Pungcheonman is a must-visit spot for anyone who appreciates high-quality grilled freshwater eel. This restaurant specializes in perfectly cooked eel, served fresh and sizzling right off the grill. Guests have the option to order the eel either seasoned or plain, and I recommend going with the plain version to fully appreciate the natural flavor of the eel and customize it to your taste with the accompanying condiments.
The plain eel itself is tender, flavorful, and needs no enhancement. However, Pungcheonman provides condiments, including salt, gochujang (a spicy-sweet Korean chili paste), and of course banchan (Korean side dishes). These additions allow diners to experiment with different flavor combinations, making the meal both interactive...
Read moreThis place takes grilled eel to the next level level. The eel was incredibly fresh, expertly char-grilled over real coals upon ordering, and served sizzling hot. The skin was perfectly crisped while the inside stayed juicy and tender. You can taste the quality in every bite.
The staff were friendly and attentive, helping us with the grilling process and refills of the banchan. We chose the salted version and the soy sauce marinated one.
Prices are not cheap, but the quality and portion size justify it. If you’re in Haeundae beach and want to try something truly local and nourishing, this...
Read moreWe ordered the seasoned one but they recommended us to try the non-seasoned first. It was very very delicious. It wasn’t fishy at all and the meat was very chewy. Texture was very nice. The seasoned one is a rice thief. We loved the seasoned one. Staff was super nice and grilled the eel in front of us meticulously before they served it. Side dishes were very nice too and they offer 4 different kinds of leaves for us to wrap the fish in. Restaurant is clean and comfortable too! We will definitely...
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