Source: https://heyseorak.com/spots/yesseafood Last-Updated: 2026-04-28 --- # Yes Su-san (예스수산) > Say the romanized name when ordering. Staff will understand even if your pronunciation isn't perfect. Category: seafood | Type: eat | Area: tourist_fishery_market | Price range: moderate Address: 16 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do (Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market 1F #124) Phone: 0507-1344-5179 Hours: Mon 10:30–20:00 (LO 19:30), Tue Closed, Wed–Sun 10:30–20:00 (LO 19:30) (Closed every Tuesday. Open year-round including fishing ban season (Jul–Sep).) English menu available: Yes ## Trust and freshness - Verification: interview / 2026-03-31 - Menu freshness: updated 2026-04-28T08:53:17.82109+00:00 A 7-year-old crab specialist inside Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, famous for its signature hong-ge (red snow crab) lunchbox — whole crabs expertly broken down into easy-to-eat pieces in a portable box. The owner sources crabs from Sokcho boats that go out 3-4 days for higher-quality catch, and only uses crabs with 85%+ meat yield. The lunchbox format was invented here to solve the biggest tourist frustration with crab: difficult shell work. Pro tip: The hong-ge dosirak (red crab lunchbox) is the signature — get the fresh-steamed version (활어) for the best experience. Add the bokkeumbap (fried rice with crab shell) for ₩2,000 to complete the meal. During the July-September fishing ban, the shop still operates using specially preserved stock. For leftovers, the owner recommends boiling crab shells into ramyeon broth at home — the base quality is good enough. ## Story ### How it started Before crabs, the owner ran an ice cream and coffee shop in this same market spot — her first business. After a brutal Children's Day making 300+ servings solo, a cousin in the crab distribution business offered a lifeline. That pivot — from ice cream to hong-ge — launched what is now a 7-year crab institution inside the market. ### Philosophy Only crabs with 85% or higher meat yield make it to the lunchbox. Below that, the crab gets broken down for toppings and fried rice ingredients. The boats go out from Sokcho port for 3-4 days — longer trips than the Goseong fleet — bringing back fuller, higher-quality catch. ### Signature The hong-ge dosirak was born from a simple insight: tourists love crab but hate the shell work. So the owner invented a format where every crab is expertly broken down into portable, easy-to-eat pieces. The lunchbox made crab accessible — and became the shop's identity. ### Finding the place Leftover crab shells? Boil them into ramyeon broth at home. The base quality is good enough to carry a whole pot. The owner also suggests pairing with wine — the sweetness of hong-ge works surprisingly well. ### Seasonal notes July to late September is fishing ban season. The shop stays open year-round using specially preserved stock. Snow crab (dae-ge) peaks in May — that's when the meat is richest. ### For international visitors Communication happens through translation apps. A group of travelers from Singapore discovered the shop when one person bought a lunchbox, tasted it, looked up wide-eyed, and brought back the entire group. > We put everything into making it easy. The cooler bag, the chopsticks, the gloves — we don't cut corners on anything that makes eating simpler. ## Traveler tips One-line notes from travelers who visited, reviewed by HeySeorak before publishing: - [What to order] "Get the Hong-ge Do-si-rak — 1kg of live red snow crab steamed and fully broken down for you. Add the ₩2,000 crab-shell fried rice at the end; it soaks up everything left in the shell." — Vincent from South Korea, Jul 2026 ## Services - **Luggage Drop-off** (짐 보관) — FREE Free luggage drop-off during business hours. Convenient for travelers exploring the Tourist & Fishery Market without their bags. Drop off and pick up between 10:30-20:00 (Tuesdays closed). Carry-on size preferred. ## Dietary Summary - Total menu items: 8 - Common allergens: shellfish, egg, fish, squid, wheat, dairy ## Menu - **Dal-keun-han Hong-ge Do-si-rak** (달큰한 홍게도시락 (활어)) — ₩36,000 ⭐ Signature The signature item: 2-3 live red snow crabs (1kg) steamed fresh and expertly broken down into an easy-to-eat lunchbox. No shell-cracking struggle — all the meat is accessible. 50 min cooking time. The owner invented this format to make crab effortless for tourists. Ingredients: red snow crab | Allergens: shellfish | Serving: Takes 50 minutes to prepare (steamed to order). Add bokkeumbap (+₩2,000) and wasabi mayo (+₩1,000) for the full experience. Cold crab after 3 hours in the fridge is also excellent — the meat becomes moist and bouncy. - **Ppa-reun Pik-eop Hong-ge Do-si-rak** ([빠른픽업특가] 달큰한 홍게도시락) — ₩26,000 Pre-steamed version of the signature lunchbox at a lower price. Same 1kg/2-3 crabs, ready for immediate pickup without the 50-minute wait. Ingredients: red snow crab | Allergens: shellfish | Serving: Best for travelers short on time. Pre-made but quality is maintained — the owner uses a special preservation method. - **Peu-ri-mi-eom Dae-ge Han-ma-ri** (프리미엄 대게 한마리) — ₩76,000 One whole premium snow crab (1kg+), steamed. The splurge option for serious crab lovers. Includes complimentary crab shell cleaning and prep service. Best in May when meat is richest. Ingredients: snow crab | Allergens: shellfish | Serving: 50 min cooking time. Comes with shell-prep service (빵&손질). May is peak season for snow crab meat quality. - **Nal-chi-al Ge-jang Bokk-eum-bap** (날치알 게장 볶음밥) — ₩8,000 ⭐ Signature Fried rice mixed with marinated crab meat and topped with flying fish roe. The owner's second signature — a rich, savory way to finish a crab meal. Ingredients: crab, flying fish roe, rice | Allergens: shellfish, egg, fish | Serving: Can be ordered as a standalone or as a finishing dish after the crab lunchbox. - **Ge-ttak-ji Bokk-eum-bap** (게딱지볶음밥) — ₩2,000 Fried rice served inside a crab shell — an add-on that turns leftover crab flavor into a satisfying carb finish. Ingredients: crab, rice | Allergens: shellfish, egg | Serving: Add-on for the crab lunchbox or dae-ge. Not a standalone dish. - **O-jing-eo So-myeon** (오징어소면) — ₩8,000 Thin wheat noodles with squid — a light seafood side to pair with the heavier crab dishes. Ingredients: squid, somyeon noodles | Allergens: squid, wheat | Serving: Side dish (100g). Good contrast to the rich crab. - **Ba-be-kyu Beo-teo O-jing-eo** (바베큐버터오징어) — ₩8,000 Grilled squid glazed with BBQ butter sauce — a rich, savory side that pairs well with crab. Ingredients: squid, butter | Allergens: squid, dairy | Serving: Side dish (120g). - **A-gwi-chae** (아귀채) — ₩8,000 Chewy dried monkfish strips — a popular Korean seafood snack side. Ingredients: monkfish | Allergens: fish | Serving: Side dish (100g). Good as a snack while waiting for the crab.