Yangsando Yeonhui Branch
양산도 연희점
About
Refined Japanese hitsumabushi specialty restaurant in Yeonhui-dong, serving freshwater eel meal trays with chawanmushi and soba.
Tucked just off the bustling thoroughfares of Yeonhui-dong, Yangsando delivers a polished Nagoya-style *hitsumabushi* experience within a serene, timber-accented dining room. The aesthetic leans heavily into warm woods, soft ambient lighting, and minimalist Japanese lines. Linear banquette seating lines one side of the space for quiet, low-lit dinners, while private rooms accommodating intimate dates or gatherings up to twenty-two flank the other. Tablet kiosks at each table keep ordering discreet and uncomplicated. The kitchen’s centerpiece is freshwater eel (*minmul-jangeo*), glazed repeatedly with a 60-year-old family tare recipe before meeting the grill. When the wooden bowl’s lid lifts, the eel arrives closely shingled, glossy, and fragrant with a sharp charcoal edge and sweet-savory smoke. The flesh flakes effortlessly against rice, tender and cleanly prepared without fishiness. Diners progress through the Nagoya ritual across distinct stages: first tasting the eel unadorned, then adding sharp additions of grated wasabi, sliced scallions, and shredded nori, before finishing the bowl drenched in steaming *ochazuke* broth. For those dining in groups, separate platters of grilled freshwater eel offer a firmer, delightfully chewy alternative, while pork *butadon* welcomes non-eel eaters. Beyond the eel itself, the tray’s thoughtful accoutrements steal significant attention. Each set arrives with a crisp side salad, miso soup, a cup of chilled buckwheat soba, and a piping-hot *chawanmushi*. The savory steamed egg custard is silken and pudding-soft, steeped deeply with dashi. Unusually for an upscale hitsumabushi specialist, both the chilled soba and the chawanmushi are available for free refills upon request—a generous touch that cuts through the rich, glazed fat of the unagi. Located a short ride from Hongik University Station near the Yeonhui-dong alleyways, Yangsando balances restorative Japanese comfort cooking with an orderly, hushed ambiance suited for focused midday meals and unhurried family dinners.
Menu
- Hitsumabushi (Eel Rice Bowl)₩27,000
- 양념 민물장어 구이 (2인이상)₩38,000
- 민물 장어 덮밥(히츠마부시)₩27,000
- Grilled Freshwater Eel
- Eggplant & Eel Rice Bowl₩23,000
- Pork Donburi (Pork Neck/jowl)₩17,000
- 사케동(생연어덮밥)₩17,000
- 버터전복야채볶음₩40,000
- 파김치장어전골₩60,000
- 백합 국수₩5,000
- 감태 들기름 막국수₩6,000
Local tips
- Steamed egg custard (chawanmushi) and mini soba can be refilled upon request.
- Order hitsumabushi and enjoy it three ways: plain, with toppings, and with ochazuke broth.
- Private dining rooms are available for groups, but require advance reservation.
- Underground parking is tight; 1 hour of parking is supported at the adjacent paid lot.
Details
- Hongik University Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–21:30
- Monday
- 11:30–21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:30
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:30
- Friday
- 11:30–21:30
- Saturday
- 11:30–21:30