# Seonleung eel rice bowl a first-grader begged for, 39,000 won: Manmok - By Boram (https://superchart.com/en/@vanity-drawer/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@vanity-drawer/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@vanity-drawer/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/index.md) ## In short Manmok is an eel rice bowl restaurant near Seonleung Station in Gangnam, Seoul, a 4-5 minute walk from exits 1 and 2. After weekend volunteer work, a family of three ordered one whole eel rice bowl (39,000 won) for lunch, served with white kimchi, seasoned radish and warm soup. Manmok is not a cheap lunch, but since it was the dish the family's first-grade son had been asking for all week, it made for a special weekend meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 9 Seonleung-ro 82-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 1st floor - **Location**: About 4-5 minutes on foot from Seonleung Station exits 1 and 2 - **Hours**: 11:00-22:00 (break time 15:00-17:00) - **Reservations**: Available in advance through Catch Table and similar apps - **Parking**: Nearby paid parking lots; about 2 spaces in front of the restaurant, call to check - **Ordered**: Whole eel rice bowl, 39,000 won - **Menu sizes**: Half eel / whole eel / one and a half eel rice bowl - **Price reference**: ₩39,000 ≈ $28 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Main photo of Manmok, an eel rice bowl restaurant near Seonleung Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-01-12zom-1200.webp) My first-grade son has had one dish on repeat for days: eel rice bowl. "Mom, let's go eat eel rice bowl!" he kept saying, so I figured I'd better take him over the weekend. Then it turned out we had volunteer work near my husband's office on the weekend. We both work near Seonleung Station, so it's a familiar area for us. My husband had already booked Manmok, an eel rice bowl restaurant he'd been wanting to take our son to. After finishing the volunteer work, the three of us went off happily to have lunch. ## Where is Manmok, and what are its hours and parking? Manmok is an eel rice bowl restaurant near Seonleung Station, located at 9 Seonneung-ro 82-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 1st floor. It's about a 4-5 minute walk from exits 1 and 2 of Seonleung Station. Hours are 11:00-22:00, with a break time from 15:00-17:00. You can book ahead through apps like Catch Table. - Address: 9 Seonneung-ro 82-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 1st floor - Location: About 4-5 minutes on foot from Seonleung Station exits 1 and 2 - Hours: 11:00-22:00 / Break time 15:00-17:00 - Reservations: Available in advance via Catch Table and similar apps - Parking: Nearby paid parking lots (about 2 spots in front, inquire first) Parking in front of the store is limited, so if you're driving, it's a good idea to check availability first. We parked in the building with the nearby sauna! Also worth double-checking the hours and menu prices on the reservation page before you go. ![Exterior and entrance of Manmok](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-02-gz664-966.webp) ![The way to Manmok on Seonneung-ro 82-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-03-wbz6w-966.webp) ![Sign at Manmok's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-04-1xg41-966.webp) ## Eel rice bowls at lunch, grilled eel and nabe hot pot at dinner Manmok has different menus for lunch and dinner. Lunch centers on the eel rice bowl, while dinner offers grilled eel and hanwoo (Korean beef) nabe as well. So it's a great spot for a hearty daytime meal, or for a dinner with coworkers or friends in the evening. We came for weekend lunch this time, specifically for the eel rice bowl our son had been craving. ![Seating inside Manmok](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-05-16iuy-966.webp) ![Manmok's lunch menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-06-16muu-966.webp) ![Sign for Manmok's dinner grilled eel and nabe menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-07-1b1m8-966.webp) ![Table at Manmok during weekend lunch hours](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-08-1t6at-966.webp) ## What comes with the 39,000 won whole eel rice bowl at Manmok? We ordered Manmok's whole eel rice bowl (₩39,000). You can choose among half, whole, or one and a half eel depending on how much eel you want. Since our son had been waiting days for this, we went with the whole eel. ![Manmok's whole eel rice bowl table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-09-6r05z-966.webp) ![Whole eel rice bowl with eel over rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-10-1yeg0-m-966.webp) ![Close-up of Manmok's eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-11-1du7v-966.webp) ![Side dishes served with the eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-12-1q4lh-966.webp) ![Full table spread of Manmok's eel rice bowl set](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-13-1gr74-966.webp) ![Eel rice bowl with warm soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-14-ufbc0-966.webp) ![Vertical photo of the whole eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-15-17r2q-966.webp) Eel rice bowl is usually a single-bowl dish with eel over rice, but what I liked at Manmok is that it comes as a full spread with side dishes. Between bites of eel, the white kimchi (baek-kimchi) or seasoned radish refreshed the palate, and the warm soup rounded the meal out nicely. ![Side dishes including white kimchi and seasoned radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-16-1tmir-966.webp) ![A spoonful of the eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-17-1ocll-966.webp) ![Family table setting with Manmok's eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-18-vqbzi-966.webp) ![Table with eel rice bowl and soup together](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-19-2vbj9-966.webp) ![Plate of side dishes served with Manmok's eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-20-mcsad-966.webp) ![Eating Manmok's eel rice bowl mid-meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-21-1ogea-966.webp) At ₩39,000 for a whole eel rice bowl, it's not a light price for a regular lunch. Still, since it was a day when we were sharing the dish our son wanted, it suited a slightly special weekend lunch. ![Table at Manmok near the end of the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-22-15pex-966.webp) ![Family seated for weekend lunch at Manmok](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-23-hq1u0-966.webp) ## The lunch tasted better because our son chose it What stands out most about this visit to Manmok is that our son was the one who wanted eel rice bowl in the first place. Usually it's the adults who pick the restaurant and the kid tags along, but this time our weekend wrapped up around a dish he chose. Sitting down as a family for lunch right after the volunteer work made what could have been a rushed weekend feel a bit more special. It also helped that my husband had booked ahead, so we didn't have to wander around looking for a table. ## Is Manmok worth it for a Daechi-dong lunch date or family meal? Manmok is within walking distance of Seonleung Station, so it's convenient to stop by when you have plans nearby, like we did. Lunch means a hearty eel rice bowl, while dinner offers grilled eel or hanwoo nabe, so you can pick based on the occasion — which I found appealing. If you're looking for a Daechi-dong lunch spot or want something a little different near Seonleung Station, Manmok is worth considering. ![Ice cream served for dessert at Manmok](https://img.superchart.com/images/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch-24-1yi7v-966.webp) *They gave us ice cream for dessert! haha* For our family, this will stick in the memory as a satisfying, happy weekend lunch. ## Where it is - Manmok (만목) - 9 Seonneung-ro 82-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 1st floor, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 선릉로82길 9 1층 - 37.5026585, 127.0509011 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%8C%EB%AA%A9/@37.5026585,127.0509011,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@vanity-drawer/seolleung-manmok-eel-rice-family-weekend-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt