# Eel barbecue restaurant in Cheongju: Samhwa Susan's 1 kg meal - By Neuru (https://superchart.com/en/@served-warm/) - Written Sep 1, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: The sponsorship status and scope of support need to be confirmed. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@served-warm/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@served-warm/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/index.md) ## In short Samhwa Susan is a charcoal-grilled freshwater eel restaurant in Nami-myeon, Cheongju, Chungbuk. My husband and I shared 1 kg of eel while a staff member grilled it for us; the portion suited two, and I especially liked it with the sweet-tangy chive salad. ## Good to know - **Address**: 269 Daerim-ro, Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - **Hours**: According to the original post: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; last order 8:00 PM; closed every Monday - **Eel price**: According to the original post: ₩50,000 for 1 kg, described as about 600 g after preparation - **Self-service ramen**: ₩4,000 extra - **Parking**: Large dedicated parking lot in front of the restaurant - **Dining service**: During my visit, staff grilled the eel; extra side dishes, alcohol, and drinks were self-service - **Visit experience**: Reserved for 6 PM on Sunday; the restaurant was full at the time *as written by the visitor on Sep 1, 2026* My husband and I visited Samhwa Susan (삼화수산), a charcoal-grilled freshwater eel restaurant in Nami-myeon, Cheongju. We ordered 1 kg of eel, which was a suitable amount for the two of us, and a staff member grilled it for us so we could eat comfortably. ![Samhwa Susan eel meal in Nami-myeon, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-01-ndkzd-1200.webp) ## Is parking convenient, and did I make a reservation? Samhwa Susan is at 269 Daerim-ro, Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea. The hours listed in the original post were 11 AM to 9 PM, with last orders at 8 PM. It is regularly closed every Monday. ![Samhwa Susan in Cheongju visited for an eel meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-02-10h8q-900.webp) There was a dedicated parking lot in front of the restaurant. It was spacious, with plenty of room, so parking was easy. ![Dedicated parking area in front of Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-03-19usu-900.webp) ![Area around Samhwa Susan during my visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-04-1nrkw-900.webp) We reserved for 6 PM on Sunday, and the restaurant was full. Our reserved table had been prepared in advance, and judging by the atmosphere that day, I thought it would be a good idea to reserve ahead for a gathering too. ![Inside Samhwa Susan during a Sunday evening reservation](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-05-dbp1b-900.webp) ## What are the side dishes and self-service bar like? The table was set with accompaniments for the eel, including ginger, teriyaki sauce, ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste), and pickled onions. We could get more side dishes from the self-service bar, and alcohol and drinks were also self-service. The bar was neatly organized. ![Basic side dishes served with grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-06-w1gsd-966.webp) We also received fresh kimchi, chive salad, sushi rice, and ssam vegetables. The clear broth had plenty of clams and was pleasantly spicy and refreshing, so I ate almost all of it as soon as it arrived. ![Broth served with the eel meal at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-07-1r5yc-900.webp) There was also self-service ramen that we could cook ourselves if we wanted a little more to eat. The self-service ramen was an additional ₩4,000. ## How much is 1 kg of eel, and how much remains after preparation? According to the original post, the eel was ₩50,000 per 1 kg. It was introduced as premium freshwater eel from Gochang, and I was told it would be about 600 g after preparation. ![Eel order menu information at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-08-mj57a-966.webp) We ordered 1 kg. The eel had thick flesh, which caught my attention even before it was grilled. ![Thick-fleshed eel ordered at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-09-1xjyu-966.webp) ![Thick eel prepared for charcoal grilling](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-10-gtk9v-900.webp) ## Does a staff member grill the eel? During my visit, a staff member grilled the eel for us. Since we did not have to focus on grilling, I could wait while chatting with my husband. ![A Samhwa Susan staff member grilling eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-11-fiiev-900.webp) While the eel cooked, I shaped the sushi rice that came with it into bite-size portions. ![Bite-size sushi rice prepared while eel cooks](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-12-12igv-966.webp) The staff member turned the eel as it cooked it to a golden brown. They looked practiced at turning several pieces at once. ![Staff turning eel until golden brown](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-13-1wnuq-900.webp) Once it was partly cooked, they cut it into easy-to-eat pieces and told us to wait a little longer before eating. ![Cooked eel cut into easy-to-eat pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-14-j2dzz-900.webp) ## How did the eel taste, and which side dishes went well with it? For my first bite, I placed a piece on the sushi rice I had prepared. ![Grilled eel placed on homemade sushi rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-15-1tfud-900.webp) Among the side dishes, the chive salad stood out most. It felt fresh, as if it had just been mixed, and its sweet-tangy flavor made me want it as a rice side dish at home too. ![Sweet-tangy chive salad served with grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-16-xjfgx-900.webp) I do not usually eat eel often because of its richness and fishy taste. But the eel I had that day did not taste fishy or have any off odor to me, and it became nuttier as I chewed, making it easy to enjoy through to the end. ![Nutty grilled eel at Samhwa Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-17-mdgp5-900.webp) It was crisp outside and tender inside. The spicy sauce from the self-service corner cut through the richness nicely, and I alternated it with teriyaki sauce. ![Samhwa Susan grilled eel eaten with sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-18-1g0fr-870.webp) ## Was it enough for two, and how was it for a family gathering? Just as we had nearly finished the first batch of grilled eel, a staff member put the remaining eel on the grill. I liked that they kept an eye on things so our meal did not lose its flow. ![More eel added after eating the first batch](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-19-wwl88-900.webp) ![Second batch of Samhwa Susan eel grilling](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-20-9f1pm-900.webp) After we ate the second batch as well, 1 kg was exactly right for the two of us. ![Second batch of grilled eel shared by two](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-21-1bao3-900.webp) I especially liked wrapping the eel with plenty of chive salad. The charcoal-scented eel and side dishes went well together, and I kept reaching for more even when I was full. ![Eel ssam with plenty of chive salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-22-ofgyr-900.webp) At the end, we shared the tail portion between us. ![Eel tail shared at the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-23-1420u-900.webp) ![Crisply grilled Samhwa Susan eel tail](https://img.superchart.com/images/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel-24-1u1ft-900.webp) The tail was crisp and nutty, and I found it tastier than the thicker middle portion. With ample parking and staff grilling the eel, it was easy to talk while eating, so I felt it would also suit a special occasion or family gathering. ## 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 - 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/@served-warm/samhwa-susan-cheongju-nami-eel/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt