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Kim Song-sun Amai Jeotgal is a third-generation fermented seafood shop in Sokcho's Abai Village. It carries the name of the grandmother who settled here after fleeing Hamgyeong Province during the Korean War. Fish left from her daily sales became the flounder sikhae she shared with neighbors, then a product people came to buy. Flounder fermented with millet and chili remains the family's signature. Expect tang, salt, and a pronounced fermented aroma. The shop invites you to taste before choosing a tub to take away.
Pro tip
Try the flounder sikhae before buying: 500g is ₩16,000 and 1kg is ₩30,000 on the photographed list. Taste first, select your tubs from the freezer, and bring them to the staff for insulated packing. Gift boxes use 220g tubs; ask for product prices before choosing a set, as the list gives packaging surcharges only. Gift packaging is available for 220g tubs only: a three-slot or five-slot box adds ₩3,000; a paper bag adds ₩2,000. These are packaging surcharges, not total set prices. Open daily 10:00–17:00. Naver lists free parking, reservations, Wi-Fi, takeaway and delivery. Ask the shop about delivery coverage and transport conditions. Use the main listed address, 1F, 82 Cheongho-ro; an older directions paragraph says 81, so contact the shop if needed.
Quick guide
Start with Ga‑ja‑mi Sik‑hae first.
Pro tip
Try the flounder sikhae before buying: 500g is ₩16,000 and 1kg is ₩30,000 on the photographed list. Taste first, select your tubs from the freezer, and bring them to the staff for insulated packing. Gift boxes use 220g tubs; ask for product prices before choosing a set, as the list gives packaging surcharges only. Gift packaging is available for 220g tubs only: a three-slot or five-slot box adds ₩3,000; a paper bag adds ₩2,000. These are packaging surcharges, not total set prices. Open daily 10:00–17:00. Naver lists free parking, reservations, Wi-Fi, takeaway and delivery. Ask the shop about delivery coverage and transport conditions. Use the main listed address, 1F, 82 Cheongho-ro; an older directions paragraph says 81, so contact the shop if needed.
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Flounder Fermented with Millet
가자미식해
The family's signature flounder sikhae, fermented with millet and chili. Tangy, salty, and distinctly pungent; try a little before choosing a pack.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Fermented Pollock with Grain
명태식해
Pollock prepared as sikhae, a fermented fish product made by the family. A second way to explore the shop's northern Korean food tradition.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Fermented Fish with Grain
햇떼기식해
A family-made sikhae sold under the local name Haet-tte-gi. Ask staff which fish is used before choosing.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Special Salted Pollock Roe
특명란젓갈
One of the family's three pollock roe products, listed as Teuk (special). Ask staff how it differs from the regular and white varieties.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
White Salted Pollock Roe
백명란젓갈
The family's Baek (white) pollock roe product. The name alone does not establish its seasoning, salt level, or use of additives.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Regular Salted Pollock Roe
일반명란젓갈
The family's regular pollock roe product. Compare it with the special and white varieties when tasting.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Salted Whole Anchovies
통멸치젓갈
Whole anchovies sold as jeotgal, a salted seafood product to take home.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Salted Squid
오징어젓갈
Squid jeotgal, one of the shop's seafood products available in two pack sizes.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Salted Octopus
낙지젓갈
Octopus jeotgal, packed for takeaway in a 500g or 1kg tub.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Salted Pollock Innards
창난젓갈
Pollock innards prepared as jeotgal. Show the Korean name when asking to taste this variety.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Salted Herring Roe
청어알젓갈
Herring roe jeotgal, sold by pack weight for takeaway.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Salted Small Squid
꼴뚜기젓갈
Small squid jeotgal, with 500g and 1kg packs listed on the photographed menu.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
Seasoned Pollock
명태회무침
A seasoned pollock product listed as myeongtae hoe-muchim. Ask staff about preparation; the name is not a confirmation that it is raw.
Choose 500g or 1kg. Ask staff about full ingredients, allergens, storage, and transport.
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