Salt-grilled eel BBQ in Sagajeong: 3 eels & 5 sushi, Cheonsangae

Looking for a good place for a group meal in Sagajeong? Among the spots I found this time, this one stood out: great for family outings, with top-notch food, and I loved it. It's Cheonsangae Jangeoga Myeonmok Sagajeong Branch (천상애장어가 면목사가정점), near Sagajeong Station! It's a perfect place for eel, which is great for boosting your stamina, so here's my honest review.

• Why I recommend it for a group meal in Sagajeong
• Cheonsangae menu and price range
• The free eel event

Where is Cheonsangae Jangeoga Myeonmok Sagajeong Branch, and is it easy for groups?

Cheonsangae Jangeoga Myeonmok Sagajeong Branch is on Myeonmok-ro in Jungnang, Seoul, near Sagajeong Station, so you can walk there from the station. When you're picking a group-meal spot in Sagajeong, location matters most, right? And if you're taking elders out for a stamina meal, access and interior matter too!

Access from Sagajeong Station is good. There are plenty of bus stops just 2 minutes away, and you can walk from the station, so it felt effortless as a meeting spot. The Myeonmok neighborhood is fairly quiet, and it isn't noisy, so it was easy to talk.

The exterior looks clean and photo-friendly too. I loved it from the first impression! If you're searching for a group-meal spot in Sagajeong, this location passes the test.

How were the seating and the staff?

The tables are spaced widely, so talking was comfortable. It has an upscale feel and works for groups of 4 to 6, and the restaurant is big enough that larger parties should be fine too.

The staff were quick, and they grilled every piece of eel for us, so the meal was totally easy. If you're the youngest at the office and in charge of picking a group-meal spot in Sagajeong, you don't have to worry about the grilling here! They do it all!

What are the menu and prices like at Cheonsangae?

Eel is normally an expensive dish, but Cheonsangae doesn't sell only eel. It has plenty of side dishes too, so honestly the overall price felt like good value!

And considering the quality of the eel, it was totally fine! Plus, there's one big thing.

What's the condition for a free eel?

At Cheonsangae Jangeoga Myeonmok Sagajeong Branch, if your party includes a pregnant woman or someone 80 or older, you can get one eel for free! So in some cases you get an extra eel at no cost.

Amazing, right? It's perfect for bringing grandma or grandpa, or a pregnant wife.

How did the eel at Cheonsangae taste?

The eel here has no fishy smell at all. It's salt-grilled, lightly seasoned and clean-tasting. What surprised me was how genuinely good the eel's condition was!

It's already perfect without dipping it in any sauce, and with the sauce it's not greasy at all, so you just keep eating!

How many eels did two people eat?

There were two of us, and we ate 3 eels. You can refill the wraps and sauces as much as you like at the self-serve bar, so we left absolutely stuffed!

Free wild ginseng and the side dish you must order

The really big thing is that Cheonsangae Jangeoga Myeonmok Sagajeong Branch gives you wild ginseng for free, once per table! If you're after a truly healthy meal, that's tempting, isn't it? And there's a side dish you absolutely have to order! It's the sushi! It's so good with eel.

On top of the 2 pieces of sushi that come with the basic set for 2, I ordered 5 more. You have to try this.

Another thoughtful touch: mushrooms and potatoes come with the set menu to eat alongside the eel, and they were a real treat.

Would I go again?

I liked Cheonsangae Jangeoga Myeonmok Sagajeong Branch so much that next time I want eel, I'm definitely coming back here. If you're looking for a good restaurant near Sagajeong Station, go check it out!