# Gangnam, Seoul Japanese restaurant for aged sashimi bowls: Ilpum - By Rumi (https://superchart.com/en/@lantern-lunches/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@lantern-lunches/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@lantern-lunches/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/index.md) ## In short Ilpum Gangnam Branch is a Japanese restaurant five minutes’ walk from Gangnam Station in Seocho, Seoul. After dieting before my wedding, I restored my energy with a deluxe sashimi rice bowl, herring isobe maki, beer, cold udon, and dessert. Verdict: a satisfying choice when you want several kinds of thick-cut aged sashimi in one bowl. ## Good to know - **Address**: Unit B1-106, 23 Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 서초구 서초대로74길 23 지하1층 106호) - **Access**: 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Gangnam Station - **Hours**: 11:00–21:30 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:30 - **Parking**: Available in the building - **What I ordered**: Deluxe sashimi rice bowl, herring isobe maki, and beer *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## The day I wanted a proper meal after dieting After dieting for a while ahead of my wedding, my stamina had dropped a little and I was feeling strangely low on energy. Rather than just toughing it out, I decided it was time to take proper care of myself with something delicious, so I went to a good kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) spot near Gangnam Station. ![Visiting Ilpum Gangnam Branch near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-01-1v8fp-900.webp) ![Location guide for Ilpum Gangnam Branch near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-02-yjak5-900.webp) Ilpum Gangnam Branch, a kaisendon spot near Gangnam Station, is a five-minute walk from Exit 6. I also liked that parking is available in the building. ## A setting that suited solo meals and dates near Gangnam Station Ilpum Gangnam Branch had a comfortable atmosphere for dining alone. Lots of people are looking for somewhere to eat solo around Gangnam Station these days, and since the food comes neatly in one bowl, I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a filling solo meal there. ![Solo dining area at Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-03-1ouy6-900.webp) ![One-bowl menu at Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-04-15jlb-900.webp) It was nice for a solo meal like mine, but there were different kinds of tables, so it also looked great for visiting together and sharing a few dishes. The tidy, pleasant dining atmosphere also felt well suited to a Gangnam date. ![Table seating at Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-05-1wqf2-900.webp) ![Dining atmosphere at Ilpum Gangnam Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-06-ybkcj-900.webp) ## Ordering the deluxe sashimi rice bowl and herring isobe maki I came in originally thinking I’d have eel rice, but once I looked at the menu, the kaisendon caught my eye more. So I ordered the Teuk Sashimi-don (deluxe sashimi rice bowl) that day, along with herring isobe maki (a herring seaweed roll). And I ordered a beer too, haha. I just couldn’t resist beer with kaisendon. ![Ordering deluxe sashimi rice bowl and herring isobe maki](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-07-zqjs4-900.webp) I was even more curious about the herring isobe maki because I heard it had started as a pop-up dish and became popular enough to be launched as a new regular menu item. I already love sashimi and seafood, so I thought these two dishes would make the perfect pair. ![Herring isobe maki and seafood dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-08-zikth-900.webp) ![Japanese dishes ordered together](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-09-10inn-900.webp) ![Deluxe sashimi rice bowl and herring maki](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-10-6e22s-900.webp) First, the side dishes arrived: steamed egg, miso soup, and baek kimchi (mild white kimchi), all great with kaisendon. ![Steamed egg, miso soup, and baek kimchi side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-11-zqnwc-900.webp) ## The herring isobe maki that was once a popular pop-up dish The herring isobe maki, which had been popular as a pop-up dish, arrived first. It had a generous piece of herring inside the seaweed, topped with fragrant ingredients, so it had a different appeal from ordinary maki. The distinctive flavor of the herring came through gently, leaving a nutty finish in my mouth. ![Thick-cut herring isobe maki](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-12-1r345-900.webp) ![Herring isobe maki with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-13-1lxlx-900.webp) With a little wasabi and a dip in the sauce, the herring’s flavor became even clearer, and it was clean to eat without feeling rich. I immediately understood why it had been so popular. ![Deluxe sashimi rice bowl at Ilpum near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-14-1f8a2-1200.webp) ## The deluxe sashimi rice bowl piled with thick-cut fish Finally, the Teuk Sashimi-don arrived. This rice bowl is made with premium seasonal aged fish, piled high with thick slices of sea bream, flounder, seasonal fish, yellowtail, salmon, tuna, and more. What I especially loved was getting to try so many different kinds of sashimi at once. ![Deluxe sashimi rice bowl topped with assorted aged fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-15-10xjr-900.webp) ![Sashimi rice bowl with sea bream, flounder, and salmon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-16-mxob7-900.webp) The sashimi was not sliced thin; it was satisfyingly thick, so you could really feel its texture when you bit into it. From soft salmon and light white fish to rich yellowtail and tuna, each type had a slightly different texture and flavor, which made choosing each bite fun too. ![Texture of thick-cut aged sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-17-14jb4-900.webp) ![Rice bowl topped with assorted sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-18-tv4fn-900.webp) Maybe because the fish was aged, its savory depth gently came through with the rice, while the thick-cut sashimi had much more presence than the rice itself. Having sea bream, flounder, seasonal fish, yellowtail, salmon, and tuna all in one bowl makes this a combination sashimi lovers can’t help but enjoy. ![Deluxe sashimi rice bowl with fish and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-19-1udku-900.webp) ![Sashimi rice bowl with baek kimchi and seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-20-1v4we-900.webp) ![A bowl of aged sashimi rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-21-1y5w5-900.webp) It was so delicious wrapped with the baek kimchi and seaweed that came as side dishes. I had originally thought of eel rice for this post-diet restorative meal, but I was very glad I chose kaisendon instead. ![Kaisendon with accompanying dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-22-1gqo3-900.webp) ## Finishing with cold udon and dessert Cold udon topped with chicken karaage also came out as a final course. The cold udon broth was so good, and the lightly salty karaage was amazing with the noodles. It was perfect for cooling down my warm stomach after a cold beer. ![Cold udon dessert course with chicken karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-23-9s8h1-900.webp) ![Dessert served after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum-24-1s6kq-900.webp) They even gave me a dessert to finish. What a perfect course right to the end. 👍 With my wedding coming up, I used restoring my energy as an excuse to eat as much of the aged sashimi I’d been craving as I wanted for the first time in a while. The kaisendon near Gangnam Station that I chose instead of the eel rice I’d originally planned was even more satisfying. I’d especially recommend it as a solo dining spot near Gangnam Station if you want to try several types of sashimi at once, or simply want a neat, filling meal on your own. If you’ve been managing your diet for a while like me and are desperate for a delicious meal, this kind of menu could be a lovely change of pace. ## Where it is - Ilpum Gangnam Branch (일품 강남점) (일품 강남점) - Unit B1-106, 23 Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 서초구 서초대로74길 23 지하1층 106호) - 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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@lantern-lunches/gangnam-sashimi-dong-ilpum/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt