# Family celebration sushi and seafood mulhoe at Akiaki, Cheongju - By Nari (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-curtain-meals/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/index.md) ## In short Akiaki is an all-private-room Japanese restaurant on 1-sunhwan-ro in Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju. Visiting with family on the last day of August, the writer had the ₩29,800 per-person sushi seafood mulhoe (cold raw fish soup), plus scallop tempura, braised pollock roe, seafood stew kept warm on a tabletop brazier, and a house-made detox juice. With shoes-off private rooms throughout, it's a great pick for anniversaries or company dinners in Cheongju. ## Good to know - **Address**: 528 1-sunhwan-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungbuk (Bongmyeong-dong 1409), South Korea - **Hours**: 11:30–21:20 - **Break time**: 14:50–16:30 - **Last order**: 13:50 / 20:20 - **Closed**: Chuseok holiday, Sep 25 - **Sushi seafood mulhoe**: ₩29,800 per person - **Seating**: All private rooms, shoes off before entering - **Room capacity**: Rooms for 2–14 / group bookings for 8–40 - **Other**: Group bookings available, wifi, reservations, separate restrooms, takeout, delivery, free corkage *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* A place with an old-fashioned, refined exterior — this is my review after eating sushi seafood mulhoe (cold raw fish soup) at Akiaki, famous for Japanese omakase in Cheongju, on the last day of August! ![The refined exterior of Akiaki, a Japanese restaurant in Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-01-ll1fy-1200.webp) ![Vertical photo of Akiaki's store information](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-02-qfrw1-900.webp) ## Akiaki's location and hours > Today's restaurant pick: Akiaki - Address ; 528 1-sunhwan-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungbuk (Bongmyeong-dong 1409), South Korea - Hours ; 11:30-21:20 / Break time 14:50-16:30 / Last order 13:50, 20:20 - Closed ; Chuseok holiday, Sep 25 - Notes ; group bookings available, wifi, reservations, separate men's/women's restrooms, takeout, delivery, free corkage, room rental available (rooms for 2–14 / groups of 8–40) ![View of Akiaki's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-03-10e4y-900.webp) ![Area around Akiaki's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-04-12oji-900.webp) Walking in, you're greeted by display models lined up on either side of the entrance ![Display models on either side of the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-05-vabo7-900.webp) ![Entrance display models and hallway at Akiaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-06-8j55s-900.webp) ![Interior hallway leading to the rooms at Akiaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-07-f9if6-900.webp) ![Interior decor at Akiaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-08-1dec8-900.webp) ## Private rooms for family celebrations This is a place I visit fairly often with family, usually for celebrations or when we're craving something special and delicious. Every room here is a private room, so it's great for spending time comfortably and privately!! ![A private, individual room space](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-09-4rygu-900.webp) ![Entrance to a shoes-off private room](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-10-cx2s9-m-900.webp) Every seat at Akiaki is a room. We were shown to a room where you take your shoes off before entering~ ![The private room seating and table we were shown to](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-11-1mubk-900.webp) ## Sushi seafood mulhoe at ₩29,800 per person, starting with the banchan spread I've had the course meal here before, and I've also come just for the mulhoe alone — either way, Akiaki always serves a varied, clean, and generous spread. On the last day of August, I came to have the sushi seafood mulhoe (₩29,800 per person)~ Let's start with the banchan (side dishes) that came out with the basic table setting~ Kimchi to go with the meal, and cucumber peppers seasoned with barley-fermented soybean paste. They served Sokcho-style seasoned pollock and Jindo laver, meant to be wrapped and eaten together. Putting the Sokcho pollock and rice on top of the laver is the tastiest way to eat it. It's nicely salty, so it works well as a rice side dish too. ![Basic banchan spread and watermelon lettuce salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-12-hkdjp-900.webp) ### Watermelon lettuce salad and scallop tempura Watermelon lettuce salad Scallop tempura ![Crispy fried scallop tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-13-bj09o-900.webp) True to a Japanese restaurant, the scallops came out fried crisp outside and moist inside — chewy, nutty, and really delicious~ ![Pollock roe braised in soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-14-1myke-900.webp) ### Braised pollock roe, a first for me Braised pollock roe. This wasn't on the menu until last year — it seems to be a new dish, or something served alongside the mulhoe as an à la carte item. This was my first time trying pollock roe braised in soy sauce, and the slightly sweet, salty, chewy texture was fun. A pretty good side dish with rice. ![The full sushi and seafood mulhoe spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-15-1dbr8-900.webp) ## The sushi and seafood mulhoe spread The sushi and seafood mulhoe spread ![Sushi plate topped with soy sauce and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-16-13vjw-900.webp) ![Akiaki's sushi, served three pieces at a time](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-17-1bx81-900.webp) The sushi comes topped with soy sauce and wasabi, three pieces each. Before digging into the mulhoe, I try the sushi first. The fresh sashimi and fluffy shari (sushi rice) at Akiaki are always delicious, no matter when I come~ ![Seafood mulhoe with flounder fin and abalone](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-18-1po98-900.webp) ![Seafood mulhoe with the broth poured in](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-19-8eq0z-900.webp) The sashimi in the mulhoe includes generous chunks of flounder fin, plus large live abalone cut into bite-sized cubes. There's also sea squirt, sea cucumber, and a huge amount of crisp, fresh vegetables — you pour the mulhoe broth over everything and it's delicious. ## Seafood stew kept warm on a tabletop brazier The seafood stew, which I enjoyed more than ever this time, ![Pot of spicy seafood stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-20-13tja-m-900.webp) ![Seafood stew simmering on the tabletop brazier](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-21-eptov-900.webp) The spicy stew that came with the mulhoe was set on a brazier so it wouldn't go cold, letting it simmer gently while we ate — such a nice touch! Alternating between the cold mulhoe and the warm stew made for great balance. The spicy, savory stew had bean sprouts, enoki mushrooms, minari (Korean watercress), and clams — warming and comforting. Eating it with rice made for a very satisfying meal. ![Dessert spread to finish the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-22-m5hmz-900.webp) ![House-made detox juice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-23-1rxg6-900.webp) ## Finishing with house-made detox juice Of course, dessert is the finishing touch, and Akiaki always prepares house-made detox juice. I chose the fatigue-recovery juice from among four options. Made by blending apple, yuja (Korean citron), and lemon, it came out refreshingly cold — thick rather than watery, and really tangy and delicious~ ![Fatigue-recovery juice made from apple, yuja, and lemon](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe-24-hgkh7-900.webp) ## How was it as a spot for celebrations or company dinners in Cheongju? With a spacious, clean interior and private rooms, Akiaki offers a comfortable, upscale dining experience. The staff always greet you kindly no matter when you visit, and I think Akiaki is the perfect spot for company dinners or celebrations in Cheongju. I come here often with people who matter to me, and every dish — whether a course or an à la carte item — always feels made with real care, which makes for a full and happy time. ## Where it is - Akiaki (아키아키) - 528 1-sunhwan-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungbuk (Bongmyeong-dong 1409), South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 흥덕구 1순환로 528 - 36.6457052, 127.4637113 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%84%ED%82%A4%EC%95%84%ED%82%A4/@36.6457052,127.4637113,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-curtain-meals/cheongju-akiaki-private-room-sushi-mulhoe/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt