# Gangnam eel restaurant for hitsumabushi and tempura: Unagiwa - By Dogyum (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-linen-menu/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-linen-menu/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-linen-menu/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/index.md) ## In short Unagiwa is an eel restaurant in Gangnam, Seoul, serving hitsumabushi and eel rice bowls. I shared a hitsumabushi set with one whole eel following the staff’s instructions, then had unexpectedly memorable assorted tempura and matcha pudding. Verdict: a satisfying meal worth ordering with both eel and tempura. ## Good to know - **Address**: 71 Bongeunsa-ro 30-gil, 2F, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 강남구 봉은사로30길 71 2층) - **Hours**: Weekdays 11:00–21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 20:00 - **Regular closing days**: Every Saturday and Sunday - **Parking**: Valet parking available - **From the station**: About 266 m from Exit 7 of Yeoksam Station *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* I went to Yeoksam for an eel rice bowl at lunchtime. ![Lunch visit for an eel rice bowl in Yeoksam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-01-15yvy-900.webp) ![Eel rice bowl meal visit in Yeoksam](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-02-o9k49-900.webp) I’m such an eel fan that I always make sure to get eel sushi even when I go out for sushi. This time, I wanted to enjoy eel properly, so I went to Unagiwa (우나기와) in Yeoksam. ![Visit to Unagiwa, an eel specialty restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-03-157wq-953.webp) But while the eel was delicious that day, another menu item I hadn’t expected also stayed with me: the assorted tempura. ![Unagiwa assorted tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-04-gwcyv-900.webp) ## A Japanese atmosphere from the moment I walked in ![Japanese-style atmosphere outside Unagiwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-05-45lg7-900.webp) ![Exterior of Unagiwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-06-53po0-900.webp) The moment I entered Unagiwa, it felt a little different from an ordinary restaurant. ![Japanese-style atmosphere inside Unagiwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-07-lwrgn-900.webp) There were all sorts of Japanese-style objects placed around the restaurant, ![Japanese-style objects inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-08-17gn3-900.webp) ![Japanese-style decorative objects at Unagiwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-09-1cil9-900.webp) and seeing them suddenly reminded me of the specialty restaurants I came across while traveling in Japan. It naturally conveyed that this was a place specializing in eel, too. ![Calm interior of the eel specialty restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-10-15xf8-900.webp) ![Relaxed lunch dining space](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-11-1jvps-900.webp) The overall atmosphere was calm, making it nice to have a relaxed lunch. ## Ordering the hitsumabushi set and how to eat it ![Ordered hitsumabushi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-12-g8isn-900.webp) ![Hitsumabushi with one whole eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-13-t4sbz-900.webp) That day, I chose the hitsumabushi set, a whole-eel rice bowl, and assorted tempura to share. Since the hitsumabushi contained one whole eel, I thought from the start that it would be quite filling. What was especially nice for a first-time visitor was that a staff member came over and carefully explained how to eat the eel. Hitsumabushi isn’t something you simply eat all at once like a regular eel rice bowl; it is enjoyed in several ways. ![Guide to enjoying hitsumabushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-14-15f3v-836.webp) After listening to the explanation, I tried each method as instructed. It was fun how the same bowl felt different depending on how I ate it. As someone who loves eel, I also liked being able to savor it slowly in different ways. ## If you are looking for an eel rice bowl Eel and rice really are such a good combination. The tender eel with rice made for a thoroughly filling meal, and I think anyone who already loves eel, like me, would be very satisfied to enjoy a whole eel properly. ![Meal of eel served with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-15-1k3k8-900.webp) ![A hearty eel rice bowl meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-16-1w8ga-900.webp) In particular, since the staff also explained how to eat it, I thought even first-timers trying hitsumabushi could enjoy it more comfortably. So personally, if I were looking for a good eel rice bowl in Yeoksam, I would put this on the list of places to consider. ## If you love tempura Honestly, the day’s biggest surprise was the assorted tempura. I love tempura so much that I sometimes go to Japanese restaurants just to eat it. So I couldn’t simply pass over the assorted tempura and ordered it too. But after trying it, it was much better than I expected. ![Assorted tempura with plump shrimp and eggplant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-17-1ci63-900.webp) Personally, it was good enough to rank in my top three tempuras so far. I especially loved the shrimp. It wasn’t just the batter that was crisp—the shrimp inside was plump and felt full of meat, so the texture really came through when I bit into it. The eggplant was good too. Rather than the eggplant’s usual mushy texture, it had a more substantial bite, which made it quite impressive even as eggplant tempura. As a tempura lover, I really felt I had ordered well with this one. ## For eel lovers ![Eel rice bowl and tempura meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-18-18l1l-1200.webp) I originally went for an eel rice bowl, but in the end both the eel and tempura made this a memorable meal. The Japanese-style objects especially gave it the feeling of a Japanese specialty restaurant from the moment I entered, ![Restaurant objects with the feel of a Japanese specialty restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-19-y5o8e-900.webp) ![Japanese-style decoration inside Unagiwa](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-20-1mw2w-900.webp) ![Dining space at the eel specialty restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-21-1i02m-900.webp) and the staff carefully explained how to eat hitsumabushi, so I could dine comfortably from beginning to end. If you love eel like I do, try the hitsumabushi set or whole-eel rice bowl for a hearty meal, and if you love tempura, order the assorted tempura too. For me, the tempura stayed just as strongly in my memory as the eel did. ## Matcha pudding for the final dessert ![Matcha pudding dessert after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-22-uzvta-900.webp) ![Soft and sweet matcha pudding](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-23-ay4f0-900.webp) The matcha pudding I had for dessert at the end!! It somehow felt wholesome, yet it was soft and sweet. Such a soft, tasty feeling... ## Unagiwa visit information - 71 Bongeunsa-ro 30-gil, 2F, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 강남구 봉은사로30길 71 2층) - Weekdays 11:00–21:00 / break time 15:00–17:00 / last order 20:00 - Closed every Saturday and Sunday - Valet parking available - About 266 m from Exit 7 of Yeoksam Station It was a good place to visit at lunchtime, and one that eel lovers should look into at least once. And I think I’ll be back soon to order the eel and assorted tempura again. :) ![Closing scene from the Unagiwa visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura-24-1xe23-900.webp) ## Where it is - Unagiwa (우나기와) - 71 Bongeunsa-ro 30-gil, 2F, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 강남구 봉은사로30길 71 2층) - 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로30길 71 2층 - 37.5030197, 127.0370094 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9A%B0%EB%82%98%EA%B8%B0%EC%99%80/@37.5030197,127.0370094,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-linen-menu/yeoksam-unagiwa-hitsumabushi-tempura/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt