Yuil Jangeo유일장어

Pungcheon eel, Pyeong-dong · self-grill over charcoal

Updated Oct 6, 2026

Yuil Jangeo is a self-grill eel restaurant run directly by its own eel farm, located at 1F, 343 Donggok-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. At Yuil Jangeo, Pungcheon freshwater eel costs ₩29,000 per 1kg (600g boneless) or ₩4,830 per 100g boneless, the lunch eel set meal ₩15,000, eel soup ₩9,900, naengmyeon ₩8,000 and the adult table setting ₩4,000; Yuil Jangeo is open daily 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30).

Today: Daily 11:00–21:00
Prices: Grilled Freshwater Eel ₩4,830–₩29,000 · Set Meal · Eel Soup · Naengmyeon ₩8,000–₩15,000
Try: Pungcheon Freshwater Eel 1kg ₩29,000Eel Set Meal (Seasoned Grilled Eel + Eel Soup + Side Dishes) ₩15,000Eel Tteokgalbi (Eel Patties), 1 Pack ₩2,500

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Key facts

Address: 1F, 343 Donggok-ro, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju전남광주 광산구 동곡로 343 1층
Opening hours: Daily11:00–21:00last order 20:30Open every day
Phone: 0507-1409-9285
Reservations: Accepted · groups welcome
Parking: Available
Amenities: Takeout · Wi-Fi · Separate men's and women's restrooms · High chairs · Waiting area · Mobile payment
Links: Naver Place

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About

Yuil Jangeo operates its own eel farm and cuts out middlemen and labour costs to serve freshwater eel at direct-sale prices; the self-grill restaurant sits on Donggok-ro in Pyeong-dong, Gwangsan-gu, close to Songjeong Station and Songjeong-ri. At every table in Yuil Jangeo, guests grill the eel themselves over hardwood charcoal, and eel tteokgalbi (patties made with eel) can be grilled on the same charcoal.

At lunch from 11:00 to 2:00, Yuil Jangeo serves a set meal of sliced seasoned grilled eel on a stone plate with eel soup and side dishes. Yuil Jangeo has private rooms suited to group gatherings, and also offers raw eel and pre-grilled eel to take away as well as holiday gift sets.

FAQ

What are Yuil Jangeo's opening hours?

Yuil Jangeo is open daily 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:30); there are no regular closing days.

How much is the grilled freshwater eel at Yuil Jangeo?

Yuil Jangeo's 2 grilled freshwater eel items cost ₩4,830–₩29,000. Set Meal · Eel Soup · Naengmyeon (4) cost ₩8,000–₩15,000.

Can I book a table at Yuil Jangeo?

Yes, Yuil Jangeo takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1409-9285 to book.

Is there parking at Yuil Jangeo?

Yes, Yuil Jangeo has parking.

Does Yuil Jangeo do takeout?

Yes, Yuil Jangeo does takeout. It also has Wi-Fi, Separate men's and women's restrooms, High chairs, Waiting area, Mobile payment.

How is the eel grilled?

Yuil Jangeo is self-grill: guests grill the eel themselves over hardwood charcoal at every table. The adult table setting (charcoal and side dishes) is ₩4,000 and the child table setting is ₩2,000.

What are the conditions for booking a private room?

Yuil Jangeo takes reservations for private rooms only: on weekdays for 6 or more people (lunch 11:00–12:30, dinner 17:00–19:00), and on weekends for 20 or more people (lunch 11:00–12:30, dinner 17:00–18:30). Yuil Jangeo does not take reservations for other time slots.

How many visit stories are there about Yuil Jangeo?

Superchart has 87 first-hand visit stories about Yuil Jangeo; the latest visit was on October 6, 2026.

186 visit stories about Yuil Jangeo

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Gwangsan eel grill, pre-grilled eel for Mom who minds my kids
“The writer brought her mother, who looks after her two grandchildren every day, along with the kids, and enjoyed eel served already pre-grilled, eel soup to finish, a self-serve bar and coffee after the meal; 1kg of eel (600g boneless) costs 29,000 won.”
SponsoredNoon and BalmOct 23, 2026
Gwangsan eel grill, 750g with Dad ends an eel-bone fear
“On a rainy autumn day, the writer and their dad grilled about 750g of eel for two over charcoal at Yuil Jangeo (₩29,000 per kg).”
SponsoredSide Grill FanOct 21, 2026
Gwangsan self-grill eel, weekend lunch with Mom
“On a weekend lunch for two with Mom, the writer picked eel for just over 30,000 won, grilled it over charcoal and finished with eel soup.”
SponsoredStone Wall Peel SipperOct 21, 2026
Gwangsan eel restaurant, ₩15,000 lunch set with Dad
“Over a weekend lunch with Dad, the writer had the 15,000-won lunch special eel set (seasoned grilled eel, eel soup and rice), an extra plate of seasoned eel and bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles).”
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Gwangsan eel grill, day-named rooms and takeout discounts
“The writer went with friends for a seasonal pick-me-up, chose live eel by hand and enjoyed the self-bar, side dishes and a dessert eel soup; Yuil Jangeo also has private rooms named after days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and so on), takeout discounts and courier shipping, with live eel at 29,000 won per 1kg (600g after trimming).”
SponsoredStone Wall SitterOct 18, 2026
Pyeongdong eel grill, weekday lunch revisit with two plump eels
“The writer returned for a weekday lunch, picked two plump eels (about 50,000 won) at the seafood counter, grilled them over charcoal for two people and finished with bibim naengmyeon (spicy cold noodles).”
SponsoredSide Dish RegularOct 17, 2026