Mallijihwa Main Branch (만리지화 본점)

Explanation

Mallijihwa, which embodies the meaning "eel that travels 10,000 ri and met fire," is an eel dining brand that modernizes the depth of Korean gastronomy. The restaurant's name was inspired by the eel's remarkable strength to swim across vast oceans to its spawning grounds—so significant that it is referred to as "malli fish" in the "Donguibogam" ("A Precious Mirror of Eastern Medicine"). Hence the name, Mallijihwa specializes in serving grilled eel, which is carefully grill with briquettes. The restaurant reinterprets eel with Korean aesthetics, offering a comfortable and elegant dining experience in a space that blends traditional architectural elements with a modern twist. The dishes served here offers an outstanding dining experience where the texture of the eel melts in one's mouth, and its flavor lingers long after. Signature dishes include grilled eel rice bowls, grilled eel, eel gujeolpan (platter of nine delicacies), and eel meal courses. The restaurant also offers seasonal lunch box made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Information Use

Representative menu : Grilled eel

Contact and Information : +82-2-2251-8522

Business hours : 11:30-21:30 (Last order 21:00)

Parking facilities : Available.

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Handling menu : Grilled eel rice bowl / Grilled eel lunch box / Grilled eel gujeolpan

Location

17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Directions

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