# Gangnam Station izakaya with aged sashimi and 7-piece yakitori: Goko - By Jaein (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-tteokbokki-window/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-tteokbokki-window/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-tteokbokki-window/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/index.md) ## In short Izakaya Goko is an izakaya on Bongeunsa-ro 2-gil between Gangnam Station and Sinnonhyeon Station in Seoul, serving aged sashimi alongside charcoal-grilled yakitori. On a Wednesday evening with my younger sister, who is hooked on aged sashimi, we ordered the Goko sashimi for two plus the Goko 7-piece yakitori as a set, which cost 5,000 won less than ordering the two separately. Even on a Wednesday there was a wait, but a reservation got us straight in, and from the popcorn starter to the aged sashimi, Izakaya Goko satisfied us both. ## Good to know - **Hours (weekdays)**: 17:00-02:00, last order 00:00 - **Hours (weekends)**: 16:30-02:00, last order 00:00 - **What we ordered**: Goko sashimi for two + Goko 7-piece yakitori set - **Set benefit**: 5,000 won cheaper than ordering separately - **Starter**: Popcorn - **Drinks**: Wide range of sake; we ordered soju this night - **Seating**: Fairly spacious inside, with curtain-screened seats - **Restroom**: Inside the restaurant - **Price reference**: ₩5,000 ≈ $3.7 (2026-09-16) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Hi, this is Jinnikku :) My sister is obsessed with aged sashimi, so we went together to an izakaya known for great aged sashimi~~ Turns out the yakitori I love is also a popular item here! We were both super satisfied haha. It was a Wednesday evening but there was still a wait — a real hotspot! This is Izakaya Goko haha. ![Main photo from visiting Izakaya Goko near Gangnam/Sinnonhyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-01-1jbxq-1200.webp) ## Izakaya Goko hours and location near Gangnam Station Izakaya Goko is on the 2nd floor of Banseok Building, 21 Bongeunsa-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. It's open weekdays 17:00-2:00 and weekends 16:30-2:00, with last order at 00:00. ![Exterior of Izakaya Goko with windows open](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-02-1f0qm-900.webp) You can spot the Japanese-style yakitori vibe from far away. The weather was so nice that day, with the windows wide open — looked like a nice breeze would drift in haha. ![Entrance to Izakaya Goko on the 2nd floor of Banseok Building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-03-qksty-900.webp) ## Wednesday evenings have a wait too — book ahead Izakaya Goko had a wait even on a Wednesday evening. We had a reservation so we got seated right away! Even if you're going on a weekday evening like we did, there could be office worker dinner parties, so I'd recommend booking ahead! ![Full view of Izakaya Goko's interior packed with customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-04-1ig9x-900.webp) I figured the wait was because the interior was small, but it was actually spacious inside? This country mouse Jinnikku was a little overwhelmed by the crowd haha. There were also curtained-off seats — perfect for people on dates! ![Doll decorations placed near the interior restroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-05-17vrk-900.webp) The restroom is inside, and there were cute little dolls decorating it too haha. ## Goko sashimi for two + 7-piece yakitori: the set saves 5,000 won Izakaya Goko's signature menu is the Goko sashimi for 2 and the 7-piece yakitori~ Ordering them together as a set was ₩5,000 cheaper than ordering separately!! ![Menu board listing Goko sashimi and yakitori](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-06-19jvn-900.webp) ![Signage explaining Izakaya Goko's signature set menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-07-5ou3i-900.webp) ![Drink menu listing Izakaya Goko's sake varieties](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-08-s8xs0-900.webp) And of course, an izakaya wouldn't be complete without sake, which they have in so many varieties~ But we went with the nation's favorite alcohol, soju, haha. ### The starter at Izakaya Goko: popcorn with magic powder Popcorn came out as the basic side dish~ Not your average popcorn — this stuff was seriously delicious... this is popcorn dusted with some kind of magic powder, absolutely amazing!! If the basic side dish was this good, I couldn't wait to see how good the main dishes would be haha. ![Popcorn served as the basic side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-09-vvuxg-900.webp) ## What does the Goko 7-piece yakitori taste like? > Goko 7-Piece Yakitori ![A full spread of Goko's 7-piece charcoal-grilled yakitori](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-10-8q0c6-900.webp) They said the aged sashimi would come out first, but the yakitori arrived first haha. Who cares about order anyway~~! The moment the yakitori arrived, the charcoal smell hit us instantly — it smelled delicious before we even took a bite~~ The meat itself was moist, juicy, and tender — so good! ![Close-up of yakitori sprinkled with pepper](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-11-1e4d2-900.webp) You could taste the coarsely ground pepper, which seasoned the meat so much better~ Yakitori has this image of being just a drinking snack, but honestly the food itself was delicious even without alcohol! ![Yakitori topped with myeongran sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-12-hicke-900.webp) There's even a yakitori topped with myeongran (spicy pollock roe) sauce! Each of the seven pieces tasted completely different, more varied than I expected~~ You could dip them in mayo or eat them with the cabbage salad, so it was fun mixing and matching according to your taste haha. ![Yakitori served with mayonnaise and cabbage salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-13-sarz2-900.webp) Some pieces had bone in them, but they were trimmed nicely so it wasn't hard to pick the meat off~ Paired with soju it was so clean and never got old no matter how much we ate — it was almost a shame watching the seven skewers disappear~~ ## Goko's aged sashimi, from tuna to abalone > Goko Aged Sashimi ![Plate of Goko's aged sashimi arriving next](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-14-1ueri-900.webp) Just as we were finishing off the yakitori, the aged sashimi arrived! Expectations were high after the wait, and it did not disappoint at all haha. Usually I just eat familiar fish like salmon or flounder, so getting to try such a variety felt like such a treat ✨ ![Assorted aged sashimi plated like a bouquet](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-15-xs6mt-900.webp) The presentation looked like a bouquet of flowers~ The aged sashimi bloomed beautifully like a flower 🌸 Red tuna, orange shrimp and salmon, yellow egg and lemon, green wasabi — such a feast for the eyes! So vibrant! ![Tuna and abalone portion of the aged sashimi platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-16-fueb5-900.webp) There was such a variety of fish I wasn't sure where to start, but the staff told us to begin with the tuna and abalone~~ Getting told the eating order too made it feel like we were doing it properly haha. ![A soft, tender piece of aged sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set-17-1cqsd-900.webp) If live-caught sashimi has a chewy texture, aged sashimi is much softer~ The more you chew, the more the flavor and aroma of the fish itself slowly rise up — real depth of flavor!! Each type had a different texture and aroma, so savoring them slowly, I completely lost track of time~~ ## Why Izakaya Goko is worth the wait I had no idea it was such a popular spot with waits before going, but now I know exactly why it's so loved! - ✔️Delicious dishes — from the umami-packed popcorn to the soft, flavorful aged sashimi and the great charcoal aroma of the yakitori haha - ✔️Great atmosphere — a wide range of ages was there. A place anyone of any age would love haha. It was fully booked but not loud, so it was easy to talk~ Plus it felt a bit like being in Japan!! ## Where it is - Izakaya Goko Gangnam Sinnonhyeon Branch (이자카야 고코 강남신논현점) - 21 Bongeunsa-ro 2-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Banseok Building 2F) - 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로2길 21 반석빌딩 2층 이자카야고코 - 37.5033195, 127.0261503 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%9E%90%EC%B9%B4%EC%95%BC%20%EA%B3%A0%EC%BD%94%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8%EC%8B%A0%EB%85%BC%ED%98%84%EC%A0%90/@37.5033195,127.0261503,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-tteokbokki-window/gogo-izakaya-aged-sashimi-yakitori-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt