Jagalchi Fish Market 자갈치시장

Last checked: October 2026

Korea's largest seafood market, on Busan's old harbor, where you buy fish downstairs and eat it upstairs.

Busan Line 1 Jagalchi

Ask the price before you sit down. Agree the per-kilogram price and the table charge first. Overcharging cases near Jagalchi have made the news.

Worth it?

Yes, for the experience

Choosing your fish and eating it minutes later is a Busan classic. Just agree prices first.

Visiting

Hours
From 05:00 until 21:00–22:00 (official sources differ). Closed on some Tuesdays (1st and 3rd, sometimes 5th).
How it works
Buy seafood downstairs, priced per kilogram, then take it to a 2nd-floor restaurant.
Table charge
About 5,000 won per person for side dishes and slicing. Rice, drinks, and spicy fish stew cost extra.
Time needed
About 1 hour, or longer for a meal.
Jagalchi Fish Market
Photo: Busan Metropolitan City, KOGL Type 1

Tips

Nearby

More around here: the Busan food guide.

FAQ

How much is the table charge at Jagalchi?

About 5,000 won per person at the 2nd-floor restaurants, plus extras like rice and drinks.

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