Ilpum Gwanghwamun일품 광화문점

Kaisendon near Jonggak Station · Sushi & unagi-don

Updated Oct 2, 2026

Ilpum Gwanghwamun is a Japanese restaurant at Unit 223, B2, 19 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, a 4-minute (249 m) walk from Jonggak Station Exit 1. At Ilpum Gwanghwamun, rice bowls such as kaisendon and unagi-don cost ₩26,000–₩40,000, sushi sets cost ₩28,000–₩35,000 and the sushi omakase costs ₩50,000. Ilpum Gwanghwamun is open Monday to Saturday 11:00–21:30 (break time 15:00–17:30, dinner last order 20:00) and closed on Sundays.

Today: Mon, Sat 11:00–21:30 · Tue–Fri 11:00–21:30
Getting there: Jonggak Station Exit 1 · 4-min walk (249m)
Try: Regular Kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) Unagi-don (eel rice bowl) Ilpum Sushi Omakase

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Key facts

Address: Unit 223, B2, 19 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Ilpum Gwanghwamun)서울 종로구 종로 19 지하2층 223호 일품 광화문점
Nearest station: Jonggak Station Exit 1 · 4-min walk (249m)
Opening hours: Mon, Sat11:00–21:30break 15:00–17:30Tue–Fri11:00–21:30break 15:00–17:30last order 20:00Closed Sun
Phone: 0507-1402-1652
Reservations: Accepted · groups welcome
Parking: Free parking for up to 2 hours · cannot be combined with other discounts
Amenities: Takeout · Delivery · Separate men's and women's restrooms · Wi-Fi · Waiting area · Mobile payment
Links: Naver Place Instagram

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About

Ilpum Gwanghwamun is a Japanese restaurant centred on kaisendon, a bowl of rice topped with assorted seafood, and also serves unagi-don, sushi sets and a sushi omakase; Ilpum Gwanghwamun belongs to the same brand as the Magok main branch, Yeouido branch and Gangnam branch. Besides the regular and premium kaisendon, Ilpum Gwanghwamun offers a seasonal yellowtail bowl, a seasonal yellowtail sushi set and a white fish sushi set, and diners can separately order sets of three nigiri, tuna, shrimp or gunkan sushi, a tuna hand roll (maguro temaki) and uni samhap.

Seating at Ilpum Gwanghwamun consists of group seating for up to 26 people plus counter seats and bar tables, and Ilpum Gwanghwamun substitutes alternative ingredients for guests with seafood or other allergies.

FAQ

What are Ilpum Gwanghwamun's opening hours?

Ilpum Gwanghwamun is open Mon, Sat 11:00–21:30, break 15:00–17:30; Tue–Fri 11:00–21:30 (last order 20:00), break 15:00–17:30. It is closed on Sun.

Which station is closest to Ilpum Gwanghwamun?

Ilpum Gwanghwamun is a 4-minute walk (249 m) from Jonggak Station, Exit 1. The address is Unit 223, B2, 19 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Ilpum Gwanghwamun).

What should I order at Ilpum Gwanghwamun?

Ilpum Gwanghwamun's signature items are Regular Kaisendon (seafood rice bowl), Unagi-don (eel rice bowl), Ilpum Sushi Omakase.

Can I book a table at Ilpum Gwanghwamun?

Yes, Ilpum Gwanghwamun takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1402-1652 to book.

Is there parking at Ilpum Gwanghwamun?

Yes, Ilpum Gwanghwamun has parking (Free parking for up to 2 hours · cannot be combined with other discounts).

Does Ilpum Gwanghwamun do takeout?

Yes, Ilpum Gwanghwamun does takeout. It also has Delivery, Separate men's and women's restrooms, Wi-Fi, Waiting area, Mobile payment.

Can I eat at Ilpum Gwanghwamun if I have a seafood allergy?

Yes, dishes can be made with substitute ingredients. Ilpum Gwanghwamun states that it provides alternative ingredients for guests with seafood or other allergies.

Does Ilpum Gwanghwamun allow corkage?

Yes, and if you request the free corkage event when booking through Naver, corkage is free for up to one bottle. Ilpum Gwanghwamun's Naver Place reservation coupons also include a free corkage coupon.

How many visit stories are there about Ilpum Gwanghwamun?

Superchart has 71 first-hand visit stories about Ilpum Gwanghwamun; the latest visit was on October 1, 2026.

76 visit stories about Ilpum Gwanghwamun

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Cheonggyecheon kaisendon date dinner: Lee Young-ja's pick at Ilpum
“On a Cheonggyecheon outing, the writer and their partner had dinner at Ilpum Gwanghwamun and ordered the premium kaisendon, known as a pick of TV personality Lee Young-ja.”
SponsoredPorch StrollerOct 5, 2026
Jonggak Station sushi bar: QR-order sashimi don & sushi set
“Ilpum Gwanghwamun is a sushi, kaisendon (raw seafood rice bowl) and unagi don (eel rice bowl) restaurant on basement level 2 of 19 Jong-ro in Jongno, Seoul, near Jonggak Station Exit 1.”
SponsoredStopover Menu DiaristOct 3, 2026
Gwanghwamun sushi bar solo lunch: mini uni bowl & tuna belly
“On a weekend lunch, the writer sat alone at the counter, ate a mini uni ikura don (sea urchin and salmon roe rice bowl) and added freshwater eel sushi and hon-maguro (bluefin tuna) belly sushi as single pieces; the uni had no fishy taste and the sushi rivalled an omakase.”
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Gwanghwamun Japanese restaurant: sushi before Seosunra-gil at Ilpum
“Around 1pm on a Friday, the writer waited about 20 minutes, then shared a premium kaisendon and the sushi of the day with a friend; the thick slices of fish and the mango pudding dessert were both satisfying.”
SponsoredSlow Drip SitterOct 3, 2026
Gwanghwamun Japanese restaurant: sea urchin & salmon roe bowl
“The writer, a regular who usually orders the Ilpum-don, this time chose the Uni Ikura-don Mini (sea urchin and salmon roe rice bowl) for 38,000 won and ate it with soup, chawanmushi, karaage cold udon and mango panna cotta.”
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Jonggak Station Japanese restaurant: eel bowl with giant omelet
“For a restorative meal, the writer ordered the premium kaisendon (37,000 won) and an unagi don topped with a whole eel and a giant rolled omelet (40,000 won).”
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