Private-room lunch in Sangam, Seoul: steak vs eel pot rice, Solsot

I went back to Solsot Sangam Branch, a lunch spot in Sangam I visit often. I usually gravitate toward easy-on-the-stomach, filling Korean food, so I end up at pot rice restaurants a lot — and Solsot keeps pulling me back because it's clean and satisfying!

Where is Solsot Sangam Branch? Hours and parking

Solsot Sangam Branch is at B1, 101, 75 Maebongsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul. It's open Monday to Friday, 11:00–21:00, with a break time from 16:00–17:00.

• Address: 서울 마포구 매봉산로 75 지하1층, 101호
• Hours: Mon–Fri (11:00–21:00)
• Break time: 16:00–17:00
• Parking: 30 min free building parking + 30 min more with in-store dining

Does Solsot Sangam Branch have private rooms for DMC lunches and meetings?

Solsot Sangam Branch has well set-up private rooms for anyone looking for a private-room restaurant in Sangam or a spot for a Sangam DMC team dinner! I'd recommend the space for team dinners or important gatherings.

What we ordered: steak pot rice and freshwater eel pot rice

Every table has a tablet for ordering, so I could take my time browsing the menu and order comfortably. After some deliberating, 🤔

• 👉 Steak pot rice (₩17,000)
• 👉 Freshwater eel pot rice (₩25,000)

we ended up ordering the two signature dishes!

Ta-da ✨ After a short wait, a neatly arranged individual tray table came out! The moment the pot lid came off, steam rose and a savory smell hit — my mouth was watering instantly.

Steak pot rice, 17,000 won

First, my pick — the signature steak pot rice! Thick, generously cut slices of steak were packed densely on top of the rice 👍🏻

You pop the pretty egg yolk in the middle, add butter and the special sauce, mix it all together, scoop it into the bowl provided, pour hot broth into the pot, and close the lid!

This special soy sauce is truly the cheat code 🤎 Instead of pouring it all in at once, add it little by little after mixing the rice, or dip into it — it seasons things just right and tastes even better.

Piling the steak with wasabi, jeotgal (salted seafood), and kimchi onto one bite was so good — the juices burst in my mouth .. 🤤🤤 Served neatly as an individual tray, this felt like the perfect setup for a lunch spot, meeting, or gathering in Sangam.

Freshwater eel pot rice, 25,000 won

Next, the freshwater eel pot rice my companion ordered. Glossy, generously seasoned eel piled on top — no fishy taste at all, and the eel was so tender that I was very satisfied with this dish!

Why each pot rice comes with different side dishes

One detail I noticed while eating: ✨ the eel pot rice came with mountain leek (myeongi-namul), pickled ginger, wasabi, and perilla leaves, while the steak pot rice came with kimchi, jeotgal, and pickled chili peppers! Each pot rice is set with sides that suit its character, which makes this a safe choice for an important meal, a Sangam wedding invitation meeting spot, or a gathering 👏🏻👏🏻

The special eel sauce wasn't overly sweet or salty, so it worked well with the rice — piling eel, pickled ginger, shredded perilla leaf, and mountain leek onto the rice, I never got tired of it right to the end! Perfect as a restorative lunch 👍🏻✨

After cleaning the main pot rice, we finished with a savory nurungji sugungnyung (scorched rice tea) ~~ 😳 Emptying a bowl of that left my stomach so comfortable and completely satisfied.

On top of that, the various side dishes served alongside the pot rice! Every detail of the setup showed care, making for a substantial individual tray that works well for office workers' meals — Solsot Sangam Branch was a top choice for Korean food in Sangam-dong.

The free dish you get for reserving after 17:00

Last tip: reserve for 3 or more people via Naver Reservations after 17:00, and you get free fried shrimp or yurinchi — if you have an evening gathering in Sangam, book ahead and check it out!

Is Solsot Sangam Branch worth it for lunch in Sangam?

The atmosphere is clean and the pot rice is delicious, so I think I'll keep coming back here for lunch or gatherings in Sangam. If you're looking for a good Korean restaurant, be sure to stop by Solsot Sangam Branch!