# Daechi-dong eel restaurant with Gochang freshwater eel lunch: Manmok - By Jina (https://superchart.com/en/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit as sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/index.md) ## In short Manmok is an eel rice bowl restaurant in Daechi-dong near Seonleung Station Exit 2 in Gangnam, Seoul, grilling Gochang freshwater eel in the Kanto style. Lunch at Manmok is 26,000 won for a half eel bowl and 39,000 won for a full eel bowl, served as a set with suimono broth, chawanmushi, seasoned radish salad and a choice of matcha or black tea ice cream. The eel tastes clean and tender with very little greasiness, so Manmok works well as a refined Japanese meal to treat your parents to. ## Good to know - **Address**: 9 Seonleung-ro 82-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (near Seonleung Station Exit 2) - **Hours**: 11:00-22:00 (break 15:00-17:00) - **Lunch menu**: Eel rice bowl, half eel 26,000 won / full eel 39,000 won - **Dinner only**: Premium eel nabe 69,000 won, premium grilled eel (seasoned or salted) 55,000 won, hanwoo nabe 63,000 won - **Parking**: About 2 spaces in front of the restaurant; paid parking nearby at WeWork Seonleung 3 - **Seating**: Spacious table seats, plus tables for solo diners - **Drinks**: Draft beer; Suntory, Balvenie, Yamazaki, Hibiki and Hakushu highballs - **Dessert**: Ice cream (choice of matcha or black tea) - **Price reference**: ₩26,000 ≈ $19.5 · ₩39,000 ≈ $29 · ₩69,000 ≈ $51 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* ![Manmok's signature Kanto-style eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-01-1s2sw-1200.webp) I tried a Kanto-style eel rice bowl at a Daechi-dong restaurant! This is Manmok near Seonleung Station, and the upscale atmosphere really stood out. ![Full view of the eel rice bowl course at Manmok](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-02-15p6w-900.webp) ## What is a Kanto-style eel rice bowl? Eel rice bowls — grilled eel on rice — come in a few styles: Kanto, Kansai, and Nagoya. The Kanto style grills the eel once, steams it, then brushes on sauce and grills it again over charcoal, giving it a soft texture and a light, clean flavor. Most places around here serve the Nagoya style, so it's a treat to find Kanto style at Manmok! ![Close-up of Gochang freshwater eel grilled Kanto-style](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-03-zq8ak-900.webp) Manmok, an eel rice bowl specialist, is especially popular with office workers nearby. Lunch is ₩26,000 for a half serving and ₩39,000 for a full serving, while dinner brings out the premium eel nabe and premium grilled eel. I'll go through it all in detail below. ## How to find Manmok near Seonleung Station, and parking Manmok sits near Exit 2 of Seonleung Station, with room for about two cars to park in front of the restaurant. Being close to the subway makes it easy to reach by public transit too. - Address: 9 Seonneung-ro 82-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - Hours: 11:00-22:00 (break time 15:00-17:00) ![Walking toward Manmok near Seonleung Station Exit 2](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-04-12hwp-900.webp) ![Manmok's exterior and entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-05-18rqe-900.webp) I arrived at Manmok, just a short walk from Exit 2 of Seonleung Station. ![Parking space in front of Manmok](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-06-1uzx1-900.webp) There's parking for about two cars right in front of the restaurant. It's worth calling ahead to check availability. The nearest paid lot is at WeWork Seonleung 3. ## Inside Manmok: atmosphere and seating ![Manmok's interior with wood finishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-07-6n2bg-900.webp) One reason I'd recommend this Daechi-dong restaurant is the interior — upscale, calm, and cozy all at once. The wood finishes and soft lighting make for a quiet space that almost feels like being in Japan. ![Spacious table seating good for groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-08-8otzj-900.webp) There are wide, comfortable table seats too, good for groups or for hosting a meal for someone special. ![A table seat at Manmok good for solo diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-09-1s0gv-900.webp) There are also tables set up for solo diners — a nice spot to enjoy an eel rice bowl on your own. ## Manmok menu and lunch prices ![Manmok's menu board listing eel rice bowl prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-10-a1d63-900.webp) *Manmok's menu* The eel rice bowl is ₩26,000 for a half serving and ₩39,000 for a full serving. Since there's a half-portion option, a lot of the women there were ordering it — great for lighter appetites too! The dinner menu is separate: [dinner only] premium eel nabe ₩69,000, [dinner only] premium grilled eel (seasoned or salted) ₩55,000, and [dinner only] hanwoo nabe ₩63,000. What sets Manmok's eel rice bowl apart is the use of Gochang freshwater eel. It's grilled once, steamed, then grilled again over charcoal — the Kanto method — which keeps it light and tender. That process also cuts down on any greasy heaviness. For drinks, there's draft beer and highballs — Suntory, Balvenie, Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Hakushu highballs. ![A glass of soda with a large chunk of ice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-11-eiwgk-900.webp) I had somewhere to be afterward, so I ordered a soda instead. Even so, the glass came with those big chunky ice cubes usually reserved for highballs! ## What comes with the full eel rice bowl set ![A neatly arranged full eel rice bowl course](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-12-fxg27-900.webp) The full course arrives neat and tidy. ![Suimono, chawanmushi, and salad side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-13-g7ga4-900.webp) Alongside the eel rice bowl comes suimono (clear soup) with matsutake mushroom, soft chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), and a salad with tsukemono (pickles) and sesame dressing. ![Mu-saengchae, baek-kimchi, and sansho pepper on the side](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-14-a8j8i-900.webp) Side dishes include mu-saengchae (seasoned radish salad) and baek-kimchi (white kimchi), plus sansho pepper on the side to add as you like. ![Clear suimono soup with matsutake mushroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-15-4al1c-900.webp) Most eel rice bowl restaurants serve a basic broth, but Manmok's suimono is a nice point of difference — a clear soup with generous chunks of matsutake mushroom. ![A glossy full serving of Kanto-style eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-16-1i65x-900.webp) That glossy sheen on top — it couldn't possibly taste bad! ![A tender piece of eel picked up with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-17-1loj1-900.webp) ### How did the Gochang freshwater eel taste? I started with a big bite. The tenderness hits you right away. The sauce isn't overpowering either — it's light and clean. A friend of mine who travels to Japan often said this was even better than what she's had there, which made me weirdly proud. ![A piece of grilled eel placed on top of the rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-18-1nvd8-900.webp) ![A bite of eel rice bowl with wasabi on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-19-1ppl4-900.webp) Put a piece on the rice with a bit of wasabi on top, and it's a winning combination. ![비워낸 장어덮밥 한마리 그릇](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-20-1f9s1-900.webp) It leaned more soft and light than greasy, so I cleaned my full serving without any trouble! ![Matcha and black tea ice cream served for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-21-5by84-900.webp) Dessert is ice cream, with a choice of matcha or black tea. Sweet and rich — the perfect way to close out the meal. ## Is Manmok worth a Daechi-dong lunch? ![A quiet, calm dining table at Manmok](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch-22-3wxd3-900.webp) The eel was light and tender, the kind of meal I'd want to bring my parents to. It's a great pick when you're after an upscale restaurant in Daechi-dong. The calm interior makes for a quiet, cozy dining experience. ## Where it is - Manmok (만목) - 9 Seonneung-ro 82-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 선릉로82길 9 1층 - 37.5026585, 127.0509011 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%8C%EB%AA%A9/@37.5026585,127.0509011,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@salt-shaker-gyeonggi/seolleung-manmok-kwandong-eel-donburi-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt