Jongak Station sushi dinner: sashimi platter and soju, Choe Uyeong

Hi, this is Mandu! 😊 I was craving sushi and sashimi one evening, so I went to Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch (최우영스시야 종로점). Overall, thinking about the food composition and the price, the value for money was really good. In particular, the sushi with its thick fish and just-right rice is something I'll be thinking about again.

Where is Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch, and is there parking?

Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch is on basement level 1 inside Starfield Avenue near Jongak Station, so it was easy to find. There's also 2 hours of free parking in the building's parking lot, which made it convenient to come by car too. Given the location, it seemed like a good place to visit if you're looking for a sushi restaurant near Jongak Station.

You can check the menu outside before going in. Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of sushi and sashimi made with fresh ingredients.

Seating at Choe Uyeong Sushiya: counter seats for solo diners, tables for dates

The interior of Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch was clean and tidy overall. There are counter seats good for dining alone, as well as table seats good for sitting together, so it suits both solo meals and dates. The staff were also friendly, which made the meal comfortable throughout. I think it'd be worth recommending to anyone looking for a sushi restaurant near Jongak Station.

Menu prices and the 3,000-won corkage fee

The menu was quite varied — from basic assorted sushi to special sushi and premium sushi, plus kaisendon, sashimi, udon and more to choose from depending on your taste. And the corkage is only 3,000 won, which is very cheap. Given today's prices, the drinks here are on the affordable side too!

Each table came with pickled radish, ginger, and house-made soy sauce.

Before the food arrived, they brought out a warm soup first. It was nice that all the basics you need for sushi and sashimi were well prepared.

The 19,000-won special sushi set: 15 pieces

That day we ordered the assorted sashimi (40,000 won) and the special sushi (19,000 won), along with soju (4,000 won).

We tried the special sushi first, and the lineup was so generous it was hard to believe it was only 19,000 won. It came with 15 pieces total, including flounder, tuna, eel, sea urchin (uni), monkfish liver (ankimo), sea bream, salmon, scallop, cuttlefish, and raw shrimp.

With so much variety, it was fun trying each one, and what I loved most was how thick the fish was piled on.

For sushi, I personally pay close attention to the amount of rice and how it's seasoned, and here the rice wasn't too much and was just the right amount, so I could really taste the fish. The rice seasoning wasn't too strong either, so it blended well with the toppings. Considering the price too, this was truly good-value Jongno sushi.

The 40,000-won assorted sashimi platter: 9 kinds of fish

The assorted sashimi at Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch also exceeded my expectations. About 9 different kinds of sashimi came out on one plate, including tuna, flounder, cuttlefish, scallop, and raw shrimp. Each ingredient had a slightly different texture and flavor, which made it great to pair with a glass of soju. For 40,000 won, the amount and lineup of sashimi were quite satisfying too.

The crab meat was appealing too, and the onion mayo sauce that came with the salmon wasn't too sweet — it paired well with the rich, fatty salmon.

Who is Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch best for?

For anyone searching for a sushi restaurant near Jongak Station and wanting somewhere comfortable to eat alone, or for those looking to enjoy sushi and sashimi on a date, this place seems to suit both.

With fresh ingredients across a wide menu and prices that don't feel like a burden, I'd recommend Choe Uyeong Sushiya Jongno Branch to anyone looking for good-value Jongno sushi. Next time, I want to try the kaisendon and other sushi items I didn't get to this time.

If you're searching for a sushi restaurant near Jongak Station and want somewhere with good value, this could be worth a visit. Try enjoying sushi, sashimi and soju together like we did, haha. It was a satisfying dinner of good-value Jongno sushi.