# Japanese dining in Seocho, Seoul for hitsumabushi: Bunko Dining - By Yeji (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-broth-window/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seocho, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/index.md) ## In short Bunko Dining Sadang is a Japanese dining restaurant near Sadang Station in Seocho, Seoul. Its thick grilled eel rice bowl can be enjoyed plain, with toppings, or as ochazuke with sea bream broth, alongside kaisendon and refined side dishes. A satisfying choice for a date or a meal with five to six people. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2F, 26 Bangbaechon-ro 4an-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: 12:00–22:00 - **Break time**: 14:30–17:00 - **Parking**: Use nearby public parking; parking is not provided - **Getting there**: 2–3 minutes on foot from Exit 11 of Sadang Station - **Seating**: Bar seating and large tables for up to 6 people *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ## Finding Bunko Dining from Sadang Station Bunko Dining Sadang (분코다이닝 사당점) was only about a 2–3 minute walk from Exit 11 of Sadang Station, so it was really easy to find! The sign is not very large and it is on the second floor, though, so make sure to follow the map carefully haha. ![Bunko Dining Sadang address and visitor information](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-01-rftq8-900.webp) ![Exterior of Bunko Dining Sadang near Sadang Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-02-1n6bh-900.webp) ![Bunko Dining Sadang located on the second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-03-hifp4-900.webp) ## An atmosphere for solo meals to groups of six The moment I walked in, I was surprised by the atmosphere first. The upscale furniture and lighting arrangement, along with the calm yet stylish interior, really stood out. Even if you come alone, you can enjoy a seat at the bar table, and there are large tables for up to six people, so it would be just right for a slightly awkward-to-place group of five or six too! ![Bunko Dining's calm interior and seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-04-j7kj7-900.webp) ## Lunch and dinner menu lineup Here is the Bunko Dining menu. Bunko Dining Sadang is known for its kaisendon and hitsumabushi lunch dishes. There was also a signature course where you could enjoy all of Bunko's signature dishes~ ![Kaisendon and hitsumabushi lunch menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-05-8z3as-900.webp) Of course, the dinner menu had Bunko's signature dishes as well as smaller plates that would be great with drinks. ![Bunko Dining dinner menu selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-06-1fvjy-900.webp) There was also a very well-rounded drinks list, with a variety of sake, highballs, whisky, and Korean traditional liquor chosen to pair well with the food. ![Drinks menu with sake and highballs](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-07-a8c9p-900.webp) There were also helpful instructions on how to properly enjoy the hitsumabushi and kaisendon haha. ![Instructions for eating kaisendon and hitsumabushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-08-3asu3-900.webp) ## Kaisendon mixed with house soy sauce The first dish I want to introduce is the kaisendon (seafood rice bowl)! Everything was presented so neatly and elegantly that it made me feel treated, which naturally put me in a good mood. ![Neatly presented kaisendon set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-09-tp6ap-900.webp) ![Kaisendon piled high with seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-10-3s3zf-900.webp) It was Tokyo-style kaisendon piled high with assorted seafood including chopped tuna, octopus, uni, and salmon roe, served to be enjoyed by pouring over the house seasoned soy sauce. ![Tokyo-style kaisendon topped with tuna and octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-11-1tt8i-900.webp) ![Kaisendon with uni and salmon roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-12-gvxgb-900.webp) After giving it a good mix and eating it in one bite, all the different ingredients came together and each of their charms seemed to burst out. It was also really delicious eaten with the seaweed served alongside. ![Mixed kaisendon enjoyed with seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-13-y5kvj-900.webp) ## Hitsumabushi enjoyed three ways The next dish is hitsumabushi (grilled eel rice bowl)! Like the kaisendon, the hitsumabushi arrived neatly and elegantly presented~ It looked incredible, with so much of this thick, large eel on top! The price might seem a little high for one meal, but once you see this presentation, you really feel it is worth the money. ![Hitsumabushi topped with thick grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-14-iy8st-900.webp) ![Neatly served hitsumabushi eel rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-15-1u629-900.webp) Even with just the thick grilled eel and a dab of wasabi on plain white rice, the eel's own rich flavor came through so deliciously. Adding toppings such as perilla leaf and shredded seaweed made the range of flavors feel even fuller! ![Rice with wasabi and grilled eel](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-16-1srhx-900.webp) ![Eel rice bowl topped with perilla leaf and shredded seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-17-1jggt-900.webp) Lastly, I portioned some rice and eel into a bowl, poured in the sea bream broth, and tried it as ochazuke (rice in savory tea-style broth). It was light yet so, so, so full of umami. ![Eel ochazuke with sea bream broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-18-dsfvy-900.webp) ![A light bowl of eel ochazuke](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-19-r8lmw-900.webp) ## Side dishes beyond the mains Beyond the main kaisendon and hitsumabushi, every dish felt refined and impressively high quality, starting with this very thick, large, chewy sashimi! ![Thick and chewy sashimi side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-20-p3eyu-900.webp) ![Sashimi dish served with the mains](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-21-1uwos-900.webp) There was shrimp tempura, crisp outside and full of plump flesh, plus cream cheese–dried persimmon rolls that were great as a dessert after the meal! ![Crispy shrimp tempura and cream cheese–dried persimmon rolls](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-22-1737o-900.webp) ![Cream cheese–dried persimmon rolls for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-23-d7pk9-900.webp) Even the salad at Bunko Dining Sadang had the flavor and elegant presentation of fine dining!! ![Elegantly presented Bunko Dining salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi-24-19qdi-1200.webp) So that was my truly delicious meal at Bunko Dining, a great Sadang lunch spot~ I was so, so satisfied that I strongly recommend you visit at least once too! ## Where it is - Bunko Dining Sadang (분코다이닝 사당점) - 2F, 26 Bangbaechon-ro 4an-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 서초구 방배천로4안길 26 2층 분코다이닝 - 37.4792926, 126.9834347 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B6%84%EC%BD%94%EB%8B%A4%EC%9D%B4%EB%8B%9D%20%EC%82%AC%EB%8B%B9%EC%A0%90/@37.4792926,126.9834347,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-broth-window/sadang-bungko-dining-hitsumabushi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt