# Pungnap-dong sashimi bar: rockfish a picky dad approved, Dowon Susan - By Paper and Pixel (https://superchart.com/en/@paperback-pixels/) - Written Oct 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Songpa, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit to Dowon Susan (도원수산) supported by the restaurant as part of an in-store visit campaign. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@paperback-pixels/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@paperback-pixels/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@paperback-pixels/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/index.md) ## In short Dowon Susan (도원수산) is a local sashimi restaurant in Pungnap-dong, Songpa, Seoul, close to Cheonho Station. On a weekend evening at Dowon Susan, the writer's family ordered the flounder and rockfish set plus sea cucumber and cleared every starter side, from seaweed soup, corn cheese, saury and steamed egg to kimchi pancake. The rockfish even won over a dad who is picky about raw fish, making Dowon Susan a solid Pungnap-dong pick for fresh live-fish sashimi with soju. ## Good to know - **What we ordered**: Flounder and rockfish set, sea cucumber - **Starter sides (skidashi)**: Seaweed soup, corn cheese, saury, steamed egg, kimchi pancake and more - **Location**: 1st floor, 26 Pungseong-ro 25-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Pungnap-dong, near Cheonho Station) - **Atmosphere**: Clean, cozy interior; suits small gatherings and work dinners *as written by the visitor on Oct 10, 2026* Dowon Susan (도원수산) ![Introduction photo of Dowon Susan, a sashimi restaurant in Pungnap-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-01-26p78-m-966.webp) > Top-notch freshness! A local Pungnap-dong sashimi spot where you can properly enjoy springy flounder, rockfish and crunchy sea cucumber. ![Dowon Susan table spread with flounder, rockfish and sea cucumber](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-02-1mfl7-966.webp) ## What is Dowon Susan, the sashimi restaurant near Cheonho Station in Pungnap-dong? Dowon Susan is a sashimi restaurant in Pungnap-dong, Songpa, right next to Cheonho Station, and it's much loved by neighborhood residents and regulars. On a weekend evening I felt like having fresh, chewy sashimi with a glass of soju, so I headed over! ![Exterior of Dowon Susan in Pungnap-dong near Cheonho Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-03-3h2ak-966.webp) It's close to Cheonho Station so it's easy to get to, and it's a go-to sashimi restaurant around Cheonho Station and Pungnap-dong where you can eat all the fresh raw fish you want. ## What are the fish tanks and the restaurant atmosphere like at Dowon Susan? ![Live fish tank at the entrance of Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-04-1fef1-966.webp) ![Live fish and seafood in the tank at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-05-rehlc-966.webp) ![Cleanly kept tank at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-06-14ke5-966.webp) The moment I walked in, I noticed the cleanly kept tanks with lively live fish and fresh seafood swimming around. Freshness is everything with raw fish, and the fish here are in such good shape that you can eat with confidence. ![Clean, cozy seating inside Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-07-1twm9-m-966.webp) The inside is clean and cozy too, so it's very comfortable for a quiet drink with friends, a small gathering or a company dinner. ![Basic skidaci side dish spread at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-08-d4vuk-966.webp) ![Lineup of skidaci side dishes at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-09-175r5-966.webp) ![Skidaci side dishes at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-10-js43v-966.webp) ### What skidaci (starter side dishes) come out at Dowon Susan? The side dishes came out as a whole lineup of skidaci: seaweed soup, corn cheese, saury, steamed egg, kimchi pancake and more! They were so good that I cleaned out every last bit. ![Table set with skidaci at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-11-1p1vt-966.webp) ## How were the flounder and rockfish set and sea cucumber at Dowon Susan? ![Ordered menu of flounder, rockfish and sea cucumber at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-12-n00s1-966.webp) ![Flounder and rockfish set with sea cucumber at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-13-33lm6-966.webp) What I ordered at Dowon Susan that day was the flounder and rockfish set, the crowd-pleasing classic combo, plus fresh sea cucumber, nicknamed the "ginseng of the sea"! ![Flounder and rockfish sashimi platter at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-14-1drnz-966.webp) ![Plate of sea cucumber at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-15-eklcp-966.webp) ![Full spread of sashimi and skidaci at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-16-y8z78-966.webp) After ordering, the neat skidaci arrived along with a generous spread of the day's main dishes. ![Generously laid out main sashimi at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-17-1rfsh-966.webp) Freshly sliced straight from the tank and glistening, it looked so good I couldn't help but gasp. ![Freshly sliced flounder sashimi at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-18-f44yx-966.webp) ### Flounder: just the right thickness with a sweet, savory depth The flounder here is sliced neither too thin nor too thick, just right, with a rich flavor that clings to the palate. The sweet, nutty taste spreads the more you chew, and it had the freshness you'd expect from a real Songpa sashimi restaurant. ![A piece of flounder sashimi with somaek at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-19-1ljki-966.webp) I couldn't resist and ended up ordering somaek (soju mixed with beer), haha! Tender yet chewy, clean and sweetly savory. I think I'll be craving it again, sob. ![A piece of rockfish sashimi at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-20-1y39g-966.webp) ### Rockfish: approved by my dad, who's picky about raw fish The rockfish had that signature springy, crunchy bite, and chewing it was a lot of fun. Wrapped in lettuce with sharp garlic and wasabi, the flavor got even better. With its bouncy, elastic texture and deep nutty richness, it earned a pass from my dad, who is extremely picky when it comes to raw fish. ![Rockfish sashimi wrapped in lettuce at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-21-dju7m-966.webp) ### Sea cucumber: chewy with no fishy taste The sea cucumber was premium quality, with a firm, chewy texture and a fragrant sea aroma filling the mouth. There was no fishiness at all, and it got crunchier and cleaner the more I chewed, so it's hard to beat as a light drinking snack. That unmatched chewiness and burst of fresh sea scent with a shot of soju, ahh, happiness is right there in your mouth. ![Chewy sea cucumber at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-22-1mhmc-966.webp) Tasting the sweet savoriness of the flounder, the dense chew of the rockfish and the crunch of the sea cucumber all together was a feast of textures in the mouth, a perfect balance. ## Verdict: a good place for sashimi and a drink near Cheonho Station and Pungnap-dong ![Full table of flounder, rockfish and sea cucumber at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-23-96vc2-966.webp) Fresh live fish and seafood, reasonable prices and a friendly atmosphere: I was happy with all of it at Dowon Susan! ![Live raw fish and seafood spread at Dowon Susan](https://img.superchart.com/images/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber-24-1o7hk-1200.webp) If you're looking for a sashimi restaurant that won't let you down near Cheonho Station or Pungnap-dong, or you want fresh raw fish to share with a good drink, I strongly recommend stopping by Dowon Susan in Pungnap-dong, Songpa! ## Where it is - Dowon Susan (도원수산) - 26 Pungseong-ro 25-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 송파구 풍성로25길 26 1층 - 37.5355607, 127.1210016 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8F%84%EC%9B%90%EC%88%98%EC%82%B0/@37.5355607,127.1210016,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@paperback-pixels/pungnap-dowon-flatfish-rockfish-sea-cucumber/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt