Gwanghwamun sushi dinner with warm noodles: Elephant Sushi B set
In short
Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun is a Japanese sushi restaurant on the basement floor of KT Tower in Jongno, Seoul, directly connected to Exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station. On a Saturday at 7:30pm, two Elephant B sets at 28,000 won each arrived with 12 pieces of nigiri and a bowl of warm banquet-style noodles for autumn. The shiso-topped hamachi and the swordfish with cheese sauce were the standouts at Elephant Sushi, while only the soy-marinated shrimp tasted a little too salty.
Good to know
- Location
- B109-5, B1F, 178 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul (connected to Gwanghwamun Station Exit 2, KT Tower basement)
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–21:00
- Break time
- 15:00–17:00
- Parking
- First 120 minutes free
- Order
- Elephant B set 28,000 won × 2 (12 pieces + noodles)
- Review event
- Naver review event: a potato croquette or a glass of sake
- Seating
- Three types: bar, 2-seat tables, 3–4 seat tables
- Ordering method
- Tablet ordering at each table
- Price reference
- ₩28,000 ≈ $20 (2026-09-20)
as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026
Where is Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun? KT Tower basement at Exit 2
Today I'm sharing an honest review of Elephant Sushi, a sushi spot near Gwanghwamun.
- 📍Location: B109-5, B1F, 178 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- ⏰Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 (break time 15:00–17:00)
- 🚘Parking: First 120 minutes free
I had a Gwanghwamun date with my mom after a long while and we stopped by Elephant Sushi, a sushi spot known around Gwanghwamun~ 🐘🍣
It's located in the basement of KT Tower, connected to Exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station, so it was really easy to get to. The vibe of the place was so nice I thought it'd make a great Gwanghwamun date spot too.
Is there a wait at 7:30pm on a Saturday?
There are three types of seats here: bar, 2-seat, and 3–4 seat tables. When we arrived around 7:30pm on a Saturday, there were plenty of seats available, so we could sit wherever we liked.
What the 28,000-won Elephant B set includes: 12 pieces and noodles
Once seated, you order through the tablet at each table. I ordered two Elephant B sets. The Elephant B set is ₩28,000 and comes with a total of 12 pieces plus noodles (swordfish, toro, Spanish mackerel, engawa, flounder, hamachi, monkfish liver, and more).
And thanks to the Naver review event, they gave us a potato croquette or a glass of sake! I went with the potato croquette review event 😊
The basic side dishes are cabbage salad and clear broth soup. That cabbage sauce was really savory and delicious! 🥗
Before the sushi came out, they also pre-portioned soy sauce and pickled radish for us~
Chopsticks and spoons are self-serve. Wet wipes are included too!
The Naver review-event potato croquette at Elephant Sushi
First up was the potato croquette I got from the review event.
This is SO~~~~~ good, everyone. Best croquette of my life.
Inside was fluffy potato, and the outside was crispy while the inside stayed soft — genuinely delicious. Whoever fries here does such a good job that I thought I should try a standalone fried dish next time.
Warm noodles for autumn: the full Elephant B set spread
And then the rest of the Elephant B set arrived 😎
With the noodles included, it really felt like a full spread.
Last summer they served cold soba, but since it's autumn now, they gave us warm noodles! It has a janchi guksu (wedding noodle) kind of feel. (Though the broth itself has a Japanese flavor)
The 12 pieces in the Elephant Sushi B set, one by one
The Elephant Sushi B set has 12 pieces: Spanish mackerel, tuna, engawa, tuna belly, abalone, soy-marinated shrimp, flounder, hamachi, swordfish with cheese sauce, seared salmon, monkfish liver, and futomaki. 🐟🐡🍣🎣
Because it's served as nigiri on a wooden board, it somehow felt extra special.
I ate white-fleshed fish first, then red. I love white-fleshed sushi, so I was happy the B set had a lot of it!
Shiso-topped hamachi and swordfish with cheese sauce
Then I ate this hamachi and my mouth was suddenly filled with such a fragrant aroma. When I asked, they told me it was topped with shiso, a Japanese herb. *Shiso: lighter and more refreshing than perilla leaf, with a subtle herbal aroma and a hint of spice. Personally, this flavor really stuck with me.
And the swordfish piled high with cheese sauce was also really delicious. Honestly, everything was good except the soy-marinated shrimp! (That one felt a bit too heavily marinated..!)
The fish overall was very fresh, and each bite felt savory. The futomaki in particular was huge, packed with salmon and fried shrimp inside — pop it all in one bite and really. savor. every. ingredient. 🥳🎉💜
Why the extra-fizzy Sprite is worth ordering here
Something I notice every time I come here — this Sprite is genuinely so refreshing and delicious. I usually prefer Chilsung Cider and rarely order Sprite at restaurants since it's often gone flat, but
the Sprite here has serious carbonation, so I always order one. Finish the sushi and drink it, and it totally clears your stomach! If you're looking for a good sushi spot near Gwanghwamun, definitely give this place a visit 🩵
After dinner: a stroll through Kyobo Book Centre in Gwanghwamun
After eating, we were so full that we stopped by Kyobo Book Centre for a stroll and found a super cute notebook. You've gotta feed your love of cute things regularly, right. (Happiness quota filled for today too!) 🐹🎀👛💕 boing🫧
Where it is
B109-5, B1F, 178 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 178 지하1층 B109-5호
