Gangnam Station sashimi restaurant with spicy fish stew: Damiseon

My friend and I were trying to figure out what to eat for dinner in Gangnam when we found Damiseon, a Gangnam Station sashimi restaurant with great value set menus, so we booked through Naver and went to check it out! Having a spacious restaurant and Naver reservation available is really convenient.

Where is Damiseon Gangnam Station Branch, and where do you park?

Damiseon is located just off the alley right in front of Gangnam Station Exit 5, so access from the station is really good. There's no separate parking lot, so you'll need to use a nearby public parking lot. But since it's right in front of the exit, it's genuinely convenient .. !

We went a bit early so I could comfortably take photos of the interior. First off, there are a LOT of seats and the place is spacious! It'd be great for a Gangnam Station work dinner or group gathering spot. In fact, a lot of groups around parent-and-grandparent age were coming in.

What is on the menu at Damiseon, a Gangnam Station sashimi restaurant?

Damiseon's amazing-value set menu! Damiseon is a Gangnam Station sashimi restaurant specializing in live fish. The sets are split into Special and Basic, so you can just check the composition and pick whichever suits your taste.

Damiseon also specializes in skewer grills, grilled fish, and fried dishes alongside sashimi, so it's a Gangnam drinking spot where you can finish both round one and round two in a single stop. On weekends, moving to a second spot is such a hassle ,, and having varied side dishes solves that so well ,,,

They also sell a wide variety of drinks, from draft beer to sake 🍻

The ₩80,000 basic set for two at Damiseon: what actually comes out

🗒️ ✔️ Basic set for two

Once you order, a staff member helps set the table 〰️

Basic side dishes: salad, aged kimchi, and corn salad 😋 A sashimi restaurant that automatically gives you aged kimchi? The best ,,

Steamed egg and clam soup included in the set. I'm exactly the type who loves the sashimi-restaurant sukidashi (small side dishes) experience. Having such a variety of side dishes included in the set is so great! The clam soup had plump hard clams and tons of scallions, with a refreshing, mild flavor.

The sashimi: red seabream, olive flounder and seasonal catch

The main event, the sashimi platter, came out right away. The sashimi came in three types: red seabream, olive flounder, and seasonal sashimi. The perfect combo for anyone who only eats live fish sashimi! Each slice wasn't too thin and was nicely sized, so it was satisfying to eat without feeling stingy haha,ha.

Sea squirt, conch, abalone, octopus, and marinated shrimp all came out too — such a wide variety of seafood that it was great to pick and choose. The sashimi was chewy and delicious, and the conch and abalone weren't tough at all, just chewy and savory.

Grilled saury, maki and fried shrimp on the side

Grilled saury came out while we were eating. Nice and salty, good to snack on in between bites ,,

The maki (sushi roll) was an unexpectedly great surprise! Last time I had maki somewhere else, I got the full fishy taste of the flying fish roe done wrong, but Damiseon's maki had zero fishy taste, the seaweed was crispy, and the rice was seasoned just right, so I really enjoyed it. Getting some carbs in after eating so much sashimi hit the spot lol.

The fried shrimp was good enough that I'd want to order it as a standalone dish 🦐. Incomparably crispy-yet-moist compared to frozen versions, and the shrimp itself was tender and delicious haha. They give you two per person, so the portion felt generous too 🎶

Finishing with Damiseon's spicy fish stew and its sancho pepper aroma

By the time we'd nearly finished the sashimi, the spicy fish stew came out last. Damiseon's spicy fish stew is really well made ... I personally dislike stews with artificial spiciness or overly aggressive flavors added, but Damiseon's stew was truly the textbook example of what a real spicy fish stew should be. That subtle sancho-pepper aroma unique to the dish plus a good hearty spiciness — excellent. It was loaded generously with fish and roe. If I weren't watching my diet, I would've ordered a bowl of rice immediately ,, ;

Is Damiseon a good spot for a group dinner near Gangnam Station?

A set that paired cleanly with cheongju (rice wine)! Being able to eat a spread like this for ₩80,000 in this era of high prices seems to be one of the reasons people keep coming back to Damiseon 😋 If you're looking for a Gangnam Station sashimi restaurant good for group gatherings, give Damiseon a try.