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Tama (타마)

Japanese Seoul Yeongdeungpo-gu

서울특별시 영등포구 은행로 30 1층

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Seoul Saneun NamjaSeoul Saneun Namja’s reviewHighly recommended

“The eel melts in the mouth and the tare seasoning is superb”

  • Unagi Donburi (grilled eel rice bowl)BestSansho pepper aroma, tender eel, firm rice
  • Shrimp TempuraLarge, but the batter is thick so I ate only the shrimp
  • Dried Persimmon Dessert (Gotgam)Decently good

Liked

  • Good balance of umami and seasoning in the tare sauce
  • Doesn't get tiresome to the end
  • Takeout available

Downsides

  • On the pricey side
  • The tempura batter is thick
Wait
There is a wait at weekday lunch
Reservations
Reserving via Catch Table (reservation app) is recommended
Would return
Have come whenever craving unagi donburi for the past 3 years
Good for
Office worker lunch, a special meal
Value
Pricey, but very satisfying
Tips
  • Put wasabi on the roasted seaweed (gamtae) and eat it together
  • Make a reservation on Catch Table (reservation app) before visiting
  • Check the map at the building entrance to find it

Seoul Saneun NamjaSeoul Saneun Namja’s reviewHighly recommended

“The eel rice bowl is so tender it melts in your mouth, and the sauce is superb”

  • Jangeo Deopbap (grilled eel rice bowl)BestEel so tender it melts, with a well-balanced tare sauce
  • Saeu Twigim (shrimp tempura)Big, but the batter is thick so I ate only the shrimp

Liked

  • Nice contrast between the firm rice and the eel texture
  • Not overly seasoned, so it never gets tiresome
  • Gamtae (seaweed) and wasabi pair well

Downsides

  • On the pricey side
  • Large portion, so you may leave some
Wait
Expect a wait at weekday lunch
Reservations
Catch Table reservation recommended
Atmosphere
Inside the Korea Federation of SMEs building
Would return
Visiting continuously since 3 years ago
Good for
Office lunch
Value
Pricey but very satisfying
Tips
  • Reserve through Catch Table
  • Top it with wasabi and gamtae
  • Located inside the Korea Federation of SMEs building

Kim JjamppongKim Jjamppong’s reviewRecommended

“The soy-glazed eel rice bowl melts tenderly, great for a stamina boost”

  • Unagi Donburi (grilled eel rice bowl)BestFantastic eel, a texture that crumbles in your mouth
  • Saeu Twigim (shrimp tempura)Extremely crispy with clean oiliness
  • Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard)Pudding-like egg custard

Liked

  • Fantastic eel meat
  • Crispy shrimp tempura
  • A whole eel sits on top

Downsides

  • The price is uncomfortably high
  • Disappointing if you expect a chewy texture
Price
Rice bowl set ₩60,000
Good for
A stamina boost, days when you want to treat yourself
Value
The price is quite hard to swallow
Tips
  • Try one bite of eel with wasabi
  • Wrap it in seaweed and top with ginger
  • Add pickled onion, and finish by eating it as a rice bowl

JaeseonrangJaeseonrang’s reviewHighly recommended

“The eel rice bowl set is the softest and richest, great for taking parents”

  • Jangeo-deopbap Jeongsik (grilled eel rice bowl set)BestThe softest, fattiest eel

Liked

  • Soft, fatty eel
  • Large and thick eel

Downsides

  • Brutal waits
  • Not traditional hitsumabushi
Price
Eel rice bowl set ₩60,000
Wait
Brutal waits
Good for
Great for taking parents and elders

JaeseonrangJaeseonrang’s reviewRecommended

“Freshwater eel rice bowl simmered more tenderly than in Japan itself”

  • Jangeo Deopbap Jeongsik (grilled eel rice bowl set)BestEel simmered more tenderly than in Japan itself

Liked

  • Very tender eel

Downsides

  • On the pricey side
Price
Eel rice bowl set ₩55,000
Good for
Taking your parents

JaeseonrangJaeseonrang’s reviewRecommended

“The steamed eel rice bowl is melt-in-your-mouth tender and the portion is huge”

  • Jangeo Deopbap (grilled eel rice bowl)BestSo tender you can't pick it up with chopsticks, with a strong soy sauce aroma
  • Chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard)Good seasoning and umami, but the dry surface was disappointing
  • Kataifi Saeu Twigim (kataifi-wrapped shrimp tempura)Tastes like regular fried shrimp

Liked

  • The eel is very tender and juicy
  • The soy sauce glaze isn't salty
  • Fun to eat it with Gamtae (seaweed)

Downsides

  • The portion is big, rich and hard to finish
  • The price may feel excessive
  • The impact of the first bite is hard to keep until the end
Price
Eel rice bowl set ₩50,000
Hours
11:00~21:30, break time 1…
Atmosphere
Crowded, with people packed in from the entrance
Good for
Stamina food on Bok-nal (hottest days of summer), taking parents or elders, eel rice bowl lovers
Value
Similar to the ₩40,000–50,000 range in Japan, so not excessive
Tips
  • Ask to pack half to go as soon as the food arrives
  • Eat the other half at home with beer
  • Last order is 20:30

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