Yeongi Sikdang (연기식당)

Explanation

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.

Information Use

Representative menu : Freshwater Eel

Contact and Information : +82-63-561-3815

Business hours : 09:00~21:00

Parking facilities : available

Day off : Open All Year Round

Handling menu : Botong Jangeo (freshwater eel), Gaetbeol Jangeo (mudflat eel), Jangeotang (eel soup)

Location

전북특별자치도 고창군 아산면 선운대로 2727 2727 Seonun-daero, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Directions

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