# Gangseo Japanese restaurant with giant futomaki: Ilpum Magok - By Haein J. (https://superchart.com/en/@between-orders-seoul-2/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary visit from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@between-orders-seoul-2/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@between-orders-seoul-2/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/index.md) ## In short Ilpum Magok is a Japanese restaurant in Gangseo, Seoul, serving kaisendon and sushi. I had kaisendon, today’s sushi, steamed egg, chilled udon, and mango panna cotta; even the half-roll futomaki was hard to finish in one bite. Verdict: Ilpum Magok is a great pick for a polished, filling meal or gathering. ## Good to know - **Closed**: Monday - **Hours**: Tue–Sun 11:00–21:30 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:30 - **Last order**: 20:00 - **Kaisendon**: ₩26,000 - **Today’s sushi**: ₩28,000 - **Half-roll futomaki**: ₩17,000 - **Seating**: Counter seats and tables *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## Ilpum Magok in Balsan: Location and Atmosphere Closed Mondays Tue–Sun 11:00–21:30 Break time 15:00–17:30 Last order 20:00 May close early when ingredients sell out Ilpum Magok, a great sushi spot in Balsan. Apparently, it is a Magok kaisendon restaurant vouched for by various celebrities, including Lee Young-ja. Closed Mondays Tue–Sun 11:00–21:30 Break time 15:00–17:30 Last order 20:00 ![Exterior of Ilpum Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-01-j98xf-900.webp) It is on the main road, so it is easy to find. ![Ilpum Magok located on the main road](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-02-15ola-900.webp) With its upscale atmosphere, this is a great Balsan restaurant for a formal gathering or company dinner, too. ![Upscale interior of Ilpum Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-03-pgivg-900.webp) ![Space for formal gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-04-1wt0l-900.webp) There are both counter seats and tables, so you can choose according to the mood you want. I recommend a table for a gathering and counter seating for a date. ![Counter seats and table seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-05-1rm9y-900.webp) When booking, you can also choose between the counter and tables. ![Ilpum Magok menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-06-108ms-810.webp) ![Ilpum Magok menu and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-07-1qde6-900.webp) ![Kaisendon menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-08-1iebs-900.webp) ![Sushi platter menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-09-1if4c-885.webp) ![Japanese menu offerings](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-10-19xkk-900.webp) ## Ilpum Magok Menu and Included Dishes Here is the Ilpum menu and pricing at this Balsan sushi restaurant. It is a Magok kaisendon spot with generously topped rice bowls. You can choose from basic kaisendon all the way to premium versions. The omakase-style sushi platter is also a nice way to enjoy omakase sushi all at once! There is plenty of variety at this Japanese restaurant, from eel rice bowls for people who cannot eat raw food to karaage-don for those who do not eat fish. The steamed egg comes as a basic side. There is shrimp inside the soft gyeranjjim (Korean steamed egg). It is lightly seasoned, which makes it such a nice start to the meal. ![Complimentary steamed egg with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-11-13odi-900.webp) ## What Comes with the ₩26,000 Kaisendon? > Kaisendon ₩26,000 Even though it is the basic kaisendon, the spread is incredibly substantial. Along with tuna and salmon, there are many kinds of white fish, crab meat, and even ankimo (monkfish liver)—such a varied, generous bowl. There are so many different kinds of seafood. ![Kaisendon with assorted seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-12-1nuak-900.webp) There are also little extras tucked in, like fried lotus root and Japanese rolled omelet, haha. Picked crab meat and ankimo bring the nutty richness and soft texture. ![Fried lotus root and rolled omelet](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-13-1mw2v-900.webp) Kaisendon tastes twice as good wrapped in the seaweed that comes with it. The combination of properly seasoned rice and fresh seafood... truly fantastic. Every ingredient was so fresh and high quality—it was absolutely delicious. ![Kaisendon eaten with seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-14-qd7ct-900.webp) And udon comes with the meal as a basic inclusion!! Since it was summer, chilled udon was served. It was a satisfying bowl topped with karaage (Japanese fried chicken), too. Best of all, the noodles were seriously a work of art for a complimentary udon. The delightfully chewy noodles went so well with the cool, umami-rich broth, just like udon you would buy at a specialty shop. The karaage was freshly fried, warm, and crisp... I was touched by how much care went into even the basic dishes. ![Chilled udon topped with karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-15-kyso6-900.webp) ## Today’s Sushi ₩28,000 and Futomaki > Today’s sushi ₩28,000 Today’s sushi comes with futomaki (a thick sushi roll), too. ![Today’s sushi with futomaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-16-eky40-900.webp) ![A platter of today’s sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-17-19s7r-880.webp) Today’s sushi comes with a variety of fish and futomaki. ![Assorted fish sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-18-tzn68-900.webp) ![Fish selection in today’s sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-19-u34qx-900.webp) ![White fish and tuna sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-20-15dp9-900.webp) ![Sushi platter with warm rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-21-1tjbe-900.webp) I loved being able to taste everything from white fish to tuna on one platter. What surprised me most was that every piece of sushi was at a great temperature!! Even though it was platter sushi, the rice was nicely warm, which made it even tastier. It felt like I had ordered omakase sushi despite it being the basic platter. ![Today’s sushi and futomaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-22-1m7kd-900.webp) ### How Big Is the Half-Roll Futomaki? > Half-roll futomaki ₩17,000 The half-roll futomaki was an enormous serving even as a half roll. Unless you are a serious big eater, do not attempt it lightly. Honestly, the half roll alone could fill you up. No exaggeration—it is bigger than an adult fist. Especially this end piece... the size was shocking, hahaha. There is absolutely no way to eat it in one bite!!! I tried and looked ridiculous;;; Seriously, just one piece is incredibly filling. Above all, the basic dishes alone are plenty filling, so if you are a small eater, no no to adding futomaki. ![Large half-roll futomaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-23-5yx77-900.webp) ![Futomaki the size of an adult fist](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum-24-l5hfn-900.webp) And at the end, there was mango panna cotta for dessert. Honestly, it is only called a set meal—it is practically a course. From the pre-meal steamed egg to the main dish, noodle dish, and dessert, it is a truly substantial and filling lineup. Even the basic dishes at Ilpum, a Balsan sushi restaurant, felt refined and high quality, which I loved. If you like kaisendon, this is a Magok kaisendon spot you really need to visit. The atmosphere is lovely and the food is neatly prepared and delicious, so it looked perfect for bringing parents, too. It would also be great for a company dinner. The price is quite reasonable for what you get, making Ilpum Magok just right when you want a pleasant, satisfying meal! I will have to come back when I am craving Japanese food. ## Where it is - Ilpum Magok (일품 마곡점) - 112, 228 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강서구 공항대로 228 112호 일품 마곡점 - 37.5584383, 126.8328227 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%BC%ED%92%88%20%EB%A7%88%EA%B3%A1%EC%A0%90/@37.5584383,126.8328227,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@between-orders-seoul-2/magok-kaisendon-futomaki-ilpum/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt