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Yeongi Sikdang (연기식당)

Yeongi Sikdang (연기식당)

2026-05-28

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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.

Myeongpum Jeonbokgung (명품전복궁)

Myeongpum Jeonbokgung (명품전복궁)

2024-12-27

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The restaurant runs its own abalone farm, allowing you to enjoy fresh abalone. The most popular dish, “Jeonbok Hansang” (abalone set menu), serves almost every abalone dish imaginable on a single table.  Located in the Wando Traditional Market, the restaurant is spacious, making it an excellent choice for group visits. 

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

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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)

2026-05-28

109 Bongwol-ro, Hyeongyeong-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do

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)

2026-05-28

173 Seongnam 1-gil, Muan-eup, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do

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)

2026-05-28

172 Seongnam 1-gil, Muan-eup, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do

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)

2026-05-28

256-1 Jangbogo-daero, Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do

'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)

2024-12-04

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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.  

Sunchang Masire (순창맛이레)

2025-01-23

31-16 Sunchang 11-gil, Sunchang-eup, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

This restaurant serves gochujang bulgogi (red chili paste marianated pork) made by Sunchang-gun and celebrity chef Lee Won-il. Gochujang bulgogi is pork marinated with Sunchang red chili paste and grilled with water parsley and green onions.