# Yongsan Japanese restaurant for charcoal-grilled hitsumabushi: Una - By Ari (https://superchart.com/en/@paper-bag-bowl/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yongsan, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@paper-bag-bowl/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@paper-bag-bowl/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/index.md) ## In short Una Yongsan Main Branch is a Japanese restaurant in Yongsan, Seoul, serving neat Nagoya-style eel rice bowls. Its hitsumabushi paired charcoal-grilled eel, deep tare sauce, and green-tea broth in several delicious ways. Verdict: a lovely choice for a polished Japanese meal that feels like a treat. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2F, Episode Yongsan 241, 37 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 용산구 한강대로 37 에피소드 용산 241, 2층) - **Signature dish**: Hitsumabushi - **Menu**: Torimabushi, meromabushi, unagi kabayaki, mero kama tare-yaki, tori tare-yaki *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* I visited Una Yongsan Main Branch, where you can enjoy a neat eel rice bowl with deep flavor in Yongsan. ![Visiting Una Yongsan Main Branch for an eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-01-r157l-1200.webp) ## Charcoal-grilled eel and deep tare sauce It said they use only premium Korean freshwater eel, which gave me confidence. They stick to techniques learned directly from Japanese masters, so I figured it simply had to be good. Their sauce is simmered with around 30 healthful medicinal ingredients, and that depth really came through. Since it is an authentic tare sauce simmered for more than 10 hours, even its color looked different. The moment I lifted the lid on the hitsumabushi, its aroma filled the air. Maybe because it was grilled over binchotan-style charcoal, the glossy surface of the eel was seriously something else. ![Charcoal-grilled eel hitsumabushi with tare sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-02-1sm6s-900.webp) ![Glossy eel hitsumabushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-03-iadjl-900.webp) ## How I enjoyed the hitsumabushi ### Hitsumabushi This signature dish comes with golden-brown grilled eel packed closely across the rice without a gap. The eel, soaked through with sweet-savory seasoning, had such an appealing texture: crisp outside and tender inside. I loved that I could enjoy different flavors by adding the supplied scallions, laver, and wasabi, or pouring over the ochazuke broth. ![Hitsumabushi served with eel and accompaniments](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-04-10hkv-900.webp) It was wonderful as it was, but I decided to use the green-tea broth following the guide written on the table. I portioned some rice and grilled eel into a small bowl, then lightly sprinkled on the provided crushed laver. I also really liked how each of the basic side dishes came neatly portioned in individual bowls. They were just the sort of selection to refresh my palate, so I kept reaching for them between bites. ![Basic side dishes in individual bowls](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-05-6r6cu-900.webp) ### Tomato tsukemono The sweet-and-tangy pickled tomatoes looked pretty, and they were perfect for cleansing the palate before or after the meal. This thoughtful side dish had a fresh, crisp bite that neatly cut through the richness. ![Sweet-and-tangy tomato tsukemono side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-06-ztiim-900.webp) ![Tomato tsukemono accompaniment](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-07-12ayi-900.webp) ![Hitsumabushi meal setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-08-8xf94-900.webp) ![Eel rice bowl with accompanying dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-09-p7cew-900.webp) ![Hitsumabushi meal set](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-10-163km-900.webp) ![Eel rice bowl meal selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-11-e3g38-900.webp) ![Neatly presented Japanese rice-bowl meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-12-1c2u9-900.webp) ![Hitsumabushi with basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-13-ltxdd-900.webp) ![Eel rice bowl dining scene with accompaniments](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-14-65rhp-900.webp) ## Una Yongsan Main Branch menu - Hitsumabushi: mentaiko-set small hitsumabushi, mentaiko-set hitsumabushi, special mentaiko-set hitsumabushi, small hitsumabushi, special hitsumabushi - Torimabushi: mentaiko-set torimabushi, special mentaiko-set torimabushi, torimabushi, special torimabushi - Meromabushi: mentaiko-set meromabushi, special mentaiko-set meromabushi, meromabushi, special meromabushi - À la carte: mentaiko-set unagi kabayaki, mentaiko-set mero kama tare-yaki, mentaiko-set tori tare-yaki, unagi kabayaki, mero kama tare-yaki, tori tare-yaki ![Una Yongsan Main Branch menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-15-1cbof-900.webp) ![Japanese rice-bowl menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-16-d2r2m-900.webp) ![Hitsumabushi and mabushi menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-17-1kl6z-900.webp) ![Una Yongsan Main Branch à la carte menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-18-q234n-900.webp) ![Grilled eel Japanese menu selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-19-1turc-900.webp) ## A calm Japanese dining space that makes you feel looked after The exterior already felt upscale, while inside was finished in a clean, calm black-toned interior. Soft sunlight filtered through the blinds by the windows, making the space feel cozy yet refined. With generously spaced tables and comfortable seating, it was just right for enjoying a neat Japanese meal. ![Calm black-toned Japanese restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-20-1i4k3-900.webp) ![Window seats with sunlight filtering through blinds](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-21-11tsj-900.webp) The tables were set well apart too, so it looked easy to dine without being disturbed by others. Overall, the space had the tidy, unfussy character of a classic Japanese restaurant. The staff also served us quietly and attentively, so I really got to enjoy that feeling of being looked after. ![Dining space with generous table spacing](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-22-1phym-900.webp) Thanks to its calm, neat interior, Una Yongsan Main Branch is somewhere that really makes you feel treated. The careful presentation of every dish and the tidy selection of basic sides were satisfying too, making for a very pleasant meal. ![Neat atmosphere at Una Yongsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-23-ao2s3-900.webp) Once I went up to the second floor of the Episode building, its stylish sign greeted me first. The exterior stood out even from a distance, so I found it right away without getting lost. ![Una sign on the second floor of Episode Yongsan](https://img.superchart.com/images/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una-24-1wiyd-900.webp) It was such a satisfying time, enjoying a thoughtfully prepared Japanese rice-bowl meal in a luxurious setting. If you are looking for a clean, carefully prepared hitsumabushi spot near Yongsan, I definitely recommend visiting at least once. ## Where it is - Una Yongsan Main Branch (우나 용산 본점) - 2F, Episode Yongsan 241, 37 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 용산구 한강대로 37 에피소드 용산 241, 2층) - 서울특별시 용산구 한강대로 37 에피소드 용산 241, 2층 - 37.5248261, 126.963139 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9A%B0%EB%82%98%20%EC%9A%A9%EC%82%B0%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5248261,126.963139,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@paper-bag-bowl/yongsan-eel-rice-calm-una/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt