# Hongdae sushi restaurant with sesame-oil tuna, no wait: Yu Iksang - By Rina M. (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a paid, in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/index.md) ## In short Yu Iksang Sushi is a sushi restaurant in Hongdae, Mapo, Seoul, about a 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station. On a weekday afternoon visit with a friend there was no waiting at all, and the Couple A Plus set (26 pieces) at 56,000 won brought tuna sushi brushed with sesame oil and sesame salt, flounder sushi topped with aged kimchi, soba, shrimp tempura, and a complimentary eggplant tempura. For the price, the fish quality and portions at Yu Iksang Sushi filled up two people so well they had to scrape rice off. ## Good to know - **Menu**: Couple A Plus (26 pieces), 56,000 won - **Set contents**: Flounder 4, salmon 2, tuna 4, grilled roll 2, garlic mackerel aburi 2, garlic shrimp aburi 4, tamago aburi 2, beef 2, baby octopus aburi 2, scallop aburi 2 - **Served alongside**: Soba, 2 shrimp tempura, complimentary eggplant tempura - **Location**: 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station - **Seating**: Counter (dachi) seats and table seats - **How to order**: Tablet menu - **Time of visit**: Weekday afternoon (after the lunch rush), no waiting - **Price reference**: ₩56,000 ≈ $41.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ![Main photo of sushi at Yu Iksang Sushi in Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-01-deg7u-1200.webp) A place to visit in Hongdae, a sushi spot worth knowing in Hongdae — Yu Iksang Sushi I met a friend in Hongdae after a while and we spent time window shopping. A little past lunch time, we started getting hungry. We debated what to eat, but since we both love sushi, we decided without hesitation to go for sushi again this time. ## Where is Yu Iksang Sushi in Hongdae? ![Exterior of Yu Iksang Sushi, a 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-02-1vt3u-966.webp) While deciding where to go for sushi with my friend, Yu Iksang Sushi in Hongdae came to mind. It's long been known as a great sushi spot in Hongdae, so we trusted it and went. It has good ratings and lots of reviews, so I'd already marked it as a place to try. It's about a 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station, so easy to find. ## Is there a wait on a weekday afternoon? Seats and atmosphere ![Entrance of Yu Iksang Sushi with no waiting on entry](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-03-dprw3-966.webp) We were able to walk right in as soon as we arrived at the door. Luckily we were seated without any wait at all~ Maybe because it was a weekday afternoon, tables turned over fast so there was no waiting time! ![Interior view of the counter (dachi) seats at Yu Iksang Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-04-2e4ep-m-966.webp) ![Table seating area at Yu Iksang Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-05-wh9vn-966.webp) There were counter (dachi) seats as well as table seats, and we chose a table. With counter seats available, solo diners looked comfortable staying without feeling self-conscious. ## Ordering at Yu Iksang Sushi on the tablet menu ![Tablet menu screen showing set menus at Yu Iksang Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-06-cqg0j-966.webp) Once seated, we checked out the tablet menu. There were various set menus, and since you could see exactly what ingredients came in each set at a glance, ordering was easy. ![Menu screen showing the Couple A Plus set option](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-07-dtfg6-966.webp) The menu lineup was varied enough that choosing was half the fun, and we went with the Couple A Plus set~ It was a satisfying, well-packed combo that let us try a bit of everything. Couple A Plus (26 pieces), ₩56,000 ## What comes in the Couple A Plus set (26 pieces)? ![A full platter of the Couple A Plus 26-piece sushi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-08-cc2nz-966.webp) Couple A Plus is made up of raw fish sushi and grilled (aburi) sushi — we got 4 pieces of flounder, 2 salmon, 4 tuna, 2 grilled rolls, 2 garlic mackerel aburi, 4 garlic shrimp aburi, 2 tamago aburi, 2 beef, 2 baby octopus aburi, and 2 scallop aburi. ![Soba served alongside the set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-09-2hgwr-966.webp) Soba came out with it too, which was nice as a side. The broth wasn't too salty and had just the right balance — good! I mixed in a bit of wasabi and it tasted even better. ![Two pieces of shrimp tempura served as a side](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-10-ljyx6-966.webp) Two pieces of shrimp tempura also came as a side, and my friend and I each ate one while they were still hot. The batter was thin with little oil, so it wasn't greasy at all. ![Plated sushi dish at Yu Iksang Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-11-1drrr-966.webp) ## How do the sesame-oil tuna and aged-kimchi flounder sushi taste? We tried the plated sushi pieces one by one. ![Close-up of flounder and tuna sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-12-1b2qx-966.webp) The flounder was chewy and the tuna's savory flavor spread through the mouth — we could really taste each ingredient's natural character. ![Flounder sushi topped with aged kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-13-xvx9f-966.webp) Sweet aged kimchi (묵은지) was placed on top of the flounder sushi, which made the flavor even richer. My personal best pick was the flounder sushi! ![Tuna sushi brushed with roasted sesame seeds and sesame oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-14-1vw85-966.webp) The tuna sushi seemed to have roasted sesame seeds and sesame oil brushed on top, which gave it a strong nutty flavor. The tuna's natural richness paired really well with the sesame oil aroma. The quality of the fish for the price was great, and the portion was massive~~ Eating together, we got so full we had to scrape off some of the rice. ## Brush-on soy sauce and the complimentary eggplant tempura ![Brushing soy sauce onto extra-long tail sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-15-1s5l6-966.webp) By the way, the sushi tails were long, so you brush soy sauce on with a small brush — brushing it on meant the sauce coated evenly, giving a consistent flavor throughout, which I liked~ ![Complimentary eggplant tempura received from the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait-16-e0d7u-966.webp) Partway through the meal, the owner came by and gave every table a complimentary eggplant tempura. It was crispy outside and moist inside — a real treat! It comes out hot, so eat it as soon as you get it. Overall the set was so generous that we left completely full. If you're craving sushi in Hongdae, go check out Yu Iksang Sushi! ## Where it is - Yu Iksang Sushi (유익상스시) - 18-7 Wausan-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 101ho - 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로23길 18-7 101호 유익상스시 - 37.5540215, 126.9245952 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%A0%EC%9D%B5%EC%83%81%EC%8A%A4%EC%8B%9C/@37.5540215,126.9245952,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-dinner-stamp/hongdae-sushi-tuna-sesame-oil-no-wait/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt