Since the mid-2010s, sushi omakase has been leading the fine food culture, starting with sushi bars, ariakake, sushi koji, and kojima. The food culture called “omakase,†where all menu components such as appetizers, sushi, and desserts are provided according to the chef's judgment, became a genre by creating various variations such as “Korean beef omakase,†“pork macase,†and “imo kase.â€
As the level of food has gradually increased, Korea has recently seen so many businesses that it can be called a sushi omakase boom. There are chefs who are independent from existing businesses and present their own cuisine, and there are also businesses that seek to switch to omakase by making use of the experience and skills they have gained while running pan-zushi.
The chefs' endless challenges make food explorers happy. The downside is that reservations are intense, such as “Sukangshunâ€, but the sushi omakase guarantees the time and taste that is well worth it. How about pairing delicious sushi with sake this week to celebrate half of the year in a small way?
Sushi Omakase restaurants in Seoul include City Hall Chosun Hotel Sushi Jo, Jangchung-dong Shilla Hotel Ariake, Apgujeong Dosan Park Sushi Inn, Dosan Park Sushi Athlete, Cheongdam-dong Sushi Kouji, Banpo Sushi Hyo, Dosan Park Chef, Yeoksam Sushi Aramizu, Dosan Park Sushi Kyu Kyu, Dosan Park Sushi Station, Garosu-gil Sushi Omaju, Jamsil Seiryu, Apgujeong Sushi Yugen, Samsung Yukizushi, Cheongdam Sushima-moto, Susan Park, Dosan Park Shimai, Dosan Park Sushi Kiyoi, Cheongdam-dong Kojima, Cheongdam-dong Sushi Sumire, Sinsa-dong Dosan Park Sushi Kiyose, Apgujeong Dosan Park Sushi Shimizu, Seolleung Sushi Sanwon, Hannam-dong Sushi Noya, Apgujeong Sushi Kaisei, Songpa Jamsil Sushi Mountain, Gangnam Station Sushi Ryo Premium, Gwanghwamun Ogawa, Seorae Village Sushi Tano, Seorae Village Bangbae Sushi Man, Mapo Gongdeok Iyoishi-si, Eunpyeong Sushi Shobu in Eungam-dong, Hatsuho in Yeouido, Sushi Oshima in Seongbuk-dong, Apgujeong Sushi Ito, Cheongdam Sushi Market Jonghyeon, Cheongdam Sushi Motoi, Dosan Park Sushi Hane, Sangam Sushi Toi, Seorae Village Takumigon, Seorae Village Sushi Go, Apgujeong Sushi Kotei, Yeouido Aruhi, Seokgye Station Sushi Daon, Euljiro Sushi Sou Kai, Idae Nyorae Yeoge, Cheongdam Sushi Sang Hyun, Shinsa Temple Sugil Sushi Tsubasa, Wangsimni Sushi Kayande, Hannam-dong Sushi Gokoro, Apgujeong Sushi Yebisu, Cheongdam Sushikanae, Apgujeong Sushi Sakau, Apgujeong Sushi Yuki, Dosan Park Sushi Komatsu, Nonhyeon Sushi Aota, Dosan Park Sushi Kaishin, Samcheong-dong Kizuna, Apgujeong Sushi Sora, Apgujeong Sushi Toboshi, Kamehyeon Sushi, Apgujeong Sushi Ryuko, Nonhyeon Sushi Namiki, Cheongdam Sushi Mi, Yeoksam Seolleung Sushi, Seorae Village Sushi Show, Gyodae Sushi Jinsu, Boramae Kaneki Sushi, Itaewon Grand Hyatt Kauri, Apgujeong Sushikana, Dosan Park Sushi Tsubaki, Yeouido Sushi Arata, Yeouido Sushi Onjeong, City Hall Sushi Mito, Hannam-dong Sushi Chou, Gwanghwamun Sushi Mountain Scenic Area, Sinsa Station Kim Sushisa, Shillim Seoul National University Sushi Ra, Yeouido Tamasushi, Yeouido Sushikido Mokdong Sushi Dama, Yeoksam Sushi Sancheong, Sindaebang Sangnam Sushi, Yeoksam Sushi Shoki, Nonhyeon-dong Sushi Tatsu, Yongsan Sushi Umi, Gwanghwamun Sushi Sanwon Palace, Yongsan Sosan, Itaewon Hannam-dong Sushimae, Eunpyeong Sushi Ima, Mokdong Sushi Nomichi, Gwanghwamun Sushi Sora, Yangjae Dogok Sushi Gangjimun, Jamsil Cosmos Sushi, Sadang Sushi Koe, Jamsil, Signiel Club Hwamun Sushi Shiwa, Gwanghwamun Four Seasons Akira Bag, Dongdaemun Sudam, Seochon Sushi Nuha, Gangseo Naoki, Yeouido Sushiai, Yeouido Sushi Miso, Yeouido Sapporo Black, Dangsan Seoul Sushi, Ancient Friendship Sushi, Cheongdam Sushi Ren, Jongno Sushi Mer, Yeongdeungpo Nakajima Goemon, Cheongdam Satoshi, Bangbae Sushi Uto, Yongsan Sushi Izen, Yeonnam-dong Nakajima Toraemon, Yeonnam-dong Sushi Da-jeong, Shinsa Sushisaki, Gyodae Sushi Yasuda, Seocho-dong Karu, Seongsu-dong Sushi Sushiraon, Euljiro Sushi Sokai, Suki Dae Siaomatsu, Daeheung Sushi Village, Hapjeong Sushi Hakucho, Apgujeong Goni, and Apgujeong The Nine Club are famous.
Sushi omakase restaurants around the country include Bundang Jeongja Sushi Kun, Bundang Jeongja Sushiya, Pangyo Sushi Kun, Bundang Sunae Sushi Ryoko, Bundang Seohyeon Hoshi, Pangyo Kimcho Saengcho, Bundang Jeongja Sushi Aoi, Ilsan Sushi Toru, Hwaseong Dongtan Seya Sushi, Dongtan Sushiai, Suwon Gwanggyo Sushi Yukai, Gwanggyo Sushi Issei, Incheon Songdo Sushii, Incheon Guwol-dong Sushii, Anyang Sushi Gaisen, Bupyeong Sushi Ae, Cheonan Budang Sushi Chou, Buldang Sushi En, Buldang Sushi Mori, Buldang Sushi Hogi, Daejeon Wolpyeong Sushi Hosan, Daejeon Yuseong Sushiai, Daegu Sushimin Jongwoo, Gwangju Seoseok-dong Sushi, Pohang Aomi City, Busan Haeundae Sushi Yeon, Haeundae Zensi, Busan Lotte Hotel Momoyama, Haeundae Aomori, Haeundae Umi, Busan Sushi Sushim Famous places include Busan Gupo Dongkudoku, Jeju City Sushi Hoshikai, Jeju City Inochi, Jeju Aewol Iwai, Jeju City Yumeyama, Jeju Seogwipo Hachi, Jeju Aewol Yoshino, and Jeju City Sushi Kohaku.
1. “Sushi Rikyu†in Dosan Park with a variety of configurations and excellent value for money
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Image source: qunny.bunny's Instagram
Chef Ryu Ji-ji from Kojima opened this sushi earlier this year. It is so popular that it is difficult to make a reservation due to its diverse configuration and good value for money. We serve sushi that is faithful to the basics with clean and clean recipes that make the most of the unique flavors of the ingredients. Since there are many types of sushi in the course, the portions are small so that you can eat deliciously until you finish the course. The lunch is 100,000 won, which is a very good value for money due to the organization and cleanness.
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â–²Location: 6-5 Dosan-daero 49-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 12:00 to 15:00 for lunch, 18:30 to 22:00 for dinner, closed on Sundays and Mondays
â–²Price: 100,000 won for lunch, 200,000 won for dinner
â–²Testimonial (Dietary Calorie-Destroyer): The sushi is small, but it has a lot of pieces, so it's even better because you can enjoy a variety of things. The downside is that it's difficult to make a reservation because it's so popular.
2. The most elegant sushi that is faithful to the basics, Dosan Park's “Sushi Styleâ€
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Image source: Minchool's Instagram
Image source: Minchool's Instagram
Sushi that is calm, clean, and faithful to the basics. Rather than being rich and colorful, I can feel from the taste that they tried to use the highest quality ingredients in every dish. The overall balance of the course, including Shari, is good. The black and white interior, which has an elegant sense of space, also adds value to the luxurious meal. The chef's comfortable customer service is a bonus.
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â–²Location: 16 Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 12:00 – 14:30 for lunch, 18:30 – 21:30 for dinner, closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month
â–²Price: 120,000 won for lunch, 220,000 won for dinner
â–²Testimonial (What is the son of Shikigami doing?) : It doesn't have any major characteristics, but 80% always seems to do it. Even if you go to another sushi restaurant, you'll come back to the end. I think it's a place that is most faithful to the basics.
3. If you want to try sushi that is trending these days, go to Garosu-gil's “Sushi Homajuâ€
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Image source: Paulwaulpark's Instagram
It's a popular middle class omakase located on Garosu-gil, so it's also one of the places where it's difficult to make a reservation. The trend these days is to occasionally eat shari (rice), and sushi omaju falls into this category. The occasional, crunchy sushi has a good balance when paired with beer or sake. One of the advantages of this place is the comfortable hospitality that flows through the water. The second store “Komoru,†which pairs homage tsumami with wine as a snack, is also popular.
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â–²Location: 67, Gangnam-daero 152-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 12:00 – 15:00 for lunch, 19:00 – 22:00 for dinner, closed on Mondays, closed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
â–²Price: 65,000 won for lunch, 120,000 won for dinner
â–²Testimonial (The food snack is a homerun bowl): The sushi flavor makes you have to order a beer~ The biggest drawback is that it's difficult to make a reservation. Be sure to take a certified photo at the entrance~!
4. Friendly customer service and reasonable value for money, 'Seiryu' in Jamsil
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Image source: eat_korita's Instagram
Image source: eat_korita's Instagram
It is one of the best sushi omakase restaurants in Jamsil, starting with Chef Lee Hyo-yoon. It's always difficult to make a reservation due to its small size of 10 people and reasonable prices and value for money since the beginning of opening. The biggest advantage is that you can enjoy sushi at a reasonable price while using good ingredients. The customer service that covers all the guests is excellent. It's impressive that they treat customers with a very detailed and kind introduction to the names of all the ingredients, how to eat them, and where they are produced.
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â–²Location: 9 Olympic-ro 35ga-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: Lunch Part 1 12:00 – 13:15; Lunch Part 2 13:30 – 14:45; Dinner 18:30 – 21:30
â–²Price: 60,000 won for lunch, 110,000 won for dinner
â–²Testimonial (Shikigami Mononokehime): There are always a lot of people because there are a lot of office workers in Jamsil. There are also many family visitors. Prices have increased little by little, but the value for money is still good. The chef was very kind and I enjoyed the meal.
5. “Sushi Yugen†in Apgujeong, brings happiness to the mouth from a hearty sushi
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Image source: flavor_0415's Instagram
Image source: flavor_0415's Instagram
It's sushi by Chef Kim Wook Jin, who has a career at Sushi Sanwon Cheong. After passing through hors d'oeuvres such as white ribs, sea cucumber, and chewy bok tempura, this dish continues. The characteristic of this place is that the netta (the ingredient that goes on top of the rice) is thick, and there is a feeling of happiness that makes your mouth feel full when you put it in one bite. The balance is good because of the combination of well-aged, savory fish and the flavor of root wasabi from Shizuoka. The kumtaebap that comes out right at the end has a savory flavor and provides a hearty sense of satisfaction.
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â–²Location: 11, Nonhyeon-ro 159-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
â–²Opening hours: 12:00 for lunch, 18:30 for dinner, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: 88,000 won for lunch, 160,000 won for dinner
â–²Testimonial (I'm amazed): From geuso abalone to golden rice… It's a middle class sushi restaurant, but the course structure is high end, so I really want to praise it. I've loved it since I was in Yeoksam!
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