# Jongak Station sushi: uni and konowata maki trio, Choe Uyeong - By Yuna B. (https://superchart.com/en/@kitchen-queue/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@kitchen-queue/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@kitchen-queue/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/index.md) ## In short Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch is a Japanese sushi restaurant in the basement of the TOWER 8 building in Jongno, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Jongak Station. Dining solo after work, the writer ordered the 17-piece premium sushi set for 33,000 won, the top-grade kaisendon (sashimi rice bowl) for 25,000 won and a yuzu soda for 4,000 won, and tasted maki rolls filled with uni, negitoro and konowata alongside abalone and eel. The ingredients at Choe Uyeong Sushiya felt upscale for the price and the portions were generous, making it an easy choice for both solo meals and dinner with friends. ## Good to know - **Location**: Unit 104, Basement 1, 7 Jongno 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (5-minute walk from Jongak Station Exit 1, basement of TOWER 8) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30, break 15:00–17:00, last order 21:00 - **Premium sushi set (17 pieces)**: 33,000 won - **Top-grade kaisendon**: 25,000 won - **Yuzu soda**: 4,000 won - **Seating**: Tables for four and six, plus bar seats for solo diners - **Facilities**: Takeout, group dining, delivery, separate men's and women's restrooms, mobile payment, parking *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* ![A plate of premium sushi at Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-01-1xaw5-1200.webp) I'm pretty serious about Japanese food, so I eat sushi or rice bowls all the time — including plenty of solo meals. This time, after work, I visited Choe Uyeong Sushiya, a Jongak Station restaurant recommended for its generous portions and quality sushi, right near my office!! Getting to try premium sushi at a reasonable price was such a treat. ## Where is Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch, and when is it open? ![Exterior of the TOWER 8 building near Jongak Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-02-ffhjb-900.webp) ![Entrance to Choe Uyeong Sushiya leading down to the basement](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-03-147c6-900.webp) It's a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Jongak Station, so public transit access was great, and it's located in the basement of the TOWER 8 building — just find the entrance in the middle of the building and head down. - Address – Basement 1, 104, 7 Jongno 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Hours – Daily 11:00–21:30 - Break time 15:00–17:00 / Last order 21:00 - Amenities – Takeout, group bookings, delivery, separate men's/women's restrooms, mobile payment, parking ## Bar seats for solo diners and the mood at Choe Uyeong Sushiya ![Table seating inside Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-04-d68ev-900.webp) ![Bar-style seating good for eating alone](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-05-1kaq0-900.webp) The interior was clean and comfortable, which I loved. There are 4-top and 6-top tables, and I especially liked that there was plenty of bar-style seating that's great for eating alone. ## Menu and order: 33,000-won premium sushi and 25,000-won kaisendon ![Choe Uyeong Sushiya menu board listing sashimi and sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-06-1m32k-900.webp) ![Menu board with 1,000-won and 2,000-won single sushi pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-07-1akdg-900.webp) The menu had sashimi, sushi, and rice bowls, and what felt great value was that there were also plenty of affordable options — sushi pieces for 1,000 won, 2,000 won and so on. But today I came to eat premium-grade, high-end sushi, so I went ahead and ordered the pricier items haha. - Premium sushi set (17pcs) – 33,000 won - Premium kaisendon – 25,000 won - Yuzu soda – 4,000 won ![Pickled radish and ginger set at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-08-mc8fn-900.webp) ![A small dish of handmade sashimi soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-09-mfctp-900.webp) The table came with pickled radish, ginger and soy sauce, and since they use a handmade sashimi soy sauce, the flavor of the soy sauce itself was really good. ![The premium sushi set and premium kaisendon served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-10-1nzo0-900.webp) When the food I ordered arrived, the sushi and kaisendon were piled high with clearly upscale ingredients — the visuals alone looked so delicious hahaha. ![A glass of non-alcoholic yuzu soda](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-11-irtii-900.webp) And they poured a chilled non-alcoholic yuzu drink for me too~ ## What comes in the 17-piece premium sushi set? ![Aged white fish sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-12-1e9et-900.webp) First I tried the white fish sushi, which had been aged a bit so the umami really came through, while still having that fresh, springy texture of raw fish. ![Flounder fin sushi stacked in two layers](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-13-jz76x-900.webp) This flounder fin sushi in particular came with two layers stacked on top, and the crunchy texture and nutty flavor of the fin were really good. ![Thickly sliced salmon sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-14-1d963-900.webp) The salmon was sliced really thick, and the rich flavor and soft texture were great~ ![Rich fatty tuna belly sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-15-1krga-900.webp) The fatty tuna belly sushi in particular just melted in my mouth — an instant, obvious 'this is delicious!' moment, with an amazing richness and fattiness that I loved. ![Scallop sushi brushed with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-16-1pcn9-900.webp) The scallop had a bit of sauce brushed on, but I could still really taste that signature scallop softness and sweetness — very good haha. ![Red shrimp sushi and uni gunkan roll](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-17-15fuw-900.webp) And then this red shrimp and uni!! The composition of the sushi was really great, and they were generous with the upscale ingredients, so I was very satisfied. The sweetness of the shrimp and the aroma of the uni haha — I ate it up happily. ![Cuttlefish sushi topped with ankimo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-18-k36pn-900.webp) The chewy, silky cuttlefish combined with the deep umami of the ankimo (monkfish liver) on top — the quality of each individual piece was really solid. ### Three maki rolls: uni, negitoro and konowata Then I noticed there was a trio of seaweed-wrapped rolls, and inside were uni, negitoro, and konowata (salted sea cucumber intestines)!! A premium trio of maki rolls haha. ## What's in the 25,000-won top-grade kaisendon? I also tried the premium kaisendon, and it was piled high with clearly upscale ingredients at first glance — it looked so appetizing haha. ![Konowata on top of the premium kaisendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-19-j1lgk-900.webp) Konowata can be really fishy and unpleasant if not prepared well, but the konowata at Choe Uyeong Sushiya — well-known as a top sushi restaurant near Jongak Station — had a real depth of umami and a wonderful ocean aroma~ ![A piece of tender steamed abalone](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-20-xj2et-900.webp) The abalone was steamed so tender, chewy yet soft in the mouth — really lovely. ![Seasoned eel over vinegared rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-21-1ehza-900.webp) The eel's seasoning was also excellent, and eaten together with the vinegared rice, the flavor was just so good haha. ![A premium cut of tuna on the kaisendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-22-1h55k-900.webp) There was also a premium cut of tuna in here — honestly, for the price of a single bowl, it was packed with such upscale ingredients that I was extremely satisfied haha. There was plenty of uni piled onto this kaisendon too! No fishy taste at all haha. ![A generous pile of minced negitoro tuna](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-23-lyzan-900.webp) This minced tuna..! Loaded with negitoro too — the flavor that spread through my mouth and the taste of the tuna were outstanding haha. ![A bite of rice and sashimi wrapped in seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon-24-1djno-900.webp) Putting rice on the seaweed, piling on the premium ingredients, and taking a bite — the happiness that one bite gives..! It just blows away all the stress from work haha. ## Why Choe Uyeong Sushiya is worth it near Jongak Station Today I had dinner at Choe Uyeong Sushiya, a restaurant I'd recommend near Jongak Station, and the sushi and kaisendon made daily with fresh ingredients were really delicious and high quality. The prices were so reasonable that I worried the taste might suffer a bit, but that worry was completely unfounded — it's a genuinely upscale sushi restaurant. The location is also great for anyone coming from Jongak or Gwanghwamun stations, so it'd be perfect for busy office workers grabbing a filling lunch, or for a casual dinner get-together or date. That's my recommendation for Choe Uyeong Sushiya, a sushi restaurant near Jongak Station. ## Where it is - Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch (최우영스시야 종로점) - Basement 1, 104, 7 Jongno 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 종로구 종로5길 7 지하1층 104호) - 서울특별시 종로구 종로5길 7 지하1층 104호 - 37.5704325, 126.9806336 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B5%9C%EC%9A%B0%EC%98%81%EC%8A%A4%EC%8B%9C%EC%95%BC%20%EC%A2%85%EB%A1%9C%EC%A0%90/@37.5704325,126.9806336,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@kitchen-queue/jonggak-sushi-konowata-maki-kaisendon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt