# Braised skate and sungnyung at Yeseoban, a Gwanak Korean restaurant - By Jiae (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-rice-route/) - Written Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwanak, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit and meal were provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-rice-route/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-rice-route/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/index.md) ## In short Yeseoban is a neighborhood Korean restaurant at 225 Munseong-ro in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 418 meters from Seowon Station exit 1. Braised skate for two costs 40,000 won and arrives with cauldron rice, and once the rice is scooped out, water goes into the pot to make sungnyung (scorched rice tea) as dessert. The sauce at Yeseoban is sweet-spicy rather than harsh, manageable even for weak spice eaters, and a milder version can be requested. ## Good to know - **Location**: 225 Munseong-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul · 418 m from Seowon Station exit 1, about a 10-minute walk from Sillim Station - **Braised skate for two**: 40,000 won (cauldron rice included) - **Signature dishes**: Braised pollack, braised pollack with dried radish greens, braised skate (2, 3 and 4-person sizes) - **Solo dishes**: Bulgogi in an earthenware pot, seasonal kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00, break 15:00–17:00 - **Parking**: 1 hour free before 6 p.m. - **Other**: Takeout (cheaper than dining in), Wi-Fi, waiting area, groups welcome - **Seating**: Mostly 4-person tables *as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026* I was craving braised skate so I went looking for Korean food and ended up at Yeseoban in Sillim. ![Braised skate table spread at Yeseoban in Sillim](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-01-1evn4-966.webp) ![Braised skate with side dishes at Yeseoban](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-02-1ubm2-966.webp) ## Where is Yeseoban, and what are the hours and parking? Yeseoban in Sillim sits 418 meters from exit 1 of Seowon Station. If you're taking Line 2, it's about a 10-minute walk from Sillim Station. A decent spot for a meal around the Sillim area. ![Exterior of Yeseoban building near Seowon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-03-1hmfe-966.webp) ![Yeseoban entrance and signage](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-04-dt0f9-m-966.webp) ![Front of Yeseoban with parking sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-05-1iowz-966.webp) Yeseoban also has parking. You get 1 hour free before 6pm! - 🕑 Hours: Daily 11:00 - 21:00 (break time 15:00 - 17:00) - 💡 Extras: Takeout, Wi-Fi, waiting area, group-friendly, parking ## Inside Yeseoban: the room and the menu Inside, Yeseoban had a cozy, comfortable neighborhood Korean-restaurant vibe. The space is mostly 4-person tables, well suited to family meals or a visit with friends. Lots of older guests were there eating too — you could tell it's a place people have been coming to for a long time. ![4-person table seating inside Yeseoban](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-06-usnmn-966.webp) ![Neighborhood-style dining hall at Yeseoban](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-07-cu1jm-966.webp) ![Yeseoban menu board listing braised pollack and braised skate](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-08-kspp7-966.webp) Yeseoban's signature menu items in Sillim are braised pollack, braised pollack with dried radish greens, and braised skate. They come in 2-, 3-, and 4-person sizes. The solo menu has hot stone bulgogi and a seasonal kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup). Yeseoban also does takeout, which works out a bit cheaper. ![Braised skate table set for two at Yeseoban](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-09-hz8q3-1200.webp) ## Braised skate for two, 40,000 won with cauldron rice Braised skate for two is 40,000 won. We ordered the small size of braised skate, a portion sized well for two. Best of all, ordering the braised skate comes with cauldron rice as a default side. ![Red-sauced braised skate for two people](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-10-10536-966.webp) ![Braised skate with basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-11-71giu-966.webp) ![Close-up of the braised skate pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-12-me6nx-966.webp) ![Cauldron rice served as a default side](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-13-1v676-966.webp) ![Cauldron rice scooped into a bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-14-1mbkk-966.webp) We didn't need to add a separate bowl of rice — we could enjoy the braise and the cauldron rice together. The warm cauldron rice paired really well with the braise. The rice from the cauldron gets scooped into a bowl first, then water is poured into the pot to make sungnyung. After the meal, you get to enjoy a warm, nutty bowl of sungnyung as dessert. ![Sungnyung made by pouring water into the rice pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-15-fi3t6-966.webp) ![Braised skate and cauldron rice served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-16-1mdtv-966.webp) ## How spicy is the braised skate at Yeseoban? Looking at the red sauce, I expected Yeseoban's braised skate to be quite spicy. But once I tried it, it was more sweet-spicy with deep umami than sharply hot. ![Braised skate coated in sweet-spicy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-17-1nefl-966.webp) Even if you normally can't handle spicy food well, this reads more like a savory, mildly spicy braise than something truly hot. Spice lovers can dig in, and if you really can't do spicy, you can ask for it milder. ![A thick piece of skate flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-18-ahp8q-966.webp) The flesh was fairly thick, so it was fun picking off piece by piece. The meat was soft and moist, and the seasoning had soaked all the way through — delicious. ![Skate flesh seasoned all the way through](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-19-yqu6s-966.webp) ![Rice cake and tofu inside the braised skate](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-20-yqkc3-966.webp) ![Radish and tofu braised in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-21-yz4w9-966.webp) ### Rice cake, tofu, radish and bean sprouts in the pot Inside the braised skate, along with the skate itself, there was also garaetteok (cylindrical rice cake), tofu, and radish. From the chewy sauce-soaked rice cake to the tofu, everything went well with the braised skate. ![Picking up a chewy piece of rice cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-22-p5a28-966.webp) The skate flesh is really soft. No dryness or toughness at all — just a moist, tender texture. ![Close-up of soft skate flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-23-1kpkj-966.webp) I'd recommend mixing the default bean sprouts into the braise sauce rather than eating them plain. Crunchy bean sprouts plus spicy sauce went really well with the cauldron rice too. ![Bean sprouts mixed with sauce alongside cauldron rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung-24-1on86-966.webp) ## Who will like Yeseoban near Seowon Station Even first-timers with skate will likely enjoy it thanks to the soft texture. The spicy sauce comes generously loaded with skate, rice cake, tofu, and radish, so it's a filling meal. Cauldron rice comes alongside the braise, and you finish with a nutty bowl of sungnyung. If you're craving a hearty Korean meal in Sillim or want to try a braised fish dish, Yeseoban is worth a visit. ## Where it is - Yeseoban (예소반) - 225 Munseong-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 관악구 문성로 225 - 37.4794026, 126.9289923 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%88%EC%86%8C%EB%B0%98/@37.4794026,126.9289923,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-rice-route/yesoban-sinlim-skate-stew-sungnyung/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt