Yeongdong Jangeo (영동장어)
Grilled dishes Seoul Gangnam-gu
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Tzuyang’s reviewHighly recommended
“The Ganghwa mudflat eel is crunchy and plump with a new texture”
- Ganghwa Mudflat Eel (Ganghwa getbeol jangeo, grilled eel)BestCrunchy and plump, a new texture
- Dohwa Shrimp (Dohwa saeu)Even the head isn't tough, with a great aroma
- Seosan Yangnyeom Gejang (spicy marinated raw crab)Meaty and not salty; best mixed with rice
- About ₩240,000 for one 3-serving eel
- Atmosphere
- Upscale private room reached by elevator
- Service
- The owner is kind and gives extras
- Would return
- Said they will come back again to enjoy it
- Good for
- Special group dinners, anniversaries
- Value
- Expensive but said to be worth every won
- Tips
- Eel comes in half-eel weight units and is cooked on the spot
- Dip it in salt or sauce
- Mix rice and sesame oil in the crab shell
Meogeultende’s reviewHighly recommended
“Great tidal-flat eel and clam noodles, good for special occasions”
- Baekhap-guksu (hard clam noodle soup)BestThe clam broth is incredibly delicious and refined
- Gaetbeol-jangeo (tidal-flat eel)Thick and oily with rich flavor, but can get heavy
- Freshwater eelChewy with a down-to-earth taste and better flavor
- Tidal-flat eel ₩82,000 per serving
- About 20 minutes until grilled
- Atmosphere
- Stylish and upscale atmosphere
- Service
- They show you the eel, grill it, and bring gallbladder liquor too
- Would return
- Wants to come again with parents
- Good for
- Treating parents, special occasions, team dinners
- Value
- Very expensive, but said to include the cost of service
- Tips
- Try it first dipped in salt
- Order ahead to cut down the wait
- If there are three of you, try the tidal-flat eel once
