Tawa타와
City Hall Station hitsumabushi & charcoal-grilled eel bowls
Tawa is a Japanese restaurant a 1-minute walk (16 m) from City Hall Station Exit 10, on basement level 1 of the Hansan Building at 115 Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. At Tawa, rice bowls such as hitsumabushi and kaisendon cost ₩25,000–30,000, sashimi and tuna platters cost ₩25,000–39,000 (seasonal fatty yellowtail ₩65,000), and Japanese curry and set meals cost ₩15,000. Tawa is open Monday to Saturday 10:00–21:00 (break time 15:00–16:00, last order 20:20) and closed on Sundays.
- Today
- Mon–Sat 10:00–21:00
- Getting there
- City Hall Station Exit 10 · 1-min walk (16m)
- Prices
- Eel & Rice Bowls ₩25,000–₩30,000 · Sashimi & Platters ₩25,000–₩65,000
- Try
- Hitsumabushi ₩30,000Signature Tuna Platter ₩39,000Japanese Curry ₩15,000
Key facts
- Address
- B1 Unit 102, Hansan Building, 115 Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul서울 중구 서소문로 115 한산빌딩 지하1층 102호 타와
- Nearest station
- City Hall Station Exit 10 · 1-min walk (16m)
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat10:00–21:00break 15:00–16:00last order 20:20Closed Sun
- Phone
- 0507-1352-3274
- Reservations
- Accepted · groups welcome
- Parking
- Available
- Amenities
- Separate men's and women's restrooms · On-site visits / outside service · Waiting area · Mobile payment
- Links
- Naver PlaceInstagram
Menu & prices
12 items · as listed Oct 2026About
Tawa is a Japanese restaurant specialising in charcoal-grilled eel rice bowls and Nagoya-style hitsumabushi. Tawa uses a charcoal brazier made by a Japanese craftsman, and the eel is grilled over charcoal only after each order comes in. Tawa's signature hitsumabushi is eaten in three stages: first the eel and rice on their own, then with condiments such as seaweed and wasabi, and finally with warm broth poured over as ochazuke.
Besides eel, Tawa serves seafood rice bowls such as kaisendon and three-color rice bowls, aged sashimi and tuna platters, and seasonal fatty yellowtail offered only from November to January. In the evening, diners at Tawa can pair sashimi with sake or wine, and Tawa has private rooms as well as regular seating.
FAQ
What are Tawa's opening hours?
Tawa is open Mon–Sat 10:00–21:00 (last order 20:20), break 15:00–16:00. It is closed on Sun.
Which station is closest to Tawa?
Tawa is a 1-minute walk (16 m) from City Hall Station, Exit 10. The address is B1 Unit 102, Hansan Building, 115 Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.
How much is the eel & rice bowls at Tawa?
Tawa's 4 eel & rice bowls items cost ₩25,000–₩30,000, 2 of them ₩25,000. Sashimi & Platters (4) cost ₩25,000–₩65,000.
Can I book a table at Tawa?
Yes, Tawa takes reservations and groups. Call 0507-1352-3274 to book.
Is there parking at Tawa?
Yes, Tawa has parking.
What amenities does Tawa have?
Tawa offers Separate men's and women's restrooms, On-site visits / outside service, Waiting area, Mobile payment.
How do you eat hitsumabushi?
Tawa's hitsumabushi is eaten in three ways: first the eel and rice on their own, then with condiments such as seaweed and wasabi, and finally with warm broth poured over as ochazuke.
Can I bring my own wine or alcohol?
Yes. Corkage at Tawa is ₩15,000 per bottle and includes glasses and chilling service. At Tawa, one bottle of hard liquor such as whisky counts as two bottles of wine.
How many visit stories are there about Tawa?
Superchart has 19 first-hand visit stories about Tawa; the latest visit was on October 6, 2026.
56 visit stories about Tawa
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Eel restaurant at City Hall: hearty Nagoya-style hitsumabushi
“Tawa is a Japanese restaurant specializing in Nagoya-style hitsumabushi (grilled eel over rice), on basement level 1 of the Hansan Building near City Hall Station in Seoul.”
Japanese restaurant near Deoksugung: nori-wrapped tuna bowl
“Tawa is an eel and tuna Japanese restaurant on the B1 floor of the Hansan Building, right at Exit 10 of City Hall Station in Seoul, near Deoksugung Palace.”
Eel restaurant at City Hall Station: smoke-free seat by the grill
“It is on the first basement floor of the Hansan Building, right by Exit 10 of City Hall Station in Seoul.”
Eel restaurant near City Hall Station: ₩30,000 solo hitsumabushi
“On a weekday just after 1pm, the writer ate a 30,000 won hitsumabushi alone at the bar and finished with a 180ml sake given free for writing a receipt review.”
City Hall Station Japanese restaurant: solo negitoro kaisendon
“The writer ate Tawa's signature Tawa Special Bowl (₩35,000) alone at lunch.”
Japanese restaurant near Deoksugung: remote waitlist, two bowls
“Two diners shared one hitsumabushi and one kaisendon (₩25,000, topped with flounder, salmon, tuna, small squid and akami) for ₩55,000 in total.”
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