Nowon sushi buffet with Uljin snow crab soup, 3-min bus walk: Kuu Kuu
In short
Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch is a sushi buffet on the 6th floor of the Seoul Onchun building at 247 Nowon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul. Booked for a weekday dinner (31,900 won), the meal covered the three new dishes — smoked duck, LA galbi and raw salmon sashimi — plus Uljin red snow crab soup and marble ice cream. With something for everyone from babies to grandparents, Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch is a solid pick for a family gathering in Nowon.
Good to know
- Location
- 247 Nowon-ro, 6th floor, Nowon-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 11:00-21:30 (last order 20:00), Sat-Sun 11:00-22:00 (last order 20:30)
- Price
- Weekday lunch 27,900 won / weekday dinner 31,900 won / weekend and holidays 35,900 won
- Lunch vs. dinner rate
- Based on 5pm, counted by the time you leave
- Discount
- Up to 5,000 won off for a full month around your birthday (ID or family register check)
- New dishes
- Smoked duck, LA galbi, raw salmon sashimi — served at weekday dinner and on weekends and holidays
- Marble ice cream
- Also served at weekday lunch
- Getting there
- 3-minute walk from the Seoul Onchun bus stop, including one crosswalk, then the elevator to the 6th floor
- Price reference
- ₩15,000 ≈ $11 · ₩27,900 ≈ $20.5 · ₩31,900 ≈ $23.5 (2026-09-17)
as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026
Last time I visited Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch, a well-known Nowon spot, everything was great except for one thing — marble ice cream wasn't served at weekday lunch.
But this time I heard they're now serving marble ice cream at weekday lunch too!! Since I basically go there for the marble ice cream, I ran over super excited, haha.
Where is Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch, and what are its hours?
Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch — a sushi buffet in Nowon, Seoul
- Location: 247 Nowon-ro, 6th floor, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00-21:30 (last order 20:00) / Sat-Sun 11:00-22:00 (last order 20:30)
Why the bus is the easiest way to Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch
I found taking the bus to Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch much more convenient than the subway. Get off at Seoul Onchun bus stop and it drops you right in front — about a 3-minute walk including a crosswalk.
The first time I came, I was startled walking through the sauna lobby thinking 'wait, there's a sushi buffet in here?' but take the elevator to the 6th floor and Kuu Kuu appears!
Why a weekday dinner: the three new dishes
I actually found out about the lunch marble ice cream while searching online, but the timing didn't work out this time, so I booked a weekday dinner instead! It had been a few months since my last visit, and new menu items had appeared — smoked duck, LA galbi, and raw salmon sashimi!
These new dishes are only served at weekday dinner and on weekends/holidays, so I was glad I went on a weekday dinner haha. I really love raw salmon, and buying it outside costs ₩15,000-16,000+ for just 200g of salmon fillet..
Prices and the birthday discount
Prices are weekday lunch ₩27,900, weekday dinner ₩31,900, and weekend/holiday ₩35,900. Lunch vs. dinner is decided by 5pm and by your exit time!
There's also a birthday discount. It's available any time during the month that includes your birthday, giving up to ₩5,000 off. You can use it by showing ID or a family register at checkout.
Seating and waiting time inside
There were plenty of seats inside so I didn't have to wait, and the tables were spaced generously apart, making it feel comfortable. Just check your table and go grab food right away!
The sushi counter and the sashimi
First stop: the sushi corner. Like last time, I loved how varied and fresh the sushi was. Salmon sushi, flounder sushi, lobster sushi, and a total must-try — beef sirloin sushi.
On one side, salmon, tuna, and other sashimi were laid out, and the raw salmon sashimi looked so fresh!!
Hot food zone: steamed blue crab, whole salmon steak and the new LA galbi
The hot food zone also had a great variety of seafood — steamed shrimp and steamed crab. And a whole grilled salmon steak too! Everything was kept piping hot, tasting like it had just been cooked.
Besides the new smoked duck and LA galbi, there was chicken, BBQ pork ribs, and much more.
Cold food and the Korean food corner
I don't usually eat much cold food at buffets, but Kuu Kuu has such a wide variety that I end up trying a little of everything. Besides salad, there was plenty of yogurt, banchan (side dishes), and Korean food too.
Dessert corner and marble ice cream
The dessert corner had a huge variety of fruit, plus plenty of bakery items like cake and jelly. And of course, my beloved marble ice cream!! Kuu Kuu really is great for enjoying a wide range of dishes.
What I ate, in order, and how it tasted
Obviously the first thing to eat should be sushi?! It was genuinely delicious, almost moving. There were a lot of unfamiliar sushi types I'd never tried before — the kind I'd never risk ordering elsewhere, but since this was an all-you-can-eat buffet, I bravely tried them. Every piece of sushi was fresh and delicious!! Kuu Kuu's signature soy sauce, with its slight sweetness, paired perfectly with the sushi.
Next up: jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), en croute soup, and the Uljin red snow crab soup! The crab soup is a true must-try — the crab flavor was so rich and delicious. The jjajangmyeon was sweet, tasting like the old-school jjajang flavor from my childhood. And the en croute soup goes without saying — it's Kuu Kuu's bestseller.
The salmon was so good I went back for another round of sushi. Every piece had such a long, generous cut of fish.. It was so, so, sooo good.
Is Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch good for a family gathering in Nowon?
Finishing off with dessert made for a fully satisfying trip to Kuu Kuu! If you're looking for a family gathering spot in Nowon, I'd fully recommend Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch — with such a wide range of dishes, there's something for everyone from babies to adults!
Where it is
247 Nowon-ro, 6th floor, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 노원구 노원로 247 6층
