Nowon sushi buffet 5pm cutoff: lunch vs dinner prices, Kuu Kuu

I'd been craving sushi for a while, so I made my way to Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch. Some days sushi alone feels a bit lacking, but ordering a bunch of separate dishes isn't quite it either — you know those days when you just want to try a little bit of everything? That's when a buffet is the easiest option.

Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch is on the 6th floor of the Seoul Oncheon building at 247 Nowon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul. It's within walking distance from Hagye Station, so it's pretty convenient to reach by public transit too.

Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch hours and buffet prices

The address of Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch is 601, 6F, 247 Nowon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul. It's open weekdays from 11am to 9:30pm and weekends from 11am to 10pm. Last order is listed as 8pm on weekdays and 8:30pm on weekends.

As of now, weekday lunch is ₩27,900, weekday dinner is ₩31,900, and weekends/holidays are ₩35,900. Elementary schoolers and preschoolers have separate rates.

Prices had changed compared to older review posts I'd seen, so if you're planning a visit, it's better to check the current price rather than rely on an old blog post.

• Weekday lunch
• Weekday dinner
• Weekend lunch
• Weekend dinner
• Preschoolers

Where do you park at the Seoul Oncheon Building?

Parking is probably the biggest question for anyone driving there. You can use the parking lot at the Seoul Oncheon Building where Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch is located, and diners get up to 2 hours free, according to the signage.

That said, on weekends and holidays the lot can get crowded or even full since other building visitors are using it too. If you're heading there as a Nowon family-meal spot, especially on a weekend, it might be smart to arrive with some buffer time rather than showing up right at mealtime.

Inside the Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch dining room

What's on the menu, from sushi to hot dishes

Sushi and rolls are what come to mind first when you think of Kuu Kuu. There's quite a variety — salmon, tuna, flounder, shrimp and the other usual favorites, plus various rolls and gunkan (battleship sushi) to pick and choose from.

Recent reviews also mention fresh salmon sashimi as a standout item. Some visitors reported having fresh salmon sashimi available during weekday dinner and on weekends, so if you love salmon, that's worth keeping in mind.

Cold dishes: sushi, rolls and sashimi

If you eat sushi non-stop you can get tired of it pretty fast, but Kuu Kuu also has a hot food section, so it's easy to switch things up along the way. There's fried food, grilled items, pizza, pasta, salad and more, and beyond the mains there's also fruit, bakery items and ice cream for dessert, so there's fun in picking right up to the last bite.

Hot dishes at the buffet counter

Personally, I think this is exactly the strength of a buffet. Even if everyone in your group wants something different, each person can just grab what they want — no need to argue over the menu.

What order to eat everything in

A good sushi buffet for family gatherings and big groups

Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch is fairly spacious with a range of seating, so it's often used for family meals out or group gatherings. In fact, a lot of the reviews I saw mentioned visiting specifically for a family or group meal.

There are amenities like high chairs and a playroom, so it's convenient for families with kids, and group seating is available too, making it a decent option for larger parties.

That said, weekends tend to bring more families and group bookings, so if you want a relaxed meal, it's worth checking ahead about reservations or wait times.

Things to know before visiting Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch

Since weekday lunch and dinner prices differ, timing your visit well can make it a bit more of a bargain. Lunch pricing applies before 5pm on weekdays, and dinner pricing applies after 5pm.

Also, rather than piling your plate with favorites right from the start, it's better to try a few sushi pieces first, then move on to hot food and sides, and finish with dessert — that way you get to enjoy a little of everything.

In particular, I thought Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch's menu variety beyond sushi makes it a good place for sushi lovers and non-sushi lovers to visit together, each eating to their own taste.

Dessert at the end of the meal

Overall, this is a good place to visit when you want to enjoy a wide variety of food in one meal, especially if you're after sushi, rolls and seafood along with hot food and dessert all in one spot.

If you're near Nowon or Hagye Station and looking for a family dinner spot, a relaxed place to eat with friends, or a sushi buffet with plenty of menu variety, Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch is worth putting on your list. Next time I'd like to visit during weekday lunch hours to see what it's like when it's a bit less crowded.