Spring-slump eel buffet in Siheung Baegot, eel rice bowl: Songnim Bok

Why an unlimited eel dinner in Baegot for spring fatigue

Songnim Bok Jangeo in Baegot, Siheung, is a place where you can eat freshwater eel all-you-can-eat. Lately I've been feeling the spring slump, totally drained and low on energy... So I went looking for something to restore my strength, heard there was an unlimited eel place in Baegot, and went. This is Songnim Bok Jangeo, already well known as a Baegot eel spot.

Where is Songnim Bok Jangeo and what's included?

Songnim Bok Jangeo is on the first floor of Yuho N City in Baegot, an all-you-can-eat place that serves pork belly and chicken neck along with the eel. If you were looking for a Baegot eel place and thought, "eel alone feels a bit lacking?", this should be good news.. It's right where you can easily see the Baegot Central Shopping Area, so people who know the area probably all know it. When I walked in it was packed with regulars, I mean it!! No wonder it's famous as a Baegot eel spot.

Can you get a table at Songnim Bok Jangeo on a weekend evening?

I arrived at Songnim Bok Jangeo around 7 p.m. on the weekend and was surprised that it was already pretty full. Popular places really are different. To avoid a wasted trip, I recommend booking on Naver before you go.

• Hours: daily 11:30–23:00
• All-you-can-eat, adult: ₩29,900
• All-you-can-eat, child: ₩14,000
• Table setting fee (not for children): ₩3,000
• Free parking in the building's underground car park

Seating and atmosphere at Songnim Bok Jangeo

The tables at Songnim Bok Jangeo are spaced generously so it doesn't feel cramped, and it's mostly 4-person tables, which makes for a comfortable meal. Groups can use it without trouble too, so it feels fine as a spot for get-togethers.

Songnim Bok Jangeo eel buffet price and time limit

The all-you-can-eat is ₩29,900 for adults and ₩14,000 for children, with a 2-hour time limit. Here's the menu board.

This is a Baegot buffet where you can eat as much eel as you like. Two hours is fairly generous, and the price is ₩29,900 for adults / ₩14,000 for children. (No table setting fee for kids; adults pay ₩3,000 extra.) Considering what eel costs these days, this setup is totally satisfying and easy on the wallet. Also, you can get eel to take away as well as eating in, so it's great value if you want to eat at home too!!

The basic set: freshwater eel, pork belly, chicken neck and side dishes

The basic set at Songnim Bok Jangeo brings freshwater eel, pork belly and chicken neck all at once, with pickled perilla leaves, white kimchi, scallion kimchi, pickled onions and shredded ginger on the side. Sitting down at this Baegot buffet, the table was laid out generously. Just looking at this combo got me excited!! The side dishes come in plenty of variety too, a perfect lineup to eat with the eel.

Is the eel good quality at an all-you-can-eat buffet?

The eel at Songnim Bok Jangeo is thick and the flesh looks firm, so you can tell it's fresh. Honestly, I worried the eel quality might be poor because it's all-you-can-eat, but that worry vanished right away.

Grilling the eel and the complimentary bokbunja wine

They fill the whole grill with eel and start cooking it for you. I think they put two or three whole eels on one grill, haha. Since it takes time to cook, they laid out plenty.

At Songnim Bok Jangeo the owner thoughtfully brings out bokbunja wine (Korean black raspberry wine) as a freebie!! A single bottle is ₩9,000, so that's such a nice touch haha

The eel sizzles and the oil starts rising in no time. Every time you flip it, it glistens and a savory smell spreads, and I was so hungry I couldn't wait to eat T_T

See how plump and meaty it is?!!

Best ways to eat eel at Songnim Bok Jangeo: salt, ginger and scallion kimchi

The eel at Songnim Bok Jangeo is good with salt and shredded ginger, but my personal favorite combo is eating it with scallion kimchi. For the first piece, I dipped it lightly in salt and took a bite!! Wow... the richness just fills your whole mouth...

The eel is tasty on its own, but it also goes well dipped in salt or piled with ginger. Still, my favorite combo is with scallion kimchi~ With eel this good, it goes well with anything~

Chicken neck for kids and a whole-eel rice bowl to finish

The chicken neck at Songnim Bok Jangeo is tender, so kids can eat it well too~ Later on, I totally recommend skipping the cutting, putting a whole eel on top of rice and making an eel rice bowl!

Is Songnim Bok Jangeo good for a Parents' Day family dinner?

Songnim Bok Jangeo is a Baegot eel spot that's even better because the whole family can enjoy it together. Next time, since it's Parents' Day (May 8 in Korea), I should bring my parents here to recharge their energy. I recommend Songnim Bok Jangeo as a Baegot restaurant for Parents' Day too.