# Gwanghwamun sushi restaurant for family lunch: Elephant Sushi - By Soeun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-powder-pavement/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-powder-pavement/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-powder-pavement/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/index.md) ## In short Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun is a sushi restaurant in Jongno, Seoul. My family had the A and B sets, six pieces of boiled shrimp sushi, and shrimp tempura, and we especially loved the softly formed rice, gently balanced vinegar, and jumbo shrimp. Verdict: a satisfying lunch spot after a Gwanghwamun outing with kids. ## Good to know - **Location**: B1, B109-5, KT Gwanghwamun Branch Building, 178 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **What we ordered**: Elephant A Set, Elephant B Set, 6-piece boiled shrimp sushi, and springy shrimp tempura - **B Set**: 12 pieces - **Seating**: Sushi-bar counter seating and tables *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ## A sushi restaurant easy to find from Gwanghwamun Station Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun is on B1 of the KT Gwanghwamun Branch Building on Sejong-daero in Jongno-gu, Seoul. There are rows of big buildings around Gwanghwamun when you are out and about, but just head into the KT Gwanghwamun Branch Building and go downstairs to find it. It is also conveniently accessible from Gwanghwamun Station, so it is a good location for a visit by public transit! We went for a meal after hanging out around Gwanghwamun that day, and it was nice that moving through the building meant we were less affected by the weather~! Gwanghwamun is especially a lovely place for an outing with kids on weekends, so I imagine there are lots of people like us, visiting as a family and looking for somewhere to have lunch. Let's head down to the basement~~~ ![Route down to the basement of the KT Gwanghwamun Branch Building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-01-164py-900.webp) ![Heading to the basement restaurant in a Gwanghwamun building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-02-13imw-900.webp) ![Basement route to Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-03-e467e-900.webp) ## The restaurant atmosphere, with counter and table seating The outside of the restaurant was neatly kept, and being able to check the menu at the entrance was great for looking over what to order before going in. Inside, there were sushi-bar counter seats as well as tables, so it looked fine for dining alone, while family guests like us—there with my husband and child—could eat comfortably too. We arrived almost exactly at opening time. As we ate, guests kept coming in. Since it is in a business district, I did not think there would be many people on the weekend... hahaha!!! Everything was clean and neat! ![Neatly kept exterior of Elephant Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-04-1o2tk-900.webp) ![Checking the Elephant Sushi menu at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-05-1gyny-900.webp) ![Restaurant interior with sushi-bar counter seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-06-171bn-900.webp) ![Sushi restaurant interior with table seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-07-vjv46-900.webp) ![Clean and neatly arranged interior of Elephant Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-08-aw7qx-900.webp) ![Neat restaurant seating and dining area](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-09-v2d3c-900.webp) ![Elephant Sushi seating suitable for family meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-10-s1oqi-900.webp) ## The sushi and shrimp dishes our family ordered - Elephant A Set - Elephant B Set - 6-piece boiled shrimp sushi - Springy shrimp tempura ![The family's order, including the A and B sets](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-11-1ydgm-900.webp) First up were the salad and jang-guk (clear soup). ![Salad and clear soup served before the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-12-11m7h-900.webp) The Elephant Sushi A Set on top! The Elephant Sushi B Set below has 12 pieces! ![Elephant Sushi A Set and B Set sushi selections](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-13-14aa5-1200.webp) ![The 12-piece Elephant Sushi B Set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-14-1j1ms-900.webp) The B Set had a varied selection, from familiar sushi such as white fish, salmon, shrimp, and tuna to items like ankimo (monkfish liver) and shima aji (striped jack), so it would be great for sushi lovers who want to try lots of things!!! And the best part: getting to enjoy my beloved premium sushi in such variety...! ![Set selection with assorted fish sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-15-6dses-900.webp) ![Sushi selection including ankimo and shima aji](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-16-1t9mv-900.webp) ![Sushi set for trying several different varieties](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-17-f7ee6-900.webp) ## Jumbo shrimp sushi and crisp shrimp tempura We ordered the shrimp sushi for my child, and it was SO much bigger than the shrimp we usually eat???!! Seriously delicious... ![Jumbo shrimp sushi ordered for a child](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-18-9cac9-900.webp) This futomaki (thick sushi roll)... it is not supposed to fit in one bite, right? Hahaha, I thought my mouth was going to split while eating it~ In the end, we shared it. We added shrimp tempura because we wanted to try it too, and the shrimp inside the crisp batter made it great to have one alongside the sushi here and there. It had the thin batter I love.... And these were not tiny shrimp either... they were big and long. We really ate all the shrimp we could want that day, hahaha. ![Large shrimp tempura with crisp batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-19-vhn47-900.webp) ![Long shrimp tempura enjoyed alongside sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-20-1jhcn-900.webp) ## The balance of sushi rice and vinegar, plus mini cold soba When I eat sushi, the fish matters, of course, but I also quietly care a lot about the balance of shari (seasoned sushi rice) and vinegar. The shari that day was not packed together too firmly and had just the right softness, while the vinegar was not too strong, which I loved. The fish was clean with no fishiness, and every ingredient had a different texture, so I kept being impressed with every bite..!!!! Looking at each piece photographed like this, you can see the color and thickness of the fish even better, haha. Then out came the mini cold soba! When you are eating only sushi, you start craving something cool partway through, and this mini portion was just right to enjoy alongside it without feeling too heavy. ![Mini cold soba served with sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-21-3jde3-900.webp) ![Mini cold soba that is easy to enjoy as a side](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-22-1akjo-900.webp) ![Refreshing cold soba enjoyed midway through the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-23-18j6m-900.webp) ## A Gwanghwamun family meal with kids Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun really gets lots of family groups. Gwanghwamun in particular has plenty of places for an outing with kids, so many families visit like we did, and sushi is a menu that adults and children can all enjoy together—just right for a family meal out! ![A Gwanghwamun sushi meal enjoyed as a family outing](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant-24-r9mf1-900.webp) Another happy lunch at a great restaurant, done! Hahaha ## Where it is - Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun (코끼리초밥 광화문점) - B1, B109-5, 178 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 178 지하1층 B109-5호) - 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 178 지하1층 B109-5호 - 37.5721535, 126.9778819 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%BD%94%EB%81%BC%EB%A6%AC%EC%B4%88%EB%B0%A5%20%EA%B4%91%ED%99%94%EB%AC%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5721535,126.9778819,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-powder-pavement/gwanghwamun-family-sushi-elephant/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt