# Gongdeok sushi omakase lunch course with kinmedai maki: Jeulgeoun - By Gawon (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-ticket/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/index.md) ## In short Jeulgeoun Maeumeuro is a mid-tier sushi omakase near Gongdeok Station on Baekbeom-ro 24-gil in Mapo, Seoul. Celebrating a sibling's grad school acceptance, the writer tried the lunch sushi omakase course, from smoked mackerel hoemuchim to kinmedai maki, eel sushi and egg castella. With quiet bar seats and a private room, it's a keeper for anniversary meals. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–22:00 (break time 15:00–17:00) - **Parking**: Available (free for 3 hours) - **Reservations**: Available via Catch Table - **Course types**: Sashimi omakase / Sushi omakase - **Ordered**: Lunch sushi omakase - **Seating**: Bar seats, private room, individual bag lockers - **Restroom**: Inside *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ## Looking for a quiet omakase in Gongdeok I was hunting for a quiet omakase spot to celebrate my sibling passing their grad school entrance exam, and that's how I found Jeulgeoun Maeumeuro in Gongdeok haha I've been to quite a few omakase places around Yeouido, Gwanghwamun, and Gangnam, and I'd heard this one was great value among the mid-tier places, so I was curious. ![Exterior of Jeulgeoun Maeumeuro omakase in Gongdeok](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-01-1yonq-966.webp) ![The calm entrance doorway](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-02-lj921-m-966.webp) The exterior really felt like a place only insiders would know about. Even the entrance wasn't flashy at all, which made it feel more like a secret hideout,,, When you open the door, photos of the chefs themselves greet you, which somehow makes the place feel even more trustworthy...? (guess they're confident in their food) (or maybe it's more like being greeted in person ><) ![Interior view of the wood-toned bar counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-03-k61e4-966.webp) ![Spaciously spaced bar seats with calm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-04-d84ft-1200.webp) ## Bar seat spacing and the private room's vibe The first thing I noticed walking in was how spacious the seat spacing was! Even though it's bar seating, you don't really notice the person next to you, and the atmosphere lets you enjoy the course privately! ![Individual bag lockers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-05-yfrf6-966.webp) *(The individual bag lockers were nice and roomy too~~)* (The individual bag lockers were nice and roomy too~~) With the wood-toned counter and calm lighting, it seemed great for a birthday or anniversary meal! And if you look closely, there's also a separate private room, which looked good for family gatherings or group get-togethers. A clean atmosphere you could bring anyone important to without hesitation★ ## Two menu options: sashimi and sushi omakase Let's take a look at the menu first! ![Sushi omakase course menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-06-kz44d-966.webp) ![Sashimi omakase menu page](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-07-12rn6-966.webp) ![Drinks menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-08-6gqdb-966.webp) There's a wide variety of drinks too, and you can choose between the sashimi and sushi omakase depending on your taste! We went with the lunch sushi omakase flow! ## The flow of the lunch sushi omakase course Today's order — lunch sushi omakase ![A glass of Ebisu draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-09-18ht4-966.webp) *(Started with a cold glass of Ebisu draft beer haha)* (Started with a cold glass of Ebisu draft beer haha) ![First course dish, like a cold soy noodle soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-10-1lbtu-966.webp) ![Close-up of the palate-opening first dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-11-1ouyp-966.webp) The first dish came out feeling like a small cold soy noodle soup (kongguksu), and it was a fun, unexpected way to gently open up the palate! ![Smoked mackerel and shiso leaf hoemuchim](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-12-abehf-966.webp) ![Hoemuchim plate garnished with shiso aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-13-skjm1-966.webp) Next came a hoemuchim (raw fish salad) of smoked Spanish mackerel with shiso leaf, and as the smoky aroma lingered and then the shiso scent wrapped around it, I thought — ah, this is exactly the kind of detail that sets it apart from entry-level omakase! Next up was braised octopus and chawanmushi (steamed egg custard). The stone octopus had a moist sauce, not chewy at all, with a sweet umami that stimulated the tongue, while the chawanmushi was soft and warm, settling the stomach comfortably in between. ![Braised octopus and chawanmushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-14-1hu27-966.webp) ![A bowl of suimono clear soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-15-1barg-966.webp) The suimono (clear soup) settled the stomach further~ (love the tissue for your fingers on the left~) ### The balance of shari and neta Then the sushi started coming out one piece at a time, and I finally understood why people talk about the shari (vinegared rice) here! The seasoning wasn't faint, but it also didn't overpower the neta (topping) — the balance with every single piece was perfect! (that sushi was seriously so good ㅜ) ![A piece of clean, light white fish sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-16-1jvi0-966.webp) The clean, light white fish had such a tidy aged flavor that the opening flow felt really well put together. (Sushi with shiso) The way it kept refreshing the palate in between really showed off the chef's sense. Sweet shrimp Tuna ㅜㅜㅜ look at that marbling ㅜㅜ ![Tuna sushi showing its marbling](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-17-1xzwp-966.webp) *Tuna ㅜㅜㅜ look at that marbling ㅜㅜ* Seaweed ++ a bite where rich sea urchin (uni) meets nutty flavor together! ![A bite of sushi topped with seaweed and uni](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-18-13oay-966.webp) *Seaweed ++ a bite where rich sea urchin and nutty flavor come together!* ![Blue-backed fish neta sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-19-q6z1o-966.webp) Blue-backed fish came out too, and that's a topping that can turn fishy if it's even slightly off, you know? But here the aroma was alive without being overwhelming haha ![A piece of kinmedai maki](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-20-1vvgh-966.webp) ### Kinmedai maki, futomaki, and eel Kinmedai (golden eye snapper) maki,,,,, seriously unreal,,,,,, just from the photo you can tell 'ah, this can't possibly taste bad,' right? (forgot the name) The sweet seaweed, kinmedai, and shari combination worked so well I instantly understood why this is so popular;;;; (obsessed) ![Maki combining sweet seaweed and kinmedai](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-21-15cyo-966.webp) A futomaki that looked like a birthday cake, yay! ![Futomaki that looks like a birthday cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-22-1qvno-966.webp) *Like a birthday cake futomaki, yay!* The sushi finished with eel! The sauce was sweet and the flesh was soft, wrapping up the course on a happy note. ![The final eel sushi of the course](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-23-g9yfc-966.webp) ![Egg castella and melon dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course-24-iyc73-966.webp) ## Dessert and portions — how were they? Dessert was an egg-only castella and melon, ending things on a refreshing note~~! By the time dessert was done I was seriously so full. (Even my sibling, who eats a whole pound of samgyeopsal, said they were full — that says it all) Both flavor and portion size, this omakase nails both! ## What kind of day is this Gongdeok omakase good for Overall, Jeulgeoun Maeumeuro in Gongdeok had it all — the quiet atmosphere, the spacious seating, and the tidy sushi lineup. For a family gathering, a birthday dinner, or a quiet meal with someone important, I think it's worth quietly saving 'Gongdeok omakase' for later. I'm planning to come back myself! Strongly recommend for anyone in Gongdeok looking for a refined mid-tier omakase! ## Where it is - Jeulgeoun Maeumeuro (즐거운 마음으로) - 21 Baekbeom-ro 24-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 백범로24길 21 1층 - 37.5461145, 126.9444621 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A6%90%EA%B1%B0%EC%9A%B4%20%EB%A7%88%EC%9D%8C%EC%9C%BC%EB%A1%9C/@37.5461145,126.9444621,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-lunch-ticket/gongdeok-omakase-lunch-sushi-course/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt