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Yeongi Sikdang (연기식당)

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.

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)

2026-08-18

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.

Wando Haemultang (완도해물탕)

2026-06-30

256-1 Jangbogo-daero, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

'Haemultang' (spicy seafood stew) prepared with a variety of ingredients from Wando, including abalone, clams, crab and octopus. 'Haesintang' (chicken and seafood soup) is another notable option requires a reservation at least three hours in advance. For solo diners, the 'Haemulttukbaegi' (seafood hot pot) offers a convenient choice.

Wando Moraetteul (완도모래뜰)

2026-07-01

74 Myeongsasimni-gil, Sinji-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

It is a restaurant where you can enjoy the “Haeyang Chiyu Bapsang” (marine healing set menu) developed by Wando-gun in 2021. “Haeyang Chiyu Bapsang” features Wando’s seafood, including abalone innards, hijiki, green sea fingers, kelp, and seaweed stems.