Why Jagalchi Market is One of the Best Places to Eat Seafood on Earth K-Town
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Date: 2020-05-20
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Spencer
I live in northwest florida and we had a famly friend that was manager of a restaurant called the steamer at orange beach and we used to be able to purchase the giant 150 meal which is essentially a mountain of snowcrab, new potatoes, and some corncob for only 50. And when I say a mountain, I mean it was a solid 2ft tall of a crab pile. It was so freaking awesome and I really wish I had access to cheap snowcrab again because its so rare that I eat it now days. Also the best way to open a crab leg is be delicate when you break it in half. Try not to break the meat inside and only snap the shell. That way when it opens you get one big piece of meat still in tack and not in pieces. The meat is still attached to that piece of ligament or whatever its called though so next you break the joint of the crab which stays attached the the ligament so you can just pull the ligament out and the meat cant come through the tiny hole the ligament gets pulled through so all the meat just stays in the half leg shell. Then if your a bit lucky the meat stays in one perfect piece that you can eat. If the meats a bit soft though it might mush in one end, but thats just when you scoop it out or break the leg shell in half vertically. I see a lot of people struggle to crack crab legs properly so I hope this helps someone. Crab is a lot more enjoyable to eat if you dont waste a ton of meat getting stuck in the shell because you dont know how to crack it or spend 15min on one leg of crab.
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I live in northwest florida and we had a famly friend that was manager of a restaurant called the steamer at orange beach and we used to be able to purchase the giant 150 meal which is essentially a mountain of snowcrab, new potatoes, and some corncob for only 50. And when I say a mountain, I mean it was a solid 2ft tall of a crab pile. It was so freaking awesome and I really wish I had access to cheap snowcrab again because its so rare that I eat it now days. Also the best way to open a crab leg is be delicate when you break it in half. Try not to break the meat inside and only snap the shell. That way when it opens you get one big piece of meat still in tack and not in pieces. The meat is still attached to that piece of ligament or whatever its called though so next you break the joint of the crab which stays attached the the ligament so you can just pull the ligament out and the meat cant come through the tiny hole the ligament gets pulled through so all the meat just stays in the half leg shell. Then if your a bit lucky the meat stays in one perfect piece that you can eat. If the meats a bit soft though it might mush in one end, but thats just when you scoop it out or break the leg shell in half vertically. I see a lot of people struggle to crack crab legs properly so I hope this helps someone. Crab is a lot more enjoyable to eat if you dont waste a ton of meat getting stuck in the shell because you dont know how to crack it or spend 15min on one leg of crab.
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Matthew
Thank you to everyone for watching my show, K-Town, over the past three years. It's been an incredible journey to travel around America and finally here South Korea to eat some of the most amazing Korean food and meeting some of best people in the restaurant industry. It's all been possible because of viewers and I want to thank you for your support and love. Making this season was especially challenging because it was international, but thanks to our fixer N. C, it was a whole lot easier. I first came to Jagalchi ten years ago and loved the entire experience, and since then they've added this whole new building. This was truly one of my favorite eating experiences in Korea and is something I highly recommend for anyone who comes to Busan. (Note, on the bullet train to Busan, I watched Train to Busan for the first time. not recommended if you're scared of zombies lol. Cheers everyone, and have a great day!
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Thank you to everyone for watching my show, K-Town, over the past three years. It's been an incredible journey to travel around America and finally here South Korea to eat some of the most amazing Korean food and meeting some of best people in the restaurant industry. It's all been possible because of viewers and I want to thank you for your support and love. Making this season was especially challenging because it was international, but thanks to our fixer N. C, it was a whole lot easier. I first came to Jagalchi ten years ago and loved the entire experience, and since then they've added this whole new building. This was truly one of my favorite eating experiences in Korea and is something I highly recommend for anyone who comes to Busan. (Note, on the bullet train to Busan, I watched Train to Busan for the first time. not recommended if you're scared of zombies lol. Cheers everyone, and have a great day!
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Saebyukban
If you are a foreigner visiting Noryangjin or Jagalchi Fish markets, be advised. Some vendors WILL try to hustle you. Even the locals sometimes get hustled. 1. Make sure you know what fish you want to eat before you go. Don't let them recommend it for you. 2. Know the general per kilo price for fish you want to eat. But some fish are more expensive if it is bigger. 3. Don't take your eyes off the fish when they are gutting and filleting. Sometimes they switch the fish or they take a chunk off. 4. Some vendors will tout very aggressively, you can ignore them, don't feel sorry for looking around. 5. Some vendors will kill the fish immediately if you ask for price, do not let this happen. just walk away if this is about to happen. 6. If you want the food prepared at the market, you pay about 3000 to 4000 won per person and the rice and the spicy soup is extra.
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If you are a foreigner visiting Noryangjin or Jagalchi Fish markets, be advised. Some vendors WILL try to hustle you. Even the locals sometimes get hustled. 1. Make sure you know what fish you want to eat before you go. Don't let them recommend it for you. 2. Know the general per kilo price for fish you want to eat. But some fish are more expensive if it is bigger. 3. Don't take your eyes off the fish when they are gutting and filleting. Sometimes they switch the fish or they take a chunk off. 4. Some vendors will tout very aggressively, you can ignore them, don't feel sorry for looking around. 5. Some vendors will kill the fish immediately if you ask for price, do not let this happen. just walk away if this is about to happen. 6. If you want the food prepared at the market, you pay about 3000 to 4000 won per person and the rice and the spicy soup is extra.
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Duy
Korean seafood dishes arent very renown because unlike Japan, Korean agriculture is better and more abundant. They can enjoy meat and all sort of vegetable frequently while the Japanese even has the wooden fish joke where you would eat white rice while starring at the fish to stimulate the feeling of actually eating the fish. As a result, Korean cuisine does not have to revolve around fishes. Their poultry and meat dishes are readily available, fishes and seafood are something to spice up the meal rather than being the sole source of protein for much of its history.
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Korean seafood dishes arent very renown because unlike Japan, Korean agriculture is better and more abundant. They can enjoy meat and all sort of vegetable frequently while the Japanese even has the wooden fish joke where you would eat white rice while starring at the fish to stimulate the feeling of actually eating the fish. As a result, Korean cuisine does not have to revolve around fishes. Their poultry and meat dishes are readily available, fishes and seafood are something to spice up the meal rather than being the sole source of protein for much of its history.
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Steven
Please use caution and get informed before visiting one of these markets in the Republic of Korea, as many of the vendors in these markets don't hold the seafood properly, so much of it can make you ill. Seafood should not smell of ammonia and the shells of clams should not remain open after being tapped. that means they are dead and should be discarded. Know that KSSP does not meet FDA standards and the water pollution levels in the waters surrounding Korea are unacceptable. Again, please get informed and follow your nose.
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Please use caution and get informed before visiting one of these markets in the Republic of Korea, as many of the vendors in these markets don't hold the seafood properly, so much of it can make you ill. Seafood should not smell of ammonia and the shells of clams should not remain open after being tapped. that means they are dead and should be discarded. Know that KSSP does not meet FDA standards and the water pollution levels in the waters surrounding Korea are unacceptable. Again, please get informed and follow your nose.
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Kevin
That is one of the major differences in Japan and Korean raw fish, hoe vs sashimi; The Koreans love that fresh chewiness, I much prefer the Japanese way. They let it sit, they let it break down a bit. This lets it become creamier and more buttery. Living in Korea, I have to remind myself that that chewiness is something I SHOULD like, but I still prefer sashimi.
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That is one of the major differences in Japan and Korean raw fish, hoe vs sashimi; The Koreans love that fresh chewiness, I much prefer the Japanese way. They let it sit, they let it break down a bit. This lets it become creamier and more buttery. Living in Korea, I have to remind myself that that chewiness is something I SHOULD like, but I still prefer sashimi.
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Andrew
I was there at the market few years back. The fish are definitely fresh and alive, but the texture is chewy and tough. The sauce that's paired with it are not pleasant. Compared to Japanese style sashimi, the korean style seems inferior. In Japan they actually marinate and season the fish, hence the soft butter texture.
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I was there at the market few years back. The fish are definitely fresh and alive, but the texture is chewy and tough. The sauce that's paired with it are not pleasant. Compared to Japanese style sashimi, the korean style seems inferior. In Japan they actually marinate and season the fish, hence the soft butter texture.
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Kevin
Matts Korean has improved so much since the beginning of the series. Keep up the good work! All these videos remind me so much of home I cant wait to go back to the korean fish markets with my dad like I did when I was young. :D
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Matts Korean has improved so much since the beginning of the series. Keep up the good work! All these videos remind me so much of home I cant wait to go back to the korean fish markets with my dad like I did when I was young. :D
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Songya
Not trying to ruin the mood here, but didn't Japanese freeze the fish before serve them as sashimi to kill the parasite eggs? If Korean hoe skipped the step, how are they gonna deal with all those nasty things in there?
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Not trying to ruin the mood here, but didn't Japanese freeze the fish before serve them as sashimi to kill the parasite eggs? If Korean hoe skipped the step, how are they gonna deal with all those nasty things in there?
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Ben
This guy is pathetic. He can't film a content about his country without trying so hard to make his cuisine look superior to that of Japan's. Just shows the level of insecurity he has with his neighbouring country. Haha
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This guy is pathetic. He can't film a content about his country without trying so hard to make his cuisine look superior to that of Japan's. Just shows the level of insecurity he has with his neighbouring country. Haha
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