Known for Japanese cuisine, this spot draws diners from across Seoul.
4 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 →This place is the real deal. The fixed menu is a ride through Japanese flavors you won’t forget — every dish has its own story, and not a single miss along the way. Service is friendly, sharp, and makes you feel right at home. No gimmicks, no fuss — just top-level food done perfectly.
It is an authentic Japanese restaurant with contemporary wind of changes. It is introduced from Zagat as the best restaurant and according to its reputation, it is beyond excellent! Along with elegant ambience, it has the sweeping view of the city from the 20th floor, so called instagrammable, 뷰맛집. The journey of flavors by Mr. Murakami Tadashi and Mr. Taeheon Koo starts with Clam Chowder Soup (in stead of the common Chowanmush, steamed egg). Wise idea! Based on the luxurious and fresh seasonal ingredients, the Chefs presents some artistic cuisines which are unique and tasty. Steamed Abalone (MusiAwabi) with Abalone cream sauce and rice is excellent, recommendable with mixing all ingredients and wrapping in Nori (dried laver) TaKo Yawarakani (Octopus) is impressive. I also like crab with sea urchin roe which is full of flavors. . Suimono in-between presents new appetizing desire for the next dishes. Horse Mackerel Roll is very different style, very tasty. Most of all, the beauty of this restaurant lies in Sushi. The sliced ingredients are preserved in clean wrap for better chewy texture. Apart from the excellent ingredients, it is a taste that I can feel the sincerity of the master Chef. Their kind explanation on each dish is also helpful and thankful. The journey of flavors ends with the good scent of Matcha and its signature dessert Monaka. I really enjoy the tasteful dining here, the fantastic Sushi Cho and thank to Ms. Sunyoung Kwak and Ms. Nari Kim for their top notch service.
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