Cuisine

Eel (음식점)

District

Pocheon (포천시) , Gyeonggi

Address

Gyeonggi-do Pocheon-si Soheul-eup Gwangreungsumokwon-ro 1177

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Chukseok Jangeo Land is a large-scale eel restaurant on Gwangneung Arboretum-ro in Soheul-eup, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi Province, specializing in fresh freshwater eel.

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Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

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Chukseok Jangeo Land is a large-scale eel restaurant on Gwangneung Arboretum-ro in Soheul-eup, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi Province, specializing in fresh freshwater eel. The ordering system is distinctive: diners select their eel at the counter, pay by weight, then add a table-setting fee-meaning you order exactly the amount you want to eat. The eel is plump, moist, and completely free of any fishy odor, making both the seasoned yangnyeom and salt-grilled preparations genuinely enjoyable, with the natural richness of the eel shining through. Deodeok grilled root is a popular side, and staff offer tableside grilling service. The self-service ssam bar is remarkably well-stocked-varieties of leafy wraps far exceed what most eel restaurants offer, all kept impeccably fresh. Wrapping the eel in greens eliminates any heaviness and allows for continuous eating. Banchan are neatly prepared with good depth of flavor, and the miyeokguk seaweed soup earns particular praise. The menu also includes naengmyeon cold noodles and beef gukbap rice soup as meal options, while galbi is available for those who do not eat eel or for children-making it a practical choice for family gatherings. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and equipped with a large parking lot, and staff are consistently friendly and attentive. Its location makes it an ideal dining stop after visiting Gwangneung Arboretum or Pocheon Art Valley, and the number of regulars who have returned five or more times speaks to the restaurant's reliable quality.