Seoul izakaya near Konkuk University Station: mille-feuille nabe, Ito
In short
Ito is a casual Japanese-style izakaya in a basement in Gwangjin, Seoul, a three-minute walk from Exit 2 of Konkuk University Station. After work, the writer and her husband ordered assorted sashimi and mille-feuille nabe for 63,000 won together plus draft Kelly beer at 5,000 won, eating in partitioned seats where the aged sashimi melted softly and the nabe broth stayed clear and light. Ito is an easy, low-pressure izakaya for sashimi lovers, casual dates, or a first meeting.
Good to know
- Address
- Basement 1, 22 Achasan-ro 33-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 17:00 - 01:00 the next day (last order 00:00)
- Closed
- Every Monday
- Parking
- No on-site parking; Gana Parking Lot 60m away
- Location
- 3-minute walk from Exit 2, Konkuk University Station
- Assorted sashimi
- 39,000 won
- Sweet shrimp sashimi
- 23,000 won
- Mille-feuille nabe
- 26,000 won
- Mizutaki
- 26,000 won
- Sukiyaki
- 26,000 won
- Kansai oden nabe
- 22,000 won
- Tonkotsu oden nabe
- 22,000 won
- Ebi mayo
- 18,000 won
- Spicy yurinki chicken
- 19,000 won
- Chicken nanban
- 18,000 won
- Napolitan udon
- 21,000 won
- Kara cream udon
- 21,000 won
- Pineapple sherbet
- 8,000 won
- Draft Kelly beer
- 5,000 won
- Seating
- Booths separated by partitions
- Price reference
- ₩63,000 ≈ $46.5 (2026-09-15)
as written by the visitor on Aug 7, 2026
Casual Japanese vibes near Konkuk University Station A fresh assorted sashimi & mille-feuille nabe spot
My husband said he hadn't had a good sit-down sashimi and a drink in a while, so we headed out to Konkuk after work (he needs his fish regularly, haha). I'd had my eye on Ito, an izakaya near Konkuk University Station, for a while — great for a casual date! Relaxed Japanese vibe, love it!!!
Where is Ito izakaya and what are its hours?
- Address: 서울 광진구 아차산로33길 22 지하1층
- Hours: Tue-Sun 17:00 - 01:00 / last order 00:00
- Closed: every Monday
- Parking: not available on site (use Gana Parking Lot, 60m away)
- Notes: recommended for dates and first meetings, specializes in assorted sashimi and mille-feuille nabe, private feel thanks to partitioned seating, great access from Konkuk University Station, casual Japanese izakaya mood
How to get to Ito from Konkuk University Station
Ito is only about a 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Konkuk University Station, so the access alone is really convenient. It's a basement spot, so the izakaya feeling hits the moment you start down the stairs haha.
Inside Ito: what are the partitioned seats like?
Inside, the seats are separated by partitions — not full rooms, but it still felt private. Pure Japanese mood~~
The dim lighting was comfortable~ great for talking freely without worrying about the next table.
There were already people on a first meeting at the table next to us, haha. I thought, 'ah, that makes sense.' It felt like a comfortable, no-pressure spot to enjoy with guy or girl friends too. Konkuk University Station, street of youth~~
Ito menu and prices
- SASHIMI — Assorted sashimi ₩39,000 / Sweet shrimp sashimi ₩23,000
- NABE — Mille-feuille nabe ₩26,000 / Mizutaki ₩26,000 / Sukiyaki ₩26,000 / Kansai oden nabe ₩22,000 / Tonkotsu oden nabe ₩22,000
- SIDE — Ebi mayo ₩18,000 / Spicy yurinki chicken ₩19,000 / Chicken nanban ₩18,000
- NOODLE — Napolitan udon ₩21,000 / Kara cream udon ₩21,000
- DESSERT — Pineapple sherbet ₩8,000
Started with my husband's favorite draft beer~ and picked at the edamame — clean and delicious!
Assorted sashimi, 39,000 won: how does the aged sashimi taste?
I was curious about Ito's specially aged, seasonal sashimi, so we ordered it first. Assorted sashimi plus mille-feuille nabe together came to ₩63,000.
So glossy it looked shiny... arranged neatly and colorfully on the plate, it looked great just to look at.
A clean, subtle ocean scent rose up gently.
I picked up a piece and dipped it lightly in soy sauce — from the first bite it melted softly away.
The shrimp meat also had a rich, melting texture...
The signature chewiness of aged sashimi was there but it wasn't tough at all — soft to bite through.
Each fish had a different texture, so switching between them was surprisingly fun. The wasabi wasn't overdone and the soy sauce wasn't too salty, so the sashimi's own flavor came through clearly.
Personally, I liked the white fish especially — clean and good.
If you like sashimi, or want to enjoy some raw fish casually with a drink, this would be totally your style.
Making up for the unfinished business from a Tokyo trip, at a Japanese izakaya here in Korea, haha.
A drink that goes down sweetly~~
Mille-feuille nabe, 26,000 won: a clear, light broth
Couldn't miss Ito's mille-feuille nabe, packed tight with all kinds of vegetables and beef delivered that same day. The layered veggie-and-meat visual is insane..
Napa cabbage and beef came out stacked layer upon layer, so visually we were already halfway sold before eating. Once it started boiling, a savory broth scent spread gently through the air.
I tried a spoonful of the broth and it was clearer and lighter than I expected. The fragrant perilla leaf scent and the pepper sprinkled on the meat made a really nice aroma.
The cabbage was crisp yet softly cooked, and the beef was thinly sliced with a tender, delicate texture.
It wasn't heavy or over-seasoned, so it definitely felt like a healthy meal. Alternating between the veggies and meat, I never got tired of it and kept reaching in. Personally I liked it enough to finish off even the broth.
Is Ito a good date or first-meeting izakaya in Gwangjin?
What I liked best about Ito was being able to talk comfortably over the meal thanks to the partitioned seats. The sashimi was clean and the nabe felt healthy, making for an easy, low-pressure dinner.
With good access from Konkuk University Station and a casual atmosphere, it seems perfect for a first meeting or a light date. If you're looking for an izakaya near Konkuk University Station for a date, or a place to casually enjoy sashimi and nabe, Ito ♥︎
