How many days is the Yeosu & Suncheon Food Tour: South Coast Seafood Feast course?

This course is a 2-day itinerary covering 6 spots across Yeosu, Suncheon.

When is the best time to take the Yeosu & Suncheon Food Tour: South Coast Seafood Feast course?

This course can be enjoyed year-round.

Yes, this course is completely free. You can access all itinerary details, map links, and local tips at no cost.

Do I need reservations for spots in the Yeosu & Suncheon Food Tour: South Coast Seafood Feast course?

Most spots in this course do not require reservations. Walk-ins are generally welcome.

Yeosu & Suncheon Food Tour: South Coast Seafood Feast

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Yeosu & Suncheon Food Tour: South Coast Seafood Feast

Daily Itinerary

Day-by-day breakdown with spots, maps, and local tips

Yeosu: Fresh Sashimi → Ganjang Gejang → Seafood Market

Start at Yeosu Jungang Market for the freshest catch — pick your fish and have it sliced on the spot. Lunch at Gwangjang Seodae Hoe for Yeosu's specialty raw flatfish. Afternoon, visit Bomnal Kkotgedang for ganjang gejang (soy-marinated crab) — rich, creamy crab roe that Koreans call 'rice thief' because you can't stop eating. Evening at Yeosu Seafood Street for haemul-tang and grilled shellfish by the harbor.

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Yeosu Jungang Market

Jungang-dong, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, South Korea

Food

3.7(125)

Yeosu's main traditional market where locals shop for the freshest seafood. The indoor market hall has sashimi stalls where you pick live fish and eat upstairs. Also famous for ggotge (flower crab) and grilled shellfish. Cheaper than tourist-facing restaurants.

10:00-19:00

Under ₩15,000/person

Tips

Go to the 2F sashimi area — pick fish from 1F stalls and they'll slice it fresh for you.
Grilled shellfish set from 15,000 KRW. Sashimi platter from 20,000 KRW for 2 people.
Closed some Mondays and holidays. Best to visit at lunch for freshest selection.

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1.1km·~15 min walk

Next stopGwangjang Seodae Hoe

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Gwangjang Seodae Hoe

524 Jonghwa-dong, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, South Korea

Food

3.9(27)

A local go-to near Yeosu's fish market for affordable fresh seodae-hoe (flatfish sashimi). The signature dishes are seasoned flatfish salad and mul-hoe (cold raw fish soup) — the waterfront location guarantees freshness.

08:00-22:00

Tips

One serving of seodae-hoe-muchim is enough for a solo meal. Pairs perfectly with soju
Great for dinner before enjoying Yeosu's famous night sea view

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1.8km·~24 min walk

Next stopKkotdol Gejang 1st Avenue

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Kkotdol Gejang 1st Avenue

36 Bongsan 2-ro, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, South Korea

Food

4.3(4,250)

A Yeosu local favorite for ganjang-gejang (soy-marinated raw crab). Fresh flower crabs are aged in soy sauce, served alongside spicy yangnyeom-gejang — both irresistible 'rice thieves.' Generous banchan included.

10:00-21:00

₩15,000–40,000/person

Tips

The soy + spicy crab set is the best value. Rice refills are free
Visit after 2 PM to avoid the lunch rush and skip the wait

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1.0km·~13 min walk

Next stopYeosu Seafood Street (Seo Si Market)

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Yeosu Seafood Street (Seo Si Market)

16-6 Jwasuyeong-ro, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, South Korea

Food

4.0(2,730)

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Fresh seafood market and restaurant street with raw fish, grilled shellfish, and Yeosu specialties like gejang (marinated raw crab) and galchi jorim (braised hairtail). The heart of Yeosu's food scene.

07:00-22:00

₩15,000–40,000/person

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