# Solo dinner hitsumabushi after work in Gangnam: Chisot Yeoksam - By Soban (https://superchart.com/en/@soban-notes/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a meal as an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/index.md) ## In short Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch is a Japanese restaurant specializing in eel rice bowls, located between Yeoksam Station and Eonju Station in Gangnam, Seoul. A solo after-work visit brought the hitsumabushi set, eaten three ways—plain, with seaweed, chives and wasabi, then as ochazuke—plus a side of steamed egg. The salmon menu was sold out, which was a shame, but the ever-changing flavors kept every bite interesting, and a return visit is already planned. ## Good to know - **Location**: Between Yeoksam Station and Eonju Station (지상1층 102호, 59 Bongeunsa-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea) - **Signature menu**: Mini hitsumabushi, sang (regular) hitsumabushi, teuksang (premium) hitsumabushi, salmon sashimi unagi bento, char siu unagi bento, chicken nanban unagi bento, sake-don - **Ordered**: Hitsumabushi sang (regular set) - **Sold out on visit**: Salmon menu - **Review event**: Free croquette with a review - **Seating**: Tea provided at every table *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Full hitsumabushi set spread at Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-01-lynf8-1200.webp) There are days when, after work, you just want to end the day with something delicious~ This particular day I really wanted a proper meal to unwind after work, so I went searching for good restaurants near Yeoksam Station and ended up at Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch. I love eel rice bowls anyway, and I'd been looking for a clean, tidy Japanese restaurant near Yeoksam Station—this place caught my eye right away. ## Heading to Chisot Yeoksam after work: location and vibe Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch sits between Yeoksam Station and Eonju Station. I went straight after work, and the location seemed pretty convenient for office workers grabbing a meal near Yeoksam Station. ![Exterior of Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch near Yeoksam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-02-1cucp-900.webp) ![Vertical shot of the Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-03-1i3ko-900.webp) ![Clean Japanese-style interior of Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-04-ligal-900.webp) I wanted somewhere with a bit of atmosphere to enjoy good food, and the clean Japanese-style interior made it a nice spot for an after-work dinner. If you're looking for a Japanese restaurant near Yeoksam Station, this one's worth checking out. ![Vertical shot of the indoor seating at Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-05-cfhrm-900.webp) ![Evening atmosphere inside Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-06-dy4sy-900.webp) ## How the Chisot Yeoksam menu is organized ![Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-07-1wynw-900.webp) The standout items include - Mini hitsumabushi - Sang (regular) hitsumabushi - Teuksang (premium) hitsumabushi - Salmon sashimi unagi bento - Char siu unagi bento - Chicken nanban unagi bento - Sake-don among others. ![Vertical shot of the menu listing hitsumabushi and unagi bento](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-08-jo5rv-900.webp) ![Guide to the Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch menu lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-09-jwbyn-900.webp) Sadly the salmon menu was sold out that day. I was curious about it too, but saved it for next time and went straight for the eel rice bowl without hesitation! What I ordered was the hitsumabushi sang (regular set). ![Tea and table setting placed at every seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-10-j0qph-900.webp) Every table had tea set out like this! Also worth noting—you can get a free croquette through the review event :) ## The hitsumabushi set—striking from the first look ![Hitsumabushi set served with its accompaniments](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-11-bqv7x-900.webp) After ordering, I waited a bit and out came a neatly arranged set. It wasn't just the eel rice bowl on its own—it came with several accompaniments, giving it a pretty thoughtful feel at a glance. Maybe because I was hungry after work, but the moment I saw the eel, my mouth started watering... The eel was grilled to a golden brown with the special tare sauce brushed generously on top. As the eel and sauce mingled, a sweet, savory aroma drifted up~ There's no resisting that look. Haha. What's fun about hitsumabushi is that you don't just eat it like a regular eel rice bowl—you get to enjoy it several different ways. First you eat the eel and rice plain, then you add seaweed, chives, wasabi and the like, and finally you pour warm ochazuke broth over it to finish. I liked that the flavor shifts little by little within one bowl, so you never get tired of it till the last bite. ![Close-up of eel rice bowl brushed with tare sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-12-wnq8y-900.webp) ![Seaweed, chives and wasabi served alongside the hitsumabushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-13-jq72i-900.webp) ### 1. First, the eel's natural flavor To start, I ate the eel and rice as is, with nothing added. Of course you have to try it plain first! ![First spoonful of eel and rice eaten plain](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-14-ykyxh-900.webp) ![Golden-grilled eel over white rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-15-t2y39-900.webp) The eel was well soaked in the sweet, savory tare sauce, and eaten with the rice, the umami really came through. The eel's characteristic savory flavor was great, and paired with the warm rice, it felt satisfying and hearty. Maybe because it was dinner after work, but that one spoonful made me so happy. ### 2. Seaweed + chives + wasabi combo Second, I topped it with seaweed, chives and wasabi. Eaten this way, the sweetness of the eel gets layered with the aroma of chives and the sharp kick of wasabi, making it feel a bit cleaner. ![Eel rice bowl topped with seaweed, chives and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-16-ym4wi-900.webp) ![Second style of hitsumabushi mixed with toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-17-1q1y1-900.webp) ![A piece of eel topped with wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-18-ghcil-900.webp) I personally loved this combination too. When the eel starts feeling a bit rich, a touch of wasabi is exactly right! ### 3. Finally, warm ochazuke And the final course of hitsumabushi! I poured on the warm broth and ate it as ochazuke. As the warm broth soaked into the rice, it gave off a completely different feel from the eel I'd eaten before. Even though I was already fairly full, finishing it warm somehow kept my spoon going—magic... ![Warm broth poured over eel to make ochazuke](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-19-1mc4w-900.webp) The steamed egg side dish was also so good!! ![Steamed egg served as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-20-109th-900.webp) ![Side dishes served alongside the hitsumabushi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-21-5njrs-900.webp) If you love eel rice bowls, being able to enjoy hitsumabushi three different ways makes for a fun eating experience. ![Hitsumabushi set enjoyed three different ways](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-22-xsp1e-900.webp) ![Nearly emptied hitsumabushi bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-23-1wt1z-900.webp) ## How was it as an after-work meal? The eel blended beautifully with the sweet, savory tare sauce, it was fun adding seaweed, chives and wasabi, and finishing with warm ochazuke~ Getting three flavors from one bowl meant I enjoyed it right to the last bite. It was a bit disappointing that salmon was sold out, but I want to try other menu items next time, so I'd definitely come back. Ending this genuinely satisfied review here~~! ![Table at Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner-24-1tspv-900.webp) ## Where it is - Chisot Yeoksam Main Branch (치솟 역삼본점) - 지상1층 102호, 59 Bongeunsa-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로30길 59 지상1층 102호 - 37.5037272, 127.0367344 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%98%EC%86%9F%20%EC%97%AD%EC%82%BC%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5037272,127.0367344,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@soban-notes/chisot-yeoksam-hitsumabushi-sang-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt