Hongmae

Hongmae is a Japanese restaurant near Amsa Station in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, serving hoe and lobster courses. Ordering assorted hoe or aged hoe brings a course that includes raw octopus, fried shrimp, clam soup, grilled fish, and maeuntang. The dining room has few tables, so most seats are reserved even on weekday afternoons, and weekend bookings are needed at least a week in advance. The space is small, which makes conversation difficult.