# Torched sashimi kaisendon at a Hapjeong restaurant: Makise Hapjeong - By Raon (https://superchart.com/en/@lunchtime-stool/) - Written Sep 23, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@lunchtime-stool/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-e2ed/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@lunchtime-stool/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-e2ed/index.md) ## In short Makise Hapjeong is a kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) restaurant in Hapjeong, Seoul, a 6-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 8. At Makise Hapjeong the kaisendon came with an uni (sea urchin) add-on, eaten with ankimo (monkfish liver) and gim (dried seaweed), plus sashimi seared with a torch for a smoky edge. With free gim, a hair tie and a printed guide to eating it all on the table, Makise Hapjeong suits a date or a small get-together. ## Good to know - **Location**: Unit B01, basement level, 44 Poeun-ro 2na-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (6-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 8) - **Signature dish**: Kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) - **Other menu items**: Sakedon (salmon rice bowl), mackerel stick sushi (limited), yellowtail bowl (in season) - **Sides**: Fried shrimp, cheese fries (sold as a set), chicken karaage - **Hours**: Tue-Sun 11:30-21:00 - **Break time**: 15:00-17:00 - **Last order**: 20:30 - **Closed**: Mondays *as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026* ## Where is Makise Hapjeong, and how do you walk there from Hapjeong Station? Makise Hapjeong is a 6-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 8. Finding it wasn't hard at all! Following the map, you'll spot Makise Hapjeong right away — the entrance already gives off a warm vibe 💫 From the first impression, I loved that even amid Hapjeong's usual lively energy, this place felt relatively relaxed for a proper sit-down meal! ![Entrance of Makise Hapjeong near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-01-1ky6o-966.webp) ![Exterior of Makise Hapjeong's basement-level storefront](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-02-1acv6-966.webp) The interior is cozy, clean, and calm — a great fit for a date, a small gathering, or a special-occasion meal! The atmosphere made it easy to eat slowly and comfortably. ![Calm, quiet interior of Makise Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-03-1shum-966.webp) ![Table seating interior at Makise Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-04-g09s5-966.webp) ## What else is on the Makise Hapjeong menu besides kaisendon? Makise Hapjeong, a well-known kaisendon spot in Seoul, apparently takes its name from the Japanese word 'omakase' (meaning 'I'll leave it to you'), reworked into a Korean-style pun on 'entrusting.' True to its slogan of 'a bowl of spoon-eaten sushi omakase,' the signature menu is the kaisendon, made with fresh seafood you build into sushi bites yourself. ![Sign introducing Makise Hapjeong's kaisendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-05-chyns-966.webp) ![Slogan reading 'a bowl of spoon-eaten sushi omakase'](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-06-h1cd0-966.webp) Beyond kaisendon, there's also sakedon, a limited-run mackerel bone sushi, and a seasonal buri (yellowtail) bowl, plus side dishes like fried shrimp, cheese fries, and chicken karaage that go great alongside! Cheese fries are also sold as a set menu. ![Menu board showing kaisendon and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-07-hojpx-966.webp) ![Menu board listing the cheese fries set](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-08-1qws3-966.webp) ## First look at the Makise Hapjeong kaisendon and its Koshihikari rice Even the water was barley tea, which I liked. They first brought out a light broth, and then the kaisendon I'd ordered arrived! It looked stunning from the very first glance ✨ The dish is built around a variety of seafood and seasonal ingredients, and you could really tell they cared about plating as much as taste! ![Table setting with barley tea and broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-09-k8t1e-966.webp) ![Plated bowl of Makise Hapjeong kaisendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-10-i66jh-966.webp) The sashimi and seafood were piled on generously, and every piece felt carefully placed! The whole bowl was packed with good stuff. And for kaisendon and sushi, one of the most important factors is the rice — Makise Hapjeong uses the 'Koshihikari' variety for its soft texture, they said. Maybe that's why even the rice alone tasted great! ![Kaisendon piled generously with sashimi and seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-11-1rgvj-966.webp) ![Close-up of Koshihikari rice beneath the kaisendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-12-3aijb-966.webp) ## Is the uni add-on worth ordering? I added uni to my Makise Hapjeong kaisendon! The soft, creamy texture and rich, savory flavor made the bowl feel that much more indulgent haha. Especially paired with the rice, the deep signature taste of uni really came through — I definitely think it was worth adding! ![Kaisendon with uni added on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-13-wltyo-m-1200.webp) ![A piece of uni placed on rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-14-1n4q7-966.webp) ## Free gim, hair ties and a table guide on how to eat it Makise Hapjeong gives you gim (seaweed sheets) as standard, and I was touched they even provided a hair tie — such a thoughtful touch! There were kind instructions for how to eat right on the table, so I just followed along! ![Gim and a hair tie provided as standard](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-15-5d4zo-966.webp) ![Instructions for eating the kaisendon placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-16-15i6b-966.webp) ## How to eat the ankimo and gim together Instead of mixing wasabi into soy sauce, I put rice and wasabi on the spoon first, then topped it with sashimi and ate it like sushi! I'd had ankimo (monkfish liver) wrapped in a maki roll somewhere else before and remembered loving it, so I wrapped rice and ankimo in the gim that came with the meal. Sure enough, this combo was such a great match. An absolutely can't-miss combo! ![Sashimi placed atop rice and wasabi, sushi-style](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-17-1p0ke-900.webp) ![Wrapping ankimo and rice in gim](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-18-1wgk0-900.webp) ## How fresh is the sashimi, and how does the torch-seared sashimi taste? The sashimi and seafood in the Makise Hapjeong kaisendon were, overall, all fresh with no fishy taste — a flavor anyone can enjoy. Each ingredient had a different texture, which made it fun to pick through one by one. The salmon wasn't just plain raw salmon either, it came in different preparations, which I liked, and among them was a piece of sashimi torched on the outside — I'm not exactly sure what fish it was, but the smoky flavor was honestly insane ㅠ ![A piece of sashimi with a torched exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-19-1lc2x-900.webp) ![A bite of kaisendon with various salmon preparations](https://img.superchart.com/images/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-20-1meha-900.webp) A delicious meal in a calm, comfortable setting — Hapjeong sushi, if you're looking for a great kaisendon spot in Seoul or near Hongdae, I'd recommend Makise Hapjeong 🩵 ## Makise Hapjeong opening hours and closing day - Hours: Tue–Sun 11:30–21:00 - Break time: 15:00–17:00 - Last order: 20:30 - Closed on Mondays ## Where it is - Makise Hapjeong (마키세 합정) - 지층 B01호, 44 Poeun-ro 2na-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 포은로2나길 44 지층 b01호 - 37.550496, 126.909741 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%88%ED%82%A4%EC%84%B8%20%ED%95%A9%EC%A0%95/@37.550496,126.909741,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@lunchtime-stool/makise-hapjeong-kaisendon-uni-topping-e2ed/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt