# Sunday dinner eel restaurant in Gangseo for parents: Kikukawa

- By Saeon (https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-dinner-detours/)
- Written Sep 9, 2026
- Updated Sep 14, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after being provided a complimentary visit by the restaurant.
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## In short

Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa One Grove Branch is a Nagoya-style eel rice bowl restaurant on the 1st floor of One Grove Building A near Magok Station in Gangseo, Seoul. The writer brought a dining-out-averse father for Sunday dinner and ordered hitsumabushi for two at ₩38,000, eating it in three stages, and the wasabi cut the sauce's gentle sweetness just enough to win him over. A solid pick for treating parents to a nourishing meal.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 1st floor, Building A, One Grove, 165 Gonghangdae-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Units E101 & E102
- **Hours**: Daily 10:30–22:00 (last order 20:50)
- **Nearest station**: 347m from Magok Station Exit 2
- **Hitsumabushi**: ₩38,000 (2/3 eel)
- **Yondaime Kikukawa Premium Hitsumabushi**: ₩50,000
- **Unadon**: ₩33,000
- **Takeout**: Unaju ₩35,000 / Hitsumabushi ₩40,000 (includes dashi, seaweed, wasabi, scallions)
- **Seating**: Hall seating plus 5–6 private rooms

*as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026*

Today's story is about Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa One Grove Branch, an eel rice bowl spot I visited in Magok, Gangseo.

My dad is a well-known home-cooking lover who really doesn't like eating out, but the moment I mentioned eel rice bowl, he showed interest? I figured I couldn't miss that window, so I took him right away for a Sunday dinner to build up some strength!

Spoiler up front: this is going to be the first place I think of whenever I'm wondering where to take my parents for a nourishing meal-!

## Where and what's the vibe like at this eel rice bowl restaurant in Magok, Gangseo?

📍 Location — 1st floor, Building A, One Grove, 165 Gonghangdae-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Units E101 & E102

🕐 Hours — Daily 10:30 ~ 22:00 (last order 20:50)

- Hitsumabushi ₩38,000
- Yondaime Kikukawa Premium Hitsumabushi ₩50,000
- Unadon ₩33,000

🚇 Nearest subway station — 347m from Magok Station Exit 2

![Exterior of the eel rice bowl restaurant on the corner of One Grove Building A's first floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-01-12mjm-966.webp)

Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa One Grove Branch sits right on the corner of One Grove Building A's first floor, so you can spot it at a glance as you walk by. But the entrance faces outside the building rather than into the mall, so if you're only looking inside the mall you might end up circling around once!

![Hitsumabushi full-set sample display in the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-02-1ijo1-730.webp)

Even before you go in, there's a full hitsumabushi spread displayed right by the window. Sample displays usually look different from the real thing, right? But what I got later matched this exactly, which I loved ><

![Interior of the Japanese restaurant decorated with wood and lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-03-r9xfs-966.webp)

![View of the clean Japanese-style hall seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-04-1ld48-966.webp)

The interior was super clean from the first impression and I loved it-! They used wood and lighting really well to create a strong Japanese vibe, but nothing felt dark or stuffy.

![Entrance to a private room inside the restaurant, good for bringing elders](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-05-189e5-966.webp)

There were also about 5-6 separate private rooms, which looked great for bringing elders or groups. The interior overall was clean and felt upscale haha

![Table setting with an upscale atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-06-1ppoi-966.webp)

![Nutty barley tea served after being seated](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-07-yufwh-966.webp)

The moment we sat down, they served nutty-tasting barley tea instead of plain water — already a pass in my book! Places with good water rarely disappoint, so my expectations went up right there.

## What did we order? Hitsumabushi price and set details

![First page of the menu noting the restaurant's founding in 1932](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-08-1a5fr-900.webp)

![Michelin The Plate plaque displayed in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-09-ztc5i-900.webp)

The first page of the menu laid out the restaurant's history — founded in 1932, with 90 years of eel wholesale experience. There was also a Michelin The Plate plaque displayed right in the restaurant, which bumped up my trust in the place-><

### The menu

![Menu page listing hitsumabushi and unadon prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-10-qf8lm-900.webp)

![Menu page featuring the premium hitsumabushi line](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-11-5z6pa-900.webp)

![Menu page explaining the eel dish compositions](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-12-15qmx-900.webp)

I wavered for a moment looking at the premium line with a whole eel on top, but since it was our first visit, I figured we should go with the popular menu item. So we both went with the Nagoya-style hitsumabushi. This set comes with 2/3 of an eel.

### Hitsumabushi ₩38,000 for two

![Full hitsumabushi set for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-13-1ivny-966.webp)

As soon as the table was set, my dad's expression was already half won over lol. Rice bowls, tsukemono (pickled vegetables), suimono (clear soup), and even a dashi kettle all came out neatly arranged-!

![Table setting with tsukemono, suimono, and a dashi kettle](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-14-1uz0d-966.webp)

### The order for eating hitsumabushi

They explained the eating order and had a guide chart too — summarized, it goes like this.

- Step 1: rice and eel plain, as is
- Step 2: topped with scallions, wasabi, and seaweed
- Step 3: portion into the small bowl, add toppings, pour dashi over it like ochazuke

Since it was our first time, we had to try it in this exact order right? haha

![Rice bowl of hitsumabushi topped with glossy eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-15-c27c7-1200.webp)

Just look at the color of that eel...! Glistening and glossy, sitting so prettily on the rice — doesn't it just look delicious?

![Close-up of a piece of eel placed on rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-16-14bcc-966.webp)

For step 1, just eel on rice, one bite! The eel's tiny bones were so soft I didn't notice them at all-haha. The skin was crispy while the flesh underneath was chewy, so honestly it's just going to taste amazing to anyone!

![Step-two hitsumabushi topped with wasabi, scallions, and seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-17-19o81-966.webp)

Step 2, topped with wasabi, scallions, and seaweed-! This step was my dad's favorite. The eel sauce has a gentle sweetness to it, right? My dad, who dislikes sweet things, tilted his head for a moment, but once he tried it with wasabi added, he gave an immediate thumbs up. haha He said he liked how the wasabi's aroma came through as the sweetness got balanced out.

![Step three, eaten ochazuke-style with dashi poured over](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-18-wzua6-966.webp)

For me, step 3 was the most delicious. The combination of dashi plus wasabi on top — the umami from the dashi was incredible, just so, so good-><

![Notice about eel rice bowl takeout being cooked to order](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner/magok-onegrove-unagi-hitsumabushi-dinner-19-oh2tu-900.webp)

## Can you get takeout?

Takeout is available too, which made it even better-! Unaju ₩35,000, Hitsumabushi ₩40,000 (includes dashi, seaweed, wasabi, and scallions). One thing to note though: it's not a pre-made lunchbox — they cook it after you order, so it takes some time! Calling ahead to reserve would probably be more convenient. haha

## Final review

They said it was authentic Nagoya-style, and it really did taste exactly like the real thing haha. The eel's color alone was different from other places, and splitting it into three stages made a single bowl feel like three different dishes — genuinely fun.

That said, the sauce leans gently sweet, so if you're someone like my dad who avoids sweetness entirely, I'd recommend adding plenty of wasabi!

So I really want to push this as a spot for treating your parents to a nourishing meal. A restaurant where my dad — who claims to hate eating out — said he ate well and felt properly looked after isn't something you come across often ><

## Where it is

- Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa One Grove Branch (우나기 욘다이메 키쿠카와 원그로브점)
- 165 Gonghangdae-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Building A 1F, Units E101 & E102
- 서울특별시 강서구 공항대로 165 A동 1층 E101호, E102호
- 37.5616928, 126.825871
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9A%B0%EB%82%98%EA%B8%B0%20%EC%9A%98%EB%8B%A4%EC%9D%B4%EB%A9%94%20%ED%82%A4%EC%BF%A0%EC%B9%B4%EC%99%80%20%EC%9B%90%EA%B7%B8%EB%A1%9C%EB%B8%8C%EC%A0%90/@37.5616928,126.825871,17z

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