# Charcoal-grilled eel in Cheongju: Samhwa Susan - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-receipt/) - Written Sep 3, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: Sponsorship status and the scope of support need confirmation. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-receipt/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-d843/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@lunch-receipt/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-d843/index.md) ## In short Samhwa Susan (삼화수산) is an eel restaurant in Nami-myeon, Cheongju, Chungbuk. My husband and I ordered 1 kg of Gochang punggyeon eel for ₩50,000, with a separate table-setting fee, and the staff grilled and cut it for us. The thick eel and spicy clam soup stood out, while the spacious parking and dining room made it feel suitable for a family meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 충청북도 청주시 서원구 남이면 대림로 269 셀프풍천장어 - **Order and price**: Gochang punggyeon eel, 1 kg, ₩50,000 at the time of the original post - **Table-setting fee**: Charged separately; the amount was not recorded in the original post - **Grilling service**: Staff grill the eel over charcoal and cut it into bite-size pieces - **Parking**: Ample parking in front of the restaurant - **Seating and facilities**: Spacious dining room, many tables, and high chairs - **Sides and self-service bar**: Complimentary clam soup and sushi rice, a self-service side-dish bar, and self-service ramen *as written by the visitor on Sep 3, 2026* My husband and I went to Samhwa Susan (삼화수산) in Nami-myeon, Cheongju, for eel. The fact that the staff grill it themselves was what made us decide to visit. We ordered 1 kg of Gochang punggyeon eel and ate it with a range of side dishes. ![Introduction to an eel meal at Samhwa Susan in Nami-myeon, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-01-1v3rc-966.webp) ## What are the parking and family dining spaces like? Samhwa Susan is in Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju. We drove there and found ample parking in front of the restaurant, so parking was easy. ![Area around Samhwa Susan in Nami-myeon, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-02-qt83x-802.webp) ![Parking and surroundings in front of Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-03-1ret5-966.webp) The restaurant was easy to spot from a distance and was fairly large. I thought the parking would make it less of a burden to bring my parents here for a meal, too. ![Samhwa Susan exterior with parking](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-04-an3uz-966.webp) Inside, it was more spacious than I expected and had many tables. It did not feel cramped for the two of us, and it seemed fine for a larger group, such as a family gathering or work dinner. High chairs were available as well. ![Samhwa Susan interior with tables for groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-05-quiz1-966.webp) ## How much is punggyeon eel, and are there extra charges? Once seated, we looked over the menu. The signature item was Gochang punggyeon eel. ![Samhwa Susan menu before ordering punggyeon eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-06-1h3n5-966.webp) At the time of our visit, 1 kg of Gochang punggyeon eel was ₩50,000, with a separate table-setting fee. This post does not record the amount of that fee. ![Information about ordering punggyeon eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-07-14jhq-966.webp) I was concerned about the price of eel, but seeing the price for 1 kg eased that concern a little. The restaurant said it uses grade-one Japanese eel. ![Samhwa Susan information about punggyeon eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-08-1flzw-966.webp) ## What were the side dishes and clam soup like? We were served sides that went well with eel, including lettuce, pickled perilla leaves, and tangy, spicy chive salad. The fresh napa cabbage kimchi had a crisp texture and was good with a piece of eel. ![Basic table setting served with eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-09-yh2en-966.webp) ![Basic side dishes with an eel meal at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-10-ro0eb-966.webp) ![Side-dish selection with eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-11-1bl10-966.webp) ![Accompanying side dishes in Samhwa Susan's eel setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-12-19t94-966.webp) ![Basic side dishes served with grilled eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-13-18o1a-966.webp) ![Basic dishes served with an eel meal at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-14-1o0yc-966.webp) ![Basic table setting for a punggyeon eel meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-15-1olfw-966.webp) The complimentary clam soup also stayed with me. I tried the broth without expecting much, but its clean clam flavor and peppery kick had us both going back for more. A spoonful of hot broth after the rich eel felt like it cleared the palate. ## What was the texture of the staff-grilled eel like? We ordered 1 kg of Gochang punggyeon eel. The eel that arrived was plump and thick. ![Thick Gochang punggyeon eel ordered at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-16-gtta7-966.webp) Charcoal was brought to the table, and a staff member grilled the eel. It was convenient not to have to watch for when to turn it ourselves. ![Punggyeon eel grilling over charcoal at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-d843/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-17-dufgk-1200.webp) The staff member watched how it was cooking, grilled it until golden, and finally cut it into bite-size pieces. We waited while chatting. ![Eel grilled and cut into bite-size pieces by staff](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-18-1f0n8-966.webp) As the eel cooked over the charcoal, a nutty aroma rose up. ![Eel cooking until golden over charcoal at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-19-gsset-966.webp) We first tried the well-cooked eel on its own. It was chewy on the outside, while the flesh was springy and moist. Its nutty flavor came through more as we chewed. ![A piece of charcoal-grilled punggyeon eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-20-8jltv-949.webp) ## Which accompaniments went well with the eel? Shredded ginger, ssam vegetables, aged kimchi, and pickled perilla leaves were prepared to eat with the eel. ![Eel and side dishes on a Samhwa Susan table](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-21-1iu2f-966.webp) ![Ssam and side dishes eaten with eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-22-rj1o6-966.webp) It was convenient to take as many extra side dishes as we wanted from the self-service bar. ![Self-service bar for extra side dishes at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-23-g9i8o-966.webp) After trying the eel on its own, I ate it with shredded ginger. ![Charcoal-grilled eel eaten with shredded ginger](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-24-i2r4b-966.webp) The aged kimchi's sourness cut through the richness, while wrapping it in pickled perilla leaf added a savory, salty note. We also put eel and a little wasabi on the sushi rice and ate it like eel sushi. Switching up the combinations kept it interesting until the end. Self-service ramen was available, too. In this meal, I especially liked the thick texture of the eel and the ease of having the staff grill it themselves. With its spacious parking and interior, I thought it would be fine to return with my parents next time. ## Where it is - Samhwa Susan (삼화수산) (삼화수산) - 269 Daerim-ro, Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 서원구 남이면 대림로 269 셀프풍천장어 - 36.5947584, 127.4412826 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%BC%ED%99%94%EC%88%98%EC%82%B0/@36.5947584,127.4412826,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-receipt/samhwasusan-nami-grilled-eel-d843/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt