Gorae Myeongga
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A whale meat specialist in the Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Zone that serves only minke whale, with platters that let you sample many cuts, awarded two ribbons by the Blue Ribbon Survey.
Located in the Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Zone, a former whaling port in Ulsan, on the same street as the Jangsaengpo Whale Museum, this restaurant is a leading whale meat specialist. It received two ribbons in the 2025 Blue Ribbon Survey, and the menu uses only minke whale. The most popular order is the modeum platter, which includes raw meat, tail fin, uné (lightly frozen chest and belly meat), boiled belly, tongue and offal. A la carte options include boiled whale meat, raw whale meat and whale hotpot. Prices are high: a small serving of boiled meat costs about 50,000 KRW, and platters run about 70,000-150,000 KRW, best shared among several people. Whale meat is part of the local food culture and has a distinctive taste, so for a first try, order a small platter. The menu lists opening until 22:00, but the shop may close early, so call ahead.
Opening hours
10:00-22:00; closed Mondays (some sources say the fourth Monday of each month), call ahead to confirm
Nearby sights
- Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village
- Ulsan Bridge Observatory
- Daewangam Park
- Ulsan Grand Park
- Taehwagang National Garden & Simnidaebat
- Jujeon Mongdol Beach
- Oegosan Onggi Village
- Jinha Beach & Myeongseondo