# Yeonnam-dong unagi chazuke bowl with extra eel add-on: Ochaya Yeonnam - By Soeun (https://superchart.com/en/@place-to-eat-2/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@place-to-eat-2/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@place-to-eat-2/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/index.md) ## In short Ochaya Yeonnam is a Japanese rice bowl and ochazuke restaurant on Donggyo-ro 38-gil in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul. The unagi chazuke bowl costs 16,000 won, and the 6,000 won extra eel add-on piles more glazed eel and shredded egg over a bed of seasoned nutritious rice. For anyone who wants a generous amount of eel, the add-on at Ochaya Yeonnam earns its price. ## Good to know - **Menu**: Unagi chazuke bowl, 16,000 won - **Add-on**: Extra eel, 6,000 won - **Rice**: Seasoned nutritious rice instead of plain white rice - **Location**: 2nd floor, 38 Donggyo-ro 38-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Price reference**: ₩16,000 ≈ $11.5 · ₩6,000 ≈ $4.3 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Signature photo of the unagi chazuke rice bowl at Ochaya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-01-149ta-1200.webp) While looking for good places to eat in Yeonnam-dong, I found myself at Ochaya Yeonnam. It's a spot where you can enjoy a variety of Japanese-style rice bowls, and this time I ordered the unagi chazuke rice bowl. If you like eel dishes, this is a menu worth trying at least once — and I especially loved that there's an extra eel option so you can enjoy it even more generously. ## Unagi chazuke bowl 16,000 won plus 6,000 won extra eel What I ordered was the unagi chazuke rice bowl at ₩16,000 with an extra ₩6,000 eel add-on. The base menu already looked plenty satisfying, but I love eel so I added more — and in the end it was a really satisfying choice. ![A bowl of unagi chazuke topped with seasoned eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-02-10ayc-900.webp) ![Table setting of the rice bowl with extra eel added](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-03-11kcx-900.webp) ![Close-up of seasoned eel placed over nutritious rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-04-mhjsy-900.webp) ![Rice bowl topped with egg strips and eel together](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-05-afxyw-900.webp) There was a generous amount of well-seasoned eel piled on the rice, so it looked filling just from the sight of it. ## Nutritious rice, not white rice: how it works with the shredded egg One distinctive thing about the unagi chazuke rice bowl at Ochaya Yeonnam is that it comes with nutritious rice (영양밥) instead of regular white rice. Rice bowls can sometimes feel like a simple, quick meal, but here the rice itself was nutty and filling, which made the whole meal more satisfying. With eel and nutritious rice together, it felt like a properly substantial meal. On top, soft egg strips and seasoned eel are laid out — the colors looked pretty and the combination worked well together. The eel had a subtle sweet-and-savory seasoning and a soft texture that went well with the rice. The plainness of the egg strips tempered the rich flavor of the eel, so overall it wasn't heavy at all. ![Unagi chazuke rice bowl with a bigger portion from the extra eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-06-1i237-900.webp) ## How much more eel does the add-on actually give you? Adding extra eel definitely bumped up the portion and made the meal much more satisfying. Eating a piece of eel together with the nutritious rice brought out a great nutty, savory harmony, and each bite felt more filling than the last. If you want more than just a taste of eel and really want to enjoy it generously, I'd recommend the add-on option. ![A piece of eel served together with nutritious rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-07-q8goh-900.webp) True to its name, unagi chazuke is delicious eaten as a plain rice bowl, but I liked that the way it's served lets you enjoy a variety of flavors. At first I ate it straight as eel and rice, and later switched things up to discover a different kind of charm. ![Enjoying unagi chazuke ochazuke-style](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-08-v420m-900.webp) ## What the eel tastes like at Ochaya Yeonnam The eel wasn't overly sweet or strongly seasoned — it had a subtle, savory depth. The outside was moist with sauce, while the inside was soft with just the right amount of bounce, giving it a nice chew. The distinctive nutty flavor of eel came through clean, with no fishiness, so it was easy to enjoy whether you're a regular eel eater or trying it for the first time. ![Seasoned eel showing its soft interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-09-y5bid-900.webp) Eating the eel together with the warm nutritious rice underneath brought out a great balance between the nuttiness of the rice and the savory-sweet sauce on the eel, with the soft egg strips rounding everything out nicely. With the extra eel especially, I wasn't just getting a taste of one or two pieces — I could enjoy it generously and really savor the flavor of eel all the way to the last bite. The sweet, deep flavor and soft texture of the seasoned eel made for a filling and satisfying meal. ![A bite combining eel, nutritious rice, and egg strips](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-10-2aizi-900.webp) ## Is Ochaya Yeonnam comfortable for solo diners? There are plenty of good-atmosphere restaurants in Yeonnam-dong, but Ochaya Yeonnam felt like a place where you could comfortably enjoy clean, well-made Japanese menu items. ![Interior atmosphere of Ochaya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-11-20suc-900.webp) ![Inside the second-floor space of Ochaya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-12-s6sm6-900.webp) ![Space at Ochaya Yeonnam decorated with Japanese-style items](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-13-mj975-900.webp) ![Table seating at Ochaya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-14-we9xf-900.webp) ![A seat well-suited for solo dining at Ochaya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-15-hwb5q-900.webp) ![A corner view of the Ochaya Yeonnam interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-16-1b22j-900.webp) ![Interior decor at Ochaya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-17-18u87-900.webp) ![Interior of the Yeonnam-dong Japanese restaurant Ochaya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-18-d1ndj-m-900.webp) It's a fine spot to visit for solo dining, and a good fit for days when you want a hearty, satisfying meal. ![An eel rice bowl set enjoyed while dining solo](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-19-1udet-900.webp) With eel rice bowls, taste matters, but portion and satisfaction matter too — and thanks to the nutritious rice and generous eel, the unagi chazuke rice bowl at Ochaya Yeonnam left me feeling well fed. I'd recommend it to anyone who loves eel or is looking for a special rice bowl dish in Yeonnam-dong. ![Finishing shot of the unagi chazuke rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-20-85myr-900.webp) ![The eel rice bowl served together with its full spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-21-aslp7-900.webp) ![Close-up of the eel rice bowl at Ochaya Yeonnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-22-48a14-900.webp) ![A bowl combining nutritious rice and eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-23-1aihh-900.webp) ![Table at Ochaya Yeonnam after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel-24-1p8hk-900.webp) If you're looking for a good Japanese rice bowl restaurant in Yeonnam-dong, the unagi chazuke rice bowl at Ochaya Yeonnam is worth trying. The soft eel, nutty rice, and light egg strips came together really well for a satisfying meal. ## Where it is - Ochaya Yeonnam (오차야 연남점) - 38 Donggyo-ro 38-gil, 2nd floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 동교로38길 38 2층 - 37.5611823, 126.9256556 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A4%EC%B0%A8%EC%95%BC%20%EC%97%B0%EB%82%A8%EC%A0%90/@37.5611823,126.9256556,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@place-to-eat-2/ochaya-yeonnam-unagi-chazuke-extra-eel/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt