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Read guide →Japanese cuisine has deep roots in Seoul, shaped by geographic proximity and a long shared history. Seoul-style Japanese restaurants range from affordable sushi conveyor belts and ramen shops to high-end omakase counters. Quality fish is flown in daily, and Korean chefs often put their own spin on Japanese classics — thicker broths, spicier condiments, and seasonal Korean ingredients woven into traditional recipes.
Yeongdeungpo-gu's Times Square mall and Yeouido financial district generate a diverse food scene of department store restaurants, business lunch spots, and the Han River cycling culture that has made outdoor food and coffee culture a fixture of the waterfront.
A Japanese restaurant on Seongan-gil in Cheongju. The exterior and interior are decorated to resemble a Japanese restaurant. They serve slightly more expensive Japanese dishes like eel rice bowls, sukiyaki, kaisendon, and sakedon. We ordered sukiyaki and kaisendon. It was my first time trying sukiyaki, and the broth was incredibly thick, reminiscent of Korean bulgogi seasoning. My girlfriend had the kaisendon and said it was delicious, so we were happy. The staff and owner were friendly.
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