# Gangnam Station sushi restaurant with negitoro seaweed wraps: Ilpum

- By Dambaek (https://superchart.com/en/@drinks-list-pages/)
- Written Sep 20, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul
- Sponsored: This is a sponsored visit; the writer received a complimentary meal from the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@drinks-list-pages/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@drinks-list-pages/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/index.md)

## In short

Ilpum Gangnam Branch is a Japanese rice bowl and sushi restaurant on the basement level of Seocho Town Trapalace, 195m from Gangnam Station Exit 6 in Seocho, Seoul. The meal was a salmon sake-don plus the 30,000 won Ilpum Dong-teuk set, where negitoro comes with uni and salmon roe to wrap in gamtae seaweed, along with hongsaeu (sweet shrimp) sushi, chawanmushi, cold udon and dessert, and every table has its own hot, cold and purified water dispenser. The salmon portion was too generous to finish the rice, and 1 hour of free parking makes Ilpum Gangnam Branch easy to reach by car.

## Good to know

- **Location**: B1, Unit 106, 23 Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul (195m from Gangnam Station Exit 6, Seocho Town Trapalace)
- **Hours**: 11:00–21:30, break 15:00–17:30, last orders 14:00 and 20:00
- **Closed**: Every Sunday (also closed September 25–26)
- **Parking**: 1 hour free
- **What was ordered**: Salmon sake-don, Ilpum Dong-teuk set 30,000 won, hongsaeu (sweet shrimp) sushi x2
- **Signature dishes**: Kaisendon 26,000 won / Premium kaisendon 37,000 won / Unagi-don 40,000 won
- **Sets and omakase**: Ilpum sushi omakase 50,000 won, seasonal yellowtail sushi set 35,000 won, white fish sushi set 33,000 won, today's sushi set 28,000 won, salmon sushi set 28,000 won
- **Groups**: Up to 30 people; reservations, takeout and delivery available
- **Other**: No pets, corkage available (free or paid), may close early when ingredients run out
- **Price reference**: ₩30,000 ≈ $21.5 (2026-09-21)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026*

![Signature photo of salmon sake-don at Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-01-uyesc-1200.webp)

I was looking for a good sushi spot near Gangnam Station and ended up trying the sake-don at Ilpum Gangnam Branch!

## Where is Ilpum Gangnam Branch, and is there parking?

Ilpum Gangnam Branch is located at 23 Seocho-daero 74-gil, B1 106, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 195 meters from Exit 6 of Gangnam Station. It's inside the Seocho Town Trapalace building.

![Naver PICK popular restaurant listing featuring Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-02-vnken-900.webp)

Featured in Naver PICK's roundup of popular restaurants in southern Seoul, alongside the Sinsa and Gangnam branches.

![Entrance to Ilpum Gangnam Branch in the basement of Seocho Town Trapalace](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-03-rgycz-900.webp)

![Sign outside Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-04-7qkzc-900.webp)

Ilpum Gangnam Branch offers 1 hour of free parking. It may close early when ingredients run out.

![Clean seating inside Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-05-mon31-900.webp)

I had made a reservation ahead of time, and the interior is clean — similar vibe to the other Ilpum branches.

![Table setting at Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-06-13un8-900.webp)

I'd already visited the Ilpum Magok flagship and the Yeouido branch and loved them, so I came to the Gangnam one too. There's also a Naver receipt review event available.

![Paper menu at Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-07-18ny1-900.webp)

![Menu page listing sashimi and sushi options](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-08-4m9gs-900.webp)

## Ilpum Gangnam Branch menu and prices

There's a paper menu too. The menu is broadly divided into sashimi and tempura, sushi, à la carte sushi, and extra toppings.

![Signature menu guide featuring kaisendon and unagi-don](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-09-4e8x1-900.webp)

> Ilpum Gangnam Branch recommended signature menu
> Kaisendon, the basic Ilpum signature ₩26,000
> Premium Kaisendon, endorsed by celebrity food critic Lee Young-ja ₩37,000
> Unagi-don, the eel dish actor Hwang Jung-min loved ₩40,000

![Set sushi menu with prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-10-1ikej-900.webp)

![Ilpum sushi omakase menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-11-2ddkm-900.webp)

> Ilpum Sushi Omakase ₩50,000
> Seasonal yellowtail sushi set ₩35,000
> Today's sushi set ₩28,000
> White fish sushi set ₩33,000
> Salmon sushi set ₩28,000

I ordered easily via QR code.

![QR ordering and store information guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-12-gr9vg-900.webp)

### Opening hours and what to know before you go

- Open 11:00–21:30
- Break time 15:00–17:30
- Last order at 14:00 and 20:00
- Closed every Sunday / closed September 25–26
- Birthday and anniversary perks
- Group seating available (up to 30 people)
- Reservation, takeout, delivery available
- Wi-Fi
- Separate men's and women's restrooms
- Waiting area, disabled parking spot
- No pets allowed
- Corkage available (free or paid)

## Chawanmushi, the table water dispenser and hongsaeu sushi

Every main dish at Ilpum Gangnam Branch comes with chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), a noodle or tempura dish, and dessert. The chawanmushi appetizer even had a big shrimp in it, haha.

![Chawanmushi appetizer with a large shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-13-eo80q-900.webp)

The clear broth was ready too! And water? Wow, this was genuinely delightful. There was a personal water dispenser right at the table — the black machine. It gives hot, filtered, and cold water. I usually drink cold water only, but sometimes I want hot water too, so having that option was great. This is honestly part of why I fell for Ilpum Gangnam Branch.

![Clear broth and the personal water dispenser at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-14-umfrp-900.webp)

I also ordered two pieces of hongsaeu (sweet shrimp) sushi — just look at that glossy sheen! It practically melts in your mouth.

![Two glossy pieces of hongsaeu sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-15-1se22-900.webp)

Every main comes with chawanmushi, a noodle or tempura dish, and dessert included.

![A full spread with chawanmushi and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-16-y98ga-900.webp)

## Salmon sake-don: aged salmon and salmon roe

Let me show you the salmon sake-don first! It's a rice bowl made with aged salmon. As a certified salmon lover, a bowl piled high with salmon roe is basically love, haha.

![Salmon sake-don topped with aged salmon and salmon roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-17-1u5fc-900.webp)

Layers of aged salmon sit on top of the rice, with salmon roe piled in the center. The portion of salmon was pretty generous too. Pickled ginger, wasabi, and radish sprouts were neatly arranged on the side. I picked up a glossy piece of salmon, added a touch of wasabi, and popped it in my mouth. The aged salmon was so soft. It also had a nice thickness, so it really felt like eating salmon.

![Close-up of sake-don with wasabi and pickled ginger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-18-1yip9-900.webp)

The salmon and roe were already seasoned enough that I didn't need to add much extra seasoning. Honestly I ate mostly the salmon with just a little rice and some seaweed wraps, which meant I couldn't finish the rice. There was way more salmon than I expected, haha. Salmon or rice? I chose salmon and ate every bit of it. After eating so much salmon I was completely full. A happy walk afterward was a must, haha.

![Sake-don bowl with the salmon mostly eaten](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-19-zuff5-900.webp)

## Ilpum Dong-teuk set, 30,000 won: negitoro with uni and salmon roe

Next up is the Ilpum Deuk-teuk set for ₩30,000. It comes with tuna negitoro (minced tuna), salmon roe, sea urchin (uni), toppings, and free seaweed and gamtae (sea lettuce) laver.

![Ilpum Deuk-teuk set with tuna negitoro, uni, and salmon roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-20-11ed9-900.webp)

Minced tuna and scallions were piled generously on top, along with sea urchin and salmon roe. Even at first glance, you could tell there was a lot packed into it. I mixed the finely minced tuna negitoro with the scallions, wrapped it in seaweed and gamtae, and took a bite. The finely chopped tuna had a soft, tender bite.

![A bite of negitoro wrapped in seaweed and gamtae](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-21-1yg0g-900.webp)

Eating the uni and salmon roe together with the tuna gave it a completely different flavor than tuna alone. It also went well wrapped in seaweed and gamtae with a bit of wasabi on top.

![Rice topped with uni and salmon roe together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-22-j7o8t-900.webp)

## The cold udon and dessert that come with the meal

Cold udon came out too! It had a slight icy slush and the noodles were nice and cool. The portion was just right for me.

![Complimentary cold udon with an icy slush](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-23-1tugt-900.webp)

![Soft dessert served after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro/gangnam-ilpum-sakedon-negitoro-24-md3us-900.webp)

The dessert portion was just the right size and not too sweet. It was smooth and soft — the kind of flavor I'd want to eat every day at home, haha.

## Is Ilpum worth it for sake-don and sushi near Gangnam Station?

I visited Ilpum Gangnam Branch while searching for good sushi near Gangnam Station and tried the salmon sake-don and the Ilpum Deuk-teuk set. The salmon sake-don is piled high with aged salmon, so I'd recommend it to anyone who loves salmon! For the Ilpum Deuk-teuk set, I'd recommend wrapping the minced tuna, salmon roe, and uni together in seaweed or gamtae.

What stayed with me was that chawanmushi, cold udon, and dessert all came included, plus the personal water dispenser at the table for hot, filtered, and cold water. With 1-hour free parking, it was also convenient to visit by car. If you're looking for sushi or sake-don near Gangnam Station, Ilpum Gangnam Branch is worth a visit. Next time I'd like to try the unagi-don or the special sashimi-don.

## Where it is

- Ilpum Gangnam Branch (일품 강남점)
- 23 Seocho-daero 74-gil, B1 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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