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JamaeSikdang

Address

21 Eohangdanji-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

Description

A must-visit spot near Gukdong Port in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, famous for its fresh wild eel dishes. Their signature menus are none other than grilled eel and hearty eel soup. When you order, the table quickly fills with a generous spread of side dishes—fermented sea squirt, seaweed salad, stir-fried anchovies, finely chopped ginger, ssamjang, young radish kimchi, onion & chive sauce, acorn jelly, bean sprout salad, mustard leaf kimchi, radish kimchi, garlic, chili peppers, lettuce, and perilla leaves. The mustard leaf kimchi is crunchy with a tangy, spicy kick, while the radish kimchi has just the right sourness. The seaweed salad brings a subtle ocean aroma that pairs beautifully with eel. The grilled eel is freshly prepared by the owner. A thick cut melts in your mouth, bursting with rich flavor. In Korea, eel is usually enjoyed either salt-grilled or sauce-grilled. Their sauce-grilled eel isn’t too spicy or overpowering, making it easy for anyone to enjoy. The salt-grilled version is clean and savory on its own, but dipping it into the soy sauce provided elevates the umami even further. You can also wrap the eel with fresh lettuce or perilla leaves, add vegetables and ssamjang, or pair it with the onion-chive sauce for a different twist. Another specialty here is Whole Eel Soup. Unlike Japan’s clear eel broth, this one is hearty, rich, and comforting, more like a deep doenjang (fermented soybean paste) soup. Simmered with dried radish greens, the broth balances earthy richness with the nourishing depth of eel. If grilled eel is all about the plump bite, eel soup is about enjoying the chewy texture and warm comfort. Locals even stop by for breakfast here, making it a true hidden gem. If you’re in Yeosu and craving a filling, energizing meal, this eel restaurant near Gukdong Port is an absolute must. 💪

Menu

• Salt-Grilled Eel
• Sauce-Grilled Eel
• Whole Eel Soup

Hashtags

• Gochuwasabi
• JamaeSikdang
• Yeosu Restaurant
• Sauce-Grilled Eel
• Salt-Grilled Eel

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