Wild Rockfish and Stinger Ray at Anmyeondo Seafood Market: Why They Taste Best in Autumn

While many people visiting Anmyeondo, Taean, in South Chungcheong Province look for harbors or sashimi restaurants first, there is a specific Anmyeondo Seafood Market that local residents mainly frequent. According to a video from the YouTube channel 'Suwon Man', this place, which previously operated as a traditional five-day market, has established itself as the current Anmyeondo Seafood Market through a modernization process. The video captures the overall atmosphere of the Anmyeondo Seafood Market, along with the market prices of wild seafood in season during autumn and the taste of the sashimi purchased directly.

Market Prices and Characteristics of Major Items at Anmyeondo Seafood Market

Anmyeondo Seafood Market is densely packed with various seafood, salted seafood (jeotgal), and food stalls. In the video filmed on September 24, 2026, the market prices for major items are as follows. Red sea bream was traded at around 40,000 won per 1kg, while rockfish and olive flounder were traded at the level of 35,000 won per 1kg. It was mentioned that the price of gizzard shad has risen significantly this year, and it was being sold at 20,000 won per 500g. Additionally, blue crab was confirmed at 30,000 won per 1kg, and stinger ray was at the level of 25,000 won per 1kg. Besides these, long-arm octopus is sold in various ranges from 10,000 won to the 30,000 won range depending on the weight, and items good for campers to purchase, such as wild jumbo shrimp and assorted shellfish, are also available.

Inside the market, there are dining areas where purchased sashimi can be eaten immediately. The dining fee is about 5,000 won per person, and basic vegetables are provided. The market opened in 2005 by modernizing the Anmyeon-eup Five-Day Market and is conveniently located about a 5-minute drive from Kkotji Beach in Anmyeondo. It is confirmed that the business operates until around 9 PM.

The Taste of Wild Rockfish and Stinger Ray in Autumn

As of the filming date, September 24, 2026, autumn is considered a season when the taste of wild seafood is better than farmed seafood. In particular, rockfish in autumn is a period when the flesh becomes plump and the sweetness rises most prominently. Stinger ray was also introduced as a menu item that is good to enjoy cost-effectively due to its good texture not only in spring but also in autumn. In the video, the market scene is filled with precious species, such as seafood caught directly from Geomundo Island being sold at 210,000 won per 1kg.

The presenter purchased wild rockfish and stinger ray at the market. 1kg of rockfish (around 5 fish) was 40,000 won, and the stinger ray, weighing slightly over 500g, was purchased between approximately 11,000 won and 12,000 won. While tasting the purchased sashimi, the presenter conveyed the taste, saying, "I highly recommend trying the rockfish from the Yellow Sea in autumn."

Texture and Characteristics of the Wild Sashimi Tasted Directly

A detailed review regarding the quality and texture of the purchased sashimi followed. In the case of stinger ray, due to skilled knife work, the bones were sliced finely, allowing one to enjoy a chewy texture along with a pleasant mouthfeel. While stinger ray in autumn has the characteristic of the bones becoming slightly tougher, the texture remained alive thanks to being sliced finely. The rockfish showed the rich flavor unique to autumn. The presenter enjoyed the wild sashimi along with sake (Junmai Ginjo) brought from Japan, commenting that the aroma of the sake further enhanced the taste of the sashimi.