# Alcohol-free dinner at Ito, an izakaya near Konkuk University Station - By Sanho (https://superchart.com/en/@when-glasses-clink/) - Written Aug 30, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Gwangjin, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written based on a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@when-glasses-clink/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@when-glasses-clink/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/index.md) ## In short Ito is an izakaya on the basement level of Achasan-ro 33-gil, near Konkuk University Station in Gwangjin, Seoul, where a mixed sashimi platter and mizutaki hot pot came as a 63,000 won set. Ito brings rice out separately with the sashimi so you can build self-serve sushi, and extra rice bowls can be ordered, which made it a full dinner with no alcohol at all. With partitioned tables and low lighting, Ito also works well for a date or a blind date. ## Good to know - **Address**: 22 Achasan-ro 33-gil, B1F, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: 17:00 - 01:00 - **Closed**: Every Monday - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; nearby Gana Parking recommended (101 Dongil-ro 22-gil, Gwangjin-gu) - **Set menus**: Mixed sashimi + mille-feuille nabe / + mizutaki / + sukiyaki, 63,000 won each - **Sashimi**: Mixed sashimi 39,000 won, sweet shrimp sashimi 23,000 won - **Other menu items**: Flounder salt gimbap (seaweed rice roll) 30,000 won, saba bozushi 21,000 won, gomi saba 21,000 won - **Nabe**: Mille-feuille nabe 26,000 won, mizutaki 26,000 won - **Seating**: High partitions at every table *as written by the visitor on Aug 30, 2026* I've mostly been hanging out around Gangnam, Sinsa, Apgujeong, and Sinnonhyeon lately, so it had been a while since I spent an evening in Konkuk. The neighborhood still has that university-town feel, and since the subway station sits above ground rather than underground, there's this slightly unpolished, retro vibe that honestly isn't bad at all~ > An izakaya where a Japanese-tavern atmosphere, fresh sashimi, and hot mizutaki added up to a full dinner — no alcohol required ## What does the name Ito mean, and where is this Konkuk University izakaya? ![Sign at the entrance of Ito, an izakaya near Konkuk University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-01-199ly-m-900.webp) ![Entrance to Ito with the phrase 'connecting fate'](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-02-1vivt-900.webp) ![Stairwell leading down to the basement entrance of Ito](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-03-oo1le-900.webp) At first, the name 'Ito' made me think of a Japanese surname, but then I saw the phrase 'connecting fate' (연을 잇다) at the entrance, and it seemed to come from 糸 (いと), the Japanese word for thread. If the meaning is about connecting people like a thread ties together, it fit the izakaya mood pretty well. Maybe that's why it's a spot for blind dates~ I actually saw two tables that looked like they were on one, haha. ### Ito location, opening hours and parking - 📍 22 Achasan-ro 33-gil, B1F, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - ⏰ 17:00 - 01:00 / Closed every Monday - 🚗 No dedicated parking lot. Gana Parking nearby recommended (101 Dongil-ro 22-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul) ![Exterior of the building housing Ito near Konkuk University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-04-h2jgq-900.webp) ![Basement hallway leading to Ito, lined with posters](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-05-xica1-m-900.webp) Looking to grab dinner near Konkuk University Station and soak in some izakaya atmosphere, I found 'Ito'. ![Entrance to Ito with a wood-toned sign and dim lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-06-se9ac-900.webp) It wasn't a typical bar feel from the entrance. Walking further into the building and down the stairs, past various posters, a wood-toned sign, and dim lighting, it started to feel like tracking down a hidden tavern in some Japanese back alley. ## Partitioned seats and low lighting: is Ito good for a date? > Ito, a Konkuk izakaya made to look pretty and handsome with wood tones and dim lighting Inside, it's mostly reddish wood tones with the lighting turned down quite low. ![Interior seating at Ito with reddish wood tones and low lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-07-19p3x-900.webp) You can already tell the mood from the photos, but it's even cozier in person. When I visited, there were a few tables that looked like they were on blind dates — the lighting here has kind of a built-in filter effect, haha. Everyone speaking politely to each other, add a drink into this atmosphere, and it'd make for a pretty decent first-meeting spot. Each table also has a tall partition, so even with plenty of customers around, the noise didn't bleed together as much as I expected. That should also suit anyone looking for that Konkuk-style bar atmosphere. ## Ito menu and prices - Mixed sashimi + mille-feuille nabe: ₩63,000 - Mixed sashimi + mizutaki: ₩63,000 - Mixed sashimi + sukiyaki: ₩63,000 ![Menu board for Ito's sashimi sets](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-08-1u4ub-776.webp) - Mixed sashimi: ₩39,000 - Flounder salt gimbap: ₩30,000 - Sweet shrimp sashimi: ₩23,000 - Saba bozushi: ₩21,000 - Gomi saba: ₩21,000 ![Menu board for Ito's nabe hot pots and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-09-am71x-827.webp) - Mille-feuille nabe: ₩26,000 - Mizutaki: ₩26,000 ## The mixed sashimi and mizutaki set at Ito, 63,000 won > We ordered the mixed sashimi and mizutaki ![Table set with mixed sashimi and mizutaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-10-1kl86-550.webp) We went with the mixed sashimi and the mizutaki. ![A plate of Ito's mixed sashimi with several kinds of fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-11-1inh6-900.webp) ![Close-up of salmon and tuna on the mixed sashimi platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-12-1yhzp-1200.webp) The mixed sashimi looks the part from the start. Salmon, tuna, and several other kinds of sashimi arrive on a single plate, and the engawa (flounder fin meat) in particular had that chewy, fatty texture I really liked. ![Engawa fin meat in the mixed sashimi platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-13-1uz9e-900.webp) ![A piece of engawa held with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-14-1a9az-900.webp) The chewy, fatty, savory 'engawa' too~ ![Shrimp and salmon from Ito's mixed sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-15-8gph2-900.webp) The salmon was soft and fresh, and personally, the shrimp was really good. The wasabi stood out too — instead of that pure nose-stinging heat, it had a subtle sweetness and aroma, strongly reminiscent of fresh grated wasabi. I liked that it didn't cover up the flavor of the fish itself. ### Rice served on the side: making self-serve sushi at Ito ![Rice served separately alongside the sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-16-1wmr0-900.webp) ![Self-serve sushi made by placing sashimi over rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-17-1laar-900.webp) Another fun part: instead of just eating the sashimi on its own, they give you rice separately so you can make it into sushi yourself. Place a piece of sashimi on top and eat it right away — instant self-serve sushi, haha. Since I could control how much rice I used myself, it was actually great for loading up more on the fish. That's why the phrase 'Konkuk izakaya worth eating at' felt very fitting here. It didn't feel like a place that just serves drinking snacks — there was clearly real care put into the food itself. ## What does the mizutaki broth taste like? > A mizutaki broth that's clean and spicy-hot at once ![A pot of Ito's mizutaki simmering](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-18-cr66a-900.webp) Big chunks of chicken sit in the hot broth, mostly boneless so it's easy to eat, and it's generously loaded with mushrooms and vegetables. It feels like something between a chicken hot pot and a mushroom hot pot, and the broth is clean but spicy in a way that makes you crave soju. ![Mizutaki broth packed with mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-19-69357-900.webp) ![Large pieces of boneless chicken in the mizutaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-20-11dzw-900.webp) ![A bowl of mizutaki with vegetables and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-21-chf6d-900.webp) There were so many mushrooms in it that I thought it was a mushroom hot pot at first~ The aroma was really nice~ ![Chicken and mushrooms scooped up from the mizutaki pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-22-1cxe5-900.webp) Big chunks of chicken sit in the hot broth, mostly boneless so it's easy to eat, and it's generously loaded with mushrooms and vegetables. It feels like something between a chicken hot pot and a mushroom hot pot, and the broth is clean but spicy in a way that makes you crave soju. ![A drink placed beside the mizutaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-23-19h64-900.webp) I didn't drink, but watching my family member go through about two and a half glasses, haha, I could totally see why this broth works so well as a drinking snack. ![Rice mixed into the leftover mizutaki broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner-24-6jpua-900.webp) ### Can you order extra rice bowls at Ito? What I especially liked was that you can order a bowl of rice on the side. I came to a bar but I was there for dinner, so I mixed the rice right in and ate a hearty meal. If you're looking for an izakaya near Konkuk University Station and want a proper meal, not just drinking snacks, this place is especially good for that. ## Is Ito worth it for dinner without drinking? - ✅ The atmosphere, from the entrance to the interior, clearly evokes a Japanese tavern. - ✅ Partitioned seating and dim lighting make it a decent spot for a date or blind date too. - ✅ The mixed sashimi has a good variety, and the salmon, shrimp, and engawa were all satisfying. - ✅ The mizutaki is generous with chicken and mushrooms, and the clean broth pairs perfectly with soju. - ✅ With rice bowls and rice served sushi-style, it also worked well as a dinner without drinking. ## Where it is - Ito (이토) - 22 Achasan-ro 33-gil, B1F, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 광진구 아차산로33길 22 지하1층 - 37.5412169, 127.0703323 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%ED%86%A0/@37.5412169,127.0703323,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@when-glasses-clink/ito-konkuk-izakaya-sashimi-mizutaki-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt