Firstplace Eel일등참숯장어
Yeonjigongwon Station freshwater eel · Charcoal-grilled eel
Firstplace Eel is a freshwater eel restaurant at 1F, 7 Gusan-ro 19beon-gil, Gimhae-si, a 3-minute walk (122m) from Exit 2 of Yeonjigongwon Station. Firstplace Eel serves Korean freshwater eel at ₩59,000 per 1kg (pre-grilled takeout ₩61,000), green onion kimchi eel hot pot at ₩65,000–80,000, rich eel soup at ₩12,000, and spicy mixed noodles, kimchi pancake and kids' pork cutlet at ₩6,000–7,000. Firstplace Eel is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday to Sunday 14:00–23:00 (last order 21:00).
- Today
- Tue–Sun 14:00–23:00
- Getting there
- Yeonjigongwon Station Exit 2 · 3-min walk (122m)
- Prices
- Grilled Freshwater Eel · Takeout ₩59,000–₩61,000 · Eel Hot Pot · Eel Soup ₩12,000–₩80,000
- Try
- 100% Korean Freshwater Eel 1kg ₩59,000Green Onion Kimchi Eel Hot Pot (Pakimchi Jangeo Jeongol) ₩65,000Rich Eel Soup (Jangeotang) ₩12,000
Key facts
- Address
- 1F, 7 Gusan-ro 19beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do경남 김해시 구산로19번길 7 1층
- Nearest station
- Yeonjigongwon Station Exit 2 · 3-min walk (122m)
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun14:00–23:00last order 21:00Closed Mon
- Phone
- 0507-1472-5500
- Reservations
- Accepted · groups welcome
- Parking
- Available
- Amenities
- Wi-Fi · Kids' facilities (playroom) · High chairs · Separate men's/women's restrooms · Takeout · Waiting area · Mobile payment
- Links
- Naver PlaceInstagram
Menu & prices
8 items · as listed Oct 2026About
Firstplace Eel grills 100% Korean freshwater eel directly over real charcoal, and the staff at Firstplace Eel grill the eel for guests at the table. Besides grilled eel, Firstplace Eel offers an eel hot pot made with green onion kimchi and a single-bowl eel soup, and pre-grilled freshwater eel can be taken out in 1kg portions.
Firstplace Eel has group seating and a kids' zone, and Firstplace Eel also serves children's dishes such as kids' pork cutlet along with side dishes like spicy mixed noodles and kimchi pancake.
FAQ
What are Firstplace Eel's opening hours?
Firstplace Eel is open Tue–Sun 14:00–23:00 (last order 21:00). It is closed on Mon.
Which station is closest to Firstplace Eel?
Firstplace Eel is a 3-minute walk (122 m) from Yeonjigongwon Station, Exit 2. The address is 1F, 7 Gusan-ro 19beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do.
How much is the grilled freshwater eel · takeout at Firstplace Eel?
Firstplace Eel's 2 grilled freshwater eel · takeout items cost ₩59,000–₩61,000. Eel Hot Pot · Eel Soup (3) cost ₩12,000–₩80,000.
Can I book a table at Firstplace Eel?
Yes, Firstplace Eel takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1472-5500 to book.
Is there parking at Firstplace Eel?
Yes, Firstplace Eel has parking.
Does Firstplace Eel do takeout?
Yes, Firstplace Eel does takeout. It also has Wi-Fi, Kids' facilities (playroom), High chairs, Separate men's/women's restrooms, Waiting area, Mobile payment.
Do I have to grill the eel myself?
No, the staff grill it for you. Firstplace Eel grills Korean freshwater eel directly over real charcoal at the table.
Can I bring children?
Yes, there is a kids' zone and high chairs. Firstplace Eel also has a kids' pork cutlet (₩7,000) on the menu.
How many visit stories are there about Firstplace Eel?
Superchart has 4 first-hand visit stories about Firstplace Eel; the latest visit was on September 29, 2026.
8 visit stories about Firstplace Eel
Newest first
Gimhae Gusan-dong eel grill with bokssaju and kimchi noodles: Ildeung
“Worn out from wedding planning, the writer and her fiancé ordered 1kg of eel that the owner grilled for them, ate it in lettuce wraps, and added bokssaju mixed in an aluminum kettle, kimchi pancake, cold kimchi noodles and doenjang (soybean paste) stew.”
Gimhae eel house: 1kg Japonica eel for ₩59,000 at Ildeung Chamsutt
“A 1kg order of domestic Japonica freshwater eel cost ₩59,000 and arrived as two charcoal-seared eels, which the owner cut and grilled at the table, and the plump eel went down generously with salt, perilla leaf wraps, pickled angelica (danggwi jangajji) and a teriyaki herbal sauce.”
Eel restaurant in Gusan-dong, Gimhae: perilla leaf eel wraps, Ildeung
“On a Friday evening, the writer and her husband ordered 1kg of freshwater eel for 59,000 won; the owner grilled it from start to finish, the fat cooked off so it never felt heavy, and perilla leaf wraps were the best match.”
Freshwater eel in Gimhae with herbal sauce Mom loved: Ildeung Chamsutt
“The writer and her mother, who usually struggles with eel, shared 1kg of freshwater eel (₩59,000) with doenjang stew; the owner grilled the eel at the table, and it was tender with no fishy smell, with a memorable herbal sauce and fried eel bones among the side dishes.”
Gimhae eel BBQ where staff grill your set: Ildeung Chamsutt Jangeo
“For a family meal the writer ordered the Ildeung Full Set (1kg eel plus eel soup, 65,000 won) and an assorted grill platter; staff grilled the first batch at the table, and the thick, plump eel was chewy with no fishy taste even dipped in plain salt.”
Eel soup with sancho near Yeonji Park, Gimhae: Ildeung Chamsutt
“The 59,000 won small set brings 1kg of freshwater eel — two whole eels — plus eel soup seasoned with Korean sancho pepper powder, side dishes from a self-serve bar and coffee after the meal, with staff cutting and grilling the eel at the table.”
