# Gangnam Japanese restaurant group table and salmon sake-don: Ilpum

- By Minae (https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-queue-supper/)
- Written Sep 6, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul
- Sponsored: This is a visit review written after the restaurant provided the meal.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@coffee-queue-supper/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@coffee-queue-supper/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/index.md)

## In short

Ilpum Gangnam Branch is a kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) and sushi restaurant on the basement level, a 3-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 6 in Seocho, Seoul. Booking a group table through Naver Reservation, we ordered the basic kaisendon (26,000 won), salmon sake-don (26,000 won) and the maguro sushi 3-piece set (8,000 won), which came with steamed egg, miso soup, baek-kimchi (white kimchi), cold udon and mango pudding. Ilpum Gangnam Branch is an easy pick for an office lunch or a small team dinner.

## Good to know

- **Hours**: Mon–Sat 11:00–21:30
- **Break time**: 15:00–17:30
- **Last order**: 20:00 (lunch last order 14:00)
- **Closed**: Sundays
- **Service**: Groups welcome; takeout and delivery available
- **Location**: 3-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 6, basement level
- **Seating**: Bar seats and group tables (group tables from 3 people)
- **Ordering**: QR code ordering at the table
- **Basic kaisendon**: 26,000 won
- **Salmon sake-don**: 26,000 won
- **Maguro sushi 3-piece set**: 8,000 won
- **Price reference**: ₩26,000 ≈ $19.5 · ₩8,000 ≈ $5.9 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026*

Today I visited Ilpum Gangnam Branch, a kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) spot near Gangnam Station. Ilpum is a chain with branches in Gwanghwamun and Yeouido too, but I went to the Gangnam one.

![Main image of Ilpum Gangnam Branch near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-01-8bt9k-1200.webp)

## Where is Ilpum Gangnam Branch, and what are its hours?

Ilpum Gangnam Branch is about a 3-minute walk from Exit 6 of Gangnam Station, so the location is really convenient. It's open Mon–Sat 11:00–21:30.

- Mon–Sat 11:00–21:30
- 15:00–17:30 break time
- 20:00 last order
- Lunch last order 14:00
- Closed Sundays
- Group seating, takeout, and delivery available

![Entrance of Ilpum Gangnam Branch near Gangnam Station Exit 6](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-02-unuwr-900.webp)

![Path down to the basement-level Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-03-1vw3l-900.webp)

It's located on the basement level.

## Bar seats for solo diners, group tables from 3 people

Inside Ilpum Gangnam Branch there are both bar seats and group tables. Group tables are available from 3 people, and I booked mine through Naver Reservation.

![Bar seating inside Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-04-hgkzg-900.webp)

![Interior of Ilpum Gangnam Branch with group tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-05-1bbys-900.webp)

The bar seats are easy to sit at solo, and also great for two people eating face to face and chatting.

![Seating layout and overall view of Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-06-s75ov-900.webp)

## What is on the menu at Ilpum Gangnam Branch?

![Kaisendon menu board at Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-07-o6bsy-966.webp)

![Menu board at Ilpum Gangnam Branch with photos](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-08-jrbqj-617.webp)

Check out the menu! It's great that there are photos, which makes picking easy. I recommend the kaisendon and the salmon sake-don!

From kaisendon to various types of sushi, plus drinks that pair well with seafood — it's all there. This was my first time trying kaisendon near Gangnam Station, and I liked how many rice bowl options there were, from salmon and yellowtail to chicken karaage.

![Menu listing rice bowls, sushi, and drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-09-5joai-900.webp)

You can order via QR code right at your table.

![Table set up for QR code ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-10-bf2pl-900.webp)

![Water purifier and table setting at each seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-11-u1rvi-900.webp)

## Side dishes and a water dispenser at every seat

Here's what comes as standard once you order. As soon as you sit down, you get steamed egg, miso soup, and baek-kimchi (white, non-spicy kimchi). Interestingly, there's a water purifier installed at every single seat. Regular water bottles can feel iffy hygiene-wise, but having a purifier at each seat meant I could drink with peace of mind. The steamed egg was pudding-like and soft, with shrimp inside for a savory kick — really tasty.

![Steamed egg, miso soup, and baek-kimchi served as standard sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-12-1cfjy-900.webp)

You could watch fresh ingredients being prepared right in front of you, which was reassuring from a hygiene standpoint.

![Kitchen preparing sashimi in front of the bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-13-o8jf1-900.webp)

![Fresh seafood being prepared right in front of diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-14-1rlva-900.webp)

## What we ordered at Ilpum Gangnam Branch, and the prices

I ordered the basic kaisendon (₩26,000), salmon sake-don (₩26,000), and maguro sushi 3-piece set (₩8,000).

- Basic kaisendon ₩26,000
- Salmon sake-don ₩26,000
- Maguro sushi 3-piece set ₩8,000

### Maguro sushi 3-piece set, 8,000 won

The maguro sushi set has three types: akami, zuke, and negitoro maki. The fish was soy-marinated but not too salty, with just enough seasoning to bring out umami, using fresh seafood — really delicious. Since it was made fresh to order, it tasted even better.

![Maguro sushi 3-piece set with akami, zuke, and negitoro maki](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-15-byzmp-900.webp)

### Salmon sake-don, 26,000 won

The salmon sake-don was packed with aged salmon and salmon roe, so I could enjoy salmon from start to finish. The salmon slices were thick and had no fishy smell, so it's the kind of dish that most people would enjoy the rich, fatty flavor of, no matter their preferences.

![Salmon sake-don piled with aged salmon and salmon roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-16-jj2je-900.webp)

### Basic kaisendon, 26,000 won

Can you see how fresh the sashimi in the kaisendon looks? It came with a wide variety of seafood — salmon, tuna, squid, scallop, sweet shrimp, sea urchin, salmon roe, and more. The thickly sliced sashimi came in at least two pieces per type, so it was very satisfying to eat. And the portion was genuinely huge, so I left completely full. The rice seasoning wasn't too salty either, just enough to add umami — really tasty.

![Basic kaisendon topped with thickly sliced sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-17-rcrbc-900.webp)

Wrapping it in seaweed amplified the salty, savory flavor — so good.

![Wrapping sashimi and rice in seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-18-1k67t-775.webp)

![Kaisendon served with an array of side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-19-cazhq-900.webp)

## Cold udon with karaage and mango pudding

While you're eating your kaisendon, they bring out cold udon. It comes topped with a piece of freshly fried, still-hot karaage that's full of juice — delicious. Since the karaage is warm right when it arrives, I'd recommend eating it first and then moving on to the udon. The udon itself was nice and cool, good for sipping like a broth as you eat.

![Cold udon topped with a piece of karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi/ilpum-gangnam-sakedon-maguro-sushi-20-1qj8w-900.webp)

For dessert, they gave us pudding topped with mango purée. Finishing off with a proper dessert made the whole meal feel complete.

## Is Ilpum Gangnam Branch worth it for a team dinner?

Ilpum Gangnam Branch is great for an office lunch, and with its clean menu lineup and tidy interior, it also seems well suited to a small team dinner. The generous seafood portions don't seem likely to divide opinion much, and they balance well with the rice. Beyond the kaisendon itself, the steamed egg and udon that come alongside it are also solid quality, so I'd recommend this place as a kaisendon spot near Gangnam Station.

## Where it is

- Ilpum Gangnam Branch (일품 강남점)
- 23 Seocho-daero 74-gil, B1 Unit 106, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 서초구 서초대로74길 23 지하1층 106호
- 37.4956227, 127.0271068
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%BC%ED%92%88%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8%EC%A0%90/@37.4956227,127.0271068,17z

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