Nowon eel set with eel soup, repeat visit: Cheonsanga Jangeoga
Cheonsanga Jangeoga Hagae Branch is a freshwater eel restaurant near Hagae Station in Nowon, Seoul, that grills eel over charcoal right at your table. A two-person set costs ₩69,000 and comes with eel soup, doenjang stew, and side dishes, with bokbunja (Korean black raspberry wine) ordered alongside. Verdict: a good-value eel spot with generous portions, great for a parents' dinner out.

