Sashimi restaurant in Yeongtong, Suwon: assorted platter at Susan Jang

A sashimi craving near Yeongtong Station: Susan Jang Suwon Yeongtong Branch

It had been a while since I wanted sashimi and seafood in Yeongtong, so I visited Susan Jang Suwon Yeongtong Branch.

I usually enjoy sashimi and seafood, so while looking around for where to go, I ended up at Susan Jang in Yeongtong this time.

When I go for sashimi, I tend to prefer a mixed platter that lets me try a variety of things rather than ordering just one kind, so this time too I went with the mixed platter to enjoy several kinds of seafood at once.

What is the atmosphere like at Susan Jang Suwon Yeongtong Branch?

Susan Jang Suwon Yeongtong Branch has a slightly different vibe from a typical sashimi restaurant, so it was nice to visit in the evening.

The lighting wasn't too bright and the overall mood was relaxed, which made it comfortable to chat while eating sashimi — it felt like a great fit for visiting with friends or on a date.

When it comes to sashimi and seafood, atmosphere matters just as much as the food itself, and I liked that this place wasn't a chaotic, bustling sashimi joint but somewhere I could sit and eat at ease.

Why order the assorted platter at Susan Jang?

After sitting down and looking over the menu, I decided on the mixed platter.

Being able to try several kinds at once seems to be the biggest advantage of a mixed platter.

Eating just one kind of sashimi the whole time can get a bit repetitive, but with a mixed platter, each kind has a different texture and flavor, so it's fun to taste them one by one.

That very first bite of sashimi really sets the tone, and seeing the mixed platter laid out, it looked delicious right from the start.

Having several things arrive together on one plate also made the table look much more bountiful.

How the assorted sashimi platter was eaten

At first I paused for a moment wondering what to try first, then picked pieces one by one.

Each kind of sashimi had a slightly different texture, so alternating between them was more fun than eating the same kind over and over.

I could taste the sashimi cleanly on its own or pair it with the accompaniments, eating it however suited my taste.

Personally, I like to try sashimi plain first, without dipping it in anything, rather than piling on too many sides at once — that way I can really taste the texture and flavor of the sashimi itself.

Then, dipping it in chojang (vinegared chili sauce) or soy sauce here and there gave it a different feel, so I ended up eating it several different ways.

Why the assorted platter works for a group

This was exactly the point where I felt glad I'd ordered the mixed platter.

Since you get to try a little of several kinds, it worked well even when the people I was with had different tastes.

Some people like light, clean sashimi while others prefer seafood with more chew — ordering a mixed platter solves that problem to some extent.

And naturally, eating sashimi tends to come with a drink, and the overall menu lineup fit well with having a light drink in the evening.

That said, it wasn't the kind of place where you feel obligated to drink, so it also worked fine for visiting just for a meal.

Where to eat sashimi in Yeongtong, Suwon

When looking for a place to eat sashimi in Yeongtong, the menu lineup and atmosphere are always the tricky part, and I felt Susan Jang was a solid choice for a day when I wanted to try several things via a mixed platter.

Especially if you're visiting with several people, ordering the mixed platter and letting each person pick what suits their taste seems like a great option.

When it's hard to settle on just one dish, ordering a mixed platter lowers the odds of picking wrong, and there's also the fun of tasting a bit of everything — personally, I'm a fan of mixed platters.

This time too, rather than ordering just one kind from the start, I chose the mixed platter, and eating a variety of things slowly naturally led to conversation and a relaxed meal.

If you're near Yeongtong Station wondering where to go for sashimi or seafood, this is a place worth checking out.

It seems like a good fit especially for people looking for somewhere relaxed rather than overly formal to enjoy sashimi and seafood.

Freshness matters most with sashimi, and on this visit, being able to taste a bit of several kinds made me glad I chose the mixed platter.

Alternating between different flavors and textures rather than focusing on just one dish from start to finish also kept the meal from ever feeling boring.

On a day when you're craving sashimi in Yeongtong, Susan Jang Suwon Yeongtong Branch is a great spot to visit with friends or a partner and enjoy a variety through the mixed platter. This time I focused on the mixed platter, but trying a different menu item next time sounds good too.

Maybe because it had been a while since I'd had sashimi, it tasted even better, and being able to enjoy several kinds at once made me glad I went with the mixed platter. If you're looking for a good-atmosphere seafood or sashimi place in Yeongtong, this one's worth keeping in mind. I had a filling, delicious dinner at Susan Jang Suwon Yeongtong Branch, enjoying a variety through the mixed platter.