Pungcheon Jangeo Yeonnam
풍천장어 연남점 · Seafood
ABOUT
Pungcheon Jangeo is a long-running eel restaurant in Yeonnam-dong, known for large freshwater eels grilled over charcoal. The eel is cooked at the table, with staff helping to grill and cut it into bite-sized pieces. The restaurant keeps the menu focused: grilled eel is the main attraction, with noodles available as a lighter way to finish the meal. Recent listings show one eel at ₩37,000 and two at ₩74,000. The restaurant has a distinctly Korean barbecue-style dining experience, but the main ingredient is freshwater eel rather than pork or beef. Basic side dishes include seasoned chives, pickled perilla leaves, kimchi, onion, garlic, ginger and dipping sauces. The eel can be eaten with the sauce and ginger, or wrapped in lettuce and perilla leaves with vegetables.
WHAT LOCALS SAY
The eel is frequently described as large, meaty and fresh, with a crisp surface and tender flesh when properly grilled. Staff members are often praised for grilling the eel well and cutting it into convenient pieces. One popular combination is grilled eel with the restaurant's sauce, ginger and seasoned chives. Another is to wrap the eel in lettuce or perilla leaves with onion, pickled vegetables and sauce. The restaurant can get busy, and some diners mention waiting for a table. There is also a second-floor seating area, giving visitors more space than the compact first floor. Reviews frequently mention the number of international visitors, particularly around Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong.
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11:30AM–10:20PM
3:30PM–4:30PM
OPEN DAILY
₩37,000–₩74,000 / 1–2 servings
This restaurant can be busy, especially during dinner and on weekends. Reservations are available, so booking ahead is a good idea if you have a fixed schedule. The restaurant does not have dedicated parking, making public transportation the easier option. The standard order is one eel per person, and the restaurant may require each diner to order an eel. One eel is currently listed at ₩37,000, while two are listed at ₩74,000. Prices can change, so check the current menu when making your reservation.
서울 마포구 동교로27길 39 1층39 Donggyo-ro 27-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-8361
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