The four seasons of Korea’s south,served at one table

Cockles and fermented skate, meat and tofu, jeon and seasonal soups. Discover the generous balance of Namdo cuisine—far beyond seafood alone.

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A bay’s name, a director’s eye, the flavors of Namdo

Not “women only”—the name of a bay

Yeoja Bay (汝自灣) is a tidal bay framed by Goheung, Boseong, Suncheon and Yeosu on Korea’s southern coast. Named after Yeoja Island, it is known for broad mudflats and cockles. The name may invite a playful misunderstanding, but this table welcomes everyone.

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Namdo cuisine is more than seafood

Grains from fertile plains, harvests from southern seas, mountain greens, and flavors deepened by fermenting and drying come together on a generous table. Cockles, skate and dried fish sit alongside meat, tofu, jeon, soups and banchan as one balanced meal.

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A table directed by a filmmaker

Lee Mi-rye made her feature debut with My Daughter Rescued from the Swamp in 1984. In spring 2005, she opened Yeojaman in Insadong with recipes learned from her mother-in-law in Goheung. Today, a director’s eye for the whole scene and every detail shapes the rhythm of each table.

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Here, ‘man’ means bay—not ‘only.’

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All prices are in Korean won (KRW). Dishes and prices may vary by branch, season and ingredient availability.

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The four seasons of Korea’s south,served at one table

A bay’s name, a director’s eye, the flavors of Namdo

Not “women only”—the name of a bay

Namdo cuisine is more than seafood

A table directed by a filmmaker

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