Heritage Restaurants · Maeuntang

The best Maeuntang in Korea

In Korea, the best Maeuntang (spicy freshwater-fish stew, 매운탕) tends to come from the places that have lasted. Each of these 22 restaurants is an officially recognized 백년가게, a business the Korean Ministry of SMEs certifies for 30 or more years of continuous operation. Korea's restaurant scene turns over fast, so a place that has served the same dish for decades has earned the word "best." Pick one near you and open it in your own map app for photos, hours, and directions.

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Best Maeuntang in Gyeongnam

4 heritage spots

Hansanseomsikdang (한산섬식당)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Tongyeong-si, Gyeongnam, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Tongyeong-si, Gyeongnam

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Ilsinsikdang (일신식당)

Post Office Pick '24·'25·'26MaeuntangFrom ₩10,000

A Sancheong freshwater fish spicy stew restaurant with 70 years of tradition. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).

📍 Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam

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Ujeongsikdang (우정식당)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam

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Imjingangsikdang (임진강식당)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Yangsan-si, Gyeongnam

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Best Maeuntang in Jeonbuk

4 heritage spots

Sinchonmaeuntang (신촌매운탕)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Namwon-si, Jeonbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Namwon-si, Jeonbuk

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Mulmeorijip (물머리집)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Iksan-si, Jeonbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Iksan-si, Jeonbuk

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Incheonjanggadeun (인천장가든)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk

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Hanbyeokjip (한벽집)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk

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Best Maeuntang in Chungbuk

3 heritage spots

Gaseonsikdang (가선식당)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Yeongdong-gun, Chungbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Yeongdong-gun, Chungbuk

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Neutinamujip (느티나무집)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Jincheon-gun, Chungbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Jincheon-gun, Chungbuk

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Namhanganghoetjip (남한강횟집)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Chungju-si, Chungbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Chungju-si, Chungbuk

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Best Maeuntang in Gyeongbuk

2 heritage spots

Wolseong (월성)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk

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Teolbomaeuntang (털보매운탕)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk

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Best Maeuntang in Daegu

2 heritage spots

Gyeongsansikdang (경산식당)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Dalseong-gun, Daegu, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Dalseong-gun, Daegu

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Choejeongjabaeknyeonsikdang (최정자백년식당)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Buk-gu, Daegu, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Buk-gu, Daegu

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Best Maeuntang in Gyeonggi

2 heritage spots

Daeseongminmulmaeuntang (대성민물매운탕)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Yangju-si, Gyeonggi, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Yangju-si, Gyeonggi

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Eobujip (어부집)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Paju-si, Gyeonggi, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Paju-si, Gyeonggi

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Best Maeuntang in Seoul

2 heritage spots

Cheongpyeongmaeuntang (청평매운탕)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Jungrang-gu, Seoul, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Jungrang-gu, Seoul

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Podonamu (포도나무)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Jongro-gu, Seoul, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Jongro-gu, Seoul

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Best Maeuntang in Gangwon

1 heritage spot

Donggangdaseulgi (동강다슬기)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon

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Best Maeuntang in Busan

1 heritage spot

Sumisikdang (수미식당)

Post Office Pick '24·'25·'26Maeuntang

The lively taste of fresh raw fish and seafood. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).

📍 Dong-gu, Busan

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Best Maeuntang in Gwangju

1 heritage spot

Mungyeongjeong jjangttungeotang jeonmunjeom (문경정 짱뚱어탕 전문점)

Heritage · 30+ yrsMaeuntang

A spicy freshwater-fish stew (Maeuntang) restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju, certified by Korea's Ministry of SMEs as a 30+ year heritage business (백년가게).

📍 Seo-gu, Gwangju

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Source: 소상공인시장진흥공단 백년가게 (Ministry of SMEs), data.go.kr open data (KOGL Type 1).