# Freshwater eel refill restaurant in Seongsu, Seoul: Songnim Bok Jangeo - By Jiho Sun (https://superchart.com/en/@mullae-rivet-table/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@mullae-rivet-table/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@mullae-rivet-table/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/index.md) ## In short Songnim Bok Jangeo Unlimited Freshwater Eel Seongsu Branch is an all-you-can-eat freshwater eel restaurant on Seongdeokjeong-gil in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. After a hospital checkup, the writer and her aunt ordered two unlimited-refill sets, two table settings and one bowl of rice, then charcoal-grilled eel, pork belly and chicken neck — her first time trying chicken neck, which was tender and chewy. With a 2-hour limit and self-serve side dishes, Songnim Bok Jangeo is a good-value hearty meal in Seongsu. ## Good to know - **Address**: 148 Seongdeokjeong-gil, 1st floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Seongsu-dong 2-ga 209-5), between Konkuk University and Seongsu stations on Line 2 - **Hours**: Daily 11:50 AM – 11:00 PM - **Time limit**: 2 hours for unlimited refills - **What we ordered**: Unlimited refills for 2 + table setting for 2 + 1 bowl of rice - **Included in the refills**: Eel, pork, chicken neck, duck neck, shredded ginger, pickled onion, green onion kimchi, pickled perilla leaves, garlic, chili, lettuce, salted cabbage and more - **Lunch menu**: Eel soup, galbitang (short rib soup), yukgaejang (spicy beef soup), buckwheat makguksu - **Other**: Takeout and delivery available, groups of up to 50, Wi-Fi, high chairs, no parking *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* Last week, after finishing my regular hospital checkup, I visited Songnim Bok, a local Seongsu-dong favorite for unlimited-refill eel. My aunt hasn't been feeling great lately and neither have I, so we figured we should eat something good for us. Two of us for the price of one!! Thanks to a half-price discount chance haha, nice. ## Where is Songnim Bok Jangeo Seongsu Branch, and what does it look like? Songnim Bok Jangeo Seongsu Branch is at 148 Seongdeokjeong-gil, 1st floor, Seongdong-gu, between Konkuk University and Seongsu stations on Line 2. It's a bit tucked away, so there aren't many people around nearby. The exterior is easy to spot at a glance. The entrance is a sliding door. ![Exterior of Songnim Bok Jangeo Seongsu Branch in Seongsu-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-01-1wdd3-900.webp) ![Sliding door entrance of Songnim Bok Jangeo](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-02-1hqxk-900.webp) The inside is comfortable and a cozy size too. It has that charming pocha (street tent bar) kind of vibe~ Good atmosphere for having a drink alongside the eel. ![Cozy pocha-style interior of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-03-11yuu-900.webp) ![Indoor seating and grill table at Songnim Bok Jangeo](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-04-13emd-1200.webp) ![Guide showing how to grill eel deliciously](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-05-14be7-900.webp) ![Signage with usage guidelines and takeout info posted in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-06-b7081-900.webp) ## The 2-hour refill limit, how the grilling works and the lunch menu At Songnim Bok you can eat as much as you want within a 2-hour limit. There's a helpful guide on how to grill the eel nicely too (apparently you should start with the skin side). Takeout is also available 👏 good option for anyone living nearby. On a cool day like this, grilling outside is also the best haha. The origin info and menu are clearly posted too. Since they mostly use domestic ingredients, the quality seems good. There's also a good lunch menu for people who visit around noon — eel soup, galbitang, yukgaejang, buckwheat makguksu! ![Origin labeling and lunch menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-07-1f2jd-900.webp) We ordered two unlimited-refill sets, two table settings, and one bowl of rice. > Proof of my half-price discount haha, blogging hard sometimes pays off with sponsorships, total win I should really be working harder though… lol. My laziness that had been dormant is back these days. Guess this is when you take a break haha. ![Basic table setting for the two-person unlimited refill set](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-08-rhj06-900.webp) ![Plate of green onion kimchi and pickled side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-09-1hi6u-900.webp) ![Table set with side dishes and a bowl of rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-10-127n3-900.webp) ![Vegetables and lettuce wraps from the unlimited refill bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-11-882m5-900.webp) ![Plate with eel and meat from the unlimited refill service](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-12-gyonl-900.webp) ## What you get with unlimited refills, from eel to chicken neck Eel, pork, chicken neck, duck neck, shredded ginger, pickled onion, green onion kimchi, pickled perilla leaves, garlic, chili, lettuce, pickled cabbage, and more are all available for unlimited refills haha. At first the staff brings out one of each type of meat and eel, and after that you can go grab more yourself. The portions weren't as big as they used to be, but after about three pieces each, both my aunt and I were completely full 😋 This was my first time trying chicken neck, and it was soft and chewy. The pork was also nice and clean-tasting, probably because the fat was rendered off well over the charcoal. ![Eel, chicken neck, and pork served by type](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-13-1p243-900.webp) ![Freshwater eel on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-14-1a7ju-900.webp) ![Eel grilling skin-side first](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-15-tx3w0-900.webp) ![Pork belly and chicken neck on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-16-12zup-900.webp) Put it on and wait. Mouth-watering already hahaha. Getting golden brown, crispy outside and juicy inside, in progress~ ![Eel turning golden brown on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-17-oxaq1-900.webp) ![Close-up of crispy-outside, tender-inside grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-18-142cf-900.webp) ![A bite of eel topped with green onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-19-q4pcj-900.webp) ![Pork paired with aged cabbage kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-20-11phk-900.webp) ![Lettuce wrap topped with rice and eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-21-4a4hf-900.webp) ![Fully cooked meat and eel on the grill plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-22-1omv3-900.webp) ## Three combinations worth trying at Songnim Bok Jangeo We tried mixing a few different combinations at Songnim Bok. - Eel + green onion kimchi - Pork + aged cabbage kimchi - Lettuce wrap + rice + eel sauce However you eat it, it's all delicious 😋😋😋 Felt like energy surging through my body. The eel has a crispy outside and moist inside, made even crispier over charcoal. The chicken neck and pork belly also had a nice chewy texture and were seasoned just right. The lettuce was quite fresh too, which I really loved. ![Cross-section of a thick piece of eel meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-23-1siag-900.webp) ![The table near the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim-24-ubvme-900.webp) ## Where to go in Seongsu after dinner There's a call bell too, so you can easily flag down staff. It's a bit of a walk from the station, but they have everything you need. So for an unlimited-refill spot, the value for the taste seems pretty good! It's also close to Ttukseom Hangang Park and the Seongsu café street, so it's a great spot to eat your fill and then stroll along the Han River or explore the café street. The eel meat is thick with a nice bite to it. My stomach issues weren't fully resolved yet, so it was a bit of a shame I couldn't eat as much as I wanted. Songnim Bok Jangeo Seongsu Branch, a local Seongsu-dong favorite, is a good-value restaurant offering unlimited refills of freshwater eel, pork belly, and chicken neck. A great place to enjoy fresh eel and meat as much as you want! Recommended for group gatherings, family meals, friends, couples, and even foreign visitors — a solid Seongsu unlimited-refill eel spot 👍 ## Visitor information for Songnim Bok Jangeo Seongsu Branch - Address: 148 Seongdeokjeong-gil, 1st floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Seongsu-dong 2-ga 209-5), between Konkuk University and Seongsu stations on Line 2 - Hours: Daily 11:50 AM – 11:00 PM - Takeout and delivery available - Groups up to 50 welcome, free Wi-Fi, high chairs available - No parking ## Where it is - Songnim Bok Jangeo Unlimited Freshwater Eel Seongsu Branch (송림복장어 민물장어 무한리필 성수직영점) - 148 Seongdeokjeong-gil, 1st floor, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 성덕정길 148 1층 - 37.5363364, 127.0597499 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%A1%EB%A6%BC%EB%B3%B5%EC%9E%A5%EC%96%B4%20%EB%AF%BC%EB%AC%BC%EC%9E%A5%EC%96%B4%20%EB%AC%B4%ED%95%9C%EB%A6%AC%ED%95%84%20%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5363364,127.0597499,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@mullae-rivet-table/seongsu-eel-buffet-local-spot-songnim/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt