âSushi (sushi)â is a Japanese dish made by mixing rice seasoned with vinegar and salt and topping it with wasabi, fish, or seafood. . âOmakase (entrust)â means entrusting the judgment and processing of things to others, and in cooking, omakase âleaves it up to the chef.â That's what it means. Therefore, âSushi Omakaseâ is a sushi course where all menu items such as starters, sushi, and desserts are served according to the chef's judgment It's cooking. Recently, sushi restaurants are divided into high-end and middle class. Generally, sushi restaurants that cost 100,000 won or more for a lunch course are top-class (high-end) sushi restaurants, and sushi restaurants that cost 30,000 to 50,000 won It's called a mid-range (middle class ) sushi restaurant.
Sushi restaurants in Seoul include Sushi Jo, Ariake, Sushi Kyoshi, Sushi Koji, Sushi Hyo, Ogawa, Sushi Cho-hee, Sushi Taku, Sangnam Sushi, Sushi Tano, Kojima, Sushi Uo, Sushi Go, Sushi Tatsu, Sushi Man, Shoku, Sushi Inn, Sushi Sora, Sushi Fortress, Sushi Shimizu, Sushi Kaishin, Sushi Sanen, Sushi Kinoi, Sushi Mountain, Sushi Ai, Sushi Chou, Sushi Gokoro, Sushi Ebisu, Sushi Takara, Sushi Shobu, Sushi Shiro, Kida Sushi, Hikari, Takumigon , Kim Susa, Sushi Mito, Hatsuho, Sushi Rei, Tama Sushi, Sushi Kimu, Sushi Tama, Sushi Sanzencho, Iyoiyo-zushi, Sushi Shouki, Sushi Hikari , Sushi Ime, Sushi Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant, Sushi Restaurant, Sushi Yuki, Kioku, Sushi Ima, Sushi Moss, Sushi Tree, Sushi Tsuru, Sushi Order , Sushi Komatsu, Sushi Shio, Sushi no Michi, Toma Sushi, and Sushi Mon are famous. Fresh fresh fish and the tanginess of shari. Meet the rising stars of Seoul's sushi omakase restaurants
1. Good value sushi Omakase, Seolleung âSushi Soraâ
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Image source : Shikigami user Rake
âSushi Soraâ is a place where you can enjoy high-quality sushi topped with sashimi at a reasonable price. The characteristic of all menus is that they are prepared as courses only. The signature menu is âLunch Counter Shiomakase.â Sushi topped with about 14 kinds of fish and seafood, steamed egg custard, tempura, udon, and dessert are served one after the other. In particular, sushi topped with tuna back marinated in soy sauce is the most popular. âGyoku,â which is a mixture of yam, egg, and shrimp, is a great dish to finish off with a castella-like sweetness. Please note that parking is free for 1 hour, and parking tickets can be purchased for 1,000 won for an additional hour .
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â² Location: 33 Samseong-ro 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â² Business hours: Every day Lunch Part 1 11:30 â 12:50; Lunch Part 2 13:00 â 14:20; Weekday Dinner Part 1 18:00 â 19:50; Weekday Dinner Part 2 20:00 – 21:50; Weekend Dinner Part 1 17:30 â 19:20, Weekend Dinner Part 2 19:30 â 21:20
â² Price: Lunch counter Shiomakase 45,000 won, Dinner counter Shiomakase 70,000 won
â² Review (Shikigami Sister Silver Bubble): Shari makes good use of her natural characteristics, so it's refreshing and supports sashimi well. You'll be able to experience well-balanced sushi. The sushi itself was great and the atmosphere was great .
2. Enjoy sushi in Mariaju, Dosan Park âSushi Kiyoseâ
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Image source : Shikigami user Rake
âSushi Kiyoseâ is a sushi specialty store located near Dosan Park. The âlunch omakaseâ that you can enjoy at the counter is popular because you can see the entire cooking process. The first to be prepared is âsweet pumpkin jawanmushiâ, where sweet pumpkin soup is placed on top of Japanese-style steamed egg custard. It's savory and sweet, so it's good to enhance the taste buds. Sushi made from aged sashimi has a unique mild flavor. Abalone, which is steamed immediately and served warm, can be eaten like sushi by serving rice separately, or you can enjoy only abalone. 30 They have an extensive wine and sake list, so it's great to eat with sushi .
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â² Location: 73, Apgujeong-ro 46-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â² Business hours: 12:00 â 22:00, B/T 15:00 â 18:00, Sunday Closed
â² Price: Lunch omakase 90,000 won, dinner omakase 180,000 won
â² Review (Shikigami Midori): Just a new one next to Sushiuo at Dosan Park in Apgujeong It's sushi that's on the rise. This place was newly opened by Chef Lee Sung-joon, who is a hunnam. He's a player who also showed his skills in the sushi district. It was neat .
3. âSushi Shimizuâ in Dosan Park, the taste of fresh shari
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âSushi Shimizuâ is a sushi specialty store located underground without a signboard. You can enjoy 3 different sushi courses for lunch, and sushi omakase and sashimi omakase for dinner. All sushi is served with soy sauce , so you can enjoy it properly without any extra seasoning. It is particularly famous for its delicious shari. No matter what ingredients it is combined with, it achieves a balanced texture and harmony. The signature dish is sushi that has been browned and topped with a light, chewy kumtae-yaki. The course ends with a green tea ice cream in the shape of a cute character. Please note that dinner omakase must be reserved one day in advance to prepare ingredients .
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â² Location: 11-3, Eonju-ro 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â² Opening hours: 11:30 â 22:00, B/T 14:30 â 18:00
â² Price: Lunch a 55,000 won, lunch b 77,000 won, lunch C 110,000 won, dinner sushi omakase 135,000 won
â² review (Shikigami Kobongmin enthusiast): I saw it posted on Instagram I visited because the visuals were good and the level of satisfaction was high. After all, I think the atmosphere, taste, and sari were just as good as I felt. Unfortunately, the price range is slightly mediocre for the middle class. Good value for money for lunch.
4. âSushi Ebisuâ in Apgujeong, a hidden sushi powerhouse
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âSushi Ebisuâ is a sushi restaurant located near Apgujeong Station. The store space is divided into counter seats and private rooms. All prepared menus are prepared as omakase course meals. The signature course is a dinner course where you can enjoy about 25 different menus. The mini kaisendon with crab, salmon roe, sea urchin, etc. on the sushi menu is fun to eat by peeling it yourself and wrapping it in seaweed It's popular. Udon, which has a clean and refreshing aftertaste, is perfect for finishing a meal. Pickled cabbage stemmed has a sweet and sour flavor and is a great addition to sushi. Note that you can enjoy Yebisu, a premium Japanese draft beer.
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â² Location: 22, Apgujeong-ro 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â² Business hours: 11:00-21:00 every day, B/T 14:00 – 18:00, closed on Sundays
â² Price : Lunch counter omakase 60,000 won, dinner counter omakase 110,000 won
â² Review (Shikigami Aroha): Chef Chae Kyung-sik's sushi restaurant is really I visited because it was delicious. After all, it's a taste that doesn't disappoint. I'm eating well .
5. Seolleung 'Sushiki', sushi flavored with the finest ingredients
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Image source : Shikigami user Rake
âSushikiâ is a sushi specialty restaurant with a small space that only has 10 bar seats. The orderly table setting creates a calm atmosphere. The warm poached egg served as the starting menu of the course has a mild flavor and is a great way to soothe an empty stomach. They offer menus that add truffles, such as corn porridge with truffle oil, and red tuna sushi topped with truffle slices It's a feature. The signature sushi is sushi topped with eel that has been cooked with a torch right in front of your eyes. You can enjoy melt-in-your-mouth meat without a fishy flavor. Please note that there is a storage cabinet in the corner of the store where you can store your clothes and belongings .
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â² Location: 3-4 Seolleung-ro 107-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â² Business hours: Every day 12:00 – 22:00, B/T 15:00 â 18:00, closed on Sundays
â² Price: Lunch 45,000 won, dinner sushi omakase 90,000 won, dinner sashimi omakase 110,000 won
â² Review (Shikigin Rake): Compared to other sushi restaurants, the size and quantity are really large. However, the quality of seafood does not deteriorate. A sushi restaurant with a big owner !