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I've truly found a great grilled eel spot in Hongdae!

Recently opened,

Ilsim Jang-eo(일심장어) (Hongdae Branch) was clean and the staff was exceptionally friendly.

I was surprised by how large the eel was!

It was a day for proper nourishment with *pungcheon* freshwater eel (antibiotic-free, Japonica) :)

This deliciousness definitely calls for a company dinner!

They also have group seating, making it suitable for various gatherings and year-end parties.

Ilsim Jang-eo Hongdae - Business Information

* Address:

1st Floor, 219 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

(Near Hongik University Station Exit 3)

* Hours:

Everyday 12:00 - 22:00

Weekday Break Time 15:30 - 16:30

Weekend Break Time: None

* Group reservations / Public welfare consumption vouchers accepted

* No parking available.

Use nearby public parking.

Headed out for some *bongyangshik* (nutritious food) in Hongdae!

These days, the daily temperature range is significant, and it's getting chilly.

I met up with a friend after a long time,

and we decided to go eat eel to boost our energy :)

I looked it up after meeting in Hongdae that day,

and the newly opened Ilsim Jang-eo caught my eye.

If you walk straight into Yeonnam-dong,

just 1-2 minutes past the always-crowded Najayeon Salt Bread bakery,

you'll find Ilsim Jang-eo Hongdae Main Branch.

They serve 100% Korean-grown Japonica *pungcheon* freshwater eel,

and their eel was

the largest I've ever had.

They have a special large size and a large size,

and I ordered two servings of the large size!

I wonder how big the special large size is?!

Interior of the Hongdae Eel Restaurant

Ilsim Jang-eo in Hongdae

had a great exterior,

but the atmosphere inside was seriously

amazing.

It wasn't the typical eel restaurant I knew,

but rather reminded me of a Western bar from a movie.

There were round sofa seats perfect for groups to chat,

which looked great!

It would be perfect for treating someone to something especially delicious

for a wedding shower or company dinner, don't you think?

There was also a window seat with an open view,

so we sat by the window.

Ilsim Jang-eo Menu

The menu had set menus

and you could choose between special large / large eel sizes.

For side dishes,

you could order Korean beef *yukhoe* (beef tartare), *yukhoe bibimbap* (beef tartare bibimbap),

*janchi guksu* (banquet noodles), *yeolmu kimchi guksu* (young radish kimchi noodles),

soy sauce egg rice, etc.

If you do a Naver review event,

you can get soy sauce egg rice for free.

They also had a variety of alcoholic beverages from *soju* to *Hwayo* (premium soju),

*bokbunja* (Korean black raspberry wine), etc.

Since it was a day to feast on eel after a long time,

we decided to mix *bokbunja* and *soju*.

Enjoying Grilled Eel in Hongdae

Immediately after ordering,

they showed us the eel that would be grilled that day

and pre-grilled it right in front of us.

My eel being grilled to a golden brown...

The various side dishes that came out

were neat and tidy.

They also provided *gim* (seaweed) to wrap the eel in,

and wrapping it in lightly grilled *gim* is delicious.

I would have been sad without soup,

so they also provided *doenjang-guk* (miso soup).

I asked them to put the *bokbunja* and *soju* we ordered in a kettle,

and they mixed it so tastefully and served it to us.

The owner is awesome.

After waiting a bit,

the glisteningly grilled eel and wood ear mushrooms

were served together.

It was pre-grilled,

so we only had to grill it a little,

and the staff grilled everything for us until the end,

so it was easy to eat at this Hongdae restaurant.

I quickly ate a piece that was cooked first,

and the eel was chewy, substantial,

tender, and had a savory flavor with the oil drained.

I loved it!

Eating it with a bit of wasabi on lightly grilled *gim* is also a treat!

The *bokbunja* + *soju* combination

went down so smoothly!

While eating, I also craved *yeolmu kimchi guksu* (young radish kimchi noodles),

so I ordered it :)

It was cool, spicy,

and addictively delicious.

This place is a *yeolmu kimchi guksu* 맛집!

And the real highlight was

the grilled wood ear mushrooms!

It was my first time eating it grilled like this,

and the texture was great and the taste was new.

I happily finished off two eels,

completing a satisfying dinner!

Ilsim Jang-eo Hongdae Review

I'm always happy to have eel as a nourishing dish,

and I felt even better eating eel elegantly

at such a clean and pretty eel restaurant.

I would like to recommend Ilsim Jang-eo

for various gatherings or company dinners in Hongdae.

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