After-work sushi dinner by Hayang Station with katsudon: Sonsi Sushi

Recommended value set at Sonsi Sushi, a Daegu Catholic University favorite

Why I came back to Sonsi Sushi Hayang branch for an after-work dinner

Sonsi Sushi (손시스시) Hayang branch is a sushi place right in front of Hayang Station. I was passing by Hayang Station after work and wanted sushi, so I stopped in. I'd been here about twice before! It's already quite famous in the neighborhood, and it's a great pick for a meal near Hayang Station.

What are the opening hours?

• Open 11:30-21:00
• Break time 15:30-16:30
• Last order 20:30
• No break time on weekends and public holidays

How long does it take to get from Hayang Station to Sonsi Sushi?

If you catch the traffic lights right, it's a 2-3 minute walk from Hayang Station. It's practically across the street. I went around 7 p.m. on a weekday and the place was packed.

The exterior is a clean white tone, so it's very easy to find.

Seating at Sonsi Sushi Hayang branch

Inside there are 2 four-person tables, 3 two-person tables and 2 bar seats for two. It was so crowded that I kept putting off taking interior photos, and this one is from when I was leaving after eating. There were guests on the right side, so I couldn't get a proper shot of the interior, sorry :(

How does parking work?

The area is very busy, so there's no dedicated parking lot, but parking fees are supported, so keep that in mind! We parked at Hayang Station and walked over.

Every table has a table-order screen, which makes ordering easy.

What I ordered this day

• Value set 1 (changed to 12 premium pieces)
• Kimchi flounder sushi 1 (à la carte sushi)
• Ankimo futomaki 1 (à la carte sushi; monkfish liver roll)
• Aged soy katsudon 1 (pork cutlet rice bowl)

The value set with 12 premium pieces and katsuo udon: how does it taste?

The value set's aged 12 premium pieces, plus katsuo udon (bonito broth noodles).

The sushi at Sonsi Sushi Hayang branch looks really great. The taste is, of course, good. Yes yes, the freshness of the ingredients is truly on another level.

The salmon sushi is so, so good! And of course the other pieces are good too. Sonsi Sushi Hayang branch is right in front of Daegu Catholic University, so it's also well known among students as the sushi spot near campus.

The hoedeopbap (raw fish rice bowl) that comes with the value set. It's packed with salmon, too.

Soy sauce, chili sauce and sesame oil, all made in-house

Sonsi Sushi uses only house-made sauces, from the soy sauce to the chili vinegar sauce (chojang). Even the sesame oil is from a traditional oil mill! You know sesame oil like that tastes better than what you get at a regular supermarket, right? At Sonsi Sushi in Gyeongsan, they use good stuff even for these little things. Soy sauce, chili sauce, sesame oil: all clean and good.

The table was full, but I was honestly so hungry that day that this isn't the end, haha. There's more, haha.

How were the aged soy katsudon and shrimp tempura?

The aged soy katsudon and shrimp tempura came out too. The shrimp tempura is included in the value set, and the aged soy katsudon was ordered separately as an à la carte item.

It was my first time trying the katsudon at Sonsi Sushi, and the pork cutlet is really hearty, tender and delicious. I thought it was only famous for sushi near Hayang Station, but the pork cutlet is really good too.

The shrimp tempura on the katsudon was perfectly crispy outside and juicy inside! Without a doubt a Gyeongsan favorite.

I ordered a crazy amount, right? The place was full around us, and people were looking over as if I'd ordered too much, which was a little embarrassing...

Extra orders: kimchi flounder and ankimo futomaki

But I ordered more. Hehehe, the sushi is just unbelievably good. If you're looking for sushi in Hayang or a good place in Gyeongsan, please, please just try Sonsi Sushi once.

I was full, but the à la carte ankimo futomaki made the extra order worth it. I opened wide and ate it in one bite. The rich, nutty flavor of ankimo that fills your whole mouth! ₩3,000 may feel a little steep, but I was totally satisfied! I ate until I was stuffed and it was great. I recommend it as a meal spot near Hayang Station.

Verdict: Sonsi Sushi Hayang branch when you crave sushi near Hayang Station

Sonsi Sushi Hayang branch is easy to get to and I was satisfied with the food overall. Walking out after a full meal, I understood why people recommend it as a Hayang Station favorite. It wasn't my first visit, but I was happy again this time. If you're craving sushi in Hayang, definitely stop by. There's a good-value set and à la carte items, so you can pick what you like. If you're looking for a good place near Hayang Station or in Gyeongsan, do go. Whenever I pass through this area and want sushi, I always go to Sonsi Sushi Hayang branch. Great for a meal near Hayang Station, too!