# Gwanghwamun sushi restaurant with shrimp tempura: Elephant Sushi - By Sia (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-side-street-2/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-side-street-2/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-side-street-2/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/index.md) ## In short Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun is a sushi restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, connected to Gwanghwamun Station Exit 2. On a Saturday evening during the fireworks festival, a couple enjoyed the 28,000-won Elephant B set and crisp shrimp tempura, with the sweet monkfish liver standing out. Verdict: a satisfying stop for quality sushi after a Gwanghwamun outing. ## Good to know - **Location**: B1 of the KT Tower Gwanghwamun branch, connected to Gwanghwamun Station Exit 2 - **Elephant B**: 12 pieces + cold soba, ₩28,000 - **Plump Shrimp Tempura**: 6 pieces, ₩12,000 - **Terra draft beer**: 300 ml, ₩3,500 - **Suntory Highball (DRY)**: ₩4,900 - **Seating**: Solo bar counter, tables for 2–4, and larger-group tables - **Conveniences**: High chairs, coat hangers, and kiosk ordering *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Signature photo of an Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun sushi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-01-osuaf-900.webp) On the Saturday evening of the fireworks festival, my partner and I headed to Gwanghwamun to line our stomachs. Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun, a popular sushi spot by Gwanghwamun Station, is known for its sushi sets, made by low-temperature aging all its fresh fish in the traditional sushi style with the goal of becoming one of Seoul’s top three sushi restaurants! It is near Sejong Center and Gyeongbokgung Palace, so I’d recommend it when you’re out around Gwanghwamun and craving quality sushi. ![Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun restaurant information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-02-nqdix-882.webp) ## Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun ![Location information for Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-03-1cj3i-871.webp) Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun, a sushi restaurant by Gwanghwamun Station, is on B1 of the KT Tower Gwanghwamun branch, directly connected to Exit 2. ![Route to the basement restaurant in the KT Tower Gwanghwamun branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-04-1d934-900.webp) ## The Gwanghwamun Station passageway and seating I came by bus that day, so I took the escalator near the first-floor lobby to reach the restaurant. Head down to B1 of the KT Tower Gwanghwamun branch and you can find Elephant Sushi easily. The restaurant was more spacious than I expected, and it even had high chairs along the passageway leading outside, so it looked perfectly fine for a visit with children. A long solo-dining bar counter was set up to the left of the entrance, while several tables for two to four people were on the right. There were coat hangers by the wall with the larger-group tables too, which would be handy for storing outerwear on a cold winter day. ![Large-group tables and coat hangers inside Elephant Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-05-1susv-795.webp) ![Interior seating at Elephant Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-06-1stgb-826.webp) On another wall, I could also check out Elephant Sushi’s signature dishes and its alcohol lineup. ![Elephant Sushi signature dishes and alcohol information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-07-1tdp5-900.webp) Once you’re seated, just check the menu and place your order at the kiosk! ![Elephant Sushi kiosk menu screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-08-89bpc-857.webp) ![Elephant Sushi kiosk ordering menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-09-5ywog-900.webp) ![Elephant Sushi sushi and meal menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-10-1lenp-895.webp) ![Elephant Sushi alcohol lineup menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-11-162ju-880.webp) ## Ordering the Elephant B set and plump shrimp tempura Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun had a wide range of meal options, from sushi sets and individual pieces to meals and sashimi, à la carte dishes, and a children’s menu. There was also a varied alcohol selection, including highballs and beer. They were also running a review event and a notification-signup event, so it seems worth checking them out when you visit 🎉 - Sushi set · Elephant B (12 pieces + cold soba) ₩28,000 × 2 - Add-on · Plump Shrimp Tempura (6 pieces) ₩12,000 - Alcohol · Terra draft beer (300 ml) ₩3,500 - Alcohol · Suntory Highball (DRY) ₩4,900 ![Elephant B set and shrimp tempura order](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-12-9b984-900.webp) ![Elephant Sushi ordered menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-13-ld9my-900.webp) Once the order was in, they first brought refreshing barley tea along with salad and soup. I loved that the salad could be refilled if you asked a staff member, haha. ![Generous sushi meal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-14-18yf0-966.webp) *ෆ So generous ෆ* ## Crisp, plump shrimp tempura > Plump Shrimp Tempura (6 pieces) The first thing I really want to introduce!! The delicious Plump Shrimp Tempura ♡(◍´⤙`◍) ![Plump shrimp tempura with onion sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-15-1k1b8-900.webp) The tempura itself was crisp and plump to begin with, but dipping it in this juicy onion sauce added a sweet note, making it seriously delicious. The shrimp tempura is included on Elephant Sushi’s children’s menu, so I guess I’m a child. It was just so good. ## Elephant B, complete with monkfish liver > Elephant B (12 pieces + cold soba) ![Elephant B sushi set with cold soba](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-16-10tnc-829.webp) Elephant Sushi’s B set ✨: a well-rounded sushi selection of two pieces of white fish, fatty tuna, horse mackerel, akami (lean tuna), yellowtail, seared salmon, soy-marinated shrimp, vinegared squid, monkfish liver, swordfish, and futomaki (thick sushi roll), plus salad, soup, and a small cold soba. Taking a closer photo of the delicious things 📸 ![A close-up of the Elephant B sushi selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-17-d7elp-900.webp) I tried the abalone first, and it was incredibly chewy and fresh!! I also liked how neatly it had been prepared, haha. After enjoying everything one by one, from the soy-marinated shrimp to the seared salmon, a bite of cold soba is just!!! just!!! right when you start craving something a little refreshing. ![Sushi and cold soba meal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-18-tra3a-900.webp) And beer too, haha › ̫‹ Next time I’ll give it a more cheerful shake (lol). ![Sushi meal with beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-19-12tep-900.webp) ![Types of sushi in the Elephant B set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-20-1mdrx-900.webp) ![One piece of sushi from the Elephant B set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-21-wc4s4-900.webp) ![Sushi set selection including monkfish liver](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-22-ohekw-900.webp) After thoroughly enjoying the rest of the sushi, I had this monkfish liver near the end. I have a childlike palate that can’t really handle fishy flavors, so I was a little worried just looking at it—but wow, it was surprisingly sweet without even a hint of fishiness, and I really liked it!! ![Futomaki filled with ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-23-1882g-900.webp) And that was the meal finished with futomaki packed full of shrimp, salmon, egg, fried tofu, tuna, soy-marinated shrimp, and more! ![Sushi meal spread after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant-24-c92qo-770.webp) It was here, and then it was gone 😖 Hehe. Elephant Sushi Gwanghwamun is directly connected to Gwanghwamun Station Exit 2, so it is easy to reach, and we got to fully enjoy everything from a generous sushi set to shrimp tempura. It’s a place I’d recommend as a quality sushi restaurant near Gwanghwamun Station when you’re looking for sushi around Sejong Center or Gyeongbokgung Palace! ## 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 - 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-side-street-2/gwanghwamun-sushi-shrimp-tempura-elephant/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt