# Sea bass steak and clam udon omakase near Gongdeok, Seoul: Danya - By Sodam (https://superchart.com/en/@noon-banchan/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review written after visiting with a meal provided by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@noon-banchan/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@noon-banchan/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/index.md) ## In short Danya at Seoul Garden Hotel is a 100% reservation-only sushi omakase restaurant on basement floor 1 of Seoul Garden Hotel on Mapo-daero in Mapo, Seoul. Seated at the counter with her mother, the writer ate the premium kaiseki course: melon with jamon, five appetizers, steamed abalone with snow crab innard sauce, seven kinds of sashimi, eight pieces of sushi, fried chicken tenders, sea bass steak and hot clam udon. Portions were generous and the chef served each course at the diners' own pace, making Danya an easy Mapo hotel omakase to book for parents. ## Good to know - **Location**: Basement 1F, Seoul Garden Hotel, 58 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Reservations**: 100% reservation-only, via Naver Reservation or Catch Table - **Parking**: Parking available, valet available - **Course ordered**: Premium kaiseki (1 draft beer, 5 appetizers, steamed abalone, 7 kinds of sashimi, 8 pieces of sushi, 2 specialty dishes, rice or noodle course) - **Seating**: Counter seats and a private room *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ## What is Danya at Seoul Garden Hotel? Recommending a sushi omakase spot in Mapo/Gongdeok — Danya at Seoul Garden Hotel. On a nice day I took my mom out for a cozy date after a long time, and this time we went to Danya, a sushi omakase restaurant located in the basement of Seoul Garden Hotel in Mapo. Both the atmosphere and the course were satisfying enough that I'd happily bring my parents here, so let me introduce it. - 📍Address: Basement 1F, 58 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul - 🕐 Hours: Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 / Closed every Sunday - 📞Reservations: Naver Reservation / Catch Table - 🚘Parking: Available / Valet available Danya runs on a 100% reservation-only basis. Being in the hotel basement made parking and access really convenient. If you're going for a special occasion or bringing your parents, I'd recommend booking well ahead of time. ## Inside Danya: entrance and counter atmosphere This was my first time at Seoul Garden Hotel itself, and overall it had a light, casual feel rather than a heavy one, which made it easy to visit without pressure. ![Entrance to Danya on the basement floor of Seoul Garden Hotel](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-01-fgow4-1200.webp) Going down to the basement floor, the entrance to Danya greets you with a clean, proper Japanese-restaurant look. The moment I stepped inside, I got a warm, cozy mood that made a great first impression. Inside, it's neatly arranged with counter seats and private spaces, and we took counter seats. The chef carefully checked our eating pace throughout the meal and served accordingly. Thanks to that, my mom and I could chat comfortably without interruption and enjoy a pleasant meal. ## Danya's menu and course options Danya runs on neat, substantial course meals. ![Danya course menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-02-6q1hw-900.webp) There are budget-friendly lunch and dinner courses, of course, ![Danya lunch and dinner course menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-03-vioqa-900.webp) and there's also a kaiseki course paired with beer, ![Danya kaiseki course information board](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-04-jkxru-900.webp) ![Danya drinks menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-05-1iih5-900.webp) ![Danya sake and other drinks menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-06-lxk20-900.webp) ![Danya beverage menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-07-1lii2-900.webp) The drinks menu is solid too, so it's a good spot for a proper meal as well as a few drinks. ## What comes in Danya's premium kaiseki course This time I tried the premium kaiseki, made up of the following: - 1 draft beer - 5 appetizers - Steamed abalone - 7 kinds of sashimi - 8 pieces of sushi - Specialty dish (1) - Specialty dish (2) - Meal The lineup can change, but let me walk you through exactly what I got, with photos! ### Opening bite: melon with jamon ![A plate of melon hamon appetizer](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-08-10yt9-900.webp) ![Close-up of melon topped with jamón](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-09-1w0jx-900.webp) The first thing out was melon hamon — sweet melon paired with salty jamón — a perfect way to whet the appetite. ### Five appetizers Next came five small appetizers: fried halibut, a Japanese-style castella-egg roll, sweet fried chestnut, marinated tomato, and fig topped with cream cheese. Each was plated neatly, so there was plenty of fun eating with your eyes first. The freshness and clean flavors of the ingredients really came through, making for a great start to the course. ### Steamed abalone with snow crab innard sauce ![Steamed abalone topped with snow crab innard sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-10-b0gpe-900.webp) ![Close-up of tender steamed abalone](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-11-rcptz-900.webp) Next up was steamed abalone with snow crab innard sauce. The abalone was steamed really tender, with no chewiness at all. Interestingly, instead of abalone liver sauce, it came with a rich, savory snow crab innard sauce — a different kind of appeal from the usual liver sauce. ### Seven kinds of sashimi ![An assortment of seven kinds of sashimi including halibut and striped jack](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-12-5l68y-900.webp) ![Close-up of aged sashimi plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-13-prgxl-813.webp) The sashimi proper came in seven kinds: halibut, striped jack, flathead grey mullet, halibut fin, sea bass, tuna, and red seabream. Well-aged, with a chewy yet soft texture that was excellent. ![A bowl of broth with blue crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-14-mkccd-900.webp) Then came a broth with blue crab in it, refreshing and great as a palate cleanser in between. ### Eight pieces of sushi The sushi lineup that followed was solid too — ![White fish sushi from Danya's eight-piece sushi lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-15-cmst0-900.webp) - Halibut - Sea bass - Croaker - Red seabream - Halibut fin - Tuna (akami) - Medium fatty tuna ![Negi-toro and sea urchin sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-16-11f7w-900.webp) Negi-toro and sea urchin, ![Futomaki served to close the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-17-piqaz-900.webp) and finally futomaki — a satisfying, well-balanced omakase all around ♥️ ### First specialty dish: fried chicken tenders ![Fried chicken tenders paired with chili sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-18-em0ll-900.webp) The first specialty dish was fried chicken tenders — crispy and tender, paired with a sweet-and-spicy chili sauce that cut right through any richness. ### Second specialty dish: sea bass steak ![Sea bass steak topped with pollock roe cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-19-1hzvs-900.webp) ![Close-up of a cross-section of the sea bass steak](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-20-dqwkc-900.webp) The second specialty dish was sea bass steak. The well-grilled, clean-tasting sea bass paired wonderfully with the salty pollock roe cream sauce. ### Rice course: hot clam udon and conger eel tempura ![A bowl of warm udon with clams](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-21-qroei-900.webp) ![Crispy fried conger eel tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-22-m8250-900.webp) For the meal course, we got deep-flavored clam udon and crispy fried conger eel tempura. The clams gave the warm broth a refreshing edge that settled the stomach completely and gave the meal a perfect finish. ### Dessert: fig cheesecake and green tea ![Fig-topped cheesecake dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-23-10r7x-768.webp) ![Cheesecake dessert served with green tea](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki-24-dwye2-900.webp) The final dessert was fig-topped cheesecake with green tea. The cheesecake was so good that even though I was already full, I cleaned my plate — a perfect course all the way to the end. ## Final verdict: is Danya worth booking for parents? Every single dish was made with care, and the quality showed the freshness of the ingredients throughout the meal. At omakase places, portions can sometimes fall short, but at Danya the overall course was really generous, so even those who normally eat a lot could leave full. The hotel's own comfortable, tidy atmosphere plus the chef's kind and attentive service made me feel well looked after throughout the meal. If you're looking for a clean sushi restaurant in Mapo to take your parents to, or considering a proper hotel omakase for an anniversary, I'd definitely recommend a visit to Danya at Seoul Garden Hotel. ## Where it is - Danya at Seoul Garden Hotel (서울가든호텔 단야) - 58 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 마포대로 58 지하 1층 - 37.540838, 126.9482894 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%EA%B0%80%EB%93%A0%ED%98%B8%ED%85%94%20%EB%8B%A8%EC%95%BC/@37.540838,126.9482894,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@noon-banchan/seoul-garden-hotel-danya-premium-kaiseki/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt