# Magok Japanese restaurant, bluefin tsukedon and kaisendon split: Ilpum - By Pour and Plate (https://superchart.com/en/@evening-menu-margin/) - Written Jul 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangseo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@evening-menu-margin/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@evening-menu-margin/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@evening-menu-margin/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/index.md) ## In short Ilpum Magok is a kaisendon (sashimi rice bowl) restaurant on Gonghang-daero in Gangseo, Seoul, near Balsan Station and Magongnaru Station. The writer booked through Naver, visited with a friend just after 1pm on a weekday, sat at the bar counter and split a kaisendon with a Hon-maguro tsukedon (marinated bluefin tuna rice bowl), said to be the top reorder among foreign diners. The meal arrived like a small course, with chawanmushi (savory egg custard), cold udon and mango panna cotta. Ilpum Magok is a Magok Japanese restaurant worth returning to for a date or a small get-together. ## Good to know - **Location**: 228 Gonghang-daero, Unit 112, Gangseo-gu, Seoul (near Balsan Station Exit 8, next to Paik's Coffee) - **Hours**: Tue–Sun 11:00–21:30 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:30 - **Closed**: Every Monday - **What we ordered**: Kaisendon, Hon-maguro tsukedon - **Every set includes**: Soup, aged kimchi, chawanmushi, seaweed, cold udon with karaage, and mango panna cotta for dessert - **Reservations**: Bookable on Naver; CatchTable waitlist device at the entrance - **Seating**: Bar counter seats, table seats *as written by the visitor on Jul 18, 2026* While looking for a good kaisendon place in Magok, I ended up at Ilpum Magok. ![First photo of the visit to Ilpum Magok, a Magok kaisendon Japanese restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-01-tznyz-760.webp) Beyond the fresh seafood, what impressed me about Ilpum Magok was how the meal flows like a course, from chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) all the way to dessert. ## Ilpum Magok location and opening hours - Location: 228 Gonghang-daero, Unit 112, Gangseo-gu, Seoul - Hours: Tue–Sun 11:00–21:30 - Break time: 15:00–17:30 - Closed every Monday ### Getting to Ilpum Magok from Balsan Station Ilpum Magok is near Exit 8 of Balsan Station (발산역), right next to Paik's Coffee. That day my friend came from Magongnaru Station (마곡나루역) and I came from Balsan Station. Maybe because the airport is close, I saw lots of foreigners from the ticket gates onward, which made me feel like I was on a trip. I got distracted heading for Exit 8 and walked straight into the basement level of Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital. Once I got outside, Exit 8 was somewhere else entirely. Lesson learned: don't get distracted when you're finding your way. My friend arrived first and sent me a photo of the shop, and the Paik's Coffee next door made it easy to find. The wood-toned exterior felt upscale without being over the top, just like a proper Japanese restaurant. ![Wood-toned exterior of Ilpum Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-02-4ghpo-m-900.webp) ## Should you reserve at Ilpum Magok? I hear Ilpum Magok gets busy at peak lunch hours, so reserving seems easier. We booked through Naver and walked in with no wait, and there was a Catch Table device at the entrance too. We came after 1pm and guests were still coming in, from couples to families. Since lunch hour had passed, there seemed to be more regular visitors than office workers. ![Ilpum Magok interior with guests still arriving after lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-03-vlgjq-900.webp) ## What we ordered: kaisendon and Hon-maguro tsukedon - Kaisendon - Hon-maguro tsukedon I originally wanted to try the shime saba bo sushi (vinegar-cured mackerel stick sushi), but the mackerel was sold out. Leaving my disappointment behind, I ordered the Hon-maguro tsukedon instead. The mackerel stick sushi will have to wait for next time. We sat at the bar seats (dacchi seats). ![Bar seats at Ilpum Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-04-10ngb-900.webp) At the bar seats at Ilpum Magok, the staff place the food and side dishes on the bar, and you move them to your spot yourself. ![Food and side dishes placed on the bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-05-83g09-900.webp) ## Chawanmushi and sides come out first At Ilpum Magok, the clear soup, aged kimchi and chawanmushi came out first. ![Clear soup, aged kimchi and chawanmushi served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-06-jzxdm-900.webp) The chawanmushi had gamtae (kelp-like seaweed) and shrimp in it, with a lovely savory depth. The soft, silky texture of Japanese egg custard made it a perfect appetizer. Seaweed sheets came soon after. Apparently kaisendon is even better wrapped in seaweed. ![Seaweed for wrapping the kaisendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-07-129pu-900.webp) ### Cold udon and karaage on the side We didn't wait long before the kaisendon and Hon-maguro tsukedon arrived. The cold udon served alongside made the table even more generous. It had been a while since I'd had cold udon. The noodles were chewy and went nicely with the crispy karaage (Japanese fried chicken). ![Cold udon and karaage served with the kaisendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-08-1wgy4-900.webp) ![Table spread with kaisendon and Hon-maguro tsukedon](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-09-1hfsj-900.webp) ## What seafood goes on the Ilpum Magok kaisendon? The kaisendon my friend ordered looked generous just at a glance. ![Generously topped kaisendon at Ilpum Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-10-j5s6z-1200.webp) It was piled with salmon, tuna, flounder, raw shrimp, flying fish roe and more. ![Kaisendon topped with salmon, tuna, flounder, raw shrimp and flying fish roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-11-r1hkc-900.webp) We split everything in half, so we could taste lots of things. What I remembered most was the ankimo (monkfish liver), rich and creamy with a deep nutty flavor. The flounder was springy and chewy, and the aged salmon melted in my mouth. ![A bite of flounder and aged salmon from the kaisendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-12-18hl9-900.webp) The minced fish had the rich savoriness of tuna, and my friend thought there was crab meat mixed in. Getting so many textures in one bite was satisfying. ## How is Hon-maguro tsukedon different from a regular tuna bowl? The Hon-maguro tsukedon I ordered is apparently the number one reorder among foreign guests at Ilpum Magok. ![Hon-maguro tsukedon, the top reorder among foreign guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-13-b9g22-900.webp) The aged tsuke marinade had soaked well into the tuna, giving it a much deeper flavor than an ordinary tuna rice bowl. ![Hon-maguro tuna soaked in tsuke marinade](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-14-1mq1g-900.webp) Above all, the rice was really good. It was great wrapped in gamtae, great wrapped in aged kimchi, and great wrapped in seaweed. ![Eating the Hon-maguro tsukedon wrapped in gamtae, aged kimchi and seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-15-1qypq-900.webp) Each way of eating it had a slightly different charm, so I happily finished every bite. ## A perfect finish: mango panna cotta After the meal, Ilpum Magok brought out mango panna cotta for dessert. ![Mango panna cotta served as dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-16-1w7vj-900.webp) One bite had a nutty flavor like sweet pumpkin purée, so I asked if it was sweet pumpkin. The answer was mango. ![A spoonful of mango panna cotta](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-17-2oo95-900.webp) ![Mango panna cotta mistaken for sweet pumpkin](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-18-1y9u2-900.webp) The surprising taste startled me for a moment, but it was soft and sweet, great for cleansing the palate. From the chawanmushi appetizer to the mains, cold udon and mango panna cotta, I was really happy with the whole lineup. ![Wood-toned interior of Ilpum Magok with calm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-19-1km2w-900.webp) ![Interior design of Ilpum Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-20-h8kb7-900.webp) ## Ilpum Magok atmosphere and seating: good for a date? The wood-toned interior of Ilpum Magok felt upscale without being excessive, and the calm lighting made it comfortable to eat. The bar seats are good for a date, and the table seats looked well suited to family gatherings or wedding invitation meetups where you just want to chat casually. ![Bar seats and table seats at Ilpum Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-21-1uziv-900.webp) ![Table seats at Ilpum Magok, good for gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-22-1efki-900.webp) ![Atmosphere inside Ilpum Magok](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-23-122sz-841.webp) Fresh seafood, a tidy lineup and a great atmosphere: I was happy with all of it at Ilpum Magok, a Magok kaisendon spot. Whether it's a special day or just a day you want good Japanese food, I'd go back. ![Closing photo at Ilpum Magok, a Magok kaisendon restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum-24-3j37w-900.webp) ## Where it is - Ilpum Magok (일품 마곡점) - 228 Gonghang-daero, Unit 112, 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/@evening-menu-margin/magok-honmaguro-tsukedon-ilpum/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt