# Seongbuk charcoal grill with grilled hagfish: Gamgol Yeontanjip - By Sori (https://superchart.com/en/@tin-tray-seoul/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongbuk, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@tin-tray-seoul/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@tin-tray-seoul/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/index.md) ## In short Gimgol Yeontanjip Bomun Station Branch is a charcoal-grill restaurant in Seongbuk, Seoul. I finished charcoal-grilled pork neck with spicy marinated hagfish and summer cuttlefish mulhoe for 15,900, 13,900, and 11,900 won. Verdict: a great one-stop spot for both dinner and a second round! ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 105-1 Bomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Special pork neck**: ₩15,900 per serving - **Marinated hagfish**: ₩13,900 per serving - **Cuttlefish mulhoe**: Summer special, ₩11,900 *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* This is one of Bomun Station’s standout restaurants, where you can enjoy hagfish and grilled meat infused with a subtle charcoal aroma in the best atmosphere around. ![Hero photo introducing charcoal-scented meat and hagfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-01-454ec-1200.webp) ## Meat for round one, hagfish for round two—all near Bomun Station? Have you ever wandered the alleys around Bomun Station after work or on a weekend evening, wondering, “Where should we go for round two today?” Even after filling up on meat in the first round, you start craving something chewy and fragrant that really hits the spot for the second. If mediocre franchise bar snacks have let you down, this is the place to experience properly charcoal-grilled hagfish! You can even have meat for round one and hagfish for round two all at Gamgol Yeontanjip. Follow me!! ## The basic spread, with basil ssamjang as the star Basil ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste for wraps)! It’s the secret weapon at Gamgol Yeontanjip, a Bomun Station meat spot! ![Gimgol Yeontanjip’s basil ssamjang table spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-02-zd3ds-900.webp) Just seeing kimchi gets a Korean appetite going, hehe. ![Appetite-opening kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-03-r2a26-900.webp) When Geumgirin gets boiled water as drinking water, the favorability meter shoots way up before the meal even begins! ![Boiled water served for drinking](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-04-p2w8b-900.webp) The retro interior is fun. Eun-ni drove today, so I’ll soothe my loneliness with hovenia tea... sob. ![Table with hovenia tea ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-05-10f3e-900.webp) Even on a weekday evening, the restaurant was already full! ![Restaurant full on a weekday evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-06-1ubrr-900.webp) There are lots of menu options, so just order to suit your taste. ![Menu with a range of dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-07-dr8ge-900.webp) Plum slush for a palate cleanser later~ ![Plum slush for cleansing the palate](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-08-1emhy-900.webp) ![Palate-cleansing menu and table scene](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-09-a4jjm-900.webp) The owner’s thoughtfulness gets 200 points for putting the alcohol in a cold basket to keep it chilled! ![Alcohol in a chilled basket](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-10-124on-900.webp) ## The order we ate: meat, hagfish, then mulhoe > For a foolproof first- and second-round drinking session at Gamgol Yeontanjip, try these three steps! - For round one, grill thick, mild meat until golden over charcoal. The outside turns crisp while the inside stays juicy, locking in deep flavor. - After the meat, switch to sweet-spicy marinated hagfish or lightly seasoned salt-grilled hagfish. Its pleasantly chewy texture and charcoal aroma make it a second-round snack you keep reaching for even when you’re full. - Finish with the seasonal mulhoe (cold raw-fish soup) with somyeon noodles. You need some carbs in there, after all! ### Special pork neck and basil ssamjang > Special pork neck, ₩15,900 per serving ![Special pork neck menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-11-1c2a2-900.webp) ![Special pork neck ready for the charcoal grill](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-12-1m27m-900.webp) Forget dry pork neck. This is an incredibly tender pork-neck steak! Grill it properly with kimchi, ![Special pork neck grilled with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-13-p3g5p-900.webp) Ugh, and I brought the car on a day like this... sob sob. For the first bite, dip it in sesame-oil salt. For the second, wrap it snugly in green-onion kimchi. ![Meat served with green-onion kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-14-1e62w-900.webp) And you can’t forget the one-and-only basil ssamjang! Once we’d happily eaten our meat, they changed the grill plate for the hagfish. ![Grill plate changed for hagfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-15-131jb-900.webp) ### Spicy marinated hagfish, grilled well done > Marinated hagfish, ₩13,900 per serving (Geumgirin ordered two servings) Ahh, look at that hagfish~~ There aren’t many places in Seoul where you can eat hagfish! I love it. Grill it nicely~ ![Marinated hagfish being grilled](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-16-1lmot-900.webp) ![Marinated hagfish over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-17-1lrvq-900.webp) ![Gimgol Yeontanjip’s Bomun Station hagfish and basil ssamjang pairing](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-18-tfx0q-900.webp) The owner’s tip was that it tastes even better cooked well done, so we grilled it until nicely crisp. ![Hagfish grilled well done](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-19-17m3e-900.webp) ![Hagfish with dipping sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-20-1mk1t-900.webp) ![Hagfish wrapped in perilla leaf](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-21-1npwe-900.webp) Dip it in mayonnaise and you can eat forever! It’s especially good dipped in mayo and wrapped in perilla leaf. ### Finish with the summer-special cuttlefish mulhoe > (Summer special) cuttlefish mulhoe, ₩11,900 ![Summer-special cuttlefish mulhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-22-1lft1-900.webp) ![Cuttlefish mulhoe with somyeon noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-23-1su7h-900.webp) The moment you bite in, that springy texture bursts out, while the tangy-spicy broth refreshingly grips the tip of your tongue—ultimate chewiness! After meat, a cool carb finish is the only way!!!! Another clean-plate kimchi ending for Geumgirin today....! ## Questions before you visit ### What are the signature dishes? The signature dishes are juicy charcoal-grilled meat and grilled hagfish with a pleasantly chewy texture and a subtle smoky aroma. ### Is it suitable for a second-round drinking spot? Yes, very much so. Hagfish and a variety of dishes are available to enjoy without feeling too heavy after a meat dinner, making it a popular choice for round two. ### Will the charcoal grill leave a strong smell on my clothes? The restaurant has good ventilation for a comfortable meal, and the distinctive charcoal aroma enhances the flavor of both the meat and hagfish. ### Is it easy to get there by public transportation? It is on Bomun-ro near Bomun Station, so it is easy to reach on foot from the subway station or bus stops. ### Are reservations or group visits possible? Depending on the restaurant’s situation, I recommend asking in advance about reservations and seat arrangements. ![Final photo from a visit to Gimgol Yeontanjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel-24-yyajo-900.webp) ## Where it is - Gimgol Yeontanjip Bomun Station Branch (감골연탄집 보문역점) - 1F, 105-1 Bomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성북구 보문로 105-1 1층 - 37.5845833, 127.0196086 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%90%EA%B3%A8%EC%97%B0%ED%83%84%EC%A7%91%20%EB%B3%B4%EB%AC%B8%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.5845833,127.0196086,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@tin-tray-seoul/bomun-charcoal-grill-eel/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt