# Eel buffet in Dongnae, Busan: owner's grilling order at Songnim Bok - By Yerin Sun (https://superchart.com/en/@nampo-tin-bowl/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dongnae, Busan - Sponsored: This is a review after receiving a complimentary meal from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@nampo-tin-bowl/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@nampo-tin-bowl/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/index.md) ## In short Songnim Bok Jangeo Unlimited Freshwater Eel, Busan Dongnae Branch is an all-you-can-eat freshwater eel restaurant in Anrak-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan. One adult pays 29,900 won for unlimited domestic Japonica freshwater eel, or 32,900 won with the self-bar of chicken neck, pork belly and sides, and when we fumbled with the grill the owner came over and showed us the order to cook it in, skin side first. There is no dedicated parking at Songnim Bok Jangeo, but the eel had no muddy smell and came with a complimentary bokbunja wine, making the value hard to beat. ## Good to know - **Unlimited refill, one adult**: 29,900 won - **With self-bar**: 32,900 won per adult - **Self-bar lineup**: Chicken neck, pork belly, wrap vegetables, side dishes - **Type of eel**: Domestic Japonica freshwater eel - **Complimentary**: Bokbunja wine (Korean black raspberry wine) - **Parking**: No dedicated parking; use nearby paid lots - **Address**: 1st floor, 146 Myeongjang-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan - **Price reference**: ₩29,900 ≈ $21.5 · ₩32,900 ≈ $23.5 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* I visited Songnim Bok Jangeo Unlimited Freshwater Eel Dongnae Branch, recommended to me by a friend as an Anrak-dong local favorite. It's in Dongnae-gu, Busan. Eel has this reputation of being expensive, so unlimited refills for ₩29,900 genuinely doesn't make sense. ## Songnim Bok Jangeo Dongnae Branch: the basics They told me they prep live eel by hand fresh every morning! No fishy smell and totally fresh — I think that's exactly why it's become an Anrak-dong local favorite by word of mouth. I was worried it might be gamey since it's eel, but it wasn't fishy at all, and it was great. ## Menu and prices: 29,900 won, or 32,900 won with the self-bar ![Menu board for unlimited eel at Songnim Bok Jangeo Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-01-1xqur-900.webp) ![Pricing sign for the eel buffet](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-02-1f2ht-900.webp) ![Interior of Songnim Bok Jangeo Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-03-rc806-900.webp) ![Store wall with unlimited refill signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-04-1852g-900.webp) ![Table setting for the eel buffet](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-05-p618p-900.webp) Including the self-bar, it's ₩32,900 per adult! For ₩32,900 you can eat unlimited eel plus pork and chicken neck — legendary value for money. ![A plate of prepped freshwater eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-06-jj4cb-900.webp) ![Meat and side dishes brought from the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-07-gk2pk-900.webp) ![Freshwater eel on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-08-117d7-m-900.webp) ![Table spread with eel and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-09-vbki1-900.webp) At this price with unlimited eel, I think it's hard to beat, even among Dongnae-gu restaurants. ## What's on the self-bar at Songnim Bok Jangeo ![Self-bar with chicken neck, pork belly and lettuce wraps](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-10-13z1p-900.webp) The self-bar at Songnim Bok Jangeo Dongnae Branch has a lineup to enjoy alongside the freshwater eel. - Chicken neck meat - Pork belly - Lettuce wraps and vegetables - Side dishes It wasn't just eel — I could also grill chicken neck and pork belly, so I got to enjoy a good variety. ## How to grill eel: the order the owner showed us ![Sign explaining how to grill eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-11-biza8-900.webp) There's a note on the table explaining how to grill the eel, but at first I had no idea how to do it so I just threw it on haha. Then the owner came over and showed us personally. ### The right order for grilling freshwater eel - 1️⃣ Grill the skin side first - 2️⃣ Cut off the fin part - 3️⃣ Flip and grill the flesh side ![Freshwater eel being grilled skin-side first](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-12-165gg-900.webp) ![Grilled eel with the fin cut off](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-13-z133m-900.webp) ![Eel flipped to grill the flesh side](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-14-1c29c-900.webp) ![Freshwater eel grilled to a golden brown](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-15-1wq4r-1200.webp) Grilling the skin first keeps the flesh from curling up, and cutting off the fin makes it easier to eat cleanly. Once I knew this, it grilled up so much more delicious. If you've never grilled eel before, you should definitely ask staff first haha. We're pretty undiscerning eaters and even we thought it was so good hahahaha ㅠㅠ ## How the domestic Japonica freshwater eel tasted True to being prepped fresh every morning, it had no fishy smell and tasted fresh. ![Close-up of fresh, odor-free freshwater eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-16-fwbin-900.webp) Since it's domestic Japanica freshwater eel, the flesh was thick and had a proper nutty, savory flavor once grilled. ![Thick cut of domestic Japanica eel flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-17-tq3l8-900.webp) ![Eel and chicken neck meat on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-18-g5why-900.webp) ![A piece of eel in a lettuce wrap](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-19-1dblo-900.webp) Alternating with the self-bar chicken neck meant it never got boring — the combination kept me eating. ## Free bokbunja wine with your table ![A free bottle of bokbunja wine given as service](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-20-y0zra-900.webp) They gave us a free bottle of bokbunja (Korean black raspberry) wine on the house. I said I couldn't drink since I drove, and the owner told me to just take it home haha. The owner's generosity put me in such a good mood leaving. ## Parking near Songnim Bok Jangeo in Anrak-dong Songnim Bok Jangeo Dongnae Branch has no dedicated parking support. You'll need to use a nearby parking lot. ## Is this eel buffet in Dongnae worth it? ![Full table spread of the eel buffet](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-21-8gui5-900.webp) ![Eel and pork belly on the grill plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-22-j54su-900.webp) ![Grilled eel cut into bite-sized pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-23-avla5-900.webp) ![Final table spread at Songnim Bok Jangeo Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips-24-gifjv-900.webp) I'd recommend Songnim Bok Jangeo Unlimited Freshwater Eel Dongnae Branch as an Anrak-dong local favorite. For ₩29,900 you get unlimited eel plus chicken neck and pork belly on the self-bar, and the owner's generosity on top of it all. If you don't know how to grill eel, just ask staff — they'll kindly show you, so first-timers don't need to worry. If you're looking for great-value unlimited eel among Dongnae-gu restaurants, highly recommend!! ## Where it is - Songnim Bok Jangeo Unlimited Freshwater Eel, Busan Dongnae Branch (송림복장어 민물장어 무한리필 부산동래점) - 146 Myeongjang-ro, 1st floor, Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea - 부산광역시 동래구 명장로 146 1층 - 35.1987101, 129.1122643 - 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%EB%B6%80%EC%82%B0%EB%8F%99%EB%9E%98%EC%A0%90/@35.1987101,129.1122643,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@nampo-tin-bowl/songlim-eel-buffet-dongnae-grilling-tips/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt