Hagye-dong sushi buffet, weekend lunch: en croute soup at Kuu Kuu

Where is Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch?

Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch (쿠우쿠우 노원점) is a sushi and seafood buffet on the 6th floor of the Seoul Oncheon building in Hagye-dong, at 247 Nowon-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul. It is 804m from Hagye Station Exit 2, and it is open 11:00–21:30.

For family gatherings in Nowon, Kuu Kuu is one of the area's signature big buffets. It's an easy walk from Hagye Station, so people come for family meals, get-togethers with friends, company dinners and birthdays. The hall is spacious and clean with tidy interiors, and the tables are fairly far apart, so it feels relaxed. There are also rooms, which makes it a good place for group gatherings and company dinners.

Is there parking at Kuu Kuu Nowon Branch?

You can use the underground parking lot of the Seoul Oncheon building, so coming by car is convenient. The restaurant is on the 6th floor, so it's easy to find too.

Kuu Kuu Nowon prices: weekday lunch is the easiest on the wallet

Prices are split into weekday lunch, weekday dinner, and weekends/public holidays. Lunch and dinner are divided by whether you leave by 5 p.m., so keep that in mind.

For a more relaxed price, weekday lunch is the best deal. If your schedule allows, going on a weekday at lunchtime lets you eat for less.

Why Kuu Kuu Nowon is good for family gatherings and company dinners

There are room-style spaces, so it works well for family gatherings or company dinners. Kuu Kuu is already famous as a seafood buffet that people of all ages and genders like, and since everyone can pick what suits their own taste, it seems to be enjoyed by all.

Herbal tea and coffee beans: always finish with the herbal tea

Kuu Kuu Nowon also sells Kuu Kuu coffee beans and herbal tea. The herbal tea is especially good, so I always finish my meal with it. There's a nice variety of teas, with lovely aromas and flavors.

Draft beer: one glass or unlimited

You can order just one glass of draft beer or go unlimited. A cold draft beer with tasty food is a great pairing, isn't it!~

What's on the menu at Kuu Kuu Nowon?

The biggest strength of Kuu Kuu Nowon is that you can enjoy over 100 different dishes in one place. The signature sushi and rolls come in many kinds, including salmon, tuna, shrimp, flounder, eel and beef sushi, and new items get added depending on the season and how the restaurant is running. Sashimi and seafood are also available, so people who love sushi are very satisfied.

Beyond sushi, the live cooking stations are well put together. There's udon, jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles), stir-fries, fried dishes, pizza, pasta, salad, Korean food and Chinese food, so everyone from small kids to adults can pick to their taste. Popular items like chicken, french fries and fried shrimp always draw a crowd.

But you know, I feel like Kuu Kuu Nowon is good whenever you drop by. From the colorful salads to all kinds of dishes~ the bright colors of the food make me happy just looking at it 😄 I have a small appetite and can't eat much, but just seeing the menu filling the whole place lifts my mood! It really does.

Salad, french fries and mini hot dogs

When I come to Kuu Kuu, I like to try a variety of salads. Crispy french fries and a mini hot dog, one each~ the kids would love these.

Thick cream pasta and seafood pasta

I brought back thick cream pasta and seafood pasta from Kuu Kuu Nowon. The rich cream sauce tastes great. Just looking at the food puts me in a good mood at this Nowon family-gathering favorite~

Weekend lunch at Kuu Kuu Nowon: packed with customers

I visited Kuu Kuu Nowon at weekend lunchtime, and the place was full of customers. There were so many kinds of sushi that I think I left without trying them all.

I figured there's a reason it's so loved by customers. With meat and seafood as the main, you can taste Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Western food, from salad to dessert to drinks, so no wonder the love keeps going. And of course the taste is a must.

En croute soup: a must-eat

Whenever I come to Kuu Kuu Nowon, I always have the en croute soup (soup baked under a pastry crust). I think en croute is something Kuu Kuu does really well.

Dessert corner at Kuu Kuu Nowon

The dessert corner is very generous too. There are cakes, cookies, fruit, jelly, pudding and ice cream, plus a bead ice cream and drinks corner, so it's a great place to enjoy something sweet after the meal. There's also a coffee machine, so you can finish your meal with a cup of coffee.

Who should go to Kuu Kuu Nowon?

Kuu Kuu Nowon is steadily loved, with many good reviews for its wide variety of food, good sushi quality, satisfying family meals, and a spacious, clean hall. Being able to enjoy many dishes at once, steady refills of food and tidy upkeep lead to high satisfaction. If you want sushi and seafood as well as Korean, Western and Chinese food and desserts, Kuu Kuu Nowon should satisfy you greatly.