# Cheongju grilled eel with charcoal service: Samhwa Susan - By Yeonpil (https://superchart.com/en/@place-to-eat-3/) - Written Sep 1, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: Sponsorship status and the scope of any provided support are being confirmed. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@place-to-eat-3/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@place-to-eat-3/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/index.md) ## In short Samhwa Susan is a grilled eel restaurant in Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju. I ordered 1 kg of Pungcheon eel for ₩50,000, while staff charcoal-grilled and cut it into bite-size pieces. The eel was plump and tender, though a ₩4,000 table-setting fee applied per person. ## Good to know - **Location**: 269 Daerim-ro, Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - **Order and price**: Pungcheon eel, 1 kg: ₩50,000 - **Table-setting fee**: ₩4,000 per person, charged separately - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00 according to the original post; closed every Monday - **Parking**: Parking lot in front of the restaurant - **Grilling service**: Staff charcoal-grill the eel and cut it into bite-size pieces - **Meal setup**: Sushi included; side dishes at a self-service bar; alcoholic drinks and beverages are self-service - **For children**: High chairs available *as written by the visitor on Sep 1, 2026* ## Where is Samhwa Susan, and is parking available? I visited Samhwa Susan (삼화수산), an eel restaurant in Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju. The address is 269 Daerim-ro, Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do. The original post lists its hours as 11:00–21:00, with regular closures every Monday. ![Samhwa Susan eel restaurant exterior in Nami-myeon, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-01-1d6lc-650.webp) ![Area around Samhwa Susan in Nami-myeon, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-02-avaa9-650.webp) It did not feel far to drive from central Cheongju. There was a parking lot in front, and the restaurant was already full even on the weekday I visited. ![Samhwa Susan in Cheongju on a weekday](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-03-15pm5-650.webp) ## How much is 1 kg of eel, and what are the extra fees? We ordered 1 kg of Pungcheon eel for ₩50,000. The eel price felt reasonable, but there was a separate ₩4,000 table-setting fee per person. ![Pungcheon eel sales information at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-04-1u98w-650.webp) The restaurant stated that it uses only freshwater eel that meets hazard-management standards. ![Freshwater eel information at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-05-d0580-650.webp) ## What is it like for a family meal or dining with children? The interior had a comfortable atmosphere for a meal. I thought it would suit family outings where several people share eel, as well as group gatherings and company dinners. ![Dining area inside Samhwa Susan in Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-06-1viji-650.webp) ![Comfortable interior of Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-07-hqzyb-650.webp) ![Samhwa Susan interior for family dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-08-5i97d-650.webp) High chairs were available too. ![High chair for dining with children at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-09-16v21-650.webp) The restaurant also said it sells eel extract. ![Eel extract sales information at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-10-1u7ok-650.webp) ## What comes with the self-service bar and table setting? Alcoholic drinks and beverages were self-service. At the self-service bar, I could take the basic side dishes according to my preference. ![Self-service alcohol and beverage area at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-11-1aezj-650.webp) There was self-service ramyeon too. I thought it would be useful when you want a hot broth after having drinks. ![Self-service ramyeon at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-12-p8sv4-650.webp) After ordering, the basic side dishes were neatly set out. ![Basic side dishes after ordering eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-13-l48x7-650.webp) ![Table setting served with eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-14-bo3wf-650.webp) The clam soup that came with the meal also paired well as an accompaniment to soju. ![Clam soup served with the basic Samhwa Susan setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-15-8gcbp-650.webp) ## Do staff grill the eel for you? The eel that arrived looked thick and fresh. After adding charcoal, a staff member grilled it directly and checked how it was cooking from time to time. We could wait and talk without having to keep turning it ourselves. ![Staff grilling eel over charcoal at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-16-1d9ly-1200.webp) The eel gradually turned golden over the charcoal. ![Eel browning over charcoal at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-17-1o2n7-650.webp) ![Thick Pungcheon eel grilling at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-18-vsled-650.webp) The staff member cut the eel into bite-size pieces, making it easier to eat. ![Eel cut into bite-size pieces by staff](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-19-q89pb-650.webp) Because they grilled it until it was cooked through, I thought it would be easy to eat even if you are not used to grilling eel. ![Grilled and prepared eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-20-1l4g6-650.webp) ## How did the eel taste, and how did I eat it? I tried a piece of the well-cooked eel. ![A piece of well-cooked eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-21-11r6o-650.webp) The flesh was plump and tender. ![Plump, tender grilled eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-22-1qc2v-650.webp) I liked the eel's distinctive nutty flavor, and the golden-browned parts tasted even nuttier. ![Golden charcoal-grilled eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-23-1hpel-650.webp) I ate it wrapped in leafy greens or dipped in the house sauce. It was nice to place eel on the included sushi and eat it like eel sushi. It also paired well with wasabi, ginger, pickled perilla leaves, and aged kimchi. ![Samhwa Susan eel with assorted side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel-24-1w1yi-650.webp) What stayed with me from this meal was the tender eel flesh and the staff grilling service. Even taking the separate table-setting fee into account, the eel price felt reasonable, and the included sushi and various side dishes gave me several ways to enjoy it. ## Where it is - Samhwa Susan (삼화수산) (삼화수산) - 269 Daerim-ro, Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea (충청북도 청주시 서원구 남이면 대림로 269 셀프풍천장어) - 충청북도 청주시 서원구 남이면 대림로 269 셀프풍천장어 - 36.5947584, 127.4412826 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%BC%ED%99%94%EC%88%98%EC%82%B0/@36.5947584,127.4412826,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@place-to-eat-3/samhwa-susan-nami-grilled-eel/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt