# Seoul izakaya with Sichuan karaage and champon nabe: Momiji Seolleung - By Jeongin (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-porcelain-bowl/) - Written Sep 24, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a sponsored post — the writer visited after receiving a meal from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-porcelain-bowl/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-porcelain-bowl/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-porcelain-bowl/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/index.md) ## In short Momiji Seolleung Branch is a Japanese izakaya in Gangnam, Seoul, a five-minute walk from Seolleung Station Exit 1, where every seat is a private room with a door that closes. In ROOM 04 the meal was shiromi goroawada, or whitefish sashimi with sea cucumber innards (32,000 won), Sichuan-style karaage (24,000 won) and a Chinese-style seafood champon nabe (28,000 won) with Hallasan soju, and the hot pot was finished with noodles. Momiji Seolleung is an easy pick for a date or a team dinner where you can talk without fighting the noise. ## Good to know - **Location**: 43 Samseong-ro 85-gil, 3rd floor unit 1, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (461m from Seolleung Station Exit 1) - **Hours**: Mon–Sat 11:20–24:00 (break 14:00–17:00, last orders 13:00 and 23:00) - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Parking**: Very limited parking in the building; the nearby Seonjeongneung public parking lot is recommended - **Seating**: All seats are private rooms, including a large room by the window - **Shiromi goroawada (whitefish sashimi with sea cucumber innards)**: 32,000 won - **Sichuan-style karaage**: 24,000 won - **Chinese-style seafood champon nabe**: 28,000 won - **Hallasan soju**: 8,000 won *as written by the visitor on Sep 24, 2026* Looking for a private, polished izakaya near Seolleung Station? Every seat here is a closed room, so it's really great for conversation. ![The private room atmosphere at Momiji Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-01-vek4p-1200.webp) Hi, this is Fig Noir! ✨ Today I'm writing about Momiji, a room-style Japanese restaurant in Seolleung where you can enjoy upscale Japanese cuisine. 🍺 ## Where is Momiji Seolleung, and what are the hours and parking? Momiji Seolleung Branch is at 43 Samseong-ro 85-gil, 3rd floor unit 1, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 461m from Seolleung Station Exit 1. Hours are Mon–Sat 11:20–24:00 (break time 14:00–17:00, last order 13:00 and 23:00), closed every Sunday. Parking in the building is limited, so the nearby Seonjeongneung public parking lot is recommended. ![Exterior of the building where Momiji Seolleung Branch is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-02-1wr1x-966.webp) It's about a 5-minute walk from Seolleung Station Exit 1 or 2, on the 3rd floor of the building. Easy to find with Naver Map or the KakaoT app. ![The 3rd floor entrance visible right off the elevator](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-03-b37q3-966.webp) Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor and you're right at the entrance. Even the hallway had a clean impression, decorated with wood-tone dividers and the logo. ![Hallway with wood-tone dividers and the logo](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-04-l704f-966.webp) ## Every seat a private room: inside ROOM 04 At Momiji Seolleung Branch, every seat is a private room that can be closed off. ![Private room seating that can be closed off](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-05-5c8bb-966.webp) There are also larger rooms with windows, which would be great for a group dinner. ![A larger room with windows, suited for group dinners](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-06-9pr4k-966.webp) We were shown to ROOM 04. Plenty of space, cozy lighting, and perfect for talking comfortably without worrying about noise around us. 🤫 ![Inside ROOM 04 with its cozy lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-07-1d6qt-m-966.webp) Evenings tend to fill up with dinner and group reservations, so I'd recommend booking ahead if you want a good room. Once seated, they set out three basic side dishes, plates, and the menu. ![Three basic side dishes and plates set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-08-v3xcx-966.webp) ## What we ordered at Momiji Seolleung and what it cost The menu had a wide range, from sashimi to fried dishes to nabe (hot pot). ![The menu at Momiji Seolleung Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-09-58zds-966.webp) ![Menu page listing sashimi and fried dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-10-1p0o5-966.webp) ![Menu page listing nabe dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-11-ln0sy-966.webp) ![Menu page listing drinks](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-12-rznae-966.webp) If you swipe through to the end you'll see the full menu. Everything looked delicious, so after much deliberation, here's what I ordered: - Whitefish sashimi with sea cucumber innards (shiromi korowada) ₩32,000 - Sichuan-style karaage ₩24,000 - Chinese-style seafood champon nabe ₩28,000 - Hallasan soju ₩8,000 ### Shiromi goroawada: the whitefish sashimi to order at Momiji ![A plate of whitefish sashimi with sea cucumber innards](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-13-o8mka-966.webp) The table filled up with fresh whitefish sashimi, seafood champon nabe, and karaage, all at once. ![A full spread of sashimi, nabe, and karaage on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-14-1yjyf-m-966.webp) Clinking cold glasses of Hallasan to kick things off 🥂 ![Clinking glasses of Hallasan soju](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-15-1hnj6-966.webp) The shiromi korowada is thinly sliced whitefish sashimi served together with sea cucumber innards. ![Thinly sliced whitefish sashimi with sea cucumber innards sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-16-1d5ya-966.webp) Dip the sashimi in the konowata (sea cucumber innards) sauce and pick it up with chopsticks — a deep, savory flavor spreads through. It's definitely different from regular flounder sashimi, with the added richness of the sea cucumber sauce. The fin part had a nice chewy texture too, fun to bite into. ![Wrapping sashimi and radish sprouts in seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-17-15yyq-966.webp) Wrapping the sashimi with radish sprouts and wasabi in crispy seaweed makes it even better. 😋 ![Picking up a piece of sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-18-ba0qf-966.webp) ## Chinese-style seafood champon nabe, finished with noodles The Chinese-style seafood champon nabe arrived in a clay pot piled high with bean sprouts. They told us we could eat it as soon as the sprouts wilted down. ![Chinese-style seafood champon nabe piled with bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-19-pilfl-966.webp) Once the broth started bubbling, plump pre-cooked shrimp, mussels, squid, and even webfoot octopus kept appearing — an endless blessing of seafood haha. The ladle got heavy from how packed it was with seafood and vegetables. ![Nabe broth filled with shrimp, mussels, and webfoot octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-20-6r8qg-966.webp) I put some webfoot octopus, shrimp, and mushrooms on my small plate and took a sip of the broth. 🍲 Spicy and rich — exactly my taste. Perfect as a soju side dish. ![Webfoot octopus, shrimp, and mushrooms on a small plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-21-15h6w-966.webp) ![The spicy champon nabe broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-22-5c23v-966.webp) Near the end, we added champon noodles to the pot, and the chewy noodles soaked up the broth so well. You could tell they know how to make a good nabe, which made me curious about Momiji's other nabe dishes too. ![Champon noodles added into the nabe](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-23-12xm2-966.webp) ## What does the Sichuan-style karaage taste like? The Sichuan-style karaage came with crispy chicken, spicy seasoning, and a crunchy vegetable salad. Topped with a bit of onion and scallion, it felt clean without being greasy. 🍗 The onion tasted almost like pineapple? Sweet and tangy, and I devoured it along with the sauce. 😋 There were still some side dishes left... ![Empty plates and leftover side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe-24-fh9y9-966.webp) ...and then they were gone. It was that good, Momiji Seolleung Branch... haha. Momiji Seolleung Branch was a great place among Seolleung izakayas to calmly enjoy high-quality food and drinks in a clean, private room. Felt like a date-night vibe again after a while. 👍👍 ## Where it is - Momiji Seolleung Branch (모미지 선릉점) - 43 Samseong-ro 85-gil, 3rd floor unit 1, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 삼성로85길 43 3층 1호 - 37.5041783, 127.0539162 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EB%AF%B8%EC%A7%80%20%EC%84%A0%EB%A6%89%EC%A0%90/@37.5041783,127.0539162,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-porcelain-bowl/momiji-seolleung-shiromi-gonowata-nabe/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt