Incheon Japanese restaurant, tuna chirashi size-up: Hongdae Gureume

What kind of restaurant is Hongdae Gureume Incheon Nonhyeon Branch?

Hongdae Gureume Incheon Nonhyeon Branch is a Japanese restaurant located at 202, 2F Iflex Building, 17 Nongogae-ro 123beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon, South Korea, open 11:30–21:30. Today's story is about a genuinely delicious meal at 'Hongdae Gureume Incheon Nonhyeon Branch' in Nonhyeon-dong, Incheon.

'Hongdae Gureume' has been serving fresh, generous chirashi sushi (loose sushi bowl) built on know-how going back to 2005. Add in a rich, deep-flavored Fukuoka ramen, and you get a spot that nails both value and taste.

This is a regular spot I come back to whenever I'm craving Japanese ramen. The restaurant's vibe keeps its cute Japanese aesthetic through and through, making it suitable for both dates and solo dining — I've recommended it around a lot haha.

Even though I visited early, the place was already packed with customers — that's how hot this Incheon Nonhyeon restaurant is.

Hongdae Gureume menu and the Naver review freebie

The menu board at Hongdae Gureume Incheon Nonhyeon Branch centers on chirashi sushi and Fukuoka ramen. This is a restaurant with a real tradition — 10 years in Hongdae, Seoul, and 10 years in Nonhyeon-dong, Incheon, over 20 years of consistent flavor.

The menu board even includes tips for enjoying the sushi and a deep dive into the head chef's expertise, so you can feel the care and trust behind every spoonful of sushi and every bowl of ramen.

There's also a sweet review event running — write a Naver photo receipt review and get one item free: fried shrimp, chicken karaage, or a drink. It's such a simple way to grab a solid extra, so definitely take advantage of it on your visit.

This time I ordered the 'chirashi sushi (tuna set, size-up)' and the 'basic Fukuoka ramen + menchi-katsu set'!

Tier-based loyalty coupons and the dining room

Right in the middle of Hongdae Gureume Incheon Nonhyeon Branch, an eye-catching coupon stand tracks tiers by number of visits. It's a fun loyalty system where your tier rises the more you visit — so you end up coming back naturally, both for the delicious ramen and for the fun of leveling up.

Cute Japanese-style posters and little decorative touches all around the restaurant add to the fun of just looking around. On top of that, aprons and hair ties are thoughtfully provided so you can eat comfortably — a space where the owner's warm consideration for guests really stands out.

Size-up tuna chirashi set: the tuna lasted to the last bite of rice

The 'chirashi sushi (tuna set, size-up)' catches the eye right away with a bowl filled with fresh tuna sashimi, flying fish roe, rolled egg, and cucumber toppings. With the size-up order, the tuna was piled on generously — it never ran out even by the time I finished the rice, and the sweet-and-sour sushi rice paired perfectly with the savory tuna all the way to the last bite.

It's a dish I order every time, but it still amazes me every single time haha.

Basic Fukuoka ramen with the menchi-katsu set

The 'basic Fukuoka ramen + menchi-katsu set' features a rich, deep broth that's a real standout, finished off clean with crunchy scallion topping. The menchi-katsu that came alongside was crispy outside and juicy with meat inside — the combination was fantastic.

Fitting the reputation of the head chef, a graduate of the Tokyo Tsuji Culinary Institute who's been featured on various broadcasts, you can taste the deep, seasoned expertise from the very first sip of the ramen broth. Thanks to years of research and know-how behind this Fukuoka ramen, the broth was savory and rich without any off-flavor, blending perfectly with the noodles — I was impressed down to the very last drop.

Tips for visiting Hongdae Gureume and the verdict

There can be a wait during lunch hours, so keep that in mind~~~

This is a place where you can enjoy rich Fukuoka ramen and fresh tuna chirashi sushi, both backed by a head chef's 20 years of deep expertise, at an unbeatable value of ₩9,900. With its cute Japanese-style interior, thoughtful service (aprons, hair ties), and a fun loyalty coupon system that gets better the more you visit, I confidently recommend it as an Incheon Nonhyeon restaurant and a Namdong-gu date spot.