# Gwangsan eel restaurant that packs leftover eel to go: Yuil Jangeo - By Spoonful Wanderer (https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-spoonful/) - Written Sep 23, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-spoonful/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jeolla-spoonful/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@jeolla-spoonful/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/index.md) ## In short Yuil Jangeo is a self-grill charcoal eel restaurant newly opened on Donggok-ro in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. On a weekday lunch with his parents, the writer picked out a 1kg Pungcheon freshwater eel for 29,480 won, got it pre-grilled and finished it over charcoal, and added 9,900-won eel soup plus eel tteokgalbi (grilled eel patties) from a review event. Leftover eel can be packed to go and the parking lot is large, making Yuil Jangeo an easy pick for a restorative meal with parents. ## Good to know - **Visit date**: Weekday lunch, September 11, 2026 - **Address**: 343 Donggok-ro, 1st floor, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju - **Hours**: 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:30) - **Parking**: Large lot behind the restaurant - **Pungcheon freshwater eel, 1kg**: 29,480 won - **Eel soup**: 9,900 won - **Adult table setting**: 4,000 won per person - **Groups**: 6-30 people, private rooms available *as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026* Visit date: September 11, 2026 ![Main shot of charcoal-grilled eel at Yuil Jangeo in Gwangsan, Gwangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-01-f94nx-1200.webp) ## The verdict on Yuil Jangeo: why it works for a meal with parents Looking for somewhere to recharge with my parents over a weekday lunch, I visited the newly opened Yuil Jangeo. Eel can get pricey at some places, but here I could eat at a relatively affordable price, which made it easy to bring my parents along. With a large parking lot, a clean interior, and even private rooms, it's worth considering as a family dining spot too. ![Exterior of Yuil Jangeo on Donggok-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-02-l93xk-966.webp) ## Yuil Jangeo location, hours and parking - 📍 Yuil Jangeo - 🏠 Address: 343 Donggok-ro, 1st floor, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - ⏰ Hours: 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) - 🚗 Parking: large lot behind the restaurant ![Yuil Jangeo entrance and parking lot behind the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-03-1mhne-966.webp) ![Yuil Jangeo building and parking area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-04-1jb67-966.webp) ## Why we chose Yuil Jangeo for lunch While looking for a restaurant in Gwangsan, my parents and I decided on eel as the dish to recharge with. Searching for somewhere I could eat proper eel without too much of a price burden, I ended up at Yuil Jangeo on Donggok-ro in Gwangsan. ## Inside Yuil Jangeo: private rooms, aged eel and the self-serve bar ![Yuil Jangeo interior with well-spaced tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-05-27ovh-966.webp) The interior was spacious and clean, with tables spaced comfortably apart. ![Private room seating for group dining at Yuil Jangeo](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-06-161pd-966.webp) There were also private rooms, which looked great for group meals. ![Tank of eels aging inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-07-qxq7g-966.webp) Inside, I could see the eels being aged. ![Counter where customers pick their own eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-08-1p795-966.webp) At Yuil Jangeo, you pick your own eel first, then pay. I liked that I could check the eel's condition and size myself before ordering. ![Checkout area after choosing the eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-09-1ty3b-966.webp) You can also grab extra side dishes from the self-serve bar, so it was easy to take as much as I needed. ![Self-serve bar where diners get side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-10-z36db-966.webp) ![Side dishes and lettuce wraps at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-11-ve1k8-966.webp) After the meal, there was also a coffee machine, nice for finishing up with a simple cup of coffee. ![Coffee machine available after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-12-1sf42-966.webp) ## Menu and prices: 1kg Pungcheon freshwater eel for 29,480 won What I ordered was the Pyeongcheon freshwater eel (풍천민물장어), 1kg, priced at 29,480 won. ![Weight and price tag for the 1kg freshwater eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-13-h5hrr-966.webp) We also ordered the eel soup for 9,900 won, and the adult table setting fee at 4,000 won per person for two people. ![Order including eel soup and table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-14-qwnxw-966.webp) We paired it with a bottle of soju, and since the eel soup was good, we packed one to go. The eel we picked comes pre-grilled once before being brought to the table, so you just need to finish it off briefly on the charcoal instead of grilling from raw for a long time. ## How the pre-grilled charcoal eel and eel soup tasted ![Side dish spread with pickled perilla leaves, radish wraps, and green onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-15-1e1ci-966.webp) The side dishes were varied — pickled perilla leaves, radish wraps, napa cabbage kimchi, green onion kimchi, pickled onion, ssamjang (dipping sauce), raw garlic, ginger, cold cucumber soup, and lettuce wraps. ![Pre-grilled freshwater eel on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-16-1fzan-966.webp) We put the pre-grilled eel back on the charcoal for a bit more grilling and tried it. There was almost no fishy smell, and the eel had a clean, savory flavor. Grilling it a little longer on the charcoal brought out that distinctive nutty eel flavor, and it was also good with a bit of sauce. ![A piece of grilled eel topped with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-17-h5lh1-904.webp) I personally prefer eating it plain, and wrapping it with ginger, garlic, or green onion kimchi made for a savory, satisfying bite. ![Eel wrap topped with ginger and garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-18-ou61v-904.webp) ![Grilled eel served with green onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-19-1kj5m-966.webp) We also ordered the eel soup, which, like the grilled eel, had chopped pieces of eel in it. ![Eel soup with whole pieces of eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-20-18e5h-966.webp) I liked that the eel wasn't ground up but left whole in the soup. The seasoning wasn't too strong either, which paired well with the grilled eel. ![Mild, not-too-strong eel soup broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-21-1i8bo-904.webp) ### Eel tteokgalbi: the dish kids will actually eat As part of a review event, we also tried the eel tteokgalbi (grilled rice cake patty made with eel), which seemed like a good option for kids who struggle with eel bones. ![Eel tteokgalbi received as part of the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-22-cctd6-904.webp) *Eel tteokgalbi, juicy all the way through~* The tteokgalbi had a nice chewy texture and a clean flavor, giving us a different way to enjoy eel. ## Can you pack leftover eel to go at Yuil Jangeo? It was also nice that leftover eel could be packed to take home. ![Takeout container for leftover eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-23-gr391-966.webp) ![Eel soup packed to take home](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch-24-stwpj-966.webp) Note: seasoned eel and self-bar food cannot be packed. Personally, given the low price burden, the wide parking lot, and how good the eel was, I'm planning to come back here with my parents again. ## Good to know before you go - Self-grill eel restaurant - Leftover eel can be packed; seasoned eel and self-bar food cannot - Raw and pre-grilled eel can be packed to take home - Holiday gift set wrapping available - Group dining available (6–30 people), private rooms provided - Separate men's/women's restrooms, baby chairs, waiting area - Wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating - Disabled parking spot - Easy pay accepted ## Who Yuil Jangeo is best for - Anyone looking for a place to recharge with their parents - Anyone looking for a family dining spot in Gwangsan - Anyone looking for an eel restaurant with a large parking lot - Anyone looking for a group dining venue with private rooms - Anyone who wants to eat eel at a relatively affordable price - Anyone who wants to pack raw or pre-grilled eel to go ## Where it is - Yuil Jangeo (유일장어) - 343 Donggok-ro, 1st floor, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 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/@jeolla-spoonful/gwangsan-gu-eel-yuil-jangeo-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt