimi.

A traditional Korean dish where fermented skate, well-fermented kimchi, and boiled pork are eaten together. The strong aroma of the skate, the sourness of the kimchi, and the savory flavor of the pork combine to create a unique taste.

Steamed fermented skate. The strong aroma of the skate is somewhat softened during the steaming process, allowing you to enjoy a soft and moist texture. Served with a spicy sauce.

Thinly sliced fermented skate served as sashimi. You can directly experience the unique strong flavor and chewy texture of the skate. Dip in spicy red pepper paste or salt.

A spicy and sour salad made with fermented skate and various vegetables tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. The unique flavor of the skate, crisp vegetables, and refreshing sauce create a delightful appetizer.

A chicken soup simmered with oak wood and various medicinal herbs. The benefits of oak wood and the deep flavor of the herbs create a nourishing dish that warms the body. The chicken is tender, and the broth is rich and savory.

A spicy braised chicken dish with potatoes, onions, and other vegetables, made with a native breed chicken. The chewy chicken and spicy sauce are excellent as a side dish for rice or as a drinking snack.

A nourishing chicken soup simmered with various medicinal herbs. The chicken is tender, and the broth is light and rich, making it a restorative dish that warms the body and replenishes energy.

A chicken soup simmered with medicinal herbs, using a native breed chicken for a chewier texture and deeper flavor. The meat is firmer and more flavorful than regular chicken.

A fermented seafood dish made with fresh baby octopus seasoned with a spicy sauce. The chewy texture of the octopus and the savory, flavorful sauce make it a popular 'rice thief' and an excellent accompaniment to drinks.

Stir-fried fresh baby octopus and vegetables in a spicy sauce. The chewy texture of the octopus and the smoky, spicy sauce are excellent, and it's a popular choice with rice or as a drinking snack.

A refreshing and light soup made with fresh baby octopus. The octopus is tender, and the broth is clean, making it a great hangover cure and a popular choice for a drinking snack.

A raw salad made with blanched baby octopus and various vegetables tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. The chewy octopus, crisp vegetables, and refreshing sauce create a delightful appetizer.

A hot pot dish with bulgogi and baby octopus. The sweet and savory bulgogi broth combined with the chewy octopus is excellent, making it a warm hot pot perfect for sharing.

Monkfish steamed in a spicy sauce with bean sprouts, sea squirts, and other ingredients. The chewy and firm monkfish meat harmonizes with the crisp bean sprouts, offering a spicy and refreshing taste.

A soup made with monkfish in a clear and light broth. The firm monkfish meat and chewy innards are a delicacy, popular as a hangover cure and a drinking snack. Can be enjoyed as a clear or spicy soup.

A braised dish with tender cutlassfish and radish simmered in a sweet and savory spicy sauce. The cutlassfish flakes apart tenderly, absorbing the sauce well, making it an excellent side dish for rice.

Braised cutlassfish and radish simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. The cutlassfish is tender and has few bones, making it easy to eat, and it absorbs the sauce well, making it great with rice.

A refreshing and light soup made with fresh Alaska pollock and cod. It's a great hangover cure, and its clean broth is excellent as a meal option.

Stir-fried baby octopus served in a pot with a spicy sauce. It's perfect for mixing with rice, and its chewy texture and spicy sauce are recommended for those who enjoy spicy food.

Beef marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, with glass noodles and vegetables, simmered in an earthenware pot. It stays warm throughout the meal and is great with rice.

A representative Korean stew made with well-fermented kimchi, pork, and tofu. Its sour and spicy broth is excellent, and it's a Korean soul food enjoyed with rice.

A stew made with cheonggukjang (fermented soybean paste), tofu, and vegetables, simmered to a rich, savory flavor. It's characterized by its unique deep and rich taste and aroma, known as a healthy traditional Korean food.

A clear and light hangover soup made with freshwater snails (olgaengi). The chewy texture of the snails and the deep, refreshing broth are excellent for relieving hangovers.

A dish made by stir-frying various ingredients with rice. It has a savory and salty flavor and is often enjoyed as a meal or as a finishing dish after a main course.

A bowl of warm, freshly steamed white rice. It pairs well with any Korean dish and is an essential staple for any meal.