Eel restaurant at Balsan Station on Chobok: 1kg + noodles, Jangsuchon
In short
Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel (장수촌 풍천장어) Balsan branch is a freshwater eel restaurant near Exit 3 of Balsan Station in Gangseo, Seoul, serving pungcheon eel shipped direct from eel farms in Gochang. On Chobok, the first of Korea's summer 'dog days' when people eat stamina food, two of us shared 1kg of salt-grilled eel for ₩59,000; staff grilled it at the next table and brought it over, with jangchu-tang (eel soup), janchi-guksu (warm banquet noodles) and a complimentary eel tonic. Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel Balsan is a satisfying pick both for a summer stamina meal and for group dinners in Balsan and Magok.
Good to know
- Getting there
- Balsan Station Exit 3 · 2-min walk (store listing, Oct 6, 2026)
- Location
- 2nd floor, 27 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul; 2-minute walk from Balsan Station Exit 3 toward NC Department Store
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–21:50 (last order 20:50)
- What we ordered
- Pungcheon eel 1kg, ₩59,000 (for 2 people)
- Table setting fee
- ₩3,000 per person, self-serve bar available
- Other menu items
- Seafood such as abalone, shrimp, scallops and oysters; janchi-guksu (banquet noodles)
- Good to know
- Reservations and groups welcome; takeout and delivery available
- Included
- Jangchu-tang (eel soup) and a coffee machine
- Price reference
- ₩59,000 ≈ $44 · ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 (2026-10-12)
as written by the visitor on Jul 15, 2026
Why I went for eel at Balsan Station on Chobok
On Chobok (the first of the three hottest days of summer, when Koreans eat stamina food), I went to Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel's Balsan branch near Balsan Station. It had been terribly hot for ages and then suddenly it poured. Maybe because of the weather, my energy was fading, and since it was Chobok, I went to properly refuel.
Where is Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel in Balsan?
From Balsan Station Exit 3, head toward NC Department Store and into the restaurant alley; it's a 2-minute walk to the building at 27 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, 2nd floor. If you're looking for an eel restaurant near Balsan Station, it's easy to find.
The place is huge and comfortable, so I'd recommend it for team dinners around Balsan or group gatherings from the Magok side. It turns out to be well known as a Balsan Station group-dinner spot. Reservations and large groups are possible, and takeout and delivery are available too.
What kind of eel does Jangsuchon use?
Jangsuchon brings in pungcheon (freshwater) eel shipped directly from a Gochang eel farm, so I trusted the quality. There's even an eel holding tank near the entrance where you can see the fresh eels.
Price of 1kg eel for two and the table setting fee
Two of us visited and ordered 1kg of eel for ₩59,000. Pungcheon eel is the main item, and there's seafood like abalone, shrimp, scallops and oysters too, so even people who don't love eel should be able to eat well.
There's a separate table setting fee of ₩3,000 per person, but with plenty of side dishes and a self-serve bar you can use freely, it felt reasonable.
The self-serve bar was kept clean, and the food was refilled constantly so nothing ran short, which made it convenient.
Eel 1kg / ₩59,000
Do you have to grill the eel yourself?
In summer, a staff member at Jangsuchon's Balsan branch grills the eel at another table and brings it over. Grilling at your own table can be hot in summer, so they do it this way. The griller got the timing just right, so I didn't have to worry about how to grill it and could simply enjoy eating. In this summer heat, I was really grateful for the thoughtfulness!!
How was the salt-grilled pungcheon eel?
The eel was thick and had just the right amount of fat, so every bite tasted rich and nutty. It finished clean and light rather than greasy. Good-quality eel really is different!
Salt-grilled, the eel's own flavor came through even better. I dipped it in sauce, wrapped it in lettuce, added pickled ginger, and it vanished in no time. Haha.
The complimentary eel soup (jangchu-tang)
The eel soup (jangchu-tang) that comes as standard was also great. The rich broth simmered from eel bones really delivered that stamina-food feeling. Sipping it between bites of eel made me feel full and fortified inside, and it was the perfect Chobok dish.
Finishing the eel meal with banquet noodles
After the eel, I added janchi-guksu (banquet noodles, noodles in a light broth). It came loaded with kimchi and lots of vegetables, which made it a good meal to follow the eel. The warm noodle broth seemed to wash away the eel's grease and wrap things up nicely, so good.
They also gave us each a free bottle of the eel tonic the restaurant sells. I was already too full, so I drank mine the next day for a solid boost. Haha.
Seeing even a coffee machine ready, I could see why so many people choose it for dinners around Balsan and Magok. Overall, I was very satisfied with Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel in Balsan.
Overall verdict on Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel, Balsan
- Said to be grade-1 Korean pungcheon eel shipped directly from a Gochang eel farm
- In hot summer, a thoughtful service where staff grill the eel at another table and bring it over
- Eel soup and eel tonic service for a proper stamina boost
- 2-minute walk from Balsan Station Exit 3, with spacious seating, recommended for Balsan Station group dinners
This Bok day, beating the summer heat with tasty, hearty eel sounds like a good idea. I recommend Jangsuchon Pungcheon Eel in Balsan. 👍
Where it is
27 Gangseo-ro 54-gil, 2nd floor, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 강서구 강서로54길 27 2층
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