Sushi restaurant in Jung, Busan: Moshi Moshi Sushi Gwangbok

I visited Moshi Moshi Sushi Lotte Department Store Gwangbok (모시모시 스시 롯데백화점 광복점) with acquaintances on a weekday evening in the 10th-floor dining area of Lotte Department Store Gwangbok's Main Building. We ordered chashu, an assorted sushi set, and a white fish sushi set, each with side dishes that made for a filling meal.

Where is the restaurant, and what was the evening atmosphere like?

The address is 2 Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan, on the 10th floor of Lotte Department Store Gwangbok's Main Building. It was conveniently located for stopping by for a meal while shopping at the department store. Even on a weekday evening, many diners were already eating.

How were the closing time and waitlist explained?

Opening time was listed as 10:30. However, the closing time listed on Naver was 21:00, while the sign at the restaurant showed 20:40. Both notices listed the last order at 20:10.

If there was a wait, registration was available through Catchtable. Several four-person tables were arranged together, so it looked suitable for dining with a group.

What were ordering and parking support like?

I ordered directly from my seat using the tablet at the table. At the time of my visit, there was also an event offering two shrimp sushi pieces for writing a Naver receipt review.

The sushi-making area was open, so I could watch the food being prepared. Seeing the process made me feel reassured.

Department store parking was available. The posted rate was the first 30 minutes free, then ₩500 per 10 minutes. Dining at the restaurant came with parking support, but the supported time varied by the amount spent.

How can you choose from the sushi and set menus?

There was a menu board outside the restaurant, so I could look over the options before going in.

The menu was divided into sets for sharing, sushi options, and hansang (a full set meal) options with noodles and sushi. Individual sushi pieces were also available. We chose chashu, the assorted sushi hansang, and the white fish sushi hansang.

What came with the chashu?

The chashu came with onions and bean sprouts in a sweet and savory sauce. It was not just meat: tofu salad, vegetable salad, soup, pickled radish, and ginger were also served, making it easy to eat until full.

I started with the salad, and the tofu salad with sesame dressing suited my taste so well that I wanted more. The chashu was tender, without any off smell.

What was included in the assorted sushi set?

The assorted sushi set came with 10 pieces of sushi, salad, soup, and three pieces of tempura. With the sushi and side dishes together, it felt generously composed.

The tempura included sweet potato, eggplant, and shrimp. The sushi included halibut, salmon, tuna, eel, shrimp, yukhoe (seasoned raw beef), and futomaki (thick sushi roll), so I could try a range of options.

The sashimi felt fresh, and I enjoyed the sushi across the board. The tempura served alongside it was warm and crisp.

What stood out about the white fish sushi?

The white fish sushi set also included 10 pieces of sushi, salad, soup, and three pieces of tempura. It was served as three pieces of halibut fin sushi and seven pieces of regular-flesh sushi.

I liked its clean flavor and chewy texture. The fin meat especially stood out for its distinctive texture and rich, nutty flavor, and the acquaintances who came with me also said it was good.

There was a little wasabi inside the sushi, with extra served separately. I could add more to suit my taste. We finished everything we ordered.

How was it for a meal during department store shopping?

The restaurant and food presentation were neat, and the sushi came with salad, soup, and tempura for a filling meal. It felt like a good place to stop when I wanted Japanese food while looking around the department store. However, if visiting late in the evening, it is worth checking the conflicting closing-time information.