# Solo dining near Sinyongsan Station: mentaiko hitsumabushi at Una

- By Daseul (https://superchart.com/en/@where-seoul-eats/)
- Written Sep 9, 2026
- Updated Sep 14, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Yongsan, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of a paid store visit sponsorship.
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## In short

Una Yongsan Main Branch is an eel rice bowl restaurant on the 2nd floor of Episode Yongsan 241, near Sinyongsan Station in Yongsan, Seoul. Dining solo, the writer ordered the mentaiko (salted pollock roe) set hitsumabushi, splitting it into four portions to eat plain, then with wasabi and green onion, then as ochazuke, with chawanmushi and green tea ice cream also served. It's a bit pricey, but a great meal for recharging alone.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 37 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Episode Yongsan 241, 2nd floor (near Yongsan Station / Sinyongsan Station)
- **Ordered**: Mentaiko set hitsumabushi
- **What's included**: Eel rice bowl, mentaiko (salted pollock roe), chawanmushi and other side dishes, green tea ice cream after the meal
- **How to eat**: Split into four portions: plain → with wasabi and green onion → as ochazuke → finish however you liked best
- **Solo dining**: Hall seating is comfortable for eating alone

*as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026*

![Signature photo of the full eel rice bowl spread at Una Yongsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-01-1459l-1200.webp)

Lately I've been feeling a bit drained from the busy daily grind, so I found myself craving something hearty and restorative. I wanted to forget the tangled thoughts for a while and spend some time purely for myself, so I went searching for good food. I decided to finally visit Una, a restaurant I'd been curious about for a while. Hearing I could enjoy a meal comfortably in a nice space, I headed over full of anticipation, excited to finally have a proper bowl of eel rice in Yongsan.

## Una Yongsan Main Branch's location and solo dining vibe

![Entrance to Una on the 2nd floor of Episode Yongsan 241](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-02-1fc7u-966.webp)

![The calm interior of Una Yongsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-03-1rl09-966.webp)

This place sits on the 2nd floor of the Episode Yongsan 241 building, near Yongsan Station and Sinyongsan Station. The location is great and easy to find. Walking through the door, the calm, sophisticated interior caught my eye right away. I came alone, and the hall seating was so neatly arranged that it didn't feel awkward at all.

![Neatly arranged hall seating at Una Yongsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-04-148qm-966.webp)

The staff were also really kind, which made me feel well taken care of. This place is already known as a high-quality eel rice bowl spot, and it's genuinely great for solo dining too. If you're building your own list of Yongsan restaurant recommendations for busy days, definitely keep this one in mind.

## What does the mentaiko set hitsumabushi taste like

![Table setting of the mentaiko set hitsumabushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-05-l8xm2-966.webp)

![Hitsumabushi topped with charcoal-grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-06-cn51c-966.webp)

![Side dishes served with the mentaiko set](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-07-cob9j-966.webp)

![Tray with the eel rice bowl and mentaiko](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-08-1ri67-966.webp)

![Full spread of Una's mentaiko set hitsumabushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-09-v9auy-966.webp)

I ordered the specialty of the house, the mentaiko set hitsumabushi. The moment it arrived, a savory aroma hit me right away. They say the eel is brushed with a special sauce made from over 30 medicinal herbs and grilled over charcoal — and honestly, it was a work of art. The texture was firm yet tender, and it was a joy to eat.

![Lifting up a tender piece of eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-10-16g9u-966.webp)

![Eel rice bowl paired with salty mentaiko](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-11-1ybpo-966.webp)

The mentaiko (salted pollock roe) served alongside added a salty punch that brought out the eel's flavor even more. The sauce wasn't overpowering, so it went well with the rice. The neat presentation gave off the quiet confidence of a true eel specialist. I really felt the satisfaction of properly enjoying a great Yongsan eel rice bowl.

## Splitting the hitsumabushi into four, and the order to eat it in

![Bowl of hitsumabushi split into four portions](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-12-sq3gp-966.webp)

![A portion of eel rice bowl with wasabi and green onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-13-1mqhn-966.webp)

Here, you split the hitsumabushi into four portions and enjoy it in different ways. First I tasted the plain, clean flavor as is, then tried it with wasabi and green onion for a refreshing bite.

![Eel ochazuke made with warm broth poured over rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-14-oqtvi-966.webp)

But above all, pouring warm broth over it to make ochazuke was the real standout. The umami spread across my whole mouth — absolutely excellent.

![Chawanmushi served alongside the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-15-1ky96-966.webp)

![Bowl of hitsumabushi with the last portion remaining](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-16-1ux52-966.webp)

For the last portion, I finished it off with whichever style I liked best. The side dishes that came with it, like the chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), were also neat and well-prepared, keeping me in a good mood the whole meal. This solo trip to Una turned out to be a truly satisfying culinary experience. And being able to cleanse my palate afterward with cool green tea ice cream made this Yongsan eel rice bowl specialist even better.

The price is a bit on the higher side, but it was more than worth it when I wanted to treat myself to a meaningful meal away from the chaos of daily life. I'd love to come back again soon whenever I need to recharge and enjoy some unhurried time.

![Green tea ice cream served after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo/una-yongsan-mentaiko-set-solo-17-192vc-966.webp)

I think I'll want to feel that same excitement I had when the tray first arrived. Once the weather turns cold, I'd like to come back to warm up, especially to taste the eel rice bowl and mentaiko again. The ochazuke I had alongside it was subtle and clean, and I think it'll stay with me for a while. With the tidy side dishes that came with it too, this is clearly a place that's good for spending time that matters.

## Where it is

- Una Yongsan Main Branch (우나 용산 본점)
- 37 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Episode Yongsan 241, 2nd floor, South Korea
- 서울특별시 용산구 한강대로 37 에피소드 용산 241, 2층
- 37.5248261, 126.963139
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9A%B0%EB%82%98%20%EC%9A%A9%EC%82%B0%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5248261,126.963139,17z

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