Family eel feast at an Ansan restaurant: Songnim Bok Jangeo

Because my son loves eel, we ended up eating it two days in a row. We had eel the day before too, but seeing him want it again the next day, I guess he really does love eel.

Unlimited eel I found in Sadong, Ansan

Do they not sell eel overseas? Has he been missing out on delicious food all this time? In the end, the place we went for eel again was Songnim Bok Jangeo Freshwater Eel Unlimited Refill, Sadong Branch (송림복장어 민물장어 무한리필 사동점), in Sadong, Ansan. Eel is delicious, but when you have it as a family meal out, the price can feel quietly burdensome.

Eel is such a precious food, so when my son said he wanted it, of course I had to buy it for him—but I was suddenly a little scared. It is not the kind of food you eat one or two pieces of and call it a day, and I felt I would regret it for a long time if I could not let him eat his fill. In that respect, this unlimited-eel restaurant in Ansan was just right for going with my eel-loving son.

Songnim Bok Jangeo Freshwater Eel Unlimited Refill, Sadong Branch Adult unlimited refill: ₩29,900 Table-setting fee: ₩3,000 per person Pork belly and duck neck meat are also available alongside eel

What satisfied me most this time was not having to worry about the quantity. Grilled eel is delicious, but when you think about the price, you tend to ration it for no reason each time you eat it. Here, though, it is unlimited refill, so you can comfortably take as much as you want.

If you love eel, this is an unlimited-eel spot in Ansan I would definitely recommend. If you are looking for somewhere to have as much eel as you like, I thought it would be worth checking out.

Thick, clean-tasting freshwater eel

There would be little point in unlimited refills if the eel itself were disappointing, but the freshwater eel I had that day was thick and had a lovely springy texture. The golden-brown exterior was lightly crisp, while the flesh inside was moist and wonderfully tender.

The more I chewed, the more strongly I could taste eel's distinct nutty richness, yet it was lighter than expected, so I kept eating it. Dipped in sauce, it had the familiar grilled-eel flavor my son loves; with just a little salt, the eel's own nuttiness came through even more, which I liked.

With bokbunja wine, traditionally thought to be good for stamina, alongside the eel, I could understand why my eel-loving son wanted to eat it two days in a row.

More than just eel on the menu

Songnim Bok Jangeo Freshwater Eel Unlimited Refill, Sadong Branch is not a place where only freshwater eel comes with unlimited refills. Pork belly and duck neck meat were prepared as well.

So when visiting as a family, even someone who is not particularly fond of eel can choose more comfortably. You can focus on the eel and have some pork belly or duck neck meat in between, too.

For a family meal or a meal with several people, I thought being able to sample a range of dishes could be really convenient compared with a place where you have to stick to just one menu item.

Eel prepared daily, plus eel soup

The restaurant says it brings in live eel every morning from eel farms or direct-sales outlets after preparing it, rather than thawing frozen eel, and I thought that daily preparation was really special. They also have homemade eel soup. They say it has a deep flavor from simmering and blending various parts of the eel, so now I am curious. Next time, I may ask my son if we should try the eel soup.

₩32,900 per adult including the table-setting fee

When looking into unlimited eel, the price is naturally what you are most curious about. Based on the currently listed information for the Sadong Branch, the adult unlimited refill is ₩29,900, with a separate ₩3,000 table-setting fee. So for an adult, the food and table-setting fee together come to ₩32,900 per person.

For people who love eel and find it a shame to stop after just a piece or two, the unlimited-refill format is definitely better than adding several portions at a typical grilled-eel restaurant. If your family eats a lot of eel, being able to anticipate the cost to some degree before visiting is another advantage.

The biggest strength of Songnim Bok Jangeo, as I experienced it, is ultimately that people who love eel can eat plenty of it without worrying! If your family loves eel enough to go out for it two days in a row like ours did, an unlimited-refill option could not help but be satisfying, right?

For a family meal with eel lovers

I think it would suit people looking for unlimited refills in Ansan who want somewhere with eel as well as meat, people who love eel and want a generous amount, and those seeking a family-meal spot with a little more variety in the menu choices.

Especially if you have wanted eel but could not have it often because of the price, it is worth comparing at least once. Thanks to our eel-loving son, we ate eel two days in a row, and we still enjoyed it so much that day.

I think favorite foods taste even better when the person you are sharing them with loves them too. If you have been looking for unlimited refills where you can eat plenty of eel in Ansan, I would definitely recommend adding Songnim Bok Jangeo Freshwater Eel Unlimited Refill in Sadong to your list. It is also well equipped with conveniences including parking, group seating, and high chairs. Two days of eating out for eel thanks to my eel-loving son. This time, we really ate our fill with unlimited refills.