Sushi restaurant next to Lotte Cinema in Dongnae: Moshi Moshi Set 2

Just caught a movie or finished a round of department store shopping and thinking, "today's lunch has got to be clean, classy sushi"? Here's exactly the spot to run to. This place has stuck to a direct-run-only model with real skill for 15 years at Busan National University, 7 years at Gwangbok branch, and now 3 years at the Dongnae branch. No franchise, so zero worries about quality swings, and it's connected straight to the cinema — a genuine Dongnae Lotte Cinema sushi landmark with a perfect flow. Here's my honest food review of demolishing a set for two at Moshi Moshi Sushi, Lotte Department Store Dongnae Branch.

8th floor of Lotte Department Store Dongnae, one elevator ride from the cinema

Moshi Moshi Sushi, Lotte Department Store Dongnae Branch is in the 8th floor dining hall of Lotte Department Store's Dongnae branch. Ride up to the 8th floor and you'll spot an entrance with a soft, cozy Japanese vibe right away. A quick scan of the entrance banner shows a lineup ranging from the ₩18,500 udon/soba sushi platter — an absolute value bomb — to hearty set menus. Best of all, the access is fantastic: once you're done enjoying the department store or Lotte Cinema, one elevator ride up to the 8th floor and you're there.

Seating at Moshi Moshi Sushi: counter bar to private room

Step inside and a long dachi bar stretches out, great for solo diners to enjoy a sushi spread without pressure, with roomy table seating further in. Department store dining halls are usually open-plan and can feel chaotic, but Moshi Moshi Sushi Dongnae is cozily divided with wood partitions and even comes with a private room! Plenty good for a family meal out or a quiet lunch gathering.

An 'excellent' hygiene rating and tablet ordering

At the counter I spotted the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's restaurant hygiene grade mark — three stars, 'EXCELLENT'! For a place handling raw ingredients like sushi, a hygiene certification like this really boosts confidence. Ordering is simple via the tablet at each table, and if you join the Naver receipt review event, you get 2 pieces of shrimp sushi free — a perk you've got to grab, haha.

What comes in Set 2 for two?

Today's pick: the signature for two who plan to eat till they're stuffed — Set 2 (for two). 16 pieces of sushi + chashu + seafood yaki udon. A perfect 'sushi + meat + stir-fried noodles' combo that reads the minds of big eaters who might feel a little empty with sushi alone.

Starters: silken tofu and cabbage salad

The first thing served after ordering — an appetizer duo! Silken tofu, wobbly and soft like pudding, arrives drizzled generously in black sesame dressing, and it's genuinely a standout. The nuttiness melts away in your mouth, gently coating your stomach before the meal. A crisp cabbage salad wakes up your appetite with a bit of freshness, and you're set!

Then the mains come pouring onto the table... is this visual for real? From the vividly colorful 16-piece sushi plate to the still-steaming griddled yaki udon, and the chashu soaked in a moist special sauce! With the marble table packed full, I was too busy snapping photos.

The 16-piece sushi lineup and its thick-cut fish

Look closely at the sushi lineup and you'll instantly understand why Moshi Moshi Sushi Dongnae is considered a top sushi spot near Myeongnyun Station. From bluefin tuna toro (fatty belly) that melts with rich, oily flavor the moment it hits your mouth, to a chunky, sweetly grilled freshwater eel, a chewy beef tartare gunkan, plump soy-marinated shrimp and raw shrimp, and glossy salmon and live sea bream/flounder — every piece is substantial. This isn't the kind of sushi with a big rice ball and thin fish; the cuts are thick and long, with real bite.

Seafood yaki udon with smoky char and bonito flakes

The seafood yaki udon arrived sizzling! Slide the tongs in through the dancing bonito flakes fluttering from the heat and lift, and a smoky char hits your nose right away. Thick, chewy udon noodles are piled generously with squid, shrimp and other seafood plus crisp mung bean sprouts, all wrapped in a salty stir-fry sauce with a nutty touch of mayonnaise — I couldn't put my chopsticks down.

The hidden star of Set 2: the chashu

And this set's hidden gem — the chashu! Braised low and slow for ages, it's got zero dryness and pulls apart tender along the grain with just a chopstick pinch. Soak it in the sweet-salty special soy sauce, wrap it with crisp bean sprouts and sharp scallion strips, and pop it in your mouth — a burst of umami fills every corner. The balance of grabbing a bite of meat between sushi pieces is absolutely fantastic.

Why Moshi Moshi Sushi works for lunch near Myeongnyun Station

I completely cleared the table — all that sushi, udon and chashu, not a grain of rice left! From the freshness of the sushi to the polish of every dish, plus the cleanliness and friendly service typical of a department store outlet, nothing to fault. What I loved most is that with no break time between 3-5pm, there's no worry about missing lunch and wandering around hungry — you can enjoy high-quality Japanese food comfortably whenever you visit, making it a great lunch spot near Myeongnyun Station. If you're looking for a delicious sushi set before or after shopping at Lotte Department Store Dongnae, or for a movie date at Lotte Cinema, be sure to stop by Moshi Moshi Sushi, Lotte Department Store Dongnae Branch! You won't regret the meal 👍

Directions, hours and parking

• Address: 8th floor dining hall, Lotte Department Store Dongnae Branch, 1393 Jungang-daero, Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea (Oncheon-dong 502-3)
• Subway: 2-min walk from Myeongnyun Station Line 1 Exit 5 (convenient via the department store connecting passage), about 10-min walk from Dongnae Station Lines 1/4 Exit 3
• Bus: direct connection from the 'Lotte Department Store Dongnae' stop
• Parking: dedicated underground/above-ground parking at Lotte Department Store Dongnae, free registration available with a meal
• Hours: daily 10:30–20:30, last order 20:00 (closed on department store regular holidays), no break time
• Amenities: Naver and phone reservations available, private room, high chairs available, takeout available, restrooms inside the department store