# Seolleung sushi counter: sea urchin and tako wasabi, Sushi Maiu - By Yeoul (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-kitchen-sign/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a sponsored post — a meal was provided by the restaurant for this visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-kitchen-sign/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-kitchen-sign/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/index.md) ## In short Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant 157m from Seolleung Station Exit 5 in Gangnam, Seoul. Sitting alone at the counter facing the rail, this visit covered seven plates picked one by one — salmon aburi, tako wasabi (octopus with wasabi), flying fish roe gunkan, tuna belly, halibut fin, sea urchin and egg sushi — and the sea urchin sushi was the standout. Sushi Maiu is a good choice for solo diners who want to order sushi one plate at a time. ## Good to know - **Location**: 157m from Seolleung Station Exit 5 (22 Seolleung-ro 93-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul) - **Hours**: Open daily 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:45) - **Reservations**: Available through Naver Reservation - **Parking**: Small lot; 3,000 won per 60 minutes / 3,000 won maximum (check exact rates on site) - **Seating**: Counter seats along the conveyor-belt rail, plus table seats further inside - **How to order**: Take plates straight off the rail or tick your picks on the paper menu - **This visit**: 7 plates total (salmon aburi, tako wasabi, flying fish roe gunkan, tuna belly, halibut fin, sea urchin, egg) - **Good to know**: Tuna belly and otoro are only 1,000 won apart - **Price reference**: ₩1,000 ≈ $0.7 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch (SUSHI MAIU) is a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant with the fun of picking your own plates. ![Main photo of Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch conveyor-belt sushi restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-01-1byos-1200.webp) I stopped by Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch near Seolleung Station when I wanted something quick and simple. Since it's a conveyor-belt sushi specialist, I could pick out whatever sushi I wanted one plate at a time — and best of all, the atmosphere felt completely fine for eating alone. ![Exterior view of Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch near Seolleung Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-02-1q2vk-900.webp) ![Entrance sign of Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-03-xatvq-900.webp) ![Full view of the store entrance at Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-04-11a2e-900.webp) ## Where to sit at Sushi Maiu: counter seats and table seats Close to Seolleung Station, Sushi Maiu had counter seats surrounding the conveyor-belt rail right as I walked in, with table seats set up further inside. ![Interior view of counter seats surrounding the conveyor-belt sushi rail](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-05-11y7u-900.webp) ![View of counter seats and rail at Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-06-101st-900.webp) The counter seats felt good for solo dining, but also fine for two people sitting side by side over sushi. There were table seats too, but the place was pretty full when I visited, so I quietly skipped taking photos there..🥲 ## How ordering works: take it off the rail or tick the menu Watching the sushi spin around and around, you just want to grab a plate🥰 You can pick sushi straight off the belt as it goes by, or check the menu to order exactly what you want. ![Sushi plates rotating on the conveyor-belt rail](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-07-z5bmr-900.webp) ![Sushi ordering menu at Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-08-4u03p-900.webp) The menu had a good range of price points, so it was easy to pick from lighter, everyday sushi all the way up to something a little more special. ![Sushi plates and chopsticks placed at a counter seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-09-isvrr-900.webp) I ordered mostly what I was craving, one plate at a time, and cleared a total of 7 plates🍽️ ## Seven plates one by one, from salmon aburi to egg sushi ### Salmon aburi sushi ![A plate of torch-seared salmon aburi sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-10-1odyg-900.webp) The first to arrive was salmon aburi sushi. The aburi style adds a slight torched flavor over soft salmon, so the first thing I noticed was the rich, oily savoriness of the salmon. Inside, the salmon was moist and soft. ### Tako wasabi (octopus with wasabi) ![Tako wasabi piled generously with octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-11-172ui-900.webp) ![Close-up of the octopus texture in tako wasabi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-12-ijats-900.webp) I liked how generously the octopus was piled on. The chewy texture of the octopus paired with a little kick of wasabi really woke up the palate. ### Flying fish roe gunkan roll ![Gunkan roll piled high with flying fish roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-13-bbmz1-900.webp) ![Close-up of flying fish roe gunkan roll](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-14-k0juj-900.webp) Loaded generously with flying fish roe! I could really feel that popping texture with each bite. Salty yet savory, and eaten together with the rice, the signature flavor of the gunkan roll really came through. ### Tuna belly sushi ![Thick slice of tuna belly sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-15-1ddgv-900.webp) ![Close-up cross-section of tuna belly sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-16-1xo25-900.webp) Nice and thick tuna belly! What more can I say..🤭 It melted softly in my mouth, releasing the tuna's signature savory, oily richness. The price difference from otoro was only ₩1,000, so I hesitated a bit while ordering... but thinking back on it after eating, I should have gone for the otoro😋 ### Halibut fin (engawa) sushi My beloved engawa🖤 ![Two pieces of halibut fin engawa sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-17-1tbt1-900.webp) ![Close-up of engawa sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-18-x20v2-900.webp) The halibut fin's signature crunchy yet chewy texture with a savory fattiness came through, and as always, it was delicious. Two pieces vanished in an instant✨ ### Sea urchin sushi ![A plate of rich-flavored sea urchin sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-19-40pf8-900.webp) ![Close-up of sea urchin sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-20-1784n-900.webp) My personal highlight was the sea urchin sushi🍣 The signature dense, rich flavor of sea urchin really came through. It melted softly in my mouth, spreading with oceanic aroma and savory taste. It just melted away in my mouth🫠 ### Egg sushi ![Egg sushi eaten as the final course](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-21-1qao7-900.webp) ![Close-up of fluffy egg sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-22-8o0vw-900.webp) The last one was a clean finish with egg sushi🍳 The sweet, fluffy egg paired well with the rice, making it a good palate cleanser to end the meal. ![Stack of empty sushi plates after finishing seven plates](https://img.superchart.com/images/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo-23-vcux5-900.webp) ## Is Sushi Maiu worth it for solo sushi near Seolleung Station? Short and intense, I cleared 7 plates🍽️ Prices varied by menu item, so I could order sushi I actually wanted, and with such a variety of sushi types, it was easy to pick according to my taste. There are counter seats that make solo dining feel comfortable, so I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for solo sushi dining near Seolleung Station! The sushi was fresh overall, and there was fun in the conveyor-belt format itself, plus the fun of picking exactly the menu items I wanted. From my beloved engawa to sea urchin and tuna belly, finishing off with egg sushi at the end — I was so satisfied🥰 ## Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch: hours, parking and directions - 📍 Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch (22 Seolleung-ro 93-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea) - 📌 157m from Seolleung Station Exit 5 - ⏰ Open daily 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:45) - ✅ Reservations available via Naver Reservation - 🅿️ Limited parking — ₩3,000 per 60 minutes / ₩3,000 max (check exact rates on-site) ## Where it is - Sushi Maiu Seolleung Station Branch (스시마이우 선릉역점) - 22 Seolleung-ro 93-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 강남구 선릉로93길 22 - 37.504924, 127.0467449 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%8A%A4%EC%8B%9C%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%B4%EC%9A%B0%20%EC%84%A0%EB%A6%89%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.504924,127.0467449,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-kitchen-sign/sushi-maiu-seolleung-sea-urchin-solo/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt