Kim Nam-wan Sushi House
김남완초밥집
About
Cozy Yeoksam sushi spot offering well-portioned nigiri sets and sashimi platters served with complimentary udon and crispy shrimp tempura.
Tucked inside the LG Éclat building just off Teheran-ro, Kim Nam-wan Sushi House operates as an accessible sanctuary against Yeoksam’s notoriously steep dining prices. Warm wood paneling sets a casual tone across an open dining room of roughly ten tables and an open kitchen counter, making it an easy drop-in spot for solo diners watching the chefs slice fish, as well as office cohorts grabbing lunch on the clock. The pacing is brisk, tailored to midday workers needing prompt service without sacrificing quality. The 12-piece Assorted Sushi set lays down a reliable foundation with glossy cuts of tuna, salmon, white fish, aburi, king prawn, soy-marinated shrimp, freshwater eel, and octopus gunkan. The sushi rice is shaped in neat, moderate portions, neither heavy-handed with vinegar nor overly packed, allowing the texture of the fish to register clearly. What turns heads during standard sets is the accompaniment: orders arrive flanked by miso soup, a crisp salad, a warm, crackling shrimp tempura, and a mini bowl of udon (often served chilled in warmer stretches). Those aiming higher lean toward the VIP set, served on elongated wooden platters featuring elevated selections like sea urchin, abalone, and whole cuts of eel. The uni is generously heaped over gunkan rolls, melting with rich, briny sweetness rather than arriving as a mere token garnish. For celebratory outings or evening wind-downs alongside a highball, the VIP Special expands the table into a multi-course banquet, layering a platter of sashimi with raw fish salad flecked with popping flying fish roe, seasoned soy prawns, grilled seafood, and side dishes that quickly cover every inch of table space. Whether navigating raw-fish hesitation with a beef striploin-and-tuna pairing or seeking a solitary dinner between office hours, this neighborhood stalwart delivers balanced, no-fuss sushi craft in the heart of Gangnam.
Menu
- VIP Sushi Set₩24,000
- Assorted Sushi Set₩19,000
- 커플세트2 B.set₩50,000
- 우동정식₩14,000
- Cold Soba Set₩14,000
- 냉우동정식₩14,000
- 커플세트2 A.set₩40,000
- 런치초밥 (10pcs)₩12,000
- 참치도로초밥 (10pcs)₩38,000
- 김남완VIP스페셜 (1인)₩50,000
Local tips
- Sushi orders typically come with complimentary udon and shrimp tempura.
- Solo-friendly counter seating is available for lunch or dinner.
- Parking is available in the LG Eclat building.
Details
- Yeoksam Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–23:00
- Monday
- 11:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–23:00
- Friday
- 11:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:00