An English or foreign-language menu is available at this restaurant, making it easier for international visitors to browse and order. Don't hesitate to ask staff for the English menu when you arrive.
Rated 4.5 on Naver — outstanding by local diners, featured in 1,781 Korean food blog posts as one of the most talked-about 일식 spots.
Known for Japanese cuisine, this spot draws diners from across Seoul.
18 min walk from Myeongdong Station Station, making it easy to combine your meal with a visit to nearby attractions like Korean Convenience Store Food Guide: Best Snacks & Combo Hacks Near Myeongdong.
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.
Jung-gu sits at the geographic and commercial center of Seoul, encompassing Myeongdong (K-beauty and street food), Namdaemun Market, and the financial district. The food here spans the full range — from tourist-facing street stalls in Myeongdong to understated lunch joints serving office workers, and traditional Korean restaurants that have operated for decades without needing to advertise.
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View all →Both the food and the atmosphere are excellent. The food is particularly good, but the reason I can't give it a perfect score is because the menu is made with fresh ingredients delivered daily, so there are many things I can't order, which is disappointing. Reservations can be made by phone.
First of all, it was a shame that some of the dishes on the menu were sold out or changed, but I highly recommend this restaurant as I had a high intention of returning to it so I wanted to try everything. The taste and quality seemed to be sincere in the food, and the freshness of the seafood was also very good!!! I liked the red crab stew because the staff asked me if I wanted to take a picture and cut it right in front of my eyes and explained it to me. The soup is really great, so it's a soju snack. They said I could add noodles (ramen/udong), but I wasn't able to because I was full. I think I'll go again just to have this and soju. A person who looked like a manager checked to see if the food suited my tastes, a part-time worker checked from time to time to see if I needed anything, and the service was attentive and good. It wasn't a quiet atmosphere, but it was a cozy, fun space with a retro feel. (*This is a review I bought with my own money, so I’m leaving a record so I can go again. Sir, please open a branch at Mapo Station… Sincerely…) ▪️Order food *Red crab stew *Small raw salmon (avocado can also be added) *Today’s recommended menu - octopus sashimi (I don’t remember the exact name,,) ▪️Other I visited on a weekday and reservations can be made by phone until 19:00. They say there is a waiting line on weekends. The bathroom is outside the door and upstairs on the stairs on the left. There is a black cat in the store
Real visitor reviews from Naver Blog
from Myeongdong Station by walk Price 10k~20k ₩/person -The English description is at the bottom- 명동성당 근처. 맛집들이 옹기종기 모여있다. 로드뷰 길찾기 지도 크게 보기 전화번호: 02...
from Myeongdong Station by walk Price 10k~20k ₩/person -The English description is at the bottom- 명동역 근처 평일 점심 줄서서 먹는 베트남 요리 맛집이 있다. 로드뷰 길찾기 지도 크게 보기...
안녕하세요 :) 오늘은 충무로 맛집으로 유명한 남산도담 후기를 남겨보려고... Chungmuro Station. I actually walked there from Myeongdong, and it was definitely manageable :) 외부...
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