# Sushi set with 8-hour aged raw fish in Danyang: Choejihun Sushi - By Sewon (https://superchart.com/en/@after-check-in/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Choejihunseu, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@after-check-in/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@after-check-in/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/index.md) ## In short Choejihun Sushi (최지훈스시) is a sushi and aged sashimi restaurant near Guyeong Market in Danyang, Chungcheongbuk-do. The lunch sushi set (₩16,000 per person) comes with shrimp tempura and udon, made with live fish sourced three times a week and dry-aged for 8 hours. The rice stayed fresh and moist and the udon broth was clean and savory rather than salty, making this a spot worth a repeat visit in Danyang. ## Good to know - **Menu**: Sushi set ₩16,000 per person (includes shrimp tempura and udon, plus salad, porridge, and clear soup) - **Hours**: 11:00 - 20:30 - **Break time**: 15:00 - 17:00 - **Closed**: Every Wednesday - **Parking**: Riverside lot and public parking lot; roomy on weekdays - **Ordering**: Order via the Catch Table tablet at each seat; side dishes are self-serve - **Address**: 4 Byeolgok9-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Main photo of Choejihun Sushi in Danyang](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-01-1mg31-1200.webp) ## Finding Choejihun Sushi near Guyeong Market in Danyang Today I visited Choejihun Sushi, the last stop on my Danyang trip. It's near Guyeong Market, on a big main street, so it wasn't hard to find at all. - Hours: 11:00 - 20:30 - Break time: 15:00 - 17:00 - Closed: Every Wednesday You can park at the riverside lot or the public parking lot. It's a bit tight on weekends, but on weekdays I could park with plenty of room! ![Exterior and sign of Choejihun Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-02-1gw6p-966.webp) ![Menu board posted outside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-03-1q63x-966.webp) Before going in, I gave the menu posted outside a quick scan. Even the sign gave off a real professional vibe, so I walked in with high expectations. ![Japanese cuisine chef's certificate displayed in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-04-1g5nl-m-966.webp) ![Owner's handwritten notice posted in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-05-26aha-966.webp) ## Raw fish in inland Danyang? Live fish three times a week, aged 8 hours Oh... a faded chef's certificate..! It gave off such a sentimental feeling. The owner also holds a Japanese cuisine chef's license, so clearly someone with real skill. It just built my trust more and more. Notes reflecting the owner's mindset were written all over the restaurant. This person clearly has a strong culinary philosophy, and I found that really admirable! Someone with that kind of pride is someone you can eat with confidence. You might be thinking, wait, Danyang is inland — what raw fish? Shouldn't you just eat garlic here? But apparently this place sources live fish three times a week, dry-ages it for 8 hours at low temperature, then cleans and prepares it thoroughly. The owner has over 20 years of experience running this kind of place, so you can trust it. ![Wood-toned interior of Choejihun Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-06-1a2ep-966.webp) ![Interior seating area with plants](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-07-12u4a-966.webp) ![Wall with framed artwork at Choejihun Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-08-1lbri-966.webp) ![Seating divided into several separate areas](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-09-1mvqa-m-966.webp) ## A divided interior that feels private The inside has a Japanese atmosphere, clean, tidy, and neat. The wood and plants go really well together, and even the framed photos have a kind of artistic feel (says someone who knows nothing about art). The interior is split into several sections, so it was fun to look around each area, and it also made for a more private meal. ![Interior atmosphere decorated with lighting and plants](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-10-f2hr7-966.webp) ![Private table at Choejihun Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-11-1i0p7-966.webp) ![Corner of the restaurant with Japanese-style decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-12-1dh6h-966.webp) ![Neatly arranged interior of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-13-1i4j1-966.webp) With all the lighting and plants, the atmosphere felt even richer. Who knew lighting could matter almost as much as the food itself...! It's clean and tidy, so you can enjoy your meal comfortably. ![Catch Table ordering tablet on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-14-181fb-966.webp) ![Self-serve bar for side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-15-1rgsm-966.webp) ### Order via Catch Table, side dishes are self-serve You order through the Catch Table tablet at each seat, and if you want extra side dishes, there's a self-serve bar for that too. ![Full spread of the sushi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-16-93mk9-966.webp) ![Salad, porridge, and clear soup served as standard](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-17-o376o-966.webp) ![A plate of sushi made with dry-aged raw fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-18-1bu9s-966.webp) ![Udon included in the sushi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-19-oxw10-966.webp) ## Lunch sushi set at ₩16,000 per person, proper Japanese food down to the udon We visited for lunch and ordered the sushi set (₩16,000 per person) for two. It's a great-value lunch menu that includes shrimp tempura and udon. Salad, porridge, and clear soup come as standard, and the sushi came out quickly too. Apparently this place starts making each dish only after you order, so it takes a bit of time. The owner does this to serve sushi as moist, delicious, and fresh as possible, so it's worth waiting patiently. (Even so, it came out fairly quickly!) Every single grain of rice in the sushi felt alive, not dry at all, and it was genuinely delicious. The udon was unlike any other I've had — the broth wasn't salty at all, clean but deep in flavor....! You could taste the owner's years of experience in it. Proper Japanese food..! ![Freshly fried, plump shrimp tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-20-57nfq-966.webp) ![Close-up of crispy shrimp tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-21-13700-966.webp) ### Freshly fried shrimp tempura Can you see how plump that shrimp tempura is..? The kind of tempura you'd only see chefs make on TV! Genuinely proper Japanese-style tempura!!! You get to taste it fresh, warm and crispy right after it's fried. I'm not the only one who gets happy eating something delicious, right...? My birthday's coming up soon, so getting to celebrate a little early with good food made me really happy~ (simple person that I am) ## Saved as a place to revisit in Danyang The sushi set, where you get to try a variety of sushi on one tray, is great, and there are plenty of other menu items too, so it seems like a great place to visit whether for lunch or dinner. The owner was also really kind~ It already seemed like word had spread among locals, since customers kept coming in nonstop. Next time I come to Danyang, I'm saving this as a must-visit place..! 🤍 ![Sushi set spread after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon-22-zfgu4-966.webp) Thanks for the meal again today! ## Where it is - Choejihun Sushi (최지훈 스시) - 4 Byeolgok9-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 단양군 단양읍 별곡9길 4 1층 최지훈스시 - 36.9835831, 128.3702567 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B5%9C%EC%A7%80%ED%9B%88%20%EC%8A%A4%EC%8B%9C/@36.9835831,128.3702567,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@after-check-in/danyang-sushi-aged-sashimi-choijihoon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt