Went on a trip to South Korea and I stumbled on a hidden gem—a BBQ grilled unagi restaurant in Yangpyeong, about a 1h ride out of Seoul and accessible by public transport. Who knew that Korea had unagi too?! Instead of slathering it with the sweet and unctuous teriyaki sauce like the Japanese do, the Koreans grill the freshwater eel and eat it wrapped in lettuce with kimchi and other vegetable banchan side dishes. It’s a glorious mix of fresh, tangy and smoky grilled deliciousness—truly unagi like you’ve never had before! One thick slab of eel (fresh, and not frozen, mind you!) that was big enough to feed 3 cost about KRW63,600 (SGD$73.25), which is a bit on the pricey side but still more affordable than the unagi in Singapore. Plus, you get free flow side dishes, vegetable pancake, barley tea and service by the staff who cut, grill and barbecue the eel for you! One of the most memorable meals I had in Korea, and it’s really unique, unlike the usual run of the mill Korean BBQ or fried chicken fare you get. Plus, it’s grilled on charcoal (which is rare to find in Singapore), adding a delicious smoky grilled flavour to the eel! Check out my video review on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HYuVRduPkAY now!