Geumjeong sushi restaurant with tuna and salmon sets: Moshi Moshi

On a day when I wanted sushi and sashimi together around Pusan National University, I stopped by Moshi Moshi PNU Branch (모시모시 부산대점). This time, I ordered the tuna-and-salmon sushi and the sashimi platter. From light plates of sushi to platter meals with several components, there was a broad range of choices when looking for sushi near Pusan National University.

A place near Pusan National University Station for sushi and sashimi together

Moshi Moshi PNU Branch is on the first floor at 271-5 Geumgang-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan. It is conveniently located for anyone passing between Pusan National University Station and Jangjeon-dong, so it is worth knowing if you are looking for sushi in Jangjeon-dong. The calm atmosphere created by the wood tones and the comfortable table layout made it a space where I could focus on my meal.

Inside, regular tables and wall-side seats are separated, so it seemed suitable whether dining alone or coming with two or three people. It works for choosing a quick lunch, but the atmosphere also suits a more leisurely meal with a composed menu such as the sashimi platter. On a day when I was looking for sushi for lunch near Pusan National University, it was a good place to consider both the menu and seating.

Tuna-and-salmon sushi and a sashimi platter ordered at the kiosk

I ordered at the kiosk. Looking over the menu, there were many choices, from individual sushi orders to platter sets and courses. The tuna-and-salmon sushi comes with 10 pieces of sushi, 3 pieces of tempura, vegetable salad, tofu salad, and soup.

The sashimi platter includes 8 pieces of sushi, 8 pieces of sashimi, 3 pieces of tempura, udon, vegetable salad, and tofu salad. It seemed especially fitting for a day when I wanted to work through sushi, sashimi, and side dishes in one meal. It is best to check the prices and exact contents once more at the in-store kiosk before ordering.

Adding the tuna-and-salmon sushi to the sashimi platter let me adjust the balance of sashimi and sushi to my taste. I could start with the sashimi and continue the meal with sushi, or eat slowly with udon and tempura in between. Ordering both dishes made the table feel more abundant.

Sushi and sashimi with tuna and salmon eaten in turns

Even served on the same plate, tuna and salmon had different flavor profiles, which made alternating between them fun. The salmon was rich and soft, while the tuna left a clearer savory finish. I ate the sashimi as it was without rice, then had the sushi with soy sauce and wasabi to taste, so the flow of the meal never felt monotonous.

Looking at the spread on the table first, the colors of the tuna and salmon came together vividly. The salmon had a soft grain and went down cleanly, while the tuna retained the deep flavor distinctive to its red flesh. With wasabi or a light dip in soy sauce, the character of each fish came through even more clearly.

The tuna-and-salmon sushi did not have too much rice, making it easy to taste the fish first; alternating it with the sashimi from the platter also gave the meal a natural rhythm. When choosing sushi for lunch near Pusan National University, one menu can feel a little lacking, but ordering the sashimi platter as well made this a satisfying meal.

A platter meal with tempura and udon

The tempura added a crisp texture, while the udon was good for resetting my palate with warm broth now and then. Salads, tofu, and basic accompaniments such as pickled radish and ginger were also set out, so the platter did not feel one-note. It is a nice combination when you want sushi and sashimi at the center of the meal but would also like something warm alongside.

In particular, if you enjoy familiar sushi such as salmon and tuna, the tuna-and-salmon sushi is an easy place to start. If you want to enjoy sashimi at a more relaxed pace, the sashimi platter is a better fit. Being able to choose between a light sushi meal and a tableful of dishes remained a strength of Moshi Moshi PNU Branch.

On days when I look for sushi near Pusan National University, I find myself deciding between a simple sushi meal and a more generous serving with sashimi. Moshi Moshi PNU Branch made it easy to accommodate both choices at one table. The menu selection suited both lunch near Pusan National University and dinner when looking for sushi in Jangjeon-dong.