# Itaewon sashimi bar for aged fish and monkfish liver sushi: Midoriya - By Damsol (https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-along-way/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Yongsan, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-along-way/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@lunch-along-way/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/index.md) ## In short Midoriya is a Japanese-style bar in Itaewon, Yongsan, Seoul, serving aged assorted sashimi and sake. The two-person assorted sashimi made comparing fish cuts fun, and the rich monkfish liver inari sushi made it even better. Verdict: a great spot for a quiet drink and conversation. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 17:30–05:00 the following day - **Parking**: No dedicated parking - **Reservations**: Naver Booking, Catchtable - **Tables**: About 10 - **Recommended order for two**: Assorted sashimi + monkfish liver inari sushi + one cooked dish - **What we ordered**: Two-person assorted sashimi, monkfish liver inari sushi, sake tokkuri *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Signature aged sashimi at Midoriya in Itaewon](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-01-15mnt-1200.webp) I was looking for a good sashimi place in Itaewon and ended up visiting Midoriya, known for aged sashimi in Itaewon. ## Midoriya Itaewon: location and opening hours - Location: 19 Itaewon-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul - Hours: Daily 17:30–05:00 the following day - Parking: No dedicated parking - Reservations: Naver Booking, Catchtable - Recommended order for two: Assorted sashimi + monkfish liver inari sushi + one cooked dish ![Exterior of Midoriya in Itaewon](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-02-1p96n-870.webp) ![On the way to visit Midoriya](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-03-2hi6l-900.webp) I looked up the menu before visiting, and the aged assorted sashimi seemed especially popular. I hurried over at a brisk pace 🏃💨 ![Midoriya sashimi and cooked-dish menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-04-jcp3h-900.webp) ## Midoriya menu lineup The menu is broadly divided into sashimi, cooked dishes, and alcohol and drinks. ![Reserved table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-05-gqm46-875.webp) I had a reservation, so the table was set like this. ![Interior with graffiti walls and rattan lights](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-06-1po3j-900.webp) ## A quiet mood with graffiti walls and rattan lights The interior was darkly lit, with walls filled with graffiti, giving it the soft atmosphere of a moody bar. The rattan lights hanging from the ceiling and slightly different wooden chairs at each table made it feel as comfortable as an old izakaya (Japanese pub). ![A graffiti-filled wall at Midoriya](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-07-16mey-900.webp) There was so much graffiti that I couldn't imagine how many people had come and gone. Seeing notes left years ago made me oddly sentimental 🫧 There were around 10 tables. The spacing between them wasn't too tight, and the atmosphere felt comfortable. ![Table atmosphere inside Midoriya](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-08-55vy5-900.webp) ![Moody bar interior at Midoriya](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-09-yb74b-900.webp) ![Table seating at Midoriya](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-10-1s5eb-900.webp) ### Best menu items - Midoriya sushi - Today's sashimi for two - Salmon 35 ![Midoriya best-menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-11-1lbsk-899.webp) ![Midoriya sashimi menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-12-fohpr-900.webp) ![Midoriya menu lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-13-154q9-900.webp) ### Seasonal and half-and-half sashimi The seasonal menu includes sea bream, sea bass, herring, yuk sashimi (raw beef sashimi), sea urchin roe (uni), raw shrimp sashimi, sweet shrimp, and sea urchin roe. There was also a wide variety of half-and-half sashimi combinations pairing popular salmon with another sashimi. Choices included uni, sea bream, yuk sashimi, sweet shrimp, and mackerel sashimi. ![Seasonal sashimi and half-and-half sashimi menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-14-aozyn-899.webp) ![Midoriya half-and-half sashimi menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-15-81vw0-900.webp) ![Midoriya's variety of cooked dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-16-10gaz-900.webp) ### What side dishes are there? Red snow crab ramen with green-onion kimchi; thinly sliced pork belly and stir-fried mung bean sprouts; tantan nabe (sesame-spicy hot pot); steamed scallops with sake; soft tofu, pollock roe, and egg soup; red snow crab fish-cake nabe; stir-fried fish roe and milt; potato salad; cream cheese tomato salad; chicken karaage; chicken neck meat grilled over straw; grilled salmon collar; fried eggplant; grilled pollock roe with cucumber; grilled Patagonian toothfish with tomato salad; whole steamed squid; beef brisket yukjeon (pan-fried beef); and ⭐️ monkfish liver inari sushi. Whoa, there are so many menu items. I couldn't stop once I started writing, so I wrote them all out. You absolutely have to order the monkfish liver inari sushi 🫡 ![Order of assorted sashimi and monkfish liver inari sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-17-ojj6s-900.webp) ## Ordering the two-person assorted sashimi and monkfish liver inari sushi - Two-person assorted sashimi - Monkfish liver inari sushi - Sake tokkuri (sake carafe) Since we ordered sashimi, the complimentary sides included roasted seaweed, white kimchi, hijiki seaweed, and sesame oil dipping sauce—things that go well with sashimi. ![Complimentary sides served with sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-18-bi6a0-900.webp) When we ordered a sake tokkuri, they gave us cute cups too. I was touched that the carafe was filled with sake right up to the opening 🥹 ![Sake tokkuri served in cute cups](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-19-1xlaq-900.webp) There was a generous spread of tuna, yellowtail, salmon, mackerel, and sweet shrimp, so the presentation passed immediately. Everything was fresh and thickly sliced, and even within the same type of fish there were different cuts mixed in, which made comparing the different textures really fun. ![Assorted sashimi with tuna, yellowtail, and salmon](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-20-hevh7-900.webp) The tuna had just the right amount of fat and was tender, while the mackerel was clean and delicious without any fishiness. The sweet shrimp had a deep savory, rich flavor, and it was sooo good with the monkfish liver inari sushi 🤤 With just a little wasabi and soy sauce, the sashimi itself was savory and delicious. ![Sashimi eaten with wasabi and soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-21-1u1s5-900.webp) ### You have to get the monkfish liver inari sushi And then... there it was: monkfish liver inari sushi. You get two large pieces, too big for one bite, so I split each one in half. The monkfish liver was so rich that putting any sashimi on top felt like an instant flavor upgrade... give me more... ![Finishing the meal with monkfish liver inari sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap-22-2hoik-900.webp) Ta-da. Once again, we finished every last bit. ## For a quiet sashimi drink in Itaewon I recommend it to anyone who likes the feel of a dark, moody barrr. Rather than being loud and bustling, it has an atmosphere that's good for quietly talking over drinks, so it's especially nice for two people. I think I'll remember Midoriya whenever I want a quiet drink with sashimi in Itaewon. Next time, I want to try the assorted sashimi + monkfish liver inari sushi + an extra cooked dish too 😤 ## Where it is - Midoriya (미도리야) (미도리야) - 19 Itaewon-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 용산구 이태원로26길 19 1층 - 37.533627, 126.9935214 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%B8%EB%8F%84%EB%A6%AC%EC%95%BC/@37.533627,126.9935214,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@lunch-along-way/itaewon-midoriya-sashimi-yubuchobap/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt