Nowon aged tuna restaurant: takeout sashimi for sake, Kim Yonghui Tuna

Kim Yonghui Tuna near Taereung Station: is takeout good enough to enjoy at home?

Kim Yonghui Tuna (김용희참치) is an aged tuna restaurant near Taereung Station, well known as a go-to spot for takeout tuna. I wanted a nice snack to drink with my partner at home one day, so I picked up the premium tuna sashimi simple appetizer.

The place has a reputation for aged tuna, so I'd been curious, and since takeout and delivery run until late, it's easy to enjoy at home. I reserved ahead and went on a weekday a little after lunchtime, so there was no wait and I could pick it up in a relaxed way.

• Order: premium tuna sashimi simple appetizer, ₩27,000 x 2 servings

Kim Yonghui Tuna hours, location and parking

Kim Yonghui Tuna is open from 11:30 until 01:30 the next day. Dine-in is until 22:00, and takeout and delivery are available until 01:30 the next day.

• Hours: 11:30 to 01:30 the next day
• Dine-in: until 22:00
• Takeout and delivery: until 01:30 the next day
• Location: 3 Dongil-ro 176-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul, close to Exit 5 of Taereung Station
• Groups, reservations and takeout available

I parked in the Seoul Museum of History public parking lot. I only stopped briefly, and the fee came to ₩950.

Kim Yonghui Tuna exterior: easy to find?

Kim Yonghui Tuna sits near the eating alley (food street) by Taereung Station, so it's easy to get to.

The tidy signboard made it easy to find even on a first visit, and the vibe suits picking up takeout or ordering delivery after work. It also has the feel of a long-standing old-school spot that has held its place for years, as an aged tuna specialist should.

Kim Yonghui Tuna interior and seating

Inside, Kim Yonghui Tuna was roomier and more pleasant than I expected. With both tables and private rooms, it looked good for company dinners, family gatherings or drinks with friends.

Everything was kept clean, and the owner was kind, so even though I only stopped by for takeout, it was a pleasant visit.

Kim Yonghui Tuna menu: what's the highlight?

Kim Yonghui Tuna is a tuna specialist where you can experience the deep flavor of aged tuna sashimi. The menu includes various tuna sashimi dishes, hoemuchim (sashimi mixed with spicy seasoned vegetables) and simple appetizers, and it's known for high-quality tuna at reasonable prices. The premium tuna sashimi simple appetizer and the hoemuchim are the real highlights!

It was packed neatly, which I liked! Back home, I put it in the fridge for a little while.

Takeout premium tuna sashimi simple appetizer: portion and taste

When I opened the takeout box of the premium tuna sashimi simple appetizer from Kim Yonghui Tuna, I was surprised by how generous it was. There was plenty of aged tuna, and a good amount of vegetables to eat with it.

The tuna had no fishy taste, and its mild, nutty flavor stood out. The softly aged tuna melted in my mouth, and with fattier and leaner cuts nicely mixed, I never got tired of it while eating.

Mixing it with vegetables and sesame oil like hoedeopbap

I also mixed the vegetables and sesame oil that came with the set to make something like hoedeopbap (sashimi rice bowl), and that was a treat too. The nutty aroma of the sesame oil and the fresh vegetables went really well with the aged tuna, making it a fun different way to eat it.

Aged tuna from Kim Yonghui Tuna paired with sake

In the evening, my partner and I had the aged tuna from Kim Yonghui Tuna with sake, and the pairing was really good. Even though we enjoyed it comfortably at home, it was a satisfying meal. The portion was generous too, plenty for two to enjoy at leisure.

If you're looking for a takeout tuna spot or drinking snacks around Taereung Station, I'd recommend Kim Yonghui Tuna. You get fresh aged tuna at a reasonable price, and the taste and quality held up after takeout, so I was very happy with it. It's a tuna spot near Taereung Station that was great for a relaxed time at home with my partner and a glass of sake.