Hongdae Notes · 2026-10-16
Autumn Is Blue Crab Season: Where to Eat Crab in Hongdae
Blue crab has two seasons a year in Korea: spring and autumn. Spring is known for roe-filled females, autumn for meaty males.
Autumn crab: try it in a stew
On a cool autumn evening, a spicy crab stew (kkotgetang) is hard to beat. The sweet crab broth with a gentle kick pairs well with a drink in Hongdae.
Or as soy sauce crab
The purest way to taste blue crab is ganjang gejang. GEON ages its crab in house soy sauce and prepares only what is needed each day.
Eating crab in Hongdae
GEON is a soy sauce crab restaurant on Wausan-ro 29ma-gil in Hongdae, serving the Ganjang Gejang Set, Yangnyeom Gejang Set and Kkotgetang.
FAQ
When is blue crab season in Korea?
Twice a year: spring for females with roe, autumn for meaty males.
Does GEON serve crab stew?
Yes. Kkotgetang (crab stew) is on the menu with the gejang sets.