The marinated crab is fresh and sweet without any fishy smell, and the meat is tender; it pairs best with white rice, as seaweed rice might overshadow the freshness. Both the flower crab and shrimp are equally delicious, and the spicy chicken soup is slightly sweet and not spicy.
The restaurant is located in the Hongdae shopping district, suitable for dining alone. Although the seating is a bit cramped, the overall atmosphere is friendly and suitable for tourists.
The staff are friendly, providing ordering in Chinese. There is a discount for cash payments, making it suitable for foreigners. The ladies are warm and welcoming, and the overall dining experience is good.
When traveling alone in Korea, finding a restaurant suitable for solo dining requires some thought. A friend recommended this restaurant that accommodates single diners, so I chose it!
Overall, it was great. The marinated crab was fresh and sweet without any fishy smell; the meat was tender and could be easily squeezed out to eat. It can also be enjoyed with rice and seaweed, but I recommend just having it with plain rice. Mixing it with seaweed rice might overshadow the freshness of the marinated crab.
Some people say this place is less salty compared to others, perhaps the restaurant has adjusted the seasoning to be more acceptable for tourists (?)
Ordering is done via a tablet, and there is a Chinese language option. They offer discounts for cash payments. The restaurant is filled with tourists, and the staff is very friendly; it's a foreigner-friendly marinated crab restaurant. I also didn't have any stomach issues after the meal, so if you're trying marinated crab for the first time, this is a great place to start!
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My sisters are determined to come here to eat flower crabs when they are in Taiwan.
So we took a look at the Flower Crab World in Hongdae
As the name suggests, we are here to eat popcorn crabs
This hotel is located in the bustling Hongdae business district.
Located on the second floor, slightly less obvious
Pay attention to the entrance
The space in the store is not small
There are many seats, but they are all crowded
We four adults
Order a set meal for two, one shrimp, one spicy chicken soup, and one egg roll
When flower crabs were served, everyone exclaimed.
That crab paste looks amazing
When I ate it, I realized it was raw! !
I'm really shocked that raw flower crabs can be so fresh and sweet
The sesame oil rice in the set meal is mixed with crab paste
God! It’s so delicious!
The shrimps are also super delicious
It's raw, but it's super sweet and has no fishy smell at all.
I also recommend the spicy chicken soup.
The soup tastes slightly sweet
Not too spicy to drink
The chicken inside is not good at all, even the breast area.
The potatoes and onions in the soup are also super delicious
The set meal comes with a bowl of spicy soup
This one is quite spicy, and it’s a bit difficult to finish it.
But the soft tofu inside is super delicious
The side dishes in the set menu can also be replenished unlimitedly.
Overall I really recommend it
If you can accept the recommendation of raw seafood, you must come here to eat it.
But the only drawback is that the seats in the store are a bit close
A little crowded when eating
Other than that, I think this is a must-eat
Recommended to foodies who want to visit Hongdae, South Korea👍