Alternating eel and beef at a Yeongjong buffet: B Set, Jangsodam

An all-you-can-eat eel, beef and pork buffet in Yeongjong

Jangsodam Yeongjong Direct Store (장소담 장어 소고기 뷔페맛집 영종직영점) is a meat buffet in Yeongjong, Incheon, where you can eat freshwater eel, beef and even pork all you want. The weather was getting cooler and I wanted something proper to build up my strength, so I went looking and found this place!

It's the all-you-can-eat eel and beef buffet in Yeongjong :) I've seen a few places where only the eel is unlimited, but Jangsodam is a bit special. Freshwater eel, beef and pork all in one buffet looked good for a family meal or a big group, so I paid a visit.

Parking and atmosphere at Jangsodam Yeongjong

The Yeongjong branch has a parking lot inside the building, so it's easy to come by car 👍

A dining room much bigger than expected

The first thing I noticed when I walked in was that the restaurant is quite a bit bigger than I expected! The tables are spaced out comfortably, so it works for families, and it didn't look like a hassle for company dinners or group gatherings either.

Jangsodam B Set: what's included and the price

The B Set covers freshwater eel, beef sirloin, pork and more, and at the time it was posted at ₩34,000 per person. We ordered the B Set.

Personally, if you want a bit of everything, Set A looks like a very generous lineup, and if you want to focus on eel and beef, the B Set looked fine too. There's a kiosk, so ordering was easy. Eel alone is pricey these days, so being able to eat unlimited beef and pork on top of it really stood out.

What's it like to grill eel and beef in turns?

As soon as we sat down, of course we started grilling the beef and eel first, haha! Eel is best when it's grilled golden brown. Put it on the grill and cook it until it's nice, and the outside turns golden while the inside stays soft and moist.

The eel's nutty richness was good, and the biggest plus is that you can keep bringing as much as you want. At eel restaurants you usually agonize over how many to order because of the price, but with Jangsodam being all-you-can-eat there's none of that pressure, haha. If you love eel, go with a plan and you can really eat your fill!

Switching from eel straight to beef

And if you only keep eating eel, no matter how much you like it, it can get a little greasy, right? So I switched to beef right away, haha. Jangsodam lets you grill several kinds of beef as well as eel, so there's fun in alternating between eel and meat.

One bite of eel, one bite of beef! Then back to eel, haha. Eating this way, you really can keep going.

When several people come, everyone may want something different, but eel lovers can eat eel and meat lovers can eat beef, so there's no need to argue over the menu. That's another plus, I think.

I finished one eel in no time and went straight for a refill, and the refill eel was the same quality, haha. Absolutely delicious 👍👍👍

The pork and chicken selection was really wide too!! We were too full to try them, but next time I'm definitely eating them!!!!

Which crab comes with each Jangsodam set?

Jangsodam serves crab depending on the set. Set A is posted as including Yeonpyeongdo soy-marinated crab and seasoned crab, and Sets B and C as including one seasoned crab.

There's even crab, so another rice thief (a dish that makes you finish your rice) is added! Eating eel and beef and then suddenly adding seasoned crab and rice would make your stomach burst, haha. If you love seasoned crab, a bowl of rice will vanish in a flash, hahaha.

What's on the Jangsodam self-serve bar?

The self-bar had a wide range of dishes, including tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), fried snacks, spicy stir-fried pork, pasta, tofu kimchi, acorn jelly and sundae (Korean blood sausage), and I loved it!!!

The salad bar also had plenty of fresh vegetables, which I really liked, haha.

Finishing with Han River ramyeon

And the thing you can't skip at Jangsodam is Han River ramyeon (instant noodles you cook yourself)! After stuffing yourself with meat, boiling one last pot of ramyeon still goes down, you know how it is, haha. Also, ordering the B Set gets you a special dish, which really sets it apart from other buffets, haha.

Unlimited drinks, plus coffee and ice cream for dessert

The drinks are unlimited too, T_T

After the meal, coffee and ice cream for dessert!!!!

Looking for a hearty eel and meat meal in Yeongjong?

Jangsodam Yeongjong Direct Store has easy parking and a spacious dining room, and above all, eating eel, then beef, then eel again, haha, is a combination you rarely see at other all-you-can-eat places. If you're after a different kind of meat restaurant in Yeongjong-gu, it's worth a visit once.

If you love eel and meat like me, I recommend going with a really empty stomach, haha. If you want to build up your strength and eat meat to your heart's content in Yeongjong, Incheon, try Jangsodam Yeongjong Direct Store!