# Jongno sushi restaurant with two 17-piece sets: Choe Uyeong Sushiya - By Haesol (https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorways-fb81/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorways-fb81/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@restaurant-doorways-fb81/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/index.md) ## In short Choe Uyeong Sushiya (최우영스시야) Jongno Branch is a sushi restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, near Jonggak Station. A couple compared the 17-piece Premium and Top sushi sets, along with fried glutinous-rice mochi. Verdict: choose Premium for more luxury ingredients, though Top is satisfying too. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1 minute on foot from Jonggak Station Exit 1, B1 of Tower 8 - **Sushi sets**: 17 pieces each for Premium and Top sushi - **Seating**: Group tables for four or more and counter seats - **Ordering**: Entrance kiosk or table tablet - **Corkage**: ₩3,000 per bottle *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* There are so many great sushi places around Jonggak Station that choosing one can be a dilemma, right? Today, I found a sushi spot that blows away most omakase places, and I had to introduce it. It’s Choe Uyeong Sushiya (최우영스시야) Jongno Branch! ![Sushi table spread at Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-01-1dd8x-1200.webp) My partner and I are sushi lovers even on a normal day, but we felt like eating something fancy today, so we picked the Premium sushi and Top sushi sets! They both had 17 pieces, though, so I was curious about the difference. I’ll compare the taste and what sets the two apart! ## How to get to Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch Choe Uyeong Sushiya is in the basement by Tower 8. ![Choe Uyeong Sushiya directions in the Tower 8 basement](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-02-b1cz0-900.webp) Before opening the door, I could see the Choe Uyeong Sushiya sign listed on basement level 1. ![Choe Uyeong Sushiya sign on basement level 1](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-03-x8g7s-900.webp) Open the door and head downstairs~ ![Stairs leading down to Choe Uyeong Sushiya](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-04-145zt-900.webp) After going down, walk a little to the left and you’ll spot several congratulatory flower wreaths for the opening—that’s the place. ![Opening congratulatory flower wreaths near the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-05-13114-900.webp) The sushi-shaped logo and the English words “SUSHI RESTAURANT” make it easy to spot even from afar, haha. ![Restaurant exterior with a sushi logo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-06-ot3h6-900.webp) ![Entrance to Choe Uyeong Sushiya](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-07-1jo79-900.webp) Having the menu and price list posted at the entrance was quietly convenient, since I could look them over before going in. ![Menu and price list at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-08-u5ftr-900.webp) ## Inside: group tables and counter seats Once inside, a wall of green plants runs along the space, so it didn’t feel at all stuffy despite being underground. There are group tables for four or more as well as counter seats, so it seems great for both group gatherings and dining alone, haha. ![Interior with a plant wall and seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-09-1ngys-900.webp) ## Ordering by kiosk and tablet You can check the menu and order from the kiosk at the entrance, too. It looked like people mainly use it for takeout orders. ![Entrance kiosk ordering screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-10-12f3p-900.webp) Each seat has a tablet, so diners can easily order from their table. The soft lighting also made it cozy and warm. I sat down and spent a while deciding what to order from the menu, and it turns out the Top and Premium sushi sets have slightly different lineups? ![Top and Premium sushi set menu contents](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-11-twjt5-900.webp) So I ordered right away~ We also got two fried glutinous-rice mochi as a snack, haha. If you want detailed descriptions of each menu item and how to enjoy them, check the photos below~ These are the assorted kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) and special kaisendon. ![Assorted kaisendon menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-12-1aww8-900.webp) ![Special kaisendon menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-13-usgiy-900.webp) ## What is the difference between Premium and Top sushi? Here comes today’s important insider tip! > What’s the difference between Premium sushi and Top sushi? I think the photos below will make it pretty clear~! ![Comparison of Premium and Top sushi contents](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-14-19e1c-900.webp) ![Guide to the 17-piece sushi set contents](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-15-1gv5s-900.webp) Both sets have 17 pieces, but the Premium sushi includes a higher proportion of luxury ingredients such as tuna belly and sea urchin. You’ll see in the food photos later, but the Premium sushi also feels much bigger, with fancier ingredients! ![Assorted sushi varieties and contents guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-16-1npb4-901.webp) ![Special sushi varieties and contents guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-17-4sfoo-900.webp) The varieties and contents of the assorted and special sushi are also explained in detail, so take a look if you’re curious~ These seem like they would be nice for a lighter meal, haha. ## Trying the Top and Premium sushi sets As soon as we sat down, hot jang-guk (clear soup) arrived. The weather has gotten so chilly lately, so this was perfect for warming up~~ ![Hot clear soup served with sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-18-8u1w2-900.webp) This is the house-made soy sauce at Choe Uyeong Sushiya! Mixing it with wasabi felt like it would be insanely good! ![Choe Uyeong Sushiya house-made soy sauce and wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-19-1yqu2-900.webp) Next, the Top sushi and Premium sushi came out in that order, and the one in the middle is the premium Premium sushi! What do you think? Can you see the larger size and the extra luxury ingredients, like uni (sea urchin) and ankimo (monkfish liver)? ![Premium sushi, Top sushi, and fried glutinous-rice mochi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-20-ljgsw-899.webp) *Fried glutinous-rice mochi / Premium sushi / Top sushi* Honestly, every sushi piece melted softly in my mouth, but the bluefin tuna sushi especially melted the instant I put it in my mouth, haha. ![Sushi assortment including bluefin tuna sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-21-7vrfi-900.webp) The freshwater eel was brushed with sweet soy sauce, giving it a sweet-salty flavor. It was great with the egg sushi and went amazingly well with the soup, too! The Premium sushi had a more varied range of ingredients than the Top sushi, but if luxury ingredients are not especially important to you, I think the Top sushi alone would be satisfying, haha. This was the red shrimp and sea urchin sushi that was especially delicious! The springy texture of the red shrimp plus the rich sea urchin made it go down so cleanly, which I loved. Next was negitoro! At first I thought it was bluefin tuna, but it was sushi made with chopped tuna and scallions for extra richness, and my girlfriend really loved it, haha. ![Comparison of 17-piece Premium and Top sushi sets near Jonggak Station at Choe Uyeong Sushiya](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-22-1lrjw-900.webp) This is steamed abalone! I’d never seen a place serve abalone this large on sushi, hahaha. It was so chewy that I felt like I was chewing meat. So good! ![Large steamed abalone sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-23-jwoi9-900.webp) Lastly, the fried glutinous-rice mochi came out. ![Fried glutinous-rice mochi side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison-24-jk70x-900.webp) You can see how stretchy and chewy it is just from the photo, right? It was crispy outside and delightfully chewy inside, so it made a great side. Just dip it in the sauce that comes with it! At first I thought it was honey. It was a little sweet, but not honey—maybe it had a grated-daikon-like feel(?)? I’m not quite sure, but it was nicely sweet and totally my style, haha. ## For premium sushi near Jonggak Station If you’re looking for high-end sushi near Jonggak Station or Gwanghwamun Station that rivals omakase, visit Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch! Next time, I’ll try the kaisendon too~~! Haha. ## Where it is - Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch (최우영스시야 종로점) - Unit 104, B1, 7 Jong-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 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/@restaurant-doorways-fb81/jonggak-sushi-premium-set-comparison/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt