# Jongno sushi restaurant with 17-piece premium set: Choe Uyeong Sushiya

- By Sian (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-lantern/)
- Written Sep 18, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-lantern/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/
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## In short

Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch is a Japanese sushi restaurant on basement level 1 of the Tower8 building, right outside Exit 1 of Jongak Station in Jongno, Seoul. The writer ordered the premium sushi set at 33,000 won (17 pieces) and the mixed kaisendon (sashimi rice bowl) at 14,000 won, and the springy, chewy white fish sushi with its aged umami was the most memorable part. With solo seats and partitioned tables, Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch works well as an office lunch near Jongak Station.

## Good to know

- **Location**: Basement level 1, Tower8 Building, 7 Jongno 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, in front of Jongak Station Exit 1
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30, last order 21:00
- **Break time**: 15:00–17:00
- **Parking**: 2 hours free in the Tower8 building
- **Premium sushi set**: 33,000 won (17 pieces)
- **Top-grade sushi set**: 27,000 won
- **Mixed kaisendon**: 14,000 won
- **Seating**: Solo seats, partitioned seats, tables for 4 and 6

*as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026*

When picking a lunch spot near Jongak Station, there's always one dish that keeps coming to mind. Personally, on days I'm craving sushi for lunch, I end up regretting it if I order something else instead. So this time I headed to Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Tower Branch, right in front of Exit 1 of Jongak Station.

What stood out most about the sushi I had that day was the springy yet chewy texture of the white fish. Beyond just tasting fresh, you could taste the difference that aging makes, so I was satisfied from the very first bite.

## Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch: location, hours and parking

![Exterior of the Tower8 building in front of Jongak Station Exit 1](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-01-xu38l-966.webp)

![Basement entrance to Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-02-1jvfu-966.webp)

Choe Uyeong Sushiya is located at 7 Jongno 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, in the basement of the Tower8 building. Since it's right in front of Exit 1 of Jongak Station, it wasn't hard to find even on my first visit. It's also a convenient location for anyone moving from the Jongno Tower area or Gwanghwamun for lunch, so it suits people who value accessibility when searching for good food near Jongak Station.

It's open daily from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with last order at 9 p.m. There's a break time from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., so if you're visiting between lunch and dinner, check the hours first.

Parking is convenient too — you can get 2 hours free parking within the Tower8 building.

## Seating at Choe Uyeong Sushiya, from solo lunch to small groups

Inside Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch, there are seats good for solo dining as well as 4- and 6-person tables. There are also partitioned seats, which seemed great for office workers who want a quiet lunch alone.

Some sushi restaurants feel like they're only meant for group visits, but Choe Uyeong Sushiya was set up to work well for everything from solo lunches to small gatherings. So if you're looking for a spot for Jongak Station office workers' lunch, it's comfortable whether you go alone or with coworkers. It was also a good match for days when I just want to eat delicious sushi and wrap up lunch cleanly.

## The 33,000-won premium sushi set: 17 pieces worth the praise

![A plate of Choe Uyeong Sushiya's premium sushi set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-03-3dy38-966.webp)

![17-piece premium sushi set with thick cuts of fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-04-1juxb-1200.webp)

![Close-up view of the premium sushi set arrangement](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-05-zwewj-966.webp)

![Wide shot of the premium sushi plate laid out horizontally](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-06-e79dq-966.webp)

![Picking up a single piece of sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-07-i47hf-966.webp)

This time I ordered the 33,000-won premium sushi set. It comes with 17 pieces total, and the fish slices were thicker and bigger than I expected, so it was satisfying from the moment it arrived.

With sushi, the ratio of rice to fish quietly matters a lot. If the fish is too thin it's disappointing, but if it's too big it can feel disconnected from the rice. The sushi I had that day had a good balance between the fish and the rice.

Personally, what stuck with me most was the white fish sushi. I'd recommend starting your first piece with white fish. Along with the clean, light flavor unique to white fish, there was a springy, chewy texture — a bit different from just tasting 'fresh.' The umami and texture that come from aging added to it, and you could really feel the sushi's overall quality.

![Close-up of white fish sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-08-1wvyp-966.webp)

![A piece of sushi topped with aged fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-09-hszhp-966.webp)

![Types of sushi included in the premium set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-10-18ysn-966.webp)

![Side view of sushi showing the rice-to-fish ratio](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-11-hbg84-966.webp)

![Plate with remaining sushi pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-12-94pfj-966.webp)

### How does it differ from the 27,000-won top-grade sushi set?

For reference, you can also order the top-grade sushi set for 27,000 won, which is good for fitting your lunch budget. Everything was the same except for 2 types of sushi. Uni (sea urchin) sushi isn't included in the top-grade set since it's pricier, but the top-grade set on its own really doesn't feel lacking. By the end, you're so full you won't even notice whether uni was there or not.

## The 14,000-won mixed kaisendon: best value for an office lunch

If you want a lighter lunch, I'd also recommend the 14,000-won mixed kaisendon (assorted sashimi rice bowl). Given the price, the fish was quite generous, making it an easy pick as a Jongak Station lunch option. The bowl comes packed not just with sashimi but also egg and fried shrimp, so it's filling enough as a single dish.

![A bowl of mixed kaisendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-13-10ej4-966.webp)

![Kaisendon topped with fish, egg, and fried shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-14-1j8a1-966.webp)

![Close-up of fish on top of the kaisendon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-15-pc1cd-966.webp)

![Rice and fish placed on a sheet of seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-16-1cvs6-966.webp)

![Eating fish alone on seaweed](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-17-o7917-966.webp)

![Eating kaisendon with a spoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-18-e1ym0-966.webp)

![A bite of kaisendon mixed with flying fish roe and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-19-13jx9-966.webp)

### How to eat the kaisendon at Choe Uyeong Sushiya

Rather than just eating fish on rice, trying kaisendon a few different ways turned out to be fun. First, I put rice on seaweed, added fish on top, and dipped it in wasabi and soy sauce to taste. Having the crisp seaweed, rice, and fish together gave a whole different feel.

Next I tried putting just the fish on seaweed, and the combo of crisp seaweed and fish worked really well too. You can also put fish on rice and scoop it up with a spoon like sushi, or lightly mix the fish, flying fish roe, and rice together for one bite. If you're looking for something clean but filling rather than a heavy lunch, I felt the mixed kaisendon was especially good.

## Fish texture, aging and which piece to eat first

What I want to emphasize most from this visit to Choe Uyeong Sushiya is the texture of the fish. It had a springy firmness that stayed chewy the more you chewed, so as the first bite it really woke up my appetite. The clean taste of fresh fish combined with the umami built up through aging, making each piece of sushi fun to eat one by one.

![Aged sushi showing its springy texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-20-13v6j-966.webp)

![A piece of red fish sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-21-g6frp-966.webp)

![Cross-section of a thickly cut piece of sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-22-cghki-966.webp)

So if you're ordering sushi, I'd recommend not eating several kinds all at once from the start, but starting with white fish and moving on to red fish. Starting with the light, clean white fish and following it with other sushi made me feel the flavors and textures of each more clearly. Also, the premium sushi set's fish is thick and generously cut, so even one piece had a real presence in your mouth.

## Verdict: a Jongak Station lunch spot for office workers

![Table at Choe Uyeong Sushiya after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-23-17hfn-966.webp)

![Interior atmosphere of Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon/jongno-sushi-white-fish-kaisendon-24-z8l0m-966.webp)

Overall, Choe Uyeong Sushiya tends to serve thick, generous cuts of fish, making it worth considering whenever you're looking for sushi near Jongak Station. It's easy to get to right in front of Exit 1, and with 2 hours free parking at the Tower8 building, visiting by car isn't a hassle either. Most of all, I liked that with solo seats and partitioned seating, it works well for solo lunches, meals with coworkers, and small gatherings alike.

If you love sushi, go for the premium sushi set; if you want something light but filling for lunch, the mixed kaisendon is a good pick. If I visit again, I'd start with the white fish sushi first — the springy, chewy texture and the flavor difference from aging really stuck with me. If you've been looking for an office lunch spot or a good sushi restaurant near Jongak Station, Jongno, or Gwanghwamun, Choe Uyeong Sushiya is worth remembering.

## Where it is

- Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch (최우영스시야 종로점)
- 7 Jongno 5-gil, B1 Unit 104, 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

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