# Milyang Korean restaurant for family loach soup: Ilpum Irojeong - By Dami (https://superchart.com/en/@southern-dinner-hours/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Updated Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Milyang, Gyeongnam - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@southern-dinner-hours/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@southern-dinner-hours/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/index.md) ## In short Ilpum Irojeong is a Korean restaurant in Milyang, Gyeongnam, serving loach soup set meals. Our family of four had three sanghwang loach soup sets, grilled mackerel, and a shredded potato pancake, while the kids especially loved the fried loach. Verdict: a satisfying family meal to finish a Milyang outing. ## Good to know - **Party size**: 2 adults, 2 preschool children - **Ordered**: 3 warm boiled pork sanghwang loach soup set meals, 1 grilled mackerel, shredded potato pancake - **Parking**: About 4 cars can park in front of the restaurant - **Alcohol event**: At the time of visit, soju was ₩2,900 and one beer was ₩4,000 - **Amenities**: Private rooms, dining hall, self-service bar, and children's tableware *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ![Signature dishes at Ilpum Irojeong in Milyang](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-01-38reu-1200.webp) ## A loach soup restaurant we visited with family after a Milyang outing It had been a while since we had taken a weekday outing as a family. When we come to Milyang, we usually look around Wiyangji Pond or Yeongnamnu Pavilion and finish with a hearty meal; this time, we went to Ilpum Irojeong, a Milyang restaurant I had searched up in advance and heard was known for loach soup. (Visit date: September 2 / Party: 2 adults, 2 preschool children) There was parking for about four cars in front of the restaurant, so we could park without much trouble. We arrived right as it opened for dinner. ![Dining area at Ilpum Irojeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-02-1h681-900.webp) ![Restaurant information sign at Ilpum Irojeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-03-82wyw-900.webp) ![Interior of Ilpum Irojeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-04-199rd-900.webp) ## Sanghwang loach soup set meals and spacious family dining Once seated, we looked at the menu first. There were individual loach soup dishes as well as set meals. We ordered three warm boiled pork sanghwang loach soup set meals, one grilled mackerel, and a shredded potato pancake. ![Ordered sanghwang loach soup set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-05-17c3s-900.webp) The tables were well spaced and the place felt clean overall. Private rooms and the main dining hall were nicely divided, making it a comfortable layout for families; while we ate, I also saw people dining alone. ![Restaurant divided into private rooms and a dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-06-7htk5-900.webp) There was even a sign like this posted up.. ![Notice posted inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-07-yk5ng-900.webp) ## Sanghwang mushroom tea we kept refilling before the meal As we ordered, water came out. It was no ordinary water—it was tea slowly brewed from sanghwang mushrooms. With a subtle mushroom aroma and a savory, toasty taste, even the first glass of water felt like something good for the body. We kept refilling the sanghwang mushroom tea before the meal. It made my stomach feel settled, a detail that felt fitting for a restorative-food restaurant. ![Sanghwang mushroom tea served at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-08-wat8g-900.webp) ## Fried loach the kids loved and rich loach soup While we waited, the boiled pork and side dishes arrived in a neat spread. The set meal includes fried loach as standard. ![Table spread with boiled pork, side dishes, and fried loach](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-09-1p6c3-900.webp) The kids liked this fried loach far more than I expected. We ended up ordering more. ![Fried loach enjoyed by the children](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-10-h1g5j-966.webp) Then came the loach soup!! It came with garlic and spicy green chili seasoning to add to the soup, haha. ![Loach soup with garlic and spicy green chili seasoning](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-11-1cdta-966.webp) The loach soup, the main dish, was rich without being heavy or muddy, so it was good to eat with the kids too. It was a flavor adults would enjoy as well, and I thought I should bring my parents here sometime. ![A full serving of rich loach soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-12-rxm1c-900.webp) The rice was not just plain white rice. I think it was turmeric rice. Such a thoughtful detail for a restaurant known for restorative food!! ![Rice thought to be turmeric rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-13-144sm-900.webp) The shredded potato pancake was fried wonderfully crisp. The fried dishes were tasty, and this pancake was so good too. The kids enjoyed it just as much. They also had children's tableware prepared separately, which made visiting with kids convenient. ![Family dining with children at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-14-u3mks-900.webp) ![Children's tableware prepared at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-15-ywcvz-900.webp) ## A drink with the meal and extra assorted fried loach The moment I took a bite, I immediately thought of a drink. So, soju and beer—let's go! When I looked to order, there happened to be an event: soju was ₩2,900 and a bottle of beer was ₩4,000. We ordered both. The menu also had makgeolli (Korean rice wine), including something called Eoreumgol apple makgeolli since this is Milyang. I'll try that next time.. ![Soju and beer event notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-16-15dpm-900.webp) ![Makgeolli menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-17-8xljc-900.webp) We had one bottle of soju and one bottle of beer with the meal, and having them with the loach soup felt easy on the stomach. As we ate, the kids said they wanted more fried loach, so we ordered the assorted fried loach. ![Extra order of assorted fried loach](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-18-12k7t-900.webp) The assorted fried loach we ordered extra came in a generous portion, making it great as a snack for the kids too. It also comes with sweet pumpkin!! I kept eating it because it was so tasty. ![Assorted fried loach with sweet pumpkin](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-19-57gut-900.webp) The grilled mackerel we ordered separately was not salty and was simply grilled, so the whole family could eat it comfortably. Plus, it was boneless, so I could give it to the kids without worrying about bones. ![Boneless grilled mackerel side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-20-b3b4p-900.webp) Putting a piece of garlic on the boiled pork made it taste clean, with none of that unwanted smell. Behind our table was a self-service bar where we could take any extra small plates or side dishes we needed. ![Self-service bar for small plates and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-21-1ld4n-900.webp) It seemed like a lot of food as we ate, but we finished it all. With drinks as well, we were so full by the time we were done ㅠㅠ ![Generous table spread after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-22-ojs0p-900.webp) ![Food at the end of the family meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-23-y1b6a-900.webp) The loach soup was good, and so were the fried dishes and pancake.. It was a satisfying meal. ![Sikhye and sujeonggwa finishing drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong-24-4ve5c-900.webp) ## Finishing with sikhye and sujeonggwa On the way out after our meal, there was a machine where we could pour ourselves sikhye (sweet rice drink) and sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch), which made for a refreshing finish. Maybe because the sanghwang mushroom tea we had drunk throughout the meal lingered with me, I left feeling comfortable, and I think next time I'll make sure to get the sanghwang mushroom tea first. After this visit, I think I can confidently recommend Ilpum Irojeong to anyone looking for a good loach soup restaurant in Milyang. It was a great restorative-food restaurant to visit for lunch or dinner with parents or family after an outing to Wiyangji Pond or Yeongnamnu Pavilion. ## Where it is - Ilpum Irojeong (일품 이로정) - 75-1 Baengmin-ro, Milyang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea - 경상남도 밀양시 백민로 75-1 범창빌딩 1층 - 35.4993087, 128.7463068 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%BC%ED%92%88%20%EC%9D%B4%EB%A1%9C%EC%A0%95/@35.4993087,128.7463068,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@southern-dinner-hours/miryang-chueotang-family-ilpumirojeong/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt