Widely known around the world, "sushi" is one of the Japanese foods loved in South Korea as well. In South Korea, sushi culture is firmly rooted compared with other Asian countries, and various sushi restaurants exist throughout the country. Here, we introduce 10 popular restaurants where you can eat authentic sushi in South Korea's major cities: "Seoul," "Busan," and "Jeju."

A carefully selected introduction to sushi restaurants where you can enjoy authentic flavors!

In South Korea, a unique sushi culture with Korean-style twists has developed, starting with "gimbap," in which fillings are rolled in seaweed.
Korean sushi is also very delicious, but because the ingredients and preparation methods differ from Japanese sushi, the taste is different.

So, in this article, we carefully introduce sushi restaurants where you can enjoy authentic Japanese flavors. Please find a restaurant to your liking!

1. "Sushi Kaishin (Seoul)"

A high-end sushi specialty restaurant run by a Japanese owner, where you can eat Edomae sushi just like the real thing.
The elegant and refined interior operates with only 6 counter seats, letting you enjoy the flavor of a select few.

Since it is a popular restaurant, making a reservation in advance is recommended.

Store name: Sushi Kaishin
Address: 2F Woori Building, 12 Dosan-daero 100-gil, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Phone: +8225159855
Website: https://sushikaisinofsato.modoo.at/

2. "Momoyama (Seoul)"

A high-end restaurant inside the Lotte Hotel in Seoul, where you can enjoy nigiri sushi made with fresh ingredients one piece at a time.

With days when it even imports live fish, the high quality unique to a hotel is one of its charms.
The view seen out the window is also wonderful, making it the perfect restaurant for a special-occasion dinner.

Store name: Momoyama
Address: 38F Main Tower, Lotte Hotel Seoul, 30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Phone: +8223177031
Website: https://www.lottehotel.com/seoul-hotel/ko/dining/restaurant-momoyama.html

3. "Sushi Hyo Cheongdam Branch (Seoul)"

The prices are steep, but it is a famous restaurant popular for its omakase course.
Both the sushi and side dishes are highly fresh, and it is reputed to bring out the flavor of the ingredients without unnecessary seasoning.

Japanese dishes other than sushi, such as "soba" and "simmered dishes," also appear.

Store name: Sushi Hyo Cheongdam Branch
Address: Yuhyeon Building, 25 Seolleung-ro 146-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Phone: +8225450023
Website: https://sushihyo.modoo.at/

4. "Gatten Sushi Gangnam Branch (Seoul)"

A conveyor-belt sushi restaurant originating in Japan, where you can enjoy more than 80 kinds of authentic Edomae sushi at all times.
It also has an extensive selection of a la carte dishes and alcoholic drinks, and takeout is available.

Its easy-to-use, casual atmosphere is its appeal.

Store name: Gatten Sushi Gangnam Branch
Address: 109 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Phone: +82220511477
Website: https://www.instagram.com/gattensushi_kr

5. "Ogawa (Seoul)"

A restaurant where you can enjoy an "omakase sushi" course at the counter.
From fresh sashimi to seared sushi, you can savor a variety of authentic sushi at reasonable prices.

Keep an eye on the cooking that unfolds before you, such as boiled abalone.
Since it is quite a popular restaurant, we recommend making a reservation in advance.

Store name: Ogawa
Phone: +8227351001
Address: B1, 5 Dangju-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

6. "Sushi Tatsu (Seoul)"

A restaurant where you can enjoy a chef's-choice nigiri sushi course.
One reason for its popularity is its excellent performance, such as receiving freshly made sushi handed directly to you.

You can enjoy highly fresh ingredients and deeply committed flavors, such as richly fatty tuna and premium sea urchin from Hokkaido.

Store name: Sushi Tatsu
Phone: +8225143336
Address: 1F Cheongnim Building, 18 Dosan-daero 28-gil, Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

7. "Zen Sushi (Busan)"

A restaurant whose selling point is an all-inclusive omakase course.

Reputed to have some of the best flavor among sushi restaurants in Busan, its content lets you fully savor not only a variety of fresh ingredients but also Japanese dishes that pair well with sushi, from appetizers to chawanmushi (savory egg custard), fried foods, and udon.

Dinner is of course recommended, as is the relatively reasonable lunch.

Store name: Zen Sushi
Phone: +82517467456
Address: 28-5 Daecheon-ro 42beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan

8. "Hello Sushi (Busan)"

Among Busan's many Korean-style sushi restaurants, one of the few places where you can eat original Japanese sushi.
It used to be buffet-style, but it is now offered in a course format.

The prices are somewhat steep, but the service is courteous, making it recommended for those who want to savor sushi in a clean interior.

Store name: Hello Sushi
Address: Busan
Phone: +82517467466
Website: https://hellosushi.modoo.at/

9. "Sushi Kohaku (Jeju)"

A sushi restaurant crafted by Japanese chefs, where you can enjoy a seasonal omakase course.
Though the prices are steep, the menu, whose content changes with the seasons, never gets boring no matter how many times you visit, and the chefs' nigiri performance is also well received.

It is recommended for those who want to savor authentic counter-style sushi.

Store name: Sushi Kohaku
Address: 108 Eunsu-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Phone: +82647488018
Website: http://www.instagram.com/kohakujeju

10. "Sushi Hoshikai (Jeju)"

A high-end sushi restaurant where you can enjoy an omakase course that makes the most of Jeju Island's ingredients.
You can savor fresh ingredients unique to Jeju Island, such as "tilefish" and "raw mackerel."

Many people use it for trips and anniversaries, making it recommended for those who want to indulge in authentic sushi.

Store name: Sushi Hoshikai
Address: 90 Onam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Phone: +82647138838
Website: http://www.facebook.com/sushi.hoshikai