Cheongju grilled eel ending with a ramyeon pot: Samhwa Susan
In short
Samhwa Susan is a grilled eel restaurant on Daerim-ro in Nam-i-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk. Pungcheon freshwater eel is grilled golden on the griddle and eaten with side dishes, and the meal ends with a pot of ramyeon (instant noodles) boiled at the table. Samhwa Susan is a place worth remembering for a hearty, restorative meal in Cheongju.

Good to know
- Location
- 269 Daerim-ro, Nam-i-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (Self Pungcheon Eel)
- Menu
- Grilled pungcheon freshwater eel, ramyeon (instant noodles) boiled at the table to finish
as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026



Why I went to Samhwa Susan in Cheongju for eel
While searching for good restaurants in Cheongju, I ended up craving eel this time, so I went to Samhwa Susan in Cheongju. Eel is a dish that comes to mind especially on days when you want a restorative meal. That day I got to enjoy delicious eel and even finish it off properly with boiled ramyeon.
I went in expecting Samhwa Susan to be a place worth visiting at least once if you love eel. Once inside, the atmosphere felt relaxed enough for eating comfortably with friends, and I thought it would also work well for a family meal out or a work dinner with colleagues. Eel is naturally more fun when grilled and shared with others while chatting, so it seems like a good fit when you're looking for a spot for a gathering or work dinner in Cheongju.






How does pungcheon eel taste grilled on the griddle?
Once seated at Samhwa Susan, I got right into eating the eel. Watching it turn golden brown on the griddle made my mouth water before I'd even taken a bite. Tasting a well-cooked piece, the flesh was soft and clean-tasting, with a nutty richness.
Eel really is best eaten warm, right off the griddle. Once I started eating the golden-grilled eel piece by piece, my chopsticks just kept going back for more. It's delicious on its own, but eating it with the side dishes cut the richness and made it easy to enjoy all the way through.
If you love eel, this will remind you all over again why it's such a beloved restorative dish. The portion was generous too, so I could take my time and enjoy the meal fully.
Is Samhwa Susan better for work dinners, group meals or a date?
Eating at Samhwa Susan in Cheongju, I felt once again that eel is a dish that's even more enjoyable shared with a group. Grilling the eel on the griddle until golden and sharing it piece by piece naturally led to more conversation and a relaxed dining mood.
So this seems like a great fit if you're looking for a spot for a work dinner or a gathering in Cheongju. It's good for a restorative, satisfying meal with colleagues, and just as good for bringing family to eat eel together. And even without a work dinner or gathering as the occasion, it could work as a date spot in Cheongju for a relaxed meal with a partner over eel.
Getting to finish the eel off with boiled ramyeon at the end made the whole meal feel really satisfying. If you ever find yourself craving eel in Cheongju, Samhwa Susan is worth remembering.


Final verdict after the ramyeon finish at Samhwa Susan
Overall, this was a review of my visit to Samhwa Susan in Cheongju, where I ate well and heartily from the eel all the way to the final ramyeon. The eel was soft and nutty, delicious eaten right away while hot, and it was nice being able to grill it together with others and take our time over the meal.
Above all, the boiled ramyeon at the end fit surprisingly well. Finishing off the eel with hot broth and noodles left me feeling full and like the meal wrapped up cleanly.
If you're looking for good restaurants in Cheongju and need a restorative dish, or if you simply love eel, this is worth a visit. It's a good pick when you're looking for a gathering spot in Cheongju with friends, a work dinner spot in Cheongju with colleagues, or a date spot in Cheongju for a hearty meal with a partner. Getting to enjoy both the eel and the ramyeon left me in a great mood after this meal :)
Where it is
269 Daerim-ro, Nam-i-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea충청북도 청주시 서원구 남이면 대림로 269 셀프풍천장어






