Venture with us on an epicurean odyssey through Korea’s unsung culinary crafts, where eel becomes art on a grill and a bowl of chicken soup becomes more than just a meal. Ready? Let’s take a plunge!
Jangsuceon Herbal Freshwater Eel (장수천한방민물장어)
First stop is in Hanam at the acclaimed ‘Jangsuceon Herbal Freshwater Eel’. A local favorite, it’s more than just eel; it’s a concoction of healthy, clean ambiance and convenience rolled into one. Perfect for those grand family rendezvous. Sample HACCP certified eels, bred in-house, with their quality radiating in every bite. Cherish the kindles of ‘Yongin Land’ produced charcoal and enjoy ample parking. Now that’s a lot in one platter! Bonus: Catch the cafe vibe on the second floor!
- address : 28-20, Seohanam-ro 12-gil, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do
- phone : 02-477-0592
- operating time : No information
- break time : No information
- holidays : No information
Ilmijang’e (일미장어)
Shuffle up closer to Seoul station and enter Ilmijang-e, a seasoned pro mystified into eel grilling. Their ‘only salt tradition’, when colliding with their stupendous wooden bowl rice, transforms a simple bite into a bonafide eel-mantra! Brace up, for the leek seasoning, encasing your eel bites in sesame leaves will take you on an electrifying, lack-of-fishiness journey. And yep, the cost-value is superior!
- address : 35-15, Huam-ro 57-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- phone : 02-777-4380
- operating time : 11:30 – 21:00
- break time : 13:00 – 17:30
- holidays : Sunday
3-Dae-Samgyejangin (3대삼계장인)
Park yourself between Seoul’s Gyodae and Seocho stations and let the ‘3-Dae-Samgyejangin’ crew welcome you with an age-old(1973) tradition of samgyetang recipes. Sample the ‘Jat Samgyetang’s’ rich and savory broth, or munch on the ‘Sous-vide Dakbokkeumtang’s’ outlandish tenderness. Watch them weave magic into these age-old recipes and don’t miss the diverse local wine lineup!
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- address : 1F, 56-3, Banpo-daero 28-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- phone : 02-522-2270
- operating time : 10:30 – 21:40
- break time : 15:50 – 16:30
- holidays : No information
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