# Haeundae eel restaurant: pre-grilled soy eel for two at Pungcheonman - By Riverside Rice Ledger (https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-rice-card/) - Written Jul 1, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Haeundae, Busan - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-rice-card/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@harbor-rice-card/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@harbor-rice-card/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/index.md) ## In short Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel (풍천만민물장어) Haeundae Jungdong Main Branch is a freshwater eel restaurant at the start of Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae, Busan. After a walk along the Haeundae seafront with a friend, the writer ordered the soy-marinated grilled eel set for two with gondeure (Korean thistle) pot rice, nutritious pot rice and eel soup. The eel arrives already grilled over charcoal and only needs a light warm-up on the table brazier, so there is no smoke or oil splatter. Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel is a good pick in Haeundae for a restorative eel meal without grilling it yourself. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 22 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan - **Getting there**: 680 m from Exit 7 of Jungdong Station - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 (weekday break 15:00–17:00) - **Reservations**: Available through Naver booking - **Parking**: Private parking lot - **What we ordered**: Soy-marinated grilled eel set for two (choice of pot rice, eel soup included) - **Seating**: Spacious main hall and private rooms - **Self-serve bar**: Free refills of wrap vegetables and side dishes *as written by the visitor on Jul 1, 2026* If you want a proper restorative meal in Haeundae, Busan, I'd recommend Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel (풍천만민물장어) Haeundae Jungdong Main Branch. I used to think eel was a hassle because you have to grill it, but this place does the first grilling for you, so it was really easy to eat! > Pre-grilled eel makes a restorative meal even better! Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel, a Haeundae eel favorite ![Signature grilled eel photo at Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel Haeundae Jungdong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-01-fj1wp-888.webp) ![Main photo of a visit to Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel in Haeundae](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-02-nolf4-900.webp) After a walk by the sea in Haeundae with a friend, we wanted a really nourishing meal, so we went to Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel on an acquaintance's recommendation! ## Where is Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel in Haeundae, and what are the hours? Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel Haeundae Jungdong Main Branch is at 22 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 1st floor, 680m from Exit 7 of Jungdong Station. It is open daily 11:00–22:00 with a break time on weekdays from 15:00 to 17:00, and you can reserve through Naver. It sits at the start of Dalmaji-gil in Haeundae, so it's really easy to find. It's on the ground floor so it stands out, and there's a spacious dedicated parking lot, which makes it convenient if you come by car. ### Exterior The entrance already felt clean and tidy, and the place is quite big, which got my hopes up right away. ![Exterior view of the entrance of Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel Haeundae Jungdong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-03-1tcvd-814.webp) Above all, it had the dependable feel of a real eel specialist. It really felt like we'd come to restore our energy. They say it's 100% domestic first-grade eel! Even before going in, I had a feeling it would be delicious! ## What are the interior, private rooms and smart farm like? The restaurant is really spacious and comfortable~ The hall is big, and there are various private rooms too, so it looks great for family gatherings or company dinners. ![Interior of the large hall and private rooms at Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-04-ch56u-791.webp) The most fascinating thing was the smart farm! They grow fresh vegetables right in one corner of the restaurant, so it's fun to look at, too. ![Smart farm growing vegetables in one corner of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-05-zs6vw-834.webp) They say the rice is cooked with Cheorwon Odae rice, which is highly regarded as top-quality. ![Sign saying the rice is cooked with Cheorwon Odae rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-06-1agk0-870.webp) Celebrity autographs are all over the wall, too~ That's some serious famous-restaurant energy, right? ![Celebrity autographs on the wall of Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-07-6tvmu-900.webp) The self-serve bar had plenty of wrap vegetables and side dishes, and being able to refill the fresh vegetables as much as you like made me really happy. ## Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel menu and how to order They say they use only domestic Japonica live eel, which made me trust them even more. It's live eel, not frozen, so the freshness is clearly different. ![Notice about using domestic Japonica live eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-08-19zjr-874.webp) The menu centers on grilled eel, with various set combinations too! We ordered the most popular grilled eel set for two, and the lineup was really generous. ![Menu of grilled eel sets and set combinations](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-09-dlf4r-843.webp) There are plenty of side menus too, right? ![Side menu at Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-10-op9nj-830.webp) Ordering by tablet was convenient, and you can choose your pot rice according to your taste. ![Tablet ordering screen with pot rice choices](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-11-1lmky-830.webp) We ordered the soy-marinated grilled eel set for two, choosing gondeure (thistle) pot rice and nutritious pot rice, and the set also comes with eel soup. ### Side dishes and sauces The basic table setting is neat and generous: white kimchi, kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), jangajji (pickles) and wrap vegetables. Every one of them went perfectly with the eel, and there were various sauces such as salt, eel sauce and soy sauce, so you can enjoy it your own way. The wrap vegetables grown in the smart farm were especially crisp, and eating them with the eel was the best, the best combination! It was also really satisfying that you can have unlimited side dishes and vegetables. ## Soy-marinated grilled eel set for two: is the pre-grilled eel convenient? The soy-marinated grilled eel set for two is first grilled over charcoal as soon as you order, so you can eat it right away. And here comes today's star at last! ![Table spread of the soy-marinated grilled eel set for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-12-3r1zb-691.webp) Thanks to the charcoal pre-grilling, you can eat without grilling it yourself, which is so convenient. ![Soy-marinated grilled eel served pre-grilled over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-13-1jps7-1200.webp) You only need to warm it a little more on the tabletop brazier, so there's no worry about smoke, and no oil splatter, so the meal stayed clean. ![Pre-grilled eel being warmed on the tabletop brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-14-1hj2o-880.webp) ### Nutritious pot rice, gondeure pot rice and eel soup Doesn't the nutritious pot rice look delicious just from the pot? ![Nutritious pot rice served with the eel set](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-15-hbpzi-900.webp) The gondeure pot rice was generously loaded with gondeure and had a really deep, nutty flavor. ![Gondeure pot rice generously loaded with gondeure](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-16-1iu0b-900.webp) And a whole earthenware bowl of eel soup, too! ### How did the eel taste? The soy-marinated eel here had no gamey smell at all, golden on the outside and moist inside, and it melted softly in the mouth. ![Golden-grilled soy-marinated freshwater eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-17-6jj4n-789.webp) ![Soy-marinated grilled eel on the brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-18-106d8-900.webp) ![A piece of soy-marinated grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-19-g6xba-806.webp) ![Grilled eel eaten with wrap vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-20-34kjh-875.webp) ![Moist-inside soy-marinated grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-21-1bue6-840.webp) ![Soy-marinated grilled eel with charcoal aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-22-1myxn-900.webp) ![Eating grilled eel at Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-23-1qpcq-878.webp) A subtle charcoal aroma soaked into the soy marinade and kept the flavor alive, and eating it with wrap vegetables meant it never felt greasy and stayed delicious to the very end. Such happiness! ## Verdict: a good eel restaurant for a restorative meal in Haeundae I finally understood why people reach for eel when they need a boost! Good eel, fresh vegetables, a clean restaurant and friendly service made this a really satisfying meal. ![Closing photo of the meal at Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel Haeundae Jungdong Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set-24-r8ws5-900.webp) Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel Haeundae Jungdong Main Branch is a great place for a family meal, and also for taking your parents! If you're looking for a proper freshwater eel restaurant in Haeundae, Busan, I can recommend it with confidence! ## Where it is - Pungcheonman Freshwater Eel Haeundae Jungdong Main Branch (풍천만민물장어 해운대중동본점) - 22 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea (1st floor) - 부산광역시 해운대구 달맞이길 22 1층 - 35.1619569, 129.1672739 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%92%8D%EC%B2%9C%EB%A7%8C%EB%AF%BC%EB%AC%BC%EC%9E%A5%EC%96%B4%20%ED%95%B4%EC%9A%B4%EB%8C%80%EC%A4%91%EB%8F%99%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.1619569,129.1672739,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@harbor-rice-card/haeundae-charcoal-grilled-eel-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt