# Hongdae sushi restaurant lunch with extra-long fish: Yu Iksang Sushi - By Miseo (https://superchart.com/en/@warm-rice-journal/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/index.md) ## In short Yu Iksang Sushi is a sushi restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, known for sushi topped with long, thick slices of fish. We ordered the 26-piece Couple Set A, brushed soy sauce onto halibut aged-kimchi sushi and salmon sushi, and even loved the complimentary eggplant sushi. Verdict: a filling, fun lunch spot for generous sushi in Hongdae. ## Good to know - **Menu ordered**: Couple Set A - **Set size**: 26 pieces - **Seating**: A few tables and counter seats *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Yu Iksang Sushi topped with long slices of fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-01-pipe4-1200.webp) Today I went for extra-long sushi at Yu Iksang Sushi, a great sushi spot in Hongdae. I was seriously surprised because the fish on top of the sushi was so long and thick. It seems to be pretty famous among students too for having delicious sushi in Hongdae!!! ![A scene from visiting Yu Iksang Sushi in Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-02-5e6hc-966.webp) ## Open-run sushi in Hongdae It’s near Hongdae. I was in Hongdae that day because of Yeonpece, put my name down for the waitlist, and came here for lunch. Looking at the reviews, the fish on top of the sushi looked seriously long, thick, and delicious. So I came right at opening time!! ![Visiting Yu Iksang Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-03-16ld9-966.webp) ![Tables and counter seating at Yu Iksang Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-04-12463-966.webp) I totally did an open run. There were a few tables and counter seats too. It’s nice for lunch and doesn’t feel awkward for dining alone, but I think it would also be great to have sushi and drinks at the counter in the evening. ![The seating atmosphere at Yu Iksang Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-05-h79bc-966.webp) Notes and letters left behind by students... They were covered with messages saying the food was really delicious and thanking the owner. The owner seemed genuinely kind and cheerful, so I could see why students would really like this place haha. ![Notes and letters left by students at Yu Iksang Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-06-c9uxh-966.webp) ## The 26-piece Couple Set A and its basics The two of us visited together, so we ordered the Couple Set. It comes with 26 pieces, plenty for two people. I came after seeing this in reviews, so I ordered it without hesitation!! ![The 26-piece Couple Set A at Yu Iksang Sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-07-1mxpv-966.webp) They first brought us clear soup and soba, and the side dishes were salad, pickled scallions, pickled ginger, and soy sauce—plus a brush. Since the sushi has such long tails, you brush on the soy sauce before eating it, apparently. Hahaha, this is already fun. ![Clear soup, soba, and the brush included with the basic set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-08-1q06m-966.webp) They brought shrimp tempura as an appetizer first, and it was seriously so crunchy and delicious. Crispy on the outside and moist inside—definitely eat the shrimp tempura before the sushi. ![Crispy shrimp tempura served before the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-09-g04a5-966.webp) ## Extra-long sushi with thick fish Our Couple Set A arrived. The whole platter was filled with sushi~~ It was so abundant and there were so many varieties that I had no idea where to start. I looked over everything. So many kinds, right!! They come with sauces drizzled on them too, and the long-tail sushi really did have long tails—but the fish itself was incredibly thick as well. ![Couple Set sushi with a variety of pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-10-7bepd-966.webp) ### My favorite: halibut aged-kimchi sushi This was the halibut aged-kimchi sushi that I enjoyed most. Maybe because I already love halibut, but the combination of halibut and aged kimchi was so harmonious. It was one of the sushi pieces I loved most. And because the tail was so long, I brushed on soy sauce with the little brush before eating it—like it added another layer of fun? Hahahaha. The halibut and aged-kimchi combination was just so harmonious. ![Halibut aged-kimchi sushi brushed with soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-11-jfxwk-966.webp) Can you see how incredibly long that tail is? This was salmon sushi, and it was rich but had absolutely no fishy taste, so I really enjoyed it. Honestly, compared with the rice, the sushi topping was so big that it almost felt like I was just eating the fish bb. ![Salmon sushi topped with a long slice of fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-12-mwy5e-966.webp) ![Sushi assortment served with sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-13-f55em-966.webp) The sauces that go with the sushi are drizzled on in advance. This one had tuna, maybe? Or a red fish on top—it was really delicious too. What I liked even more was that none of the sushi had any fishy taste at all. I can see why it’s famous as a Hongdae sushi spot..!!! ![Complimentary eggplant sushi](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce-14-1wzrh-966.webp) ## Even complimentary eggplant sushi Partway through our meal, they gave us complimentary eggplant sushi. Taking care of customers like this... I guess that’s another reason it’s so popular with students. I haven’t been into eggplant for very long, but this eggplant sushi was completely delicious haha. I was surprised by how well it went together. Gently patting the halibut with the brush. This was so fun hahaha. I brushed it onto the sushi without long tails too. The fish was so thick that I could fill my mouth with it. I’d recommend Yu Iksang Sushi, a sushi specialty restaurant near Hongik University Station. If you’re looking for a good Hongdae lunch spot, try the extra-long sushi at Yu Iksang Sushi. It adds a bit of fun, and the thick fish makes for a seriously filling meal. The owner and staff were all so kind, and the restaurant was clean too—I definitely want to come back. The next time I’m in Hongdae for lunch or craving sushi, I think I’ll come here!!! Officially approved as a great Hongdae sushi spot haha. ## Where it is - Yu Iksang Sushi (유익상스시) - 101, 18-7 Wausan-ro 23-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로23길 18-7 101호 유익상스시 - 37.5540215, 126.9245952 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9C%A0%EC%9D%B5%EC%83%81%EC%8A%A4%EC%8B%9C/@37.5540215,126.9245952,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@warm-rice-journal/hongdae-sushi-brush-soy-sauce/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt