# Gwangju eel restaurant for a meal with Dad: Yuil Jangeo - By Harin S. (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-diner-stool/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was written with support from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-diner-stool/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-diner-stool/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/index.md) ## In short Yuil Jangeo is an eel restaurant in Gwangsan, Gwangju, where diners choose and pay for eel by weight before charcoal-grilling it. Three eels weighing 814g cost 39,340 won, followed by crisp grilled eel and a rich bowl of eel soup. Verdict: a great-value, satisfying place for an eel meal with easy parking. ## Good to know - **Address**: 343 Donggok-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주통합특별시 광산구 동곡로 343 1층) - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 - **Last order**: 20:30 - **Room reservations**: Available for groups of 6 or more - **Parking**: Dedicated parking lot available - **How to order eel**: Choose and pay for eel before being seated; portions for 2, 3–4, or 5–6 people - **Our eel**: 3 eels, 814g, ₩39,340 - **Table setting fee**: ₩4,000 per person - **Review event**: Free eel tteokgalbi for writing a review - **Takeout**: Leftover eel can be packed to go *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ## A restorative eel meal with Dad in Gwangsan It had been a while since Dad and I had gone out for a nourishing meal, so I looked for a grilled-eel place in Gwangsan and found one selling quality eel at a great-value price. Off we went! ### Yuil Jangeo visitor information - Address: 343 Donggok-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주통합특별시 광산구 동곡로 343) - Hours: 11:00–21:00 / last order 20:30 - Room reservations are available for groups of 6 or more ![Yuil Jangeo address and hours information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-01-1bc2o-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* The dedicated parking lot is really spacious, so parking is easy and comfortable 😊 ![Yuil Jangeo dedicated parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-02-1ukq1-1200.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* The restaurant is so large that you can spot the Yuil Jangeo sign and find it even from far away! ![Yuil Jangeo exterior and sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-03-1nwwb-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* It is a well-known great-value eel spot in Gwangju, so there are loads of customers and even Tableling waits! If you are visiting with six or more people, you can reserve a private room through Naver Reservation, so keep that in mind 😊 The rooms are very spacious and clean too ⚡️ ![Yuil Jangeo private dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-04-tlrkt-900.webp) ![Spacious private room at Yuil Jangeo](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-05-uzxjs-900.webp) ## Choose and pay for your eel first At Yuil Jangeo, you choose your eel and pay for it before taking a seat. You can pick eel portions for 2 people, 3–4 people, or 5–6 people! ![Yuil Jangeo eel selection guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-06-en85e-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* They had a variety of weights ready, so it was easy to choose ~ ![Eel prepared in different weights](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-07-1scn0-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* The eel Dad and I chose! Three eels, 814g, for an ultra-great-value ₩39,340 🩷 ![Order of three eels weighing 814g](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-08-kbxw9-900.webp) ![₩39,340 eel order](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-09-zcob9-900.webp) They also sell gift sets for Chuseok and offer eel delivery, so keep that in mind! ![Eel gift sets and delivery information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-10-95pup-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* Eels aging deliciously ![Yuil Jangeo eel aging](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-11-k3udc-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* ## Browning par-grilled eel over charcoal First, they set up the charcoal fire. ![Charcoal setup for grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-12-u8d1s-900.webp) ![Preparing the charcoal-grilled eel meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-13-1f3od-900.webp) The banchan (Korean side dishes) spread is good too. ![Side dishes for grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-14-2euam-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* For anything you need more of, there is a self-service bar, which is super convenient ~ ![Yuil Jangeo self-service bar information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-15-mtbqp-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* ✅️ There is a ₩4,000 table setting fee per person! They also have a wide range of side dishes and meal options, so after our grilled eel, we ordered eel soup too 🐷 ![Grilled eel meal and eel soup menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-16-1eb9z-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* ✅️ Write a Naver review and you get free eel tteokgalbi (grilled minced-meat patty), so make sure to join in 😊 ![Eel tteokgalbi review event information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-17-g4pa7-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* The eel comes par-grilled, so it only needs a little more cooking 🐷 ![Par-grilled eel over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-18-1qygh-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* Hurry up and cook 🩷 It looks plump and so appetizing, right? ![Thick eel grilled golden brown](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-19-gwi2e-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* Grill the outside until beautifully golden and it has an incredible crisp texture. The flesh is thick and plump, with such a satisfying bite—really good. The dipping sauce was sweet and savory, and went perfectly with the eel! ![Eel served with dipping sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-20-kxntq-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* ![Eel with ginger and sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-21-1u0a7-900.webp) Dip it generously in sauce, wrap it with ginger, and you just keep reaching for more. Even with just pickled onion and ginger on top, a gentle charcoal aroma and nuttiness come through more and more as you chew! ![Eel with pickled onion and ginger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-22-1iqr0-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* ## A hearty finish with eel soup The eel soup for dessert was savory, with a rich broth that was perfect for mixing with rice 😊 The eel's nutty flavor had steeped deeply into the broth, giving it a thick, deep taste ~ Rice stirred into that hot soup made for the perfect finale. ![Eel soup ordered for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-23-uiimo-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* You can pack up leftover eel to go, but we did not leave any behind. ![Eel takeout and dessert coffee](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner-24-8j0c0-900.webp) *Looking for a great eel restaurant in Gwangsan? Yuil Jangeo* We wrapped up neatly with coffee for dessert too 🩷 I recommend Yuil Jangeo to anyone looking in Gwangju for great-value eel, with a clean taste and none of that earthy smell. ## Where it is - Yuil Jangeo (유일장어) (유일장어) - 343 Donggok-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주통합특별시 광산구 동곡로 343 1층) - 전남광주통합특별시 광산구 동곡로 343 1층 - 35.1131541, 126.7794405 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%A0%EC%9D%BC%EC%9E%A5%EC%96%B4/@35.1131541,126.7794405,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-diner-stool/gwangsan-eel-charcoal-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt