# Hitsumabushi eel rice bowl in Hwamyeong-dong, Busan: Shunsaikubo - By Jinseo (https://superchart.com/en/@busan-noodle-corner/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Buk-gu, Busan - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@busan-noodle-corner/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@busan-noodle-corner/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/index.md) ## In short Shunsaikubo Hwamyeong is a hitsumabushi (grilled eel rice bowl) restaurant in Hwamyeong-dong, Buk-gu, Busan, awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand and Blue Ribbon. On a reserved visit with my mother-in-law, we worked through vegetable tempura, salad and soup, an egg roll served alongside the hitsumabushi, and matcha pudding to finish. It's a polished, full-course-style meal that's ideal for treating an elder, and reason enough to return. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:30 - **Services**: Reservations, takeout, groups, parking available - **Parking**: On-site parking; 1 hour free with orders over ₩50,000 (two bowls easily qualifies) - **Waiting perk**: Half a grilled eel served free if you wait over 45 minutes - **Awards**: Michelin Bib Gourmand, Blue Ribbon Survey, Taste of Busan, Master of Living (TV) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* Today I went to an eel rice bowl place I absolutely love, haha! I've already posted about a bunch of great Busan eel rice bowl restaurants~! But among them, one that stuck in my memory the most — a Hwamyeong-dong favorite, Shunsaikubo Hwamyeong (슌사이쿠보 화명) — and I went back once more! So this is a revisit review, haha. And today was extra special because I brought my mother-in-law, who treats me so well~! > Shunsaikubo Hwamyeong / Daily 11:30–21:00 / Break time 15:00–17:30 / Reservations, takeout, groups, parking available ![Entrance of Shunsaikubo Hwamyeong visited during the day](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-01-1u185-900.webp) ## Parking and waiting: good things to know We went during the day so the entrance looked bright and inviting~! I wondered what flavor surprise awaited us today, haha. ![Parking lot in front of Shunsaikubo Hwamyeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-02-pv9vt-900.webp) There's a parking lot right there, so convenient! Order just two bowls and you're already over ₩50,000, so the 1 hour free parking is basically guaranteed! ![Sign for the Michelin Bib Gourmand and Master of Living awards](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-03-vuxxn-900.webp) You know the Michelin Bib Gourmand, right — not just anyone gets that! Officially recognized as a top Busan eel rice bowl spot. They also got the 'Master of Living' TV award, which I'd never seen before, haha. ![Blue Ribbon certificates displayed in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-04-1wvp6-900.webp) Rows of Blue Ribbon certificates lined up, plus a Taste of Busan selection! Truly, truly an old, established favorite! ![Sign for free half grilled eel with over 45 minute wait](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-05-1mug9-900.webp) Maybe because the wait gets long, if you wait over 45 minutes they give you half a grilled eel for free! That almost makes me want to wait longer, haha. ## An atmosphere perfect for treating an elder Let's step inside the entrance! ![Full view of the Shunsaikubo Hwamyeong entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-06-1kabi-900.webp) So this is the entrance we walked into! ![Clean exterior of the Japanese restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-07-tfxt4-m-900.webp) The exterior is so clean and tidy~! Sleek and upscale — great for treating an elder or even for a date. ![Eel grilling over charcoal in the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-08-h5wti-m-900.webp) Eel grilling away deliciously, haha. Charred carefully over charcoal, with real dedication! You know that open kitchen is a signature feature of eel rice bowl restaurants, haha. Grill it up nicely~~~ ordered and took our seats, done, haha. ![Table setting and restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-09-1irdn-900.webp) ## From the appetizer to salad and soup As soon as we sat down, the appetizer arrived — tempura! Sweet pumpkin, lotus root, and eggplant tempura. Why is vegetable tempura so good, haha. Also, that day it seemed like all the guests were reservation-only, so the food came out really fast. You really do need to reserve!!! Catch Table app is the best. ![Sweet pumpkin, lotus root and eggplant tempura appetizer](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-10-xlvcz-900.webp) ![Close-up of the vegetable tempura appetizer plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-11-lf88h-966.webp) Then the salad and soup were set down. They arrived so quickly, which was great — my mother-in-law was probably hungry! The staff were so comfortable and kind. ![Table set with salad and clear soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-12-1ir59-900.webp) The meal itself came out fast too — felt like the eel arrived the moment it finished grilling. And of course, without even asking, the staff naturally served my mother-in-law's portion first — such a thoughtful touch, obviously appropriate but I really appreciated it! ![Hitsumabushi full spread served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-13-z9j5i-900.webp) ![Instructions on how to enjoy hitsumabushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-14-1ixep-900.webp) ## A full spread with hitsumabushi and egg roll There's a guide on how to enjoy hitsumabushi (grilled eel rice bowl) properly! My mother-in-law and I read it carefully, haha. What sets this place apart from other eel rice bowl restaurants is that an egg roll comes alongside it — eating them together is so delicious, haha. ![Hitsumabushi spread served with an egg roll](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-15-1a6lk-900.webp) Ta-da, mine finally came out too, haha. Isn't it just so pretty and cute? High-quality tableware, and especially that fish-shaped rice paddle — I couldn't help but laugh, so cute, haha. With the side dishes neatly arranged too, this is exactly what a refined, elder-worthy full spread looks like. ![Fish-shaped rice paddle and upscale tableware](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-16-jgo9c-900.webp) ![Full spread neatly set with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-17-1aa5p-900.webp) Open the lid and this beautiful spread is complete. So pretty, ha ha ha. It's almost too neat and elegant to eat — food shouldn't be allowed to look this good. It's the best. Start by sipping the steamed egg custard first! ![Hitsumabushi eel rice bowl with the lid removed](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-18-sadye-1200.webp) Mix the eel with chopped green onion and seaweed flakes, chomp chomp, mmm. Sometimes add a dab of wasabi~ so delicious, haha. This is exactly why people come here. ![Eel rice mixed with green onion and seaweed flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-19-1ef2a-900.webp) A commemorative photo with my mother-in-law. She's so adorable. I was so relieved she said it was delicious, haha. We both cleaned our bowls completely! ![Table after finishing the meal with a commemorative photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl-20-maorl-900.webp) ## Finishing with matcha pudding Right around when we finished eating, they brought out pudding for dessert — matcha pudding, bittersweet and sweet at once, the perfect palate cleanser. My mother-in-law said it was delicious, and I felt so proud~~ Lunch date with my mother-in-law was such a success, haha. Shunsaikubo Hwamyeong is officially a true must-visit. It's quite far from our place, but it's worth the trip, haha. I'll definitely go again. If you're ever near Hwamyeong, I highly recommend Shunsaikubo — a restorative, satisfying meal you won't regret! ## Where it is - Shunsaikubo Hwamyeong (슌사이쿠보 화명) - 1F Geumsaem Building, 17 Yangdal-ro 4beon-gil, Buk-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 북구 양달로4번길 17 금샘빌딩 1층 - 35.2408944, 129.0147104 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%8A%8C%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%EC%BF%A0%EB%B3%B4%20%ED%99%94%EB%AA%85/@35.2408944,129.0147104,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@busan-noodle-corner/shunsai-kubo-hwamyeong-hitsumabushi-eel-bowl/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt