# Pre-swim burger lunch near Ttukseom: sweet potato side at Reel Burger - By Jeju Lunch Planner (https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-calendar/) - Written Jul 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangjin, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-calendar/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@lunch-calendar/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@lunch-calendar/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/index.md) ## In short Reel Burger (릴버거) is a handmade burger restaurant near Jayang Station in Gwangjin, Seoul, close to Ttukseom Han River Park and its swimming pool. Before going into the Han River pool, the blogger had a late lunch at Reel Burger of a classic burger, a cheeseburger with extra cheese, sweet potato and onion rings. The burgers tasted great even without sauce, and the sweet potato alone is worth coming back for. Reel Burger is a good place to fill up before a swim. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 89 Jayanggangbyeon-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul - **Getting there**: 2–3 minute walk from Jayang Station Exit 4, opposite Simyang Middle School - **Parking**: No parking provided (use a nearby public lot or park at Han River Park and walk over) - **Wait**: At lunchtime you may need to join the waitlist and wait - **Ordering**: No set meals; everything is ordered à la carte - **What we ordered**: Classic burger, cheeseburger (extra cheese), sweet potato, onion rings - **Seating**: Tables well spaced, with plenty of 4-person tables - **Takeout**: Available - **Visit date**: July 6, 2026 *as written by the visitor on Jul 8, 2026* ![Main photo of Reel Burger, a handmade burger spot near Ttukseom Han River Park](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-01-3c9ag-1200.webp) > A handmade burger spot near Ttukseom Han River Park Before heading to the pool at Ttukseom Han River Park, you know how you run out of energy right away if you go swimming hungry, right? So I always eat something before going in, and this time I stopped by Reel Burger (릴버거), a handmade burger place. It's already well known and plenty of you have probably been, but it's such a good stop before the Ttukseom Han River pool that I'm properly introducing it again. ## Where is Reel Burger, and is there parking? Reel Burger is at 89 Jayanggangbyeon-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on the 1st floor, a 2–3 minute walk from Exit 4 of Jayang Station. There's no parking support, so use a nearby public parking lot, or better yet, park at the Han River Park and walk over. You just walk a little way down the alley behind the apartments, and it's in front of Simyang Middle School, so it's easy to find. It's also close to Ttukseom Han River Park and the Han River pool, so it's a handy place to eat and then move straight on. (Visit date: July 6, 2026) ![Vintage exterior of Reel Burger near Jayang Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-02-umoxh-966.webp) There aren't many eye-catching shops around, which actually makes it easier to spot. The vintage exterior makes you think, "Yep, this must be it." ![Entrance of Reel Burger in the alley in front of Simyang Middle School](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-03-1sajb-966.webp) ## Is there a wait for lunch at Reel Burger? Reel Burger is popular enough to have a wait at lunchtime, so if you arrive then you may have to register and wait. I went for a slightly late lunch and luckily got in right away. ## Reel Burger interior and seating Inside, Reel Burger feels quite classy and clean, nothing like the outside. It has a calm, slightly hotel-like feel! ![Clean, upscale interior of Reel Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-04-1yv2z-966.webp) The tables are spaced widely and there are plenty of 4-person tables, so it's good for visiting in a group too. ![Seating at Reel Burger with wide spacing between tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-05-15099-966.webp) I've been to other branches too, and personally I think this Jayang Station one has the best atmosphere. One drawback: when there's a temperature difference with outside, the big glass windows fog up and you can't really see out. ## Reel Burger menu: no sets, everything à la carte ![Reel Burger handmade burger menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-06-1fjse-966.webp) ![Reel Burger à la carte burger lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-07-6agdb-966.webp) ![Part of the Reel Burger burger menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-08-axze6-966.webp) ![Reel Burger menu showing the side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-09-uvt3z-966.webp) The menu isn't huge; it's built around the key items like classic, cheese and spicy burgers. There are no sets, so you order everything à la carte. Instead, it feels like a handmade burger that sticks to the basics. Sides include sweet potato, onion rings and more, and I'd say get the sweet potato, no question! This time I ordered a cheeseburger, a classic burger (with extra cheese), and sweet potato and onion rings as sides. As you'd expect from a handmade burger place, they give you disposable gloves, plus pickles and sauces. ![Disposable gloves, pickles and sauces provided at Reel Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-10-86k0g-966.webp) ![Burgers and sides laid out on the table at Reel Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-11-1c9bc-966.webp) Honestly, though, the burger itself was so good that I didn't need much sauce. ## How does the Reel Burger classic burger taste? The Reel Burger classic burger is the real basic, the textbook of handmade burgers. ![Reel Burger classic burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-12-1auq5-966.webp) ![Close-up of the Reel Burger classic burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-13-6dimf-966.webp) ![Cross-section of the Reel Burger classic burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-14-1rtyr-966.webp) The ingredients are fresh and well balanced, a flavor almost anyone will like. If it's your first visit, I recommend the classic burger! ![Reel Burger cheeseburger with extra cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-15-123ac-966.webp) ![Close-up of the Reel Burger cheeseburger](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-16-14l9o-966.webp) ![Cross-section of the Reel Burger extra-cheese cheeseburger](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-17-459qg-966.webp) ## Extra-cheese cheeseburger: too rich? I added extra cheese to the Reel Burger cheeseburger and it wasn't over the top at all. Honestly, I was worried it'd be too rich, but the patty holds the middle together. It has a different charm from the classic, so if you like cheese, you'll be satisfied. ![Reel Burger side dish: onion rings](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-18-1hpo7-966.webp) ![Reel Burger onion rings on a plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-19-10x4t-966.webp) ## Onion rings or sweet potato: which side to order? ### Onion rings: tasty, but one per table In a word, the Reel Burger onion rings are tasty but you can't eat many. People are divided on them, so I ordered them out of curiosity. ![Reel Burger onion rings with a sweet fried flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-20-f73ut-966.webp) ![Close-up of Reel Burger onion rings](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-21-10sdv-966.webp) They're like sweet fried snacks, so after 2–3 you get a little tired of them! I'd recommend one order per table. ### Sweet potato: my favorite side Please do order the Reel Burger sweet potato. It's my favorite side. ![Reel Burger side dish: fried sweet potato](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-22-1x91u-966.webp) ![Reel Burger fried sweet potato with a mattang (candied sweet potato) feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-23-1ya8y-966.webp) It's great instead of fries, with a bit of a mattang (candied sweet potato) feel, sweet but not heavy. I'd come back just for this! ## Is Reel Burger worth it before the Han River pool? ![Burgers and sides spread out at Reel Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch-24-81hfh-966.webp) Reel Burger is a handmade burger spot that's perfect for a meal before Ttukseom Han River Park or the Han River pool. It's close, the taste is above basic, so it feels already proven, and takeout is available, so it's also good for eating by the river. It's simple but very satisfying, and I can happily recommend it. If you want to fill up before swimming, stop by! ## Where it is - Reel Burger (릴버거) - 89 Jayanggangbyeon-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 광진구 자양강변길 89 1층 - 37.5326473, 127.0638858 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A6%B4%EB%B2%84%EA%B1%B0/@37.5326473,127.0638858,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-calendar/ttukseom-han-river-pool-burger-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt