# Tempura rice bowl spot in Dongtan: ika and anago tendon, Onsen - By Shared Plate Host (https://superchart.com/en/@shared-table-visits/) - Written Jun 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after the restaurant provided the meal through a store-visit campaign. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@shared-table-visits/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@shared-table-visits/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@shared-table-visits/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/index.md) ## In short Onsen Dongtan is a Japanese restaurant specializing in tendon (tempura rice bowls) in Bansong-dong, Hwaseong, a 2-minute walk from Dongtan Central Park. The writer ordered the ika tendon (squid, ₩15,900) and the anago tendon (conger eel, ₩16,900) and was pleased with the squid tempura that wasn't chewy, the whole fried conger eel and the soy sauce that wasn't too salty. The tempura quality alone makes Onsen Dongtan a tendon restaurant in Dongtan worth the trip. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 33-14 Dongtangongwon-ro 2-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi (49-11 Bansong-dong) - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–21:00 - **Break time**: 14:40–17:00 - **Last order**: Lunch 14:40 / Dinner 20:00 - **Parking**: Spaces in front of the restaurant; if full, the Central Park parking lot is free for 1 hour 30 minutes - **Amenities**: Wi-Fi, parking, takeout, delivery - **Onsen tendon**: ₩10,900 - **Ika tendon (squid)**: ₩15,900 - **Anago tendon (conger eel)**: ₩16,900 - **Self-service bar**: Extra rice, wasabi - **Price reference**: ₩15,900 ≈ $12 · ₩16,900 ≈ $12.5 · ₩10,900 ≈ $8.1 (2026-10-29) *as written by the visitor on Jun 7, 2026* I really love Japanese food, especially tendon (tempura rice bowl) piled high with crispy tempura, and I think I've finally found my all-time favorite tendon spot. Today's lunch was at Onsen Dongtan, already a buzzing lunch hotspot near Dongtan Central Park. It's the place for textbook tempura, crispy outside and moist inside, and the vibe is perfect for a solo meal in Bansong-dong or a date. ## Onsen Dongtan hours and parking Onsen Dongtan is open daily from 11:30 to 21:00, with a break from 14:40 to 17:00. Last order is 14:40 for lunch and 20:00 for dinner. ![Exterior of Onsen Dongtan in Bansong-dong, Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-01-w6q27-900.webp) ![Entrance and opening information at Onsen Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-02-uo6ip-900.webp) - Address: 33-14 Dongtangongwon-ro 2-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, South Korea (1st floor) (Bansong-dong 49-11) - Hours: daily 11:30-21:00 - Break time: 14:40-17:00 - Last order: lunch 14:40 / dinner 20:00 - Amenities: Wi-Fi, parking, takeout, delivery Onsen Dongtan is just a 2-minute walk from Central Park, so it's easy to stop by before or after a stroll. There's parking in front of the restaurant, and if it's full, the nearby Central Park parking lot gives you 1 hour 30 minutes free, so driving is no worry at all. ## Atmosphere at Onsen Dongtan ![White and wood-tone interior of Onsen Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-03-vsb40-900.webp) Onsen Dongtan is a clean, tidy Japanese restaurant decorated in white and wood tones. The moment I stepped inside, that neat atmosphere hit me, and the white and wood pair nicely for a cozy yet stylish mood. ![Open kitchen and dining hall at Onsen Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-04-q1mtk-900.webp) It has an open kitchen, so I could catch a glimpse inside. Even though it specializes in fried food, there wasn't a speck of grease, and it was kept super hygienic and clean, which raised my trust right away. ![Spacious table layout at Onsen Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-05-1ugms-900.webp) ![Dining hall seating at Onsen Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-06-eqlas-m-900.webp) The tables are spaced out and comfortable, so it works for family meals or couples looking for a Japanese restaurant in Dongtan. It's also a great spot for eating alone in Bansong-dong without feeling self-conscious! ## Onsen Dongtan menu and prices ![Tendon menu at Onsen Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-07-tr6vc-900.webp) The menu has a great lineup, from the classic Onsen tendon (₩10,900) to mushroom tendon, ebi (shrimp) tendon and karaage (fried chicken) tendon. There are also sides like udon or soba sets, coleslaw and chicken-and-pollock-roe dumplings, so you can mix and match to taste. After some agonizing, I picked the two signature dishes with the most generous, unusual looks: the ika tendon (squid), which lets you enjoy different parts of the squid at once, and the anago tendon, topped with a giant whole conger eel! - Ika tendon: ₩15,900 - Anago tendon: ₩16,900 ![Self bar with rice and wasabi at Onsen Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-08-1pc57-900.webp) ![Self bar at Onsen Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-09-1t9gb-900.webp) You can get extra rice at the self bar, and the wasabi is there too!! ## How were the ika tendon and anago tendon? ![Ika tendon and anago tendon table setting at Onsen Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-10-15c5l-1200.webp) After ordering, the toasty smell of oil drifted over and the glistening tendon finally arrived. Huge bowls packed with tempura without a gap, such an overwhelming sight,,! ![Two tendon bowls piled high with tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-11-xur9n-900.webp) ### Ika tendon: squid tempura that isn't chewy If you like squid, you'll definitely love Onsen Dongtan's ika tendon. Cuttlefish, squid body and squid legs all come fried, and the texture is art. Not chewy at all, crisp outside and soft and springy inside. Shrimp, onsen tamago (soft-cooked egg), seaweed, kabocha squash and shishito pepper tempura join in for a variety of flavors. ![Ika tendon topped with squid tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-12-15yt3-900.webp) ### Anago tendon: a whole conger eel bursting out of the bowl For the anago tendon, one huge anago (conger eel) is fried whole and bursts out of the bowl,, The batter is crispy like a snack, while the eel inside is moist and tender. The rich, nutty flavor of eel fills your mouth and it feels like a proper health boost. ![Anago tendon topped with a whole conger eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-13-13szv-900.webp) ### How to eat tendon for the best flavor The vegetable tempura like lotus root, eggplant and mushroom were full of their own juices too, textbook crispy outside and moist inside. Following the tendon tips, I first moved lots of tempura onto a side plate and tasted the crispy seaweed tempura first. ![Tendon tempura moved onto a side plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-14-xlpns-900.webp) ![Eating seaweed and vegetable tempura from the side plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-15-1roir-900.webp) Then I popped the onsen tamago (soft-cooked egg) on the rice and mixed it with the special soy sauce, and eating the tempura like side dishes with it was pure heaven. ![Tendon rice mixed with a broken onsen tamago](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-16-1didx-900.webp) ![A bite of soy-sauce rice with tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-17-miuv9-900.webp) The sauce isn't salty, just faintly sweet and savory, so even the rice alone was tasty, and a bite of shishito pepper tempura now and then cuts the richness nicely. And definitely have it with the wasabi! ## Onsen Dongtan: final verdict ![Finished tendon meal at Onsen Dongtan](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon-18-14p94-900.webp) Onsen Dongtan is a Japanese restaurant in Dongtan worth visiting for the tempura quality alone. Clean oil made the batter thin and clean, and I was satisfied that my stomach didn't feel heavy after finishing! If you want a filling, special lunch near Dongtan Central Park, or a neat Japanese meal alone in Bansong-dong after work, I recommend Onsen! I'll definitely come back the next time tendon crosses my mind! ## Where it is - Onsen Dongtan (온센 동탄점) - 33-14 Dongtangongwon-ro 2-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, South Korea - 경기도 화성시 동탄구 동탄공원로2길 33-14 1층 - 37.2073141, 127.0620381 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A8%EC%84%BC%20%EB%8F%99%ED%83%84%EC%A0%90/@37.2073141,127.0620381,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@shared-table-visits/dongtan-central-park-onsen-tendon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt