# Counter-seat mazesoba and jumbo eel set at Yuok, Songjeong, Busan - By Chaerin (https://superchart.com/en/@banchan-byways/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Haeundae, Busan - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@banchan-byways/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@banchan-byways/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/index.md) ## In short Yuok is a Japanese restaurant on Songjeong Riverside Road in Haeundae, Busan. After a 10-minute wait behind one party, the writer sat at the dachi (open-kitchen counter) seats and ordered the jumbo unaju (grilled eel rice) set for 28,500 won and mazesoba udon for 12,000 won, finishing with egg-yolk-mixed udon, rice, and ochazuke. Between the landscaped entrance and the open kitchen view, the wait was worth it. ## Good to know - **Address**: 47 Songjeong-gangbyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea - **Hours**: Mon-Sun 11:00-22:00 (break time 15:00-17:00) - **Parking**: 8 spots available on-site - **Transit**: 6-minute walk from Songjeong Station (Donghae Line) - **Jumbo Unaju set**: ₩28,500 - **Mazesoba udon**: ₩12,000 - **Seating**: Dachi (open-kitchen counter) seats, baby chairs available *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Signature photo of Yuok, a Japanese restaurant in Songjeong, Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-01-180xo-1200.webp) The weather was so nice this weekend that I decided to go for a drive and check out Yuok, a famous Japanese restaurant in Songjeong, Busan known for its long waits. I'd heard it's usually packed, so I went in with high expectations! Here's my honest review of a proper Japanese meal in Songjeong. - 📍47 Songjeong-gangbyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea - 🕖Mon-Sun 11:00-22:00 (break time 15:00-17:00) - 🍼Baby chairs available ## 6-minute walk from Songjeong Station, parking for 8 cars ![Exterior view of Yuok on Songjeong-gangbyeon-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-02-woszv-900.webp) Yuok, this Japanese restaurant in Songjeong, Busan, is just a 6-minute walk from Songjeong Station on the Donghae Line, so it's easy to reach by public transit. The restaurant also has parking for 8 cars, so I didn't have to worry about that. ![Landscaping around Yuok's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-03-chlcl-900.webp) The moment I stepped through the entrance, the beautifully kept landscaping and the quiet, refined exterior made me feel like I'd landed in Japan!! ![Quiet Japanese-style exterior and garden](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-04-73waq-900.webp) ![Outdoor space at Yuok seen while waiting](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-05-tgqyt-900.webp) There was one party ahead of us in line, so I had fun looking around while I waited. ![Otter spotted outside Yuok](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-06-nta05-m-900.webp) I even got to see a cute otter..! This restaurant near Songjeong Station is really nice for a date or a visit with a baby. ![Waiting area before entering Yuok](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-07-xl2x4-900.webp) We waited about 10 minutes behind one party before getting seated! Even though I deliberately came during a late lunch hour, there was still a wait — proof this Songjeong spot is the real deal. ## Inside, watching the open kitchen from the counter seats The interior was decorated in a calm, cozy style that felt like a Japanese hot-spring getaway, so I felt properly relaxed the moment I walked in~ ![Calm atmosphere inside Yuok](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-08-8ealu-m-900.webp) There are dachi (open-kitchen counter) seats, so it was fun watching the open kitchen at work too. ![Baby chair available at Yuok](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-09-1ljin-900.webp) Baby chairs are available! ## Menu and ordering ![Yuok's set meal menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-10-10wsa-900.webp) ![Yuok's udon menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-11-1hon4-900.webp) ![Yuok's dinner menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-12-oh62x-900.webp) ![Menu board featuring a kids' bento](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-13-272n9-900.webp) True to a proper Japanese restaurant in Songjeong, Busan, there's a wide variety of neatly plated set meals, plus mazesoba udon, tempura udon, dinner menus, and even a hearty kids' bento — great for coming with a baby or for a night out drinking with other adults. I ordered the signature menu items: - Jumbo Unaju set ₩28,500 - Mazesoba udon ₩12,000 and waited for it to arrive. ![Complimentary rich barley tea](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-14-1kise-900.webp) Even the complimentary water — a rich barley tea — passed the test. ![Pickled ginger and rakkyo set at each table](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-15-1ae32-868.webp) Each seat comes with neatly arranged pickled ginger and rakkyo (pickled scallions). ## The jumbo unaju set, all the way to ochazuke ![The jumbo unaju set plated](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-16-1u8ot-900.webp) *Jumbo Unaju set* The eel rice bowl set arrived beautifully arranged — my mouth was watering instantly..! With a refreshing salad and appetizing side dishes rounding it out, the presentation alone made me feel properly treated! ![Thick grilled eel covering the rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-17-lj13e-900.webp) Thick, nicely browned eel covered the rice edge to edge, and hidden underneath was a plump, fluffy rolled egg omelet — doesn't it just look delicious?! The friendly staff kindly explained how to eat it. You cut up the thick eel, top it with the garnishes, and finish with ochazuke (rice steeped in tea) at the end! ![A cut piece of eel topped with garnish](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-18-1rf0e-900.webp) The thickness and grilling of the eel were perfect! The sweet-savory special sauce soaked deep into the eel, giving every bite an incredible depth of umami. ![Thick rolled egg omelet hidden under the eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-19-1mdxi-900.webp) The soft rolled egg omelet underneath added nuttiness and softness — the pairing with the eel was perfect. After eating about half the eel rice bowl, I poured in warm green tea and enjoyed it as ochazuke. The mild, clean broth paired beautifully with the salty-sweet eel sauce. I was able to finish every last bite without any heaviness — light, clean, and satisfying!! ## Mazesoba udon isn't complete until you mix in the rice Yuok's other standout dish is the mazesoba udon. I burst the yolk, mixed it thoroughly into the udon noodles and toppings, and one bite in — so savory and delicious. ![Mazesoba udon topped with an egg yolk](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-20-15urk-900.webp) Chewy udon noodles topped with savory stir-fried minced meat, fresh chopped scallions, seaweed flakes, and a rich egg yolk right in the center — doesn't it look amazing? The scallions and toppings worked really well together! > If you don't mix rice into your mazesoba udon at the end, that's a crime.. Rice comes included as standard, so I finished up strong to the very last bite! ![Bowl emptied after mixing in the rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-21-nk14n-900.webp) Every dish was so good I scraped the bowls clean!! ![Yuok's neatly kept restroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-22-qvfnh-900.webp) ![Mouthwash provided in the restroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-23-4h7vz-900.webp) The restroom was really clean, and they even had mouthwash — such a nice touch! ![Space at Yuok with Japanese-style interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon-24-drcfd-900.webp) From the serene Japanese-style interior to the beautifully plated set meal, I understood why people line up here! I really enjoyed the combination of the thick eel rice bowl and the addictive mazesoba udon. If you're looking for a Japanese restaurant in Songjeong, Busan, I highly recommend stopping by Yuok!! ## Where it is - Yuok (유옥) - 47 Songjeong-gangbyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 해운대구 송정강변로 47 1층 - 35.1856168, 129.2049755 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%A0%EC%98%A5/@35.1856168,129.2049755,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@banchan-byways/songjeong-yuok-counter-seat-maze-udon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt