# Songjeong Station eel restaurant in Gwangju: salt-grilled eel, eel - By Jina (https://superchart.com/en/@stainless-cup-stories/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@stainless-cup-stories/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@stainless-cup-stories/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/index.md) ## In short Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch is a charcoal-grilled freshwater eel restaurant 298 meters from Exit 2 of Gwangju Songjeong Station in Gwangsan, Gwangju. Two portions of the (special) salt-grilled eel came with charcoal-grilled deodeok (mountain root, 6,800 won), eel soup (9,800 won) and clam kalguksu (noodle soup, 6,800 won); the eel arrived pre-grilled over charcoal, crisp outside and tender inside with no fishy smell, and the chive-onion soy sauce was a first. Grilled eel plus eel soup makes Ppaksen a solid pick for a group dinner near Songjeong Station. ## Good to know - **Location**: 14 Songjeong-ro 30beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, 1st floor (298m from Exit 2 of Gwangju Songjeong Station) - **Hours**: 15:00 – 24:00 (last order 23:30) - **Parking**: 4 spots available in front of the restaurant - **Kids' chair**: Available - **(Special) Salt-grilled eel**: 180g per portion, ₩12,800 - **Charcoal-grilled deodeok**: ₩6,800 - **Eel soup**: ₩9,800 - **Clam kalguksu**: ₩6,800 - **Weekday event**: Free eel portion with Naver reservation, visiting weekdays 3:00–5:30 PM - **Review event**: Free scallops (8pc) or beef brisket portion - **Price reference**: ₩12,800 ≈ $9.5 · ₩6,800 ≈ $5 · ₩9,800 ≈ $7.3 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* Found a great spot near Gwangju Songjeong Station. Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch. ![Exterior of Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch near Gwangju Songjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-01-1viia-966.webp) ## Where is Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch, and when is it open? Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch is 298 meters from Exit 2 of Gwangju Songjeong Station, at 14 Songjeong-ro 30beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, 1st floor. It's open 15:00–24:00, with last order at 23:30. - 📍 Location: 298m from Exit 2 of Gwangju Songjeong Station / 14 Songjeong-ro 30beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, 1st floor - ⏰ Hours: 15:00 – 24:00 - ⛔ Last order: 23:30 - 🅿️ Parking: 4 spots available in front of the restaurant - Kids' chair ⭕ ![Parking space in front of Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-02-1izxx-966.webp) ✔️ Easy walking distance from Gwangju Songjeong Station. Good to drop by before or after a train, and also good for anyone looking for a group dinner spot in the Songjeong-dong area. ![Entrance of Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-03-1du2e-1200.webp) ![Table inside Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-04-ij4lv-966.webp) ## Weekday-only event: one free portion of eel Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch runs an event where, after booking on Naver, you get a free portion of eel if you visit on weekdays between 3:00 and 5:30 PM. There were quite a few people eating that early, and it turned out to be because of this event. I arrived at an awkward time and missed the free eel portion, but if the timing works for you, I'd definitely recommend visiting within that window. ## Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Gwangju menu and what we ordered ![Menu board at Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Gwangju Songjeong Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-05-1cwqh-966.webp) We ordered two portions of the (special) salt-grilled eel, charcoal-grilled deodeok (₩6,800), eel soup (₩9,800), and clam kalguksu (clam noodle soup, ₩6,800). There's also a review event — free scallops (8pc) or a portion of beef brisket. ![Review event notice and table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-06-1w99p-966.webp) ## Korean freshwater eel, charcoal pre-grilled the moment you order Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch uses only carefully selected domestic freshwater eel, pre-grilling it the moment it's ordered. Once you order, they bring out the eel already partially grilled. ![Domestic freshwater eel pre-grilled over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-07-1k6bb-966.webp) ![Eel served with pa-kimchi (green onion kimchi)](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-08-19jmu-966.webp) Eel with pa-kimchi (green onion kimchi) is such a great combo. Check the self-serve bar for wrap veggies and side dishes. Staff quickly checked whether any side dishes were missing from the table. ![Self-serve bar with wrap vegetables and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-09-o8zqt-966.webp) ![Plate of side dishes from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-10-r7wik-966.webp) ![Table spread with grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-11-psvhp-966.webp) ![Special salt-grilled eel on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-12-n7kvg-966.webp) ![Eel cooking on the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-13-10ax7-966.webp) ## How do the (special) salt-grilled eel and charcoal deodeok taste? The (special) salt-grilled eel is 180g per portion for ₩12,800, and I ordered two portions. Since it comes pre-grilled, you only need to finish it off briefly over the fire before eating. While the eel was grilling, I tried the charcoal-grilled deodeok. Oh, it was much tastier than I expected. The sweetness builds as you chew, along with deodeok's characteristic gentle bitterness, giving it real range. Great alongside eel, but also fantastic on its own — as a drinking snack or a side with rice! ![A plate of charcoal-grilled deodeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-14-1qula-966.webp) ![Charcoal deodeok and eel on the grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-15-1ynha-966.webp) ![Golden-brown grilled salt eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-16-jrhci-966.webp) ![Close-up of charred eel skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-17-1b0qy-m-966.webp) Slightly charred and crisp outside, moist inside. Grilling over charcoal seems to leave no fishy smell at all — just a nutty flavor. You can see the eel turning golden brown here. That golden, plump visual. ![Golden, plump grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-18-143sb-966.webp) ![A piece of eel picked up with tongs](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-19-b924q-966.webp) ![Eel dipped in chive-onion soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-20-18z1u-966.webp) ### Chive-onion soy sauce: an eel sauce we'd never tried A tangy sauce with chives and onion. An eel sauce unlike anything I've had before. But it works so well. Chive-onion soy sauce, with a refreshing kick. ![Eel wrap on a perilla leaf](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-21-edand-966.webp) ![Grilled eel eaten with pa-kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-22-13pp3-966.webp) Eel really seems to taste good no matter how you eat it. With pa-kimchi, wrapped in perilla leaf, whatever combo — it never fails to be delicious. Dipped in the soy sauce, it was clean and tasty too. ## Finishing with eel soup and clam kalguksu You need some carbs to properly finish a meal, right? I couldn't decide, so I ordered both to try everything — eel soup (₩9,800) and clam kalguksu (₩6,800). Eel soup with real depth of flavor. It had a bit of a spicy kick too. The kind of taste that makes you want to mix it with rice. Warm and filling — proper nourishment. I tried mixing the hot eel soup with rice, like a doenjang-guk (soybean paste soup) style rice bowl. It was good enough to give doenjang-sulguk a run for its money. Also paired it with the leftover charcoal deodeok — one more bite. ![A steaming bowl of eel soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-23-15xxw-966.webp) ![A spoonful of rice mixed into eel soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish-24-hn89u-943.webp) If you want noodles instead of eel soup for dessert, there's clam kalguksu too. Eel first, then clams to cleanse the palate. ## How to order at Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch Eel soup was really my style. I'd recommend the grilled eel + eel soup combo. I ordered the soup like dessert after finishing the grilled eel, but ordering both together from the start and taking sips of soup between grilled bites would probably work great too. If you're stuck deciding on a spot near Gwangju Songjeong Station, or looking for a group dinner place near Songjeong Station — there's finally an eel option! What do you think about Ppaksen Freshwater Eel near Gwangju Songjeong Station? ## Where it is - Ppaksen Freshwater Eel Songjeong Station Branch (빡센민물장어 송정역점) - 14 Songjeong-ro 30beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea, 1st floor - 전남광주통합특별시 광산구 송정로30번길 14 1층 - 35.1358431, 126.7937032 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B9%A1%EC%84%BC%EB%AF%BC%EB%AC%BC%EC%9E%A5%EC%96%B4%20%EC%86%A1%EC%A0%95%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@35.1358431,126.7937032,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@stainless-cup-stories/gwangju-songjeong-eel-jangeotang-finish/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt