Omakase lunch with broth-first udon in Yeongdeungpo: Sushi Hibi

I'd been craving proper sushi for a while, so I went for lunch at Sushi Hibi near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station. Sushi Hibi is a newly opened omakase spot that opened in late April. It's close to Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station and not too far from Yangpyeong Station either, so it's easy to reach if you're hunting for sushi near Yangpyeong Station too. The lunch omakase I had was 50,000 won per person, and the lineup was wonderfully varied — clean fish like flounder and red seabream, then horse mackerel, sweet shrimp, jaetbangeo (amberjack), tuna back meat, mackerel and eel. I enjoyed every bite right to the end.

※ Since this is omakase, the fish selection and course lineup can change depending on the season and what's available that day.

Where is Sushi Hibi, and how do parking and reservations work?

Sushi Hibi is on the 1st floor of a building at 14-1 Dangsan-ro 32-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Hours are Tuesday–Friday 12:00–22:00 (break 14:30–17:00, last order 20:00) and Saturday–Sunday 11:30–21:30 (break 14:00–17:30, last order 19:30). Closed every Monday.

It's an easy walk from Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station and also reachable from Yangpyeong Station, which makes it convenient if you've got plans around Yeongdeungpo or Dangsan-dong. Since the omakase course starts together at the booked time, it's best to arrive 5–10 minutes early.

If you're driving, there's a paid public parking lot near the restaurant — ₩400 per 5 minutes — though it can get busy on weekends with cars visiting nearby shops and wedding halls. If you're going on a weekend, I'd allow extra time or just take the subway. It's easy to reach by public transport too, which is handy whether you're after sushi near Yangpyeong Station or a good restaurant near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station.

A clean, calm room built around Sushi Hibi's counter seats

Walking into Sushi Hibi, the space felt clean and neatly arranged, very fitting for a newly opened restaurant. It's a small space centered on counter seating, where you can watch the sushi being made right in front of you. Watching the chef prep the fish and put together each piece up close was honestly part of the fun. With limited seating, it never felt crowded, and the atmosphere made it easy to focus on the food.

There's also a space in the back to store coats and bags, so you can dine without worrying about your things. If you're new to omakase, you might worry the atmosphere will feel too formal — but Sushi Hibi is clean yet relaxed, so it was easy to enjoy the course without any pressure. It seemed like a solid choice whether for a date, a celebration meal, or just a quiet lunch spot in Yeongdeungpo.

What comes in the 50,000 won lunch course?

The course I had was the Sushi Hibi lunch omakase at 50,000 won per person. These days, even lunch omakase in Seoul tends to run pretty pricey, so getting a wide variety of sushi plus udon and dessert for 50,000 won felt like good value. If you want a lighter introduction to omakase or you're planning a lunch date, go for lunch; if you want something more leisurely and varied, dinner might suit better.

Since seating is limited and course start times are fixed, I'd recommend booking ahead through CatchTable if you have a specific date and time in mind. Given the lunch price and overall lineup, this seemed like an approachable spot even for people trying Yeongdeungpo sushi omakase for the first time.

Flounder, red seabream, horse mackerel, sweet shrimp and monkfish liver

The early part of the course featured Spanish mackerel, flounder, red seabream, horse mackerel, sweet shrimp and monkfish liver, among other things. The flounder was clean-tasting with a nice chewy texture, and the red seabream was similarly light, making for an easy start to the course. The horse mackerel had that savory, umami-rich blue-fish character, but without a strong fishy taste, so it was delicious.

The sweet shrimp lived up to its name — sweet and melting in texture. The piece with monkfish liver on top had a rich, savory depth, offering a completely different kind of appeal from the lighter white fish.

Torch-seared jaetbangeo (amberjack) with yuzu sauce

The one that stuck with me most was the jaetbangeo (amberjack). It came torch-seared with a bright yuzu sauce on top. The gentle smoky flavor lingering in the mouth combined nicely with the yuzu sauce cutting through any richness — it was a great mid-course change of pace. It was satisfying to see how much the flavor shifts with different aging levels, sauces and searing, even within the same category of sushi.

Tuna back meat, futomaki, tamago, udon and dessert

The tuna back meat came lightly marinated in soy sauce, so it was already seasoned well without needing extra dipping sauce. The soft texture of the tuna carried the umami of the soy naturally, making it easy to enjoy. The mackerel sushi was cleanly prepared, with no fishy aftertaste to worry about. If you like blue-fleshed fish, you'll likely enjoy its distinct savory flavor even more here.

I also tried the futomaki, packed generously with ingredients. Taking a big bite of the thickly cut roll brought all the flavors and textures together at once — a satisfying way to move into the later part of the course. The tamago, made from finely ground egg and shrimp, was soft, fluffy and gently sweet. Unlike a regular Korean-style egg roll, it had a moist texture almost like sponge cake, which made it a nice bridge before dessert.

The udon Sushi Hibi tells you to taste broth-first

For the udon (noodle dish), the staff explained that you should stir it well first and taste the broth before eating the noodles. Following their advice, I stirred the udon thoroughly and tried the warm broth first — the rich flavor was a comforting reset for the palate. By the time I finished the noodles, it felt like plenty for a full lunch.

The final dessert was a strawberry sorbet. After all that sushi, finishing with something bright and cold cleansed the palate and wrapped up the course on a pleasant note.

Is Sushi Hibi's Yeongdeungpo lunch omakase worth it?

For 50,000 won, Sushi Hibi packed in a wide variety of sushi plus udon and dessert. The fish lineup — clean flounder and red seabream through sweet shrimp, jaetbangeo, tuna, mackerel and eel — kept things interesting right up to the last bite.

Sitting at the clean, calm counter and watching the chef put each piece together right in front of you made this a good fit for a lunch date or a special-occasion meal. Whether you're after sushi near Yangpyeong Station, a good-value Yeongdeungpo sushi omakase, or just curious about a newly opened sushi spot in Yeongdeungpo, the lunch omakase at Sushi Hibi is worth trying.