Agusesang Jeonju Review 2026: Must-Try Agu-jjim & Daegu-ppol-jjim

We arrived at Agusesang (아구세상), a renowned Agu-jjim (anglerfish stew) restaurant in Jeonju's (전주) Moranae Market (모래내시장).

As a chain restaurant, Agusesang offers a reliable dining experience, and we opted to visit their Moranae Branch.

Jeonju Moranae Market Agu-jjim

Agusesang

Just a heads-up for travelers: while there's a famous Moranae Market in Incheon, Jeonju boasts its own vibrant Moranae Market!

This is a true local favorite in Jeonju, sought after by residents.

✅️ Operating Hours: 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Break Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Closed: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month

✅️ Parking: Available

The restaurant is conveniently located near a Seven-Eleven across from Moranae Market, with ample parking spaces along the main road.

Agusesang specializes in various stews, including Agu-jjim, Haemul-jjim (seafood stew), and other delightful steamed dishes.

For lunch, they offer incredible value with specials like Ppol-tang (pollack cheek soup), Al-tang (fish roe soup), and Jjukkumi-deopbap (spicy webfoot octopus rice bowl).

Agusesang Moranae Branch

Interior Atmosphere

We aimed to arrive right after their break time, but traffic delayed us slightly. Even so, some tables had already finished their meals, and the restaurant was bustling with groups of local gentlemen.

It's a common saying that places frequented by older locals are often the best spots, and Agusesang certainly lives up to that! Not only is the food delicious, but the value for money is also excellent, making it a beloved spot among the community.

Despite the crowds, the restaurant is clean and spacious, making it ideal for group gatherings without feeling cramped.

We noticed a constant stream of takeout and delivery orders, which speaks volumes about its popularity!

Benefits of Anglerfish

Once upon a time, fishermen would release anglerfish if caught because they were considered too ugly (poor things!).

Today, however, anglerfish are celebrated for their low-fat, high-protein content, offering a savory, chewy, and clean taste that many adore.

Often called a "sea multivitamin," anglerfish is a healthy food packed with various nutrients.

Moranae Market Agu-jjim Specialist

Agusesang Menu & Prices

The menu at Agusesang is impressively diverse, featuring Agu-jjim, Daegu-ppol-jjim (pollack cheek stew), boneless Agu-jjim, Haemul-Agu-jjim (seafood and anglerfish stew), Al-gon-i-jjim (fish roe and milt stew), and even boneless Haemul-Agu-jjim. There's truly something for everyone!

The prices are incredibly affordable: a standard Agu-jjim or Daegu-ppol-jjim for two people is just ₩23,000 (~$17), and for three people, it's ₩34,000 (~$25). That works out to about ₩11,000 (~$8) per person – talk about amazing value!

You can also customize your dish with extra toppings like Gon-i (fish roe/milt), boneless anglerfish, Myeongnan (pollack roe), squid, abalone, Omandungi (sea squirt), bean sprouts, and water parsley. If you want an even more generous serving, you can pile on your favorites!

While Agusesang is known for its Agu-jjim, which the owner prepares fresh every morning, we decided to try the Daegu-ppol-jjim since we hadn't had it before. We imagined the pollack cheeks would offer a delightfully chewy texture, so that was our pick!

At the self-serve bar, you can enjoy unlimited refills of all the basic side dishes, including salad, Kongjaban (sweet soy-glazed black beans), Mul-kimchi (radish water kimchi), pickles, and regular kimchi.

There's also a rice cooker filled with warm, comforting seaweed soup (Miyeok-guk) available.

Even just having the warm seaweed soup was incredibly comforting, especially on a crisp day like today, soothing both body and soul.

Agusesang Moranae Branch

Daegu-ppol-jjim Review

Agusesang Moranae Branch isn't just an Agu-jjim hotspot; their Daegu-ppol-jjim is equally fantastic! Here it is!

The portion was so generous that it was hard to pick up all the bean sprouts and fish meat with tongs! The texture was incredibly chewy and satisfying.

We made sure to eat most of it, but left a little bit of the delicious sauce for the grand finale: fried rice!

We ordered two portions of fried rice, perfectly mixed with fragrant sesame oil and crispy seaweed flakes. Just looking at the picture makes me hungry again!

It was absolutely delicious.