Snow crab legs, shrimp, green mussels and potatoes, from Delmar Boiling Crab in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, May 17, 2024. (Christopher Green/Stars and Stripes)
One of my favorite memories of growing up in South Carolina was of summer visits with my parents and brothers to my grandparents’ house in the country.
The summer was full of nothing but fun and adventure, and Cajun seafood boils.
Not long ago I was walking along Anjeong Rodeo Street near Camp Humphreys craving Southern cuisine and a taste of home when I stumbled on Delmar Boiling Crab. I haven’t had Cajun seafood in almost two years, so I had no choice but to try it out.
The restaurant was very easy to find; it’s a straight shot through the Millett Gate on Anjeong.
Inside, I was met with an enthusiastic, “Welcome to Delmar’s!” The staff was helpful, and the inside of the restaurant was very spacious and classy. There was mood lighting and plenty of seating.
Menus are available in Korean and English and are very easy to understand. Servings come in three sizes: single, couple and family. I picked a single order of snow crab legs, shrimp, green mussels, corn and sausage.
Available sides include spaghetti, rice, mac & cheese and fried shrimp.
After you choose your size, you pick your sauce. The options start with butter for those who can’t handle the heat, progress to mild for those who want just a little and, finally, spicy for those that love the heat.
I ordered a single size with mild sauce, and when they brought my food, I could smell all of the delicious seasoning in it.
The seafood boil was amazing; each bit was an explosion of flavor. I can’t wait to go back to get that reminder of home.
The outside of the Delmar Boiling Crab in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, May 17, 2024. (Christopher Green/Stars and Stripes)
Delmar Boiling Crab
Location: 74 Anjeongsunhwan-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do; five-minute walk from the Millett Gate
Hours: Open 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday.
Prices: Single serving is 25,000 won, or $18.15; couples for 48,000 won, families for 93,000 won; extras range from 1,500 won to 40,000 won; sides are 2,000 won to 13,000 won. Soft drinks are 3,000, soju is 5,000 won and beer is 6,000 won.
Dress: Casual
Information: Phone: 010-4119-1116
