Yeontendong Sangwangsimni Branch
연텐동 상왕십리본점
About
A counter-seat tempura-don shop in the Tenz Hills mall, serving made-to-order bowls with crisp seafood and vegetable fritters.
At 연텐동 상왕십리본점, the appeal of tendon is in the moment before the bowl reaches you: from the counter, you can hear and watch the tempura being fried to order. The compact, counter-seat layout makes the restaurant an easy choice for a solo meal, while the open kitchen gives the meal a little theatre. It is a focused, informal setting built around hot rice, crisp batter and a steady parade of toppings. The classic 연텐동 brings shrimp, squid, pumpkin, eggplant, lotus root, shishito pepper, seaweed and a soft-cooked egg over rice. For a richer bowl, the 호타테 텐동 adds a skewer of two plump scallops alongside shrimp, squid and vegetables. One account describes the scallops as tender and moist inside, their gentle sweetness meeting the bowl’s lightly sweet-salty tare. The seaweed tempura offers a crisp first bite; eggplant turns soft beneath its coating, while shishito brings a sharp, peppery note that cuts through the fried richness. Break the onsen egg into the rice and let its richness mingle with the sauce. The 스페셜 텐동 is the route for a wider seafood spread: eel, abalone, shrimp and squid join the vegetables, seaweed and egg. Reports also mention a substantial eel topping, and one diner notes the eel was sourced from Tongyeong. These are generous, varied bowls, but the pleasure is less about elaborate presentation than the contrast of crisp batter and moist ingredients, freshly fried for each order. Miso soup comes with the meal, and pickled vegetables—including radish and chili—provide a bright, tangy pause between bites. That small reset helps the bowl stay enjoyable to the last mouthful. If you prefer to skip an ingredient, one visitor says substitutions may be possible when requested at the time of ordering. Come for a solo lunch at the counter, or settle in for a leisurely bowl and a drink; visitors describe the space as comfortable for either. At 연텐동 상왕십리본점, the defining pleasure is straightforward: a hot, freshly assembled tendon with enough seafood, vegetables and sharp pickles to keep every bite in balance.
Menu
- 스페셜 텐동₩17,000
- 호타테 텐동₩14,000
- 연텐동₩11,000
- Assorted Fried Snacks₩17,000
- 에비텐동₩12,000
- 아나고텐동₩14,000
- 전복텐동₩14,000
- 갑오징어튀김₩20,000
- 유자절임토마토₩3,000
- 생맥주 (테라)₩3,500
- 기린이치방병맥주₩6,000
Local tips
- Counter seating makes this a convenient stop for solo dining.
- Ask when ordering if you need an ingredient swapped; a reviewer reported substitutions were possible.
- The building has underground parking; one review mentions free parking, while another notes a parking coupon.
- Hours listed in reviews are 11:30–15:00 and 17:00–21:00, with last orders at 14:30 and 20:30.
Details
- Sangwangsimni Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–21:00
- Monday
- 11:30–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:00
- Friday
- 11:30–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–21:00