Asan eel restaurant serving fish roe soup and deodeok: Jangeo Daega
In short
Jangeo Daega (장어대가) is a grilled eel restaurant with private rooms in the Sinyonghwa-dong food alley in Asan, Chungnam. At Jangeo Daega, two grilled eels (₩69,000) were eaten soy-glazed and salt-grilled, and the table also came with fish roe soup (altang), grilled deodeok (bellflower root) and a wide spread of side dishes, like a Korean set-course meal. Jangeo Daega is worth recommending for a family dinner or a summer stamina meal to treat your parents.
Good to know
- Location
- 24-7 Yonghwa-ro 48beon-gil, Asan, Chungnam (Sinyonghwa-dong food alley)
- Grilled eel
- 2 eels for ₩69,000
- Flavor choices
- Spicy, soy or salt
- Bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles)
- ₩7,000 (broth served separately)
- Grilled deodeok (bellflower root)
- Included with grilled eel orders; extra portion ₩10,000
- Included
- Fish roe soup, grilled deodeok, side dishes such as smoked duck, steamed skate and fried items, plus one ginseng root per person
- Seating
- Private rooms
- Reservations
- Book ahead and you are seated right away
- Price reference
- ₩69,000 ≈ $51.5 · ₩7,000 ≈ $5.2 · ₩10,000 ≈ $7.5 (2026-10-14)
as written by the visitor on Jul 4, 2026
What is Jangeo Daega in Sinyonghwa-dong, Asan like?
Jangeo Daega (장어대가) is a grilled eel restaurant in the Sinyonghwa-dong food alley in Asan, and I went because I'd heard it serves a generous spread of side dishes. You can't talk about summer stamina food without eel, right? I wanted to recharge and have a hearty meal, so I went in with high hopes, and between the taste and the neatly made, plentiful side dishes, it was a really satisfying meal!
Does Jangeo Daega have private rooms?
Jangeo Daega is a private-room restaurant, so it works well for family gatherings or company dinners. We had a reservation and were shown to our seats right away. I loved that the place is set up with rooms! It struck me as a perfect spot for family get-togethers, group dinners or important meetings.
What side dishes come with the meal at Jangeo Daega?
Before the grilled eel even arrived, the table was already full of side dishes. Each neat little dish felt made with care, and they looked and tasted good.
- Smoked duck
- Quail egg skewers
- Steamed skate
- Sweet pumpkin and shrimp tempura-style fritters
- Fried fish cutlet
- Eel bones
There was such a variety that trying a bit of everything was fun, and the generous lineup made me feel well looked after.
Fish roe soup comes as standard
What really surprised me at Jangeo Daega was that fish roe soup (altang) comes as a standard. It was packed with roe and milt, and looked and tasted every bit as good as a main dish ⭐️ The broth was spicy and rich, and went nicely with the grilled eel.
Is it worth ordering doenjang jjigae and bibim naengmyeon separately?
I ordered the doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), which comes with a bowl of rice, separately. The deep flavor of country-style soybean paste was so refreshing. It had big chunks of tofu and lots of other ingredients, so it felt even more filling.
I also added bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles, ₩7,000) to have with the grilled eel. The sweet-and-sour sauce coated the noodles evenly and got my appetite going, and I liked that the broth came separately!
How much is the grilled eel at Jangeo Daega, and what flavors are there?
Grilled eel at Jangeo Daega is ₩69,000 for 2 eels, and you can choose spicy, soy or salt flavor. The eel came out without any wait. We wanted to enjoy the natural taste of the eel as much as possible, so we picked soy and salt!
The eel arrives pre-grilled, so there was no waiting around to cook it ourselves. The grill plate isn't for cooking the eel, just for keeping it warm, so we could eat it warm and tasty to the very end ⭐️
And of course we couldn't skip the eel tail, which is supposed to be great for you, haha. The tail was definitely chewier than the other parts!?!! 🫢🫢
Do grilled deodeok and ginseng come with the eel?
If you order grilled eel at Jangeo Daega, grilled deodeok (bellflower root) comes as standard too. An extra portion is ₩10,000, but for two people the amount was generous enough that we didn't need to add any!
The fragrant aroma of deodeok is so good~~ Eating healthy eel together with deodeok made me feel full of energy 💪🏻 I felt proud of properly looking after my health, haha.
On top of that, each person gets a ginseng root on the grill, so I figured this summer's stamina would be no problem!
How did the grilled eel at Jangeo Daega taste?
The grilled eel at Jangeo Daega was moist and tender, with no fishy taste. I wrapped it up in a lettuce wrap, and maybe because it had been a while since I'd had eel, I wondered whether eel had always been this good.
First of all, no fishy taste, which I love. It was moist and tender and melted in my mouth~~ The nutty, clean texture was excellent too 👍
Who would I recommend Jangeo Daega in Asan to?
Every side dish at Jangeo Daega is laid out with care, and with fish roe soup and grilled deodeok included as standard, it felt as satisfying as a Korean banquet restaurant (hanjeongsik). If you're looking for a hearty stamina meal, a family dinner, or a place to treat your parents, I'd recommend giving it a visit~~
Where it is
24-7 Yonghwa-ro 48beon-gil, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea충청남도 아산시 용화로48번길 24-7
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