Hyejane San Gomjangeo Busan: Sea Eel & Grilled Clams in Haeundae (2026)

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Hyejane San Gomjangeo (혜자네 산곰장어)

A place where you can enjoy grilled hagfish and grilled clams all at once

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While traveling in Busan (부산) and wondering what to have for dinner, I was exploring Haeundae Market (해운대시장) when a restaurant caught my eye.

It was Hyejane San Gomjangeo! Not only do they offer hagfish, but also grilled clams, raw fish (hoe), and many other menu options, which was great because you could enjoy a variety of dishes.

I'll share an honest review of two dishes I tried at Hyejane San Gomjangeo Main Branch, along with details about the restaurant's atmosphere.

Hyejane San Gomjangeo

Things You Must Know💡

Hyejane San Gomjangeo is **located in the middle of Haeundae Market**! It's a restaurant that operates daily from 3 PM until early morning. More detailed information is summarized in the table above, so please check it out.

Why is it called a Haeundae (해운대) hotspot?!

Hyejane San Gomjangeo, a popular restaurant in Busan's Haeundae, is said to **use only fresh ingredients**, sourcing hagfish and grilled clams every morning.

And it showed! When I tried it myself, the hagfish had a clean taste with no unpleasant odor! The grilled clams were also well-purged and clean, with no fishy taste.

The best part was the diverse menu. It's not just a restaurant that sells hagfish;

You can choose from 8 different menu items, including **hagfish, grilled clams, steamed clams, seafood hot pot, raw fish (hoe), abalone, and live octopus**, among others,

making it a Haeundae Market hotspot where even hagfish beginners can easily visit.

Spacious Restaurant, Great for Group Gatherings

A spacious restaurant that can accommodate up to about 200 people!

As the largest restaurant in Haeundae Market (해운대 시장),

tables are widely spread out inside.

I ate at an outdoor table with a vibrant, street-food vibe,

and it truly made me feel like I was on a trip to Busan (부산).

Oh! And when you're enjoying a drink, the most important thing is...

...the restroom, of course!

Inside Hyejane Live Mudfish (혜자네 산곰장어),

there's a clean restroom,

so you can use it safely and comfortably.

Grilled Hagfish (꼼장어) and Grilled Clams (조개구이)

My Honest Review After Trying Two Menu Items

Among the two most popular 'pick-and-choose' menu items,

I was debating what to eat, but Hagfish (곰장어) was definitely a go-to!

and for the other, I chose Grilled Clams (조개구이).

It was my first time trying grilled hagfish,

and its texture was wonderfully chewy and firm,

with a sweet and spicy sauce coating it.

It's truly a dish that keeps you coming back for more.

Wrapping it in Perilla leaves (깻잎) and pairing it with Soju (소주),

it was a dish that went down incredibly smoothly.

The grilled clams arrived on a splendid tray,

and wow... there was a tremendous amount!

A friendly staff member even explained how to grill the clams.

Pile on the clams! Give 'em a flip!

Then, add as much *chojang* (spicy gochujang sauce) and cheese as your heart desires,

Take a bite, and *ahhh*! That's pure happiness right there.

We ate non-stop and left feeling incredibly happy and satisfied!

And *these* are the complimentary seafood dishes we received!

Live octopus (산낙지), sea squirt (멍게), and sea cucumber (해삼) were on the plate.

Paired with a shot of *soju* (소주)... *chef's kiss*! 🍶

Haeundae Hyejane Gomjangeo (해운대 혜자네 곰장어)

Highly Recommended For These Folks!👍

👣 Located right in Haeundae Market, it boasts fantastic accessibility,

🐟🦑 the diverse menu offers plenty of choices,

👍 and the restaurant itself is spacious and comfortable.

We enjoyed a truly comfortable and delicious meal here!

If you're looking for a great place to eat near Haeundae Station (해운대역),

how about checking out Hyejane Gomjangeo?