Hawaii Clam Hongdae | Hongdae Grilled Clams Restaurant
Enjoy a delicious meal of grilled clams and fresh seafood!
Have you ever savored Korean grilled clams or indulged in a hot pot? Grilled shellfish serve up the ocean's distinct flavors, while a shellfish hot pot offers a medley of shellfish simmered in a comforting, savory broth—a favorite amongst Korean cuisine aficionados. If you're eager to explore the delights of Korean clam specialties and a range of other seafood dishes, turn your attention to 'Hawaii Clam Hongdae Branch,' which we're excited to showcase today!
Hawaii Clam Hongdae
Information
Business hours: Everyday 16:00~02:00
Reservation available hours: Sunday~Thursday 16:00~23:00 (Reservations available in 1-hour increments)
Available languages: Korean, English
Address: B1, 19-8, Taegyeong Building, Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Why We Recommend It
At 'Hawaii Clam,' as the name suggests, you'll find yourself dining on Korean clam dishes within a unique Hawaiian-themed setting.
This clam-focused eatery offers a variety of clam specialties, alongside other celebrated Korean seafood options like lobster and crab.
The establishment is student-friendly, inviting you to pair your meal with a selection of drinks, including highballs and wine. Plus, there's the added perk of unlimited ramen.
Set in the youthful and energetic ambiance of Hongdae, 'Hawaii Clam' is conveniently situated within easy reach of Hongik University Station, Sangsu Station, and Hapjeong Station, making it accessible from several points.
Price
Please make a reservation up to 3 days before your visit.
Reservation Fee | 20,000 KRW |
Menu
The composition may vary depending on the season.
Grilled Set for 2 | 89,000 |
Grilled Set for 4 | 129,000 |
Hot Pot Set for 2 | 89,000 |
Hot Pot Set for 4 | 129,000 |
Grilled Lobster Set | 199,000 |
Crab Stew Set for 2 | 117,000 |
Steamed Crab Set for 4 | 117,000 |
Premium Crab Set for 4 | 199,000 |
*KRW
Refund Policy
| Cancel reservation up to 3 days before visit | 100% refund |
| Cancel reservation up to 2 days before visit | No refund |
Things to Keep In Mind
After your meal, please make the on-site payment, excluding the reservation deposit you have already paid.
Please select the exact date and time within the reservation page for smooth progress.
If you are more than 10 minutes late from the reservation time, the reservation will be automatically cancelled, so please visit on time.
External food is prohibited.
Please make the payment for additional menu items directly on-site.
For reservation changes or other inquiries, please contact help@creatrip.com.
How to Reserve
| Step 1 | Make a reservation on the Creatrip reservation page. |
| Step 2 | Please fill in the required information, date, and time accurately. The reservation will be confirmed within 1-2 business days after completion. |
| Step 3 | Please arrive at the store on time according to the reservation. Show your reservation details to the staff upon arrival. |
| Step 4 | Enjoy your meal comfortably. |
Our Visit
Today, I visited 'Hawaiian Clam Hongdae Branch' located in Hongdae.
You can enjoy a Hawaiian-like atmosphere in the lively Hongdae street at this seafood restaurant specializing in seafood dishes.
Before entering the restaurant, I noticed the aquarium on display.
You can see various types of clams, crabs, and lobsters.
When I saw the seafood that was stored fresh in a clean aquarium, I felt relieved about the seafood I will eat today.
The interior reminds me of Hawaii.
Also, the ceiling height is spacious and comfortable, so it gives a clean feeling.
Inside, there is a cute soju brand 'Jinro's character placed!
'The best part of 'Hawaii Clam Hongdae Branch' was the unlimited service of wine corkage fee and Han River ramen.'
You can bring your desired type of wine or choose from a variety of wines already available to enjoy.
In addition, there are various types of alcohol such as Highball and Hantonic.
Furthermore, you can enjoy unlimited various ramen displayed,
It seems that seafood and ramen go really well together, so it's great that you can eat as much ramen as you want and feel satisfied.
I ordered a barbecue set for two people.
The picture is of a squid that came out with various shellfish.
In the middle, there is even mini tteokbokki prepared.
This is a Honghap soup that comes together.
In the clear broth, there are mussels, so the broth has a rich and deep flavor.
This is the second edition.
Shrimp, squid, and scallops were served with two types of pasta.
The number of sheep was really large and the variety was surprising!
Hot Pot Set for 2 people (₩89,000)
Jeongol set is diverse and abundant with various ingredients such as scallops, octopus, shrimp, abalone, and various clams.
During the winter, when you want to eat a hot soup dish, it would be perfect to have it with alcohol.
After finishing eating, you can boil ramen in the same soup and finish it.
I felt that the Hawaii clams were prepared generously without sparing any quantity.
Without packaging to make it look like a lot, they really give a lot of quantity!
First, I started grilling the squid.
All seafood is grilled for you upon request, so you don't have to worry even if you don't know how to grill.
Now you have placed other ingredients on the grill.
You can see the process of grilling clams in front of you, which is interesting.
Additional order of live octopus also came out.
San-nak-ji is a Korean dish where fresh live nak-ji is cleaned and dipped in sesame oil to eat.
You can feel the legs moving inside your mouth and have a unique experience.
The taste was delicious, with a moist texture and a good harmony of sesame oil aroma!
When the clam is cooked, it opens its mouth.
Just spread the meat inside the open-mouthed shells and dip them in the sauce.
This broth is richly infused with the true flavor of clams, allowing you to experience a deep taste on its own.
The source is placed on the table, and you can dip it in soy sauce or spicy bean paste.
If you want, you can also eat wasabi together.
According to your taste, you can dip various sauces and enjoy a harmony of different flavors.
If you have spread clam meat, you can throw the shells into the dish next to it.
I enjoy watching the process of clams being grilled, from the anticipation to peeling off the shell and eating the contents.
The tteokbokki placed next to it cooked well and tasted delicious.
When you place fully cooked tteokbokki on the edge or outside of the hot plate, you can eat it without overcooking.
Together, I also cooked the pasta.
Cream sauce, tomato sauce each come in two types, so you can enjoy a variety of side menu.
Cheese scallops were personally the best grilled clams!
There is gochujang and cheese inside, giving it a fusion food feeling.
So I ordered additional cheese scallops.
Seafood with cheese on top makes it really visually appealing for taking photos.
The taste is a unique combination of the fresh sea scent and the chewy flesh of the gaebul, complemented by a creamy cheese.
The zesty and chewy taste was incredibly addictive.
Honghap tang was really hearty even though it was served as a side dish.
There was plenty of mussels and the size of the mussels was also not small, which was great.
The broth gets richer the longer you boil it.
This is the seafood knife noodles that you can order additionally.
The soup is deep and delicious, maybe because it has seafood in it.
There were really a lot of transfers!
Honghap, bajirak, and various other types of shellfish and vegetables are mixed together, making it hearty.
Now it's time to try the ramen that you can enjoy for free.
There are various types of ramen, so you can choose what you want, but the editor chose spicy ramen.
You can just boil it in the broth of the honghap soup you had earlier.
Isn't it going to be really delicious with ramen noodles in the already delicious soup?
Since the broth is already seasoned, I recommend adding a little less ramen soup base.
Ramen can be cooked and eaten to your liking, either slightly or well-cooked.
When boiled in a seafood-based broth, it tasted much better than regular ramen because you could taste the sea.
This is how we enjoy grilled clams so rich and delicious!
Grilled clams can be enjoyed by grilling and eating various types of clams, so you can savor different textures and flavors.
Not only that, but Hawaii Jogaeya also sells other seafood dishes, so if you want to taste Korean seafood dishes, I recommend 'Hawaii Jogaeya Hongdae branch'!
*This section of this blog has been translated by Artificial Intelligence.
How to Get There
Please exit through Exit 9 of Hongik University Station.
Exit and go straight ahead.
When you reach the intersection, continue straight on the crosswalk.
Cross the crosswalk and make a left turn.
Go straight.
Continue by crossing two crosswalks.
When you see the next crosswalk, make a right turn and enter the street.
Go straight.
When you see an alley on the left, go in. 
Go inside.
Keep going inside.
Continue straight ahead.
When two paths appear, take the left path. 
Turn left into the left road.
Continue straight ahead.
When you reach a four-way intersection, make a right turn.
Continue straight.
When you see the road on the left, turn left.
Go straight ahead.
If you see a restaurant on the left, you have arrived!
Hawaii Clam Hongdae
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