Eel refills as good as the first at a Cheongna buffet: Jangsodam

A place in Cheongna where you can eat eel and beef at once: Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch

Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch is an eel and beef buffet in Cheongna, Incheon, where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat freshwater eel along with beef and pork. With the weather getting cooler, I wanted to eat something substantial for a seasonal boost, and that's how I found this place!

I'd seen a few places that only do all-you-can-eat eel, but Jangsodam felt a bit special. It's a buffet where eel, beef, and pork all come together, so it seemed like a good fit for a family meal or dining with a group — so I went to check it out :)

Where is Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch, and what are its hours and parking?

Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch is on the 2nd floor of the Cheongna Tower Dome building, and the store is listed as open from 11 AM to 11 PM. There's in-building parking, which makes it convenient if you're driving 👍

A store — and a kids' playroom — much bigger than expected

The moment I walked into Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch, I noticed the space was much bigger than I expected! The tables are spaced out generously, so it works well for families and doesn't feel cramped even for group dinners or gatherings.

There's also a kids' playroom set up on one side. When eating out with kids, it's not just about the food — you're also a bit worried about them getting bored mid-meal. Having a playroom makes it clear why so many families come here.

What's in the Jangsodam B Set, and how much does it cost?

We ordered the B Set, which comes with freshwater eel, beef sirloin, and pork as the basics. It's currently listed at ₩34,000 per person.

If you want to try a wide variety, the A Set looked quite loaded, while the B Set seemed good if you want to focus mainly on eel and beef.

There's a kiosk, so ordering was easy, and given that eel itself is usually a pricier food, being able to eat unlimited eel plus beef and pork was a setup that really stood out.

Does Jangsodam's all-you-can-eat eel stay the same quality on refills?

I quickly finished one eel at Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch and refilled right away — the refilled eel was just as good as the first one haha. Absolutely delicious 👍👍👍

As soon as we sat down, of course we started grilling beef and eel first haha. Eel really tastes best grilled until golden brown! Put it on the grill and cook it just right, and the outside turns golden while the inside stays soft and moist. The eel's signature savory flavor was great, and the biggest perk was being able to keep grabbing as much as I wanted.

Usually at an eel restaurant you end up worrying about how many pieces to eat because of the price, but at Jangsodam it's all-you-can-eat, so there's no need to hold back haha. If you love eel, you can really go all in here!

Switched straight from eel to beef haha

Even if you love eel, eating it nonstop can get a little heavy, right? So I switched straight to beef haha. At Jangsodam you can grill several kinds of beef alongside the eel, so it's fun to go back and forth between the two.

A bite of eel, then a bite of beef! Then back to eel again haha. Eating this way, I definitely kept going. Especially when you're dining with several people who each want something different, it's a plus that eel lovers can eat eel and meat lovers can eat beef — no need to argue over the menu.

Jangsodam also has a really wide variety of pork and chicken options!! We were too full to try them, but next time I'm definitely trying them!!!!

What crab service comes with each Jangsodam set?

Jangsodam offers crab service depending on the set. The A Set is listed as including Yeonpyeong Island soy sauce crab and seasoned crab, while the B and C Sets come with 1 seasoned crab.

Crab too — a rice thief bonus! Eating eel and beef, then suddenly having seasoned crab with rice on top — that's a setup that could genuinely burst your stomach haha. If you love seasoned crab, a whole bowl of rice will disappear in no time haha.

What's on the Jangsodam self-bar?

The self-bar at Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch had a great variety — tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), fried items, jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork), pasta, dubu-kimchi (tofu with kimchi), acorn jelly, sundae (Korean blood sausage), and more!!!

The vegetable corner also had lots of fresh veggies prepared, which was great haha.

Finishing off the meat with Hangang ramyeon

And you can't skip Hangang ramyeon (instant noodles) at Jangsodam! You know how, after stuffing yourself with meat, boiling up one last bowl of ramyeon still somehow fits haha.

There were also special dishes, which really set it apart from other buffets haha.

Unlimited drinks too, ㅜㅜㅜㅜ

After the meal, there was even coffee and ice cream for dessert!!!!

Who would I recommend Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch to?

Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch has easy parking, a spacious store, and even a kids' playroom, so it's great to visit with children too. Most of all, eating eel, then beef, then eel again haha — that combination is genuinely hard to find at other all-you-can-eat spots, so if you're looking for a different kind of meat restaurant in Cheongna, it's worth a visit.

If you're like me and love both eel and meat, I'd recommend going on an empty stomach haha. If you want a seasonal boost and to eat your fill of meat in Cheongna, Incheon, Jangsodam Cheongna Main Branch is the place!