# Ansan izakaya near Jungang Station for clam soup and Cheongha: Gisul - By Surin (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-porch-meals/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Ansan, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-porch-meals/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-porch-meals/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/index.md) ## In short Gisul is an izakaya in Jungang-dong, Ansan, a short walk from Exit 1 of Jungang Station. On a weekday evening visit, a full platter of salmon sashimi and a pot of clam soup were paired with Byeolbit Cheongha, and the thick-cut salmon balanced nicely against the sharp, savory broth. With cherry-blossom decor and hours from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Gisul suits a date or a small, relaxed gathering. ## Good to know - **Location**: Walk from Exit 1 of Jungang Station toward Rodeo Street - **Parking**: Underground parking in the building, 3 hours covered - **Hours**: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. the next day - **Signature**: Gisul platter (Korean beef sashimi, beef tartare, salmon, gamtae seaweed gimbap, vegetable rolls and more) - **What we ordered**: Salmon sashimi platter, clam soup, Byeolbit Cheongha - **Event**: Free glass of beer for writing a receipt review - **Non-alcoholic**: Non-alcoholic highball available *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Main photo of Gisul, an izakaya near Ansan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-01-12ngp-1200.webp) Gisul, a bar in central-dong, Ansan. Every day gets busy, and sometimes you just want a drink somewhere cozy with good vibes — so I visited Gisul, an izakaya near Ansan Station that nails both atmosphere and taste :) Even on a weekday evening it was packed enough to prove how popular this place is! From the menu to my visit review, here's everything about Gisul, the izakaya near Ansan Station. ## Where is Gisul, and where do you park? ![Entrance of Gisul, an izakaya near Ansan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-02-ql64c-900.webp) Gisul, the bar in central-dong, Ansan, is in an easy walking distance from Ansan Station. If you're taking public transit, just head from Exit 1 toward Rodeo Street and you'll find it quickly. For those driving, there's underground parking in the building with up to 3 hours supported, which is pretty convenient. That said, this isn't really a place to visit without drinking, so I'd recommend public transit if you can :> ![Interior lighting and seating at Gisul](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-03-4ep8d-m-900.webp) ![Cherry-blossom decor under warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-04-tzqzw-900.webp) ## Cherry-blossom decor: what is the mood at Gisul like? Walk through Gisul's door and the first thing you notice is the cherry-blossom decoration glowing under soft, warm lighting! It has that exotic, charming feel like stepping into some alley in Japan, which makes it perfect for a date with your partner or a cozy hangout with close friends. ## Gisul's food menu and drink lineup ![Gisul's Japanese-style food menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-05-shjqn-966.webp) ![Gisul's food menu page open](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-06-sfsjb-966.webp) Open the menu and you're greeted with so many Japanese-style dishes that picking just one becomes a happy dilemma 🎶 ![Signature Gisul platter and house specialty menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-07-1prvi-966.webp) Actually, this place's signature dish is the Gisul platter! It's a fancy spread packed with delicious things — Korean beef sashimi, Korean beef tartare, salmon, gamtae gimbap (seaweed rice roll with dried laver), vegetable rolls, and more ~_~ If you're still unsure what to order, just check the house specialty menu! Everything on it is a hit, so there's basically zero chance of picking wrong. ![Gisul's drink menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-08-7ydsl-966.webp) ![Menu page listing various drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-09-num8r-966.webp) ![Menu page with highballs and sake](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-10-8hlsm-966.webp) Plus, the drink selection is really wide, so there are plenty of options to pair with your food! For those who can't drink much but still want to soak in the atmosphere, there's even a non-alcoholic highball, so this place works whether you drink a lot or not at all 🎵 ![Receipt review event notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-11-o88ex-m-900.webp) Write a receipt review and you get a free beer! This isn't just a small bonus, it's an amazing deal, so don't miss it 🍻 ## The salmon sashimi platter at Gisul ![Gisul's salmon sashimi platter spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-12-fa9l4-900.webp) Our main order was the salmon sashimi platter! The neatly sliced salmon looked so good it made my mouth water before I even took a bite 🤤.. ![Thickly sliced salmon sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-13-1b4c4-900.webp) The thick-cut salmon sashimi looked glossy fresh, and one bite melted smoothly in my mouth with zero fishy smell — so good 🥹 ![Salmon sashimi with wasabi, onion and water dropwort](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-14-t26wa-900.webp) A touch of wasabi, some onion and water dropwort with sauce to taste, and the umami doubles — way tastier!!! Mashing the soft-boiled egg sauce (suranjang) on top and eating it that way is also surprisingly delicious, so try it your way :) ![Soft-boiled egg sauce on top of the salmon sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-15-17aw6-900.webp) You can't have good food like this without a drink... 🤣 Byeolbit Cheongha, which is like a white sparkling wine, paired especially well with the salmon sashimi - ![Byeolbit Cheongha enjoyed with the salmon sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-16-1ku1q-827.webp) ## Clam soup: how it pairs with the sashimi After the cold sashimi, I started craving something warm and soupy! So we ordered the clam soup too, and the two turned out to be a perfect balance, a match made in heaven 👍 ![Pot of Gisul's clam soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-17-1r2vv-900.webp) Take a spoonful of the long-simmered broth and you get milky, clean clam stock with a spicy kick that clears your head right up — honestly perfect as a side dish for drinks, and if you've had too much to drink the night before and need to recover, this soup alone will fix you right up. ![Clam soup broth full of clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-18-esnw3-900.webp) The pot was packed full of clams that had been cleanly de-sanded!! Every single ingredient felt so fresh, and the care put into the dish made it feel more like a proper course than just a side — completely satisfied 👏 ## Gisul's opening hours ![Gisul's business hours notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam-19-emmff-m-900.webp) Gisul is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. the next day, so it's a great spot to drop in whenever you feel like drinking, no pressure :) If you're looking to spend a special night with delicious food, or searching for a bar in central-dong, Ansan with a great atmosphere and tasty dishes, give Gisul, the izakaya near Ansan Station, a visit! ## Where it is - Gisul (기술) - 76 Gojan 1-gil, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Unit 115 Izakaya Gisul - 경기도 안산시 단원구 고잔1길 76 115호 이자카야기술 - 37.3175031, 126.8417703 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B8%B0%EC%88%A0/@37.3175031,126.8417703,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-porch-meals/gisul-ansan-jungangyeok-izakaya-salmon-clam/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt