Yeongi Sikdang (연기식당)
2026-05-28
전북특별자치도 고창군 아산면 선운대로 2727
Known as the first restaurant in Gochang to serve grilled freshwater eel, the eel is cooked in the kitchen and served ready to eat, allowing for smoke-free dining experience. 'Jangeotang' (eel soup) is also available, along with a variety of side dishes including fried eel bones, 'Doenjangjjigae' (soybean paste jjigae), chive salad and freshly made acron jelly, making for a more filling, satisfying meal. Mudflat Eel is also available.
Gyeongdo Hoegwan Yeocheon Branch (경도회관 여천점)
2026-06-30
23 Sicheongseo 3-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
If entering Gyeongdo Island on a ferry is not an option, you can dine here instead. The restaurant serves the same pike eel dishes as the one served at Gyeongdo Hoegwan Main Branch. It also has private rooms, so this restaurant is ideal if you visit with a group or want to dine in a quiet ambience.
Gyeongdo Hoegwan Main Branch (경도회관 본점)
2026-07-01
전남광주통합특별시 여수시 대경도길 2-2
This pike eel restaurant on Gyeongdo Island is said to be the first place in Korea to offer gaetjangeo shabu-shabu. It is located at the entrance to Gyeongdo Quay at Oedong Village, and you can enjoy a panoramic view of Yeosu as you dine. The restaurant serves pike eel dishes made with pike eel caught by the owner, and from late April to early November, it serves gaetjangeo shabu-shabu, also known as “hamo yubiki.”
Mokpo Ramyeon Hongeo Ramyeon (목포라면 홍어라면)
2026-06-30
16 Yeongsan-ro 40beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
A place to try skate in a different form. The 'Hongeoramyeon' (skate instant noodles), made with the restaurant's own seasoning, has a rich, full-bodied broth, not just ramyeon with skate in it. Other popular dishes include 'Hongeosamhap' (skate, pork, kimchi combo), pan-fried skate, and deep-fried skate. A single-person omakase-style set is also available.
Namdo Arirang (남도아리랑)
2026-06-30
21 Yeongsan-ro 40beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
This restaurant can be recommended to those who try skate for the first time, for the skate served in this restaurant is not as much fermented as the ones served in other restaurants. Its signature menu is the “Mokpoguhap” (nine Mokpo seafood combo), which includes the hongeosamhap and a variety of other seafood. Another popular set menu is the “Hongeo Ilpumsang” (premium skate set menu), a sumptuous table featuring dishes made with skate. Don’t miss the hongeoaeguk (fermented skate liver soup).
Cheongwon Garden (청원가든)
2026-05-28
67 Seonunsa-ro, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Among the freshwater eel restaurants near the entrance of Seonunsa Temple, this place is well regarded for its clean setting and well-prepared side dishes. 'Jangeogui' (grilled eel) eel is pre-seasoned or lightly sauced in the kitchen, then grilled over charcoal at the table. The spacious seating also makes it suitable for groups.
Geumdan Yangman (금단양만)
2026-05-28
전북특별자치도 고창군 심원면 검당길 51-10
This restaurant operates its own eel farm, offering freshwater eel at relatively affordable prices. The first floor functions as a retail space, while the second floor is the dining area. Live eel can be purchased and prepared on-site, then either taken to-go or grilled upstairs to eat right away.
Sageori Banjeom (사거리반점)
2026-06-30
109 Bongwol-ro, Hyeongyeong-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Located some distance from the town center, this popular eatery still draws steady lunchtime crowds. Popular dishes include crispy sweet-and-sour shiitake mushrooms and the 'Nakjijjamppong' (spicy seafood noodle soup with octopus), served with a whole, fresh octopus in a spicy broth.
Dongsanjeong (동산정)
2026-06-30
173 Seongnam 1-gil, Muan-eup, Muan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
This restaurant operates its own eel farm, offering freshwater eel at relatively affordable prices. The first floor functions as a retail space, while the second floor is the dining area. Live eel can be purchased and prepared on-site, then either taken to-go or grilled upstairs to eat right away.
Sook Octopus (숙이네)
2026-06-30
172 Seongnam 1-gil, Muan-eup, Muan-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
With more than 40 years of history, this octopus specialty restaurant is best known for 'Nakjichomuchim' (sweet and sour octopus salad), seasoned with house-made rice wine vinegar. 'Nakjiyeonpotang' (octopus soup) and 'Nakjihoronggui' (grilled whole octopus) are also available.
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