Tangjeong grilled fish set for two, Asan: Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo

I'd been craving grilled fish for a while, so I headed to a newly opened Tangjeong restaurant that specializes in it — Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong Branch. I completely fell for their crisp-outside, juicy-inside grilled fish, cooked in a hand-built volcanic-stone fire oven at over 500°C!

It was also a satisfying Tangjeong restaurant thanks to the all-you-can-eat self-serve bar packed with 15 Korean side dishes. Here's my freshly written review~

Where is Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong Branch, and its hours and parking

Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong Branch is located at 1st Bldg, 2F, Units 201–202, 26 Handeulmulbit 6-ro, Tangjeong-myeon, Asan-si, Chungnam. Hours are 11:00–21:00, with a break time of 15:00–17:00 (no break on weekends), last order at 20:30, and free parking for 2 hours in the building's basement lot.

It's on the 2nd floor of a building just 1 minute's walk from Tangjeong Station, in the same building as a popular local café. (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Asan building)

It's close to the Tangjeong public parking lot and also has basement parking in the building itself, so there's no parking stress at this Tangjeong Station spot.

What is the inside of the Asan Tangjeong restaurant like?

The inside of Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong Branch is bright and spacious. You can eat with an open feel while looking out through the wide windows. With its upscale atmosphere, it seems perfect for family meals, meals with parents, business entertaining, or dates. The self-serve bar has Korean side dishes made fresh daily, plus drinks and coffee.

Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong menu and prices

• Fire-grilled fish sets — Grilled mackerel ₩16,000 / seasoned grilled mackerel ₩16,000 / grilled imyeonsu ₩17,000 / grilled mackerel pike ₩17,000 / grilled Jeju hairtail ₩26,000 / braised aged kimchi mackerel ₩17,000
• Value sets — Two-person value set ₩31,000 (imyeonsu + seasoned mackerel), three-person set ₩48,000 (imyeonsu + seasoned mackerel + braised fish for 1), four-person set ₩64,000 (imyeonsu + seasoned mackerel + braised fish for 2)
• Korean set meal — ₩13,000 (no grilled fish included)
• Extras — Pot rice ₩2,000 / rice ₩1,000 / soju, beer, makgeolli ₩5,000 / soft drink ₩2,000 / soft-serve ice cream ₩2,000
• Kids' pricing — Ages 6–7 ₩5,000, elementary grades 1–2 ₩8,000 (rice extra, includes self-serve bar)
• Add fish — Grilled/seasoned mackerel ₩8,000, imyeonsu or mackerel pike ₩9,000

What we ordered at Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo

We ordered the two-person value set for ₩31,000 (imyeonsu + seasoned mackerel), plus the pot rice upgrade at ₩1,000 x 2. This set is cheaper than ordering everything separately.

Little dishes of soy sauce and fresh wasabi were neatly arranged on the table — add them to taste. Seaweed soup arrived along with the plates, and once you have your plate, you're free to roam the self-serve Korean bar.

The all-you-can-eat 15-dish Korean self-serve bar

The self-serve bar at Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong Branch has stir-fried pork, rolled omelet, japchae, and braised tofu. I figured these dishes would be great mixed together, and sure enough, there was a thoughtful touch — bibim sauce! If you want bibimbap, just ask staff.

The side dishes were neatly laid out — remember to just take what you'll eat. Braised tofu, japchae, stir-fried pork, rolled omelet, radish salad, seasoned lotus root, seasoned chili peppers, sweet-vinegar bellflower root, seasoned bean sprouts, seasonal greens, fresh kimchi, pickled onion, pickled garlic scapes, lettuce — I loaded up my plate and brought it back to the table.

Upgrading to pot rice for 1,000 won

I highly recommend upgrading to the freshly cooked, piping-hot pot rice! The rice was fluffy and chewy, and it tasted really good.

The soft seaweed soup seems like something kids would love too.

Two-person value set: grilled imyeonsu and gochujang mackerel

The fire-oven grilled fish came out right after ordering, fresh from the 500°C-plus oven. The table suddenly looked incredibly full.

Gochujang-seasoned grilled mackerel

The savory, clean flavor of the mackerel combined with the sweet-spicy gochujang seasoning really wakes up your appetite. The seasoning soaks moist into the flesh, making it great with rice, and the salty-sweet, gently spicy flavor makes it the perfect rice thief.

The sweetness wasn't overdone, so even with the seasoning on it, the fish tasted clean.

Grilled imyeonsu (Atka mackerel)

Grilled in the fire oven until golden and clean-tasting on the outside, with very moist and tender flesh inside — the grilled imyeonsu! It had a rich, savory aroma, and the clean flesh paired perfectly with rice.

A fish without any fishy taste, easy for anyone of any age to enjoy — highly recommended!

Doenjang paste and stir-fried pork, yum! Unlimited refills of that delicious stir-fried pork — such a great deal! If you're not a fan of fish, you could easily order the Korean set meal without grilled fish and still be very satisfied. The self-serve dishes weren't overly seasoned and had a healthy, clean flavor, so even after overeating, my stomach felt fine. The warm, soft braised tofu was especially my favorite.

And the fish skin, grilled in the fire oven, was delicious too. Wrapped up the meal with some savory scorched-rice tea 💗

Free soft-serve ice cream through the review event

The all-you-can-eat soft-serve, normally ₩2,000, can be enjoyed for free by joining the review event. It was sweet, soft milk ice cream and made for a wonderful dessert.

Is Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong Branch worth a visit?

If you're looking for a restaurant near Tangjeong Station serving properly grilled fish, I'd recommend Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong Branch. Grilled at over 500°C, the fish comes out golden outside and moist inside — a truly satisfying grilled fish spread. The restaurant is clean and parking is convenient, making it a great spot for a family meal or a hearty meal in general. I especially liked the self-serve bar where you can freely help yourself to a variety of Korean side dishes made with care every day.

If you're looking for a great grilled fish restaurant in Asan Tangjeong, I recommend visiting Busan-e Tteun Godeungeo Asan Tangjeong Branch.