Department store sushi set no.4 in Lotte Gwangbok, Busan: Moshi Moshi

A restaurant recommendation from Lotte Department Store Gwangbok in Busan

With some free time and matching schedules, I met a friend at Lotte Department Store Gwangbok in Busan for shopping and a proper sushi meal. Wandering floor by floor from the basement up, we got hungry pretty quickly.

Leaving the department store felt like too much hassle, so while wondering where to get something clean but filling, we headed straight for the 10th-floor dining hall. Among all the restaurants there, one sushi place stood out — it had a generous spread and great value that felt unusual for a department store food court, and both of us left completely satisfied.

With an easy shopping route and a tidy atmosphere, it was the perfect meeting spot. Here's my honest review.

From the 9th-floor furniture and appliances section to the 10th-floor dining hall

After parking comfortably in the department store's basement lot, I took the elevator straight up to the 9th-floor furniture and appliance section. Browsing interior furniture and the latest appliances I'd had my eye on, the time to meet my friend rolled around before I knew it.

We went up one more floor to the 10th-floor dining hall, greeted each other, and started scanning options as our stomachs grumbled. There was everything from Korean to Western food, but since our goal that day was clean, tasty sushi, we headed straight for 'Moshi Moshi' without hesitation.

The exterior already gave off a tidy, pleasant Japanese restaurant vibe, perfect for chatting over a meal after shopping. A quick peek at the menu showed good-quality sets at fairly reasonable prices, so my friend and I exchanged a look and said, "This is the one!" before walking in.

Location and how to get there

It's located at 2 Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea, on the 10th-floor dining hall of the Lotte Department Store Gwangbok main building.

Nampo Station on Line 1 connects directly to the department store's basement level, so you can find it easily regardless of the weather. From the station, just take the main building elevator straight to the 10th floor.

If you're like me and browse the 9th-floor furniture and appliance section first, take the central escalator or elevator up one floor to 10, and you'll quickly spot the neat-looking sign inside the dining hall.

Parking info

There's plenty of basement parking in the department store building, making a drive-in visit very convenient. After paying for your meal, just give the staff your license plate number and they'll help arrange tiered free parking. It also combines with receipts from 9th-floor appliance and furniture shopping or purchases on other floors, so you can take your time.

Hours

• Daily 10:30 – 21:00
• Last order 20:10
• Operates on the same hours and closed days as the department store

Outside and inside atmosphere

The neat, calm wood-toned facade has a menu board out front showing the signature dishes and set compositions at a glance, so you can check prices and contents before stepping in.

Once inside, soft lighting and warm wooden furniture combine for a cozy yet pleasant feel.

Tables are spaced generously apart, so you can chat comfortably over a meal without the usual department store bustle. From regular tables for 2–4 to seats for solo diners after shopping, everything is neatly arranged with a calm mood that suits gatherings, dates, or family meals alike.

Sitting down and looking up what makes Moshi Moshi special

We were seated at a comfortable inner table with warm, friendly service. Before ordering, I looked up 'Moshi Moshi' on my phone, and I immediately understood why this place keeps drawing customers even inside a department store food court.

A few clear reasons kept coming up for why people return.

It turns out 'Moshi Moshi' is a well-known Japanese restaurant that's long had waiting lines at its original location in front of Pusan National University. This branch reportedly carries over the flagship's know-how and standards, keeping real sushi quality instead of the generic taste often expected from department store food courts.

Many reviews broke the stereotype that department store restaurants are just overpriced, praising the generous set menus that bundle neat sushi with sides like salad, udon, and tempura. Being able to eat well without a heavy price tag was cited as a reason it's considered a great value spot.

Regulars also praised how the sushi isn't heavy on rice with thin slices of fish — instead, it's topped with thick, generous cuts of same-day fresh fish, so even a single piece delivers rich texture and flavor.

Above all, its location on the 10th floor of Lotte Department Store Gwangbok means no parking worries, and you can move straight from shopping or a movie to a comfortable meal regardless of the weather — a big convenience factor for regulars.

The more reviews I read, the more confident I felt that we'd made a great choice today, and I couldn't wait to order and dig in.

Choosing the menu — sets over à la carte

My friend and I took our time looking over the neatly laid-out menu together. There was quite a range, from individual sushi pieces to various sushi platter combos and noodle dishes.

What really caught our eye were the generously packed set menus. Fresh assorted sushi was the base, and it came bundled full-course-style with a warm noodle dish, crispy tempura, and a refreshing salad.

After comparing carefully, we agreed that ordering individual items would be less efficient than getting one set — plenty for the two of us to enjoy a variety of dishes. With this much generous content at such a reasonable price for a department store food court, there was no reason to hesitate.

We placed our order for the 2-person set without a second thought, and having worked up an appetite from shopping, we happily waited for our impressive spread to arrive.

What comes in Moshi Moshi's 2-person set no.4 (₩71,900)

We chose set no.4 (Moshi Moshi 2-person set no.4, ₩71,900), optimized for two people to eat generously.

Assorted sushi (about 18 pieces) packed with quality fish

Warm, rich broth udon (or seasonal soba as an option)

Shrimp tempura that's the textbook definition of crispy outside, juicy inside

A refreshing salad and soft, mild tofu dish to round it out

As the dishes arrived one by one on the table, we couldn't help but exclaim. The sushi lined up on the long wooden tray was glossy, and the colorful combination made it look almost too good to eat — a real feast for the eyes first. The clean plating captured the tidiness of a department store food court beautifully.

We picked up our chopsticks and started tasting — and each piece was impressively well-made.

Sushi

The white fish was aged just right, chewy yet soft, and the salmon with fried tofu (yubu) brought a nutty, rich savoriness that filled the mouth. Tuna, shrimp, and eel all tasted fresh without a hint of fishiness. In particular, the rice (shari) wasn't overdone and the fish (neta) was long and thick, letting its natural texture shine.

Shrimp tempura

The batter was thin and crispy — you could practically hear the crunch on the first bite. The plump, sweet shrimp meat paired with the crispy coating for a clean, non-greasy bite.

Udon & sides

The udon, in a deeply brewed bonito broth, had chewy noodles that gave us a refreshing sip between sushi bites, adding to the overall heartiness. The salad with tangy dressing and the mild soft tofu cleansed our palates, letting us finish the whole spread without getting tired of it.

We cleared every dish between the two of us, and it was satisfying enough in both quantity and taste to make us say, "We really picked well."

Shopping and a meal in one trip — a reason to go back

With such a smooth flow from shopping to dining, this meal at 'Moshi Moshi Lotte Department Store Gwangbok' left me with a 200% intent to return.

Enjoying the convenient infrastructure of a department store food court while still getting a high-quality sushi course at a reasonable price was the biggest appeal. Thanks to the friendly staff and pleasant interior, I got to enjoy a relaxed, good mood throughout the meal.

Especially recommended for

• Anyone looking for a convenient restaurant after shopping or cultural activities at Lotte Department Store Gwangbok
• Those near Nampo-dong wanting a clean sushi set that nails both value and quality
• Anyone seeking a quiet, tidy space for a cozy date or a get-together with friends
• Families who prefer a hearty, balanced Japanese meal with tempura, noodles, and salad

If you happen to stop by Lotte Department Store Gwangbok in Busan, head straight up to the 10th-floor dining hall and give 'Moshi Moshi' a try — the tidy, generous sushi set is well worth experiencing.