Bupyeong sushi buffet lunch date: salmon & fried shrimp, KuuKuu Gold

Looking for a Bupyeong sushi buffet? Here's KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch! This is the story of my lunch dates with my husband, and we've been several times now, haha.

If you're looking for a good-value sushi buffet in Bupyeong, you've probably heard of KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch. I had already visited once and was so happy with it that I came back with my husband for a lunch date, and then went several more times.

KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch: location, opening hours and parking

KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch is at 264 Buheung-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, on the 9th floor of Dong-A Wellbeing Town; head there from Exit 3 of Bupyeong Market Station. It is open daily 11:00-22:00 with last order at 21:00, and the writer notes the building has a full parking lot with 1 hour of free parking.

• Address: 264 Buheung-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon (Dong-A Wellbeing Town, 9th floor)
• Hours: daily 11:00-22:00 (last order 21:00)
• Getting there: Bupyeong Market Station, Exit 3
• Parking: building parking lot, 1 hour free

How is KuuKuu Gold different from a regular KuuKuu?

True to its "Gold" name, the menu, the atmosphere and the overall quality were clearly a step up from a regular KuuKuu, and that impressed me. I had good memories from my first visit, so I went back with high hopes, and once again I left satisfied with the whole meal.

The branch is in the center of Bupyeong, so it's easy to get to, and with parking in the building it's convenient if you're driving. Take the elevator to the 9th floor and you'll see a wide, clean entrance, easy to find even for first-timers.

How busy is KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong at lunchtime?

Even though we came at lunchtime, KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch was packed. More than half the restaurant was full!!! Luckily the place is big, so it didn't feel too crowded.

The tables are spaced generously, so we could relax through the meal without feeling cramped. Families, couples and groups of friends were all there, which showed me again how popular this place is.

After being shown to our seats, we went straight to look around the food stations. Even after several visits, the variety still amazes me. There are lots of dishes you rarely see at a regular KuuKuu, so picking is half the fun.

Sushi station: from California rolls to salmon sushi

The sushi station at KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch had a very wide range, from basics like salmon, tuna and shrimp to rolls such as California rolls, yubu chobap (tofu pouch sushi) and sushi with cream cheese. Everything was neatly arranged, and the raw fish looked fresh.

I brought salmon sushi first. The salmon's soft texture really came through, and it was clean with no fishy taste. My husband loves salmon too, so he fetched it again and again, and he said the quality is more than satisfying for the price.

Kids' tableware is ready too! We also looked around the fruit and dessert stations.

What's at the salad and dessert stations?

The salad station was neatly put together with fresh vegetables and a variety of dressings, nice as a light side. Eating salad between bites helped cut the richness, which I liked even more.

The dessert station was varied too, with cake, fruit, jelly and ice cream, all easy to enjoy after a meal. The ice cream is self-serve, so you can scoop what you like.

Beyond sushi: Western, Chinese, fried and meat dishes

Beyond sushi, the Western and Chinese stations were really impressive at KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch. With fried dishes, stir-fries, pizza and pasta, even people who don't eat sushi much can enjoy it.

From the fried station we tried fried shrimp and fried sweet potato. The crunch was great and not too oily, so they were easy to eat. The fried shrimp in particular was a good size and moist inside.

Another thing that caught my eye was the meat menu. You rarely see it at a regular KuuKuu, so being able to enjoy meat dishes at a Gold branch is a big plus. There are simple meat dishes, which I think suits anyone who wants a varied meal.

Korean dishes: japchae (glass noodles), fried rice and soups

Korean food can't be left out. KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch has basics like japchae (glass noodle stir-fry), fried rice and soups, so you can pick by taste. The warm soups in particular soothed my stomach between plates.

Is KuuKuu Gold good value for a couple's lunch date?

The biggest plus of this visit was, once again, the value. You can enjoy a wide variety of dishes at once, and the taste stays above average, so it's an easy place to visit. Especially with my husband, even though our tastes differ, we could each eat as much as we wanted of what we like, and that made me very happy.

Full at lunch? Private rooms, kids' play room and self-grill meat

The rooms are perfect! Since it was lunchtime, the regular seats at KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch were all full. The branch even has separate rooms, and it's totally spacious.

There's a children's play room, and you can grill meat yourself too.

The shrimp sushi had a nicely springy texture too. The amount of rice per piece is just right, so you can try many kinds without feeling stuffed, which I think is a plus. There was a good variety of rolls as well, easy to pick up and the kind kids would like.

Is KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong worth going back to?

Even after several visits, my satisfaction with KuuKuu Gold Bupyeong Branch is still high, and I think I'll keep going from time to time. If you're wondering where to eat out in Bupyeong, it's worth a visit.

I especially recommend it to anyone who wants to try lots of different food or is looking for a good-value buffet. The atmosphere, the variety of food and the price are well balanced, so it's an easy sushi buffet to visit. Since I was satisfied every time, I'm definitely planning to come back.