# Lunch with a baby at a Songjeong, Busan eel bowl restaurant: Yuok - By Nayul (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-door-sill/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Haeundae, Busan - Partially sponsored: Some items were provided; I paid for the rest. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-door-sill/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-door-sill/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/index.md) ## In short Yuok is a Japanese restaurant near Songjeong Beach in Haeundae, Busan, serving set meals built around unaju (Japanese grilled eel rice bowl). For lunch on day one of a Busan trip with a baby, three generations of women shared a jumbo unaju set at 28,500 won, a salmon rice bowl set at 23,500 won and a saba ochazuke set at 17,000 won, for 69,000 won in total. With a highchair, baby tableware and its own parking lot, Yuok made an easy first meal of the trip with a child in tow. ## Good to know - **Location**: 47 Songjeong-gangbyeon-ro, 1st floor, Haeundae-gu, Busan (near Songjeong Beach) - **Jumbo unaju set (grilled eel rice bowl)**: 28,500 won - **Salmon rice bowl set**: 23,500 won - **Saba ochazuke set (mackerel over rice in tea broth)**: 17,000 won - **Total order**: 69,000 won - **Parking**: Dedicated lot in the building, plus plenty of parking nearby - **Seating**: Single seats and a bar counter for solo diners, chair-and-table seating, and space for larger groups - **With children**: Highchair and baby tableware provided - **Waiting**: Separate waiting area on the 2nd floor; reservations through the Catch Table app - **Price reference**: ₩69,000 ≈ $49.5 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Yuok, a Japanese restaurant in Songjeong, Busan](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-01-12p1h-966.webp) ![View of Yuok's interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-02-9fk5c-966.webp) ![Yuok's set meal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-03-12k3w-966.webp) ## Why we chose Yuok in Songjeong for day-one lunch with our baby Hi, this is Mochi Mom! An exciting first lunch on day one of our Busan trip with baby...! We went to Yuok, a neat Japanese restaurant located in Songjeong, Haeundae-gu, Busan! ![Entrance to Yuok, a Japanese restaurant in Songjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-04-zhqb1-966.webp) ![Yuok's exterior atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-05-1rcz3-966.webp) Yuok serves a clean, well-composed set meal centered around unaju, Japanese-style eel rice bowl. Living up to its reputation as a hot spot, it left a deep impression across the board — the atmosphere, the taste and quality of the food, and even the thoughtful service for kids. Here's my honest review, including my own money spent, with a detailed account and some visiting tips! ## Where Yuok is and where to park with a baby in tow Yuok is near Songjeong Beach, so it's a very convenient stop after a walk on the beach or a drive. ![The way to Yuok near Songjeong Beach](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-06-m01l5-966.webp) ![Yuok's building and parking area](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-07-syoqi-966.webp) The building has dedicated parking, and even if that's full, there's plenty of parking space nearby. When we visited, we parked comfortably right near the restaurant, so there was zero stress from parking (traveling with a baby!! parking matters so much). ## Inside Yuok: seating, highchairs and the waiting area From the building's exterior to the interior and the cute little courtyard, Yuok is full of that quiet, sentimental Japanese atmosphere! ![Yuok's courtyard with a Japanese atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-08-1cihl-966.webp) ![Yuok's garden with a fish pond and succulents](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-09-b4hq2-966.webp) The courtyard has a pond with colorful fish swimming around and neatly arranged succulents, so it's more than just a place to eat — there are plenty of pretty photo spots too. The seating comes in various forms! - Seating: solo seats and bar table, standing tables, group seating - Baby-friendly amenities: staff kindly provided a baby chair and baby tableware, so families with kids can dine comfortably - Waiting area: a separate waiting area on the 2nd floor means you can wait comfortably even if there's a line ![Yuok's 2nd-floor waiting area](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-10-1caem-966.webp) 💡 Reservation tip: As a popular Japanese restaurant in Songjeong, Busan, walk-in waits can happen! I strongly recommend booking ahead through the Catch Table app so you can go straight to your reserved seat without waiting. ## What we ordered at Yuok and what it cost ![Yuok's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-11-1q67c-966.webp) Every single item on the menu looked delicious... so to try a variety, we ordered three signature dishes and shared them! ![Three rice bowl sets we ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-12-x5ya2-966.webp) ![Three of Yuok's set meals laid out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-13-tfh15-m-966.webp) - Jumbo unaju set (eel rice bowl): ₩28,500 - Salmon rice bowl set: ₩23,500 - Saba ochazuke set: ₩17,000 Total: ₩69,000!! ![Yuok's jumbo unaju set spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-14-9r5b2-1200.webp) ## Jumbo unaju set (grilled eel rice bowl), 28,500 won ![Jumbo unaju eel rice bowl full of charcoal aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-15-2g5pj-966.webp) Yuok's signature dish, the jumbo unaju set! Big pieces of eel, grilled to a golden brown with a deep charcoal aroma, come topped with a special sauce. It's got an overwhelming glossy look just from sight alone, and one bite delivers a deep, rich flavor and soft texture that's just outstanding!! The savory scent unique to eel paired wonderfully with the sweet, soft rolled egg — it genuinely recreated the taste of eel rice bowls you'd get in Japan!! ![Eel rice bowl served with rolled egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-16-15sxp-966.webp) ### Three ways to eat the eel rice bowl at Yuok You can enjoy the eel rice bowl in three suggested ways so it stays interesting and never gets boring till the last bite! 1. Enjoy it as-is: first, taste the harmony of eel, rice, and sauce without any additions. ![The first way to eat it: eel, rice, and sauce as-is](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-17-z2dxt-966.webp) ![Close-up of the eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-18-1xla0-966.webp) 2. Add toppings: add the prepared wasabi and chopped scallions for a sharp, clean kick. ![Eel rice bowl topped with wasabi and scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-19-ki90p-966.webp) 3. Turn it into ochazuke: put rice, eel, and your desired toppings into the small side plate, then pour the warm ochazuke broth over it. Personally, this eel ochazuke combination was my favorite and the most delicious. ![Eel ochazuke with broth poured over](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-20-68uok-966.webp) ## Salmon rice bowl set, 23,500 won ![Yuok's salmon rice bowl set](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-21-t8m90-966.webp) Salmon rice bowl is a common enough dish that I expected a familiar taste, but since it's said to be Yuok's best-selling menu, I ordered it with high expectations! And it exceeded expectations!!!! It was so good. ![Salmon rice bowl topped with aged salmon](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-22-397ei-966.webp) ![Close-up bite of the salmon rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-23-1em7z-966.webp) You could really feel the hand of someone with expert aging know-how — the salmon had absolutely no fishy taste, filling the mouth with its own true flavor. Even the rice alone was delicious, made with what must be really good rice. The salmon melted in the mouth, delivering the ultimate softness. ## Saba ochazuke set, 17,000 won ![Saba ochazuke set topped with boneless grilled mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch-24-choj1-966.webp) A set featuring simply grilled mackerel (saba) placed over rice! Since it's boneless mackerel with all the bones fully removed, you can break it into small pieces with a spoon and mix it with rice without worrying about picking out bones. Partway through the meal, if you put rice, mackerel, and the side dishes into the small plate and pour on the ochazuke broth, you get a mild yet nicely salty ochazuke — so you get to enjoy two different flavors in one dish, which was great. ## Is Yuok worth it for a family lunch in Songjeong? From the carefully prepared, clean Japanese home-style set to the great interior, convenient parking, and amenities — everything came together to win over the hearts of us three generations of women at this Busan restaurant, Yuok!! If you're looking for a date, a family meal, or a leisurely bite near Songjeong Beach — for Busan Songjeong Japanese restaurant, Songjeong Station Japanese restaurant, or Busan Songjeong eel rice bowl restaurant searches — I highly recommend visiting Yuok. ## Where it is - Yuok (유옥) - 47 Songjeong-gangbyeon-ro, 1st floor, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 해운대구 송정강변로 47 1층 - 35.1856168, 129.2049755 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%A0%EC%98%A5/@35.1856168,129.2049755,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-door-sill/songjeong-yuok-baby-friendly-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt