# Jongno sushi restaurant with sashimi: Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch - By Doyun (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-file/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Updated Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-meal-file/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-meal-file/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/index.md) ## In short Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch is a sushi restaurant in Jongno, Seoul, near Jonggak Station. I shared assorted sashimi and premium sushi with a friend, and the thick cuts and generous assortment were especially satisfying. Verdict: a confident pick for quality sushi near Jonggak or Gwanghwamun. ## Good to know - **Address**: B1F, Unit 104, 7 Jong-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 종로구 종로5길 7 지하1층 104호) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:30 - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 21:00 - **Parking**: Free for 2 hours - **Assorted sashimi**: ₩40,000 - **Premium sushi**: ₩27,000 - **Assorted sushi, 12 pieces**: From ₩13,000 - **Premium top-grade sushi, 17 pieces**: Up to ₩33,000 - **Special sashimi**: ₩70,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* As the weather turned cooler, I started craving some delicious sushi. I met a friend at Jonggak Station, and while looking for a nearby sushi spot, we visited Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch. ![Sushi and sashimi at Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-01-yl96q-1200.webp) ## Getting to Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch from Jonggak Station It is located at B1F, Unit 104, 7 Jong-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 종로구 종로5길 7 지하1층 104호). It is open daily from 11:00 to 21:30, with a break from 15:00 to 17:00 and last orders at 21:00. Parking is free for two hours. ![Location guide for Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-02-1lcso-848.webp) ![Guide to Choe Uyeong Sushiya near Jonggak Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-03-11b4n-900.webp) Come out of Exit 1 at Jonggak Station and walk straight ahead. The building after Gran Seoul is TOWER 8; head inside rather than staying on the main road, and you will see the Choe Uyeong Sushiya sign announcing a sushi specialty restaurant. Take the elevator down to B1. ![Basement entrance to Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-04-1ddp7-900.webp) ![Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-05-12ocs-900.webp) The clean white exterior and blue lighting caught my eye right away. A large menu board stands beside the entrance, so you can check the sashimi and sushi-set options before going in. ![Menu board for sashimi and sushi sets](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-06-1aylo-900.webp) ![Menu selection at the Choe Uyeong Sushiya entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-07-18nub-889.webp) ## Seating for solo diners through groups of four There are plenty of options, from counter seats that are great for dining alone to tables for two and four, so you can eat in a comfortable, hygienic setting. Cat-illustration posters throughout the restaurant added a cute touch. Ordering was easy through the tablet installed at each table. ![Restaurant with counter seats and tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-08-3w8k0-900.webp) ![Restaurant decorated with cat illustration posters](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-09-zoe5c-900.webp) ![Dining table with tablet ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-10-1j1wi-900.webp) Each table comes with Choe Uyeong Seafood's house-made soy sauce, rakgyo (pickled scallions), and pickled ginger, which you can portion into your own small dish. Warm, savory miso soup is also served as part of the basic setting. ![House-made soy sauce, rakgyo, and pickled ginger setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-11-13o7y-900.webp) ## Ordering assorted sashimi and premium sushi The menu had a wide range of sashimi, sushi sets, individually selected sushi, kaisendon (seafood rice bowl), and fried dishes. Sashimi was divided into tiers, from assorted sashimi at ₩40,000 to special sashimi at ₩70,000, while sushi sets ranged from a 12-piece assorted sushi set at ₩13,000 to a 17-piece premium top-grade sushi set at ₩33,000. - Assorted sashimi ₩40,000 - Premium sushi ₩27,000 ![Assorted sashimi and premium sushi order](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-12-1vioo-819.webp) ![Assorted sashimi and sushi served on plates](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-13-15tjy-837.webp) The assorted sashimi and premium sushi arrived on separate plates. I was honestly startled by how substantial they looked—I almost mistook the sushi from this Jongno favorite for sashimi at first glance. ![Generous-looking assorted sashimi and premium sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-14-1xsp2-900.webp) ## Premium sushi from tuna to abalone As expected from a high-end sushi lineup, the plate held a variety of pieces including fatty tuna, sweet shrimp, scallop, eel, egg, gunkan sushi, and abalone. The fresh, thick tuna had a tender grain, and every ingredient clung beautifully to the palate—the freshness and quality were outstanding. ![Sushi with fatty tuna and sweet shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-15-1yfc5-899.webp) ![Premium sushi with scallop, eel, and abalone](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-16-1kemu-900.webp) I added wasabi soy sauce to the shrimp sushi. Its springy texture and just-right amount of rice made it completely delicious. ![Shrimp sushi topped with wasabi soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-17-18ws4-900.webp) ## Assorted sashimi with generous, thick cuts The assorted sashimi came piled onto a large plate with several kinds, including tuna, salmon, scallop, yukhoe (Korean-style seasoned raw beef), sea bream, and more. Lemon slices added some color. The quality and presentation were so impressive that it was hard to believe the price was ₩40,000. ![Assorted sashimi with tuna, salmon, scallop, and yukhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-18-1wvzp-900.webp) ![Assorted sashimi with lemon slices](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-19-reb2w-900.webp) The nutty sea bream became more flavorful as I chewed, combining its characteristically clean taste with a pleasantly chewy skin. The yukhoe sashimi was not tough at all; it grew chewier with each bite while its savory umami filled my mouth. ![Sashimi selection with spear squid, scallop, flounder, and crab meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung-20-x9p69-900.webp) The spread was genuinely generous: tender yet chewy spear squid, soft and rich scallop, translucent flounder sashimi with an excellent firm bite, and deeply savory crab meat that was perfect alongside the sashimi. Each piece was sliced thick, creating a satisfyingly full mouthful from the very first bite, and there was not a trace of any fishy odor—only the natural freshness of the seafood. Anyone who loves fresh premium raw fish would be sure to enjoy this quality. At Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch, my friend and I shared assorted sashimi and premium sushi and enjoyed an excellent meal. I would recommend it without hesitation to anyone wanting properly high-quality sushi and fresh sashimi near Jonggak or Gwanghwamun. The value for the quality makes it a lovely, low-pressure date option, and it is also a very satisfying place for a neat solo meal or dinner with a light drink. ## Where it is - Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch (최우영스시야 종로점) - B1F, Unit 104, 7 Jong-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 종로구 종로5길 7 지하1층 104호) - 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/@seoul-meal-file/jongno-sashimi-sushi-choiwooyoung/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt