Chunhui
춘휘
About
A Mapo sashimi izakaya centered on seasonal aged fish, with an extensive selection of sake and Korean traditional spirits.
Chunhwi is an izakaya built around aged sashimi and the pleasure of lingering over a drink. Its fish changes with the day and the season: one visit might bring sea bream, croaker, mackerel and Spanish mackerel; another, sweet shrimp, abalone or lightly torched slices. The point is not a fixed greatest-hits platter, but a changing selection, cut generously and served with the chewy texture and concentrated savor that aging brings. Start with the sashimi, then take your time. Mackerel has earned particular praise, while sweet shrimp and rich ankimo (monkfish liver) offer a softer, sweeter counterpoint. The small accompanying dishes matter, too: braised black whelks have appeared as a savory drinking snack, and a comforting oden pot with radish, egg and konjac makes a welcome warm turn between bites. For something more substantial, order the crab-innard rice. One account describes it finished with cheese and torched until the topping is browned; another simply remembers it as a favorite alongside the sashimi. Cold udon with crisp burdock is a different kind of finish, its chilled broth and springy noodles balanced by the fritter’s crunch. These are dishes that give the meal its own rhythm rather than letting the fish do all the work. The room has been described as intimate, with counter seating and a quietly focused feel; a later visit noted that Chunhwi had moved into a larger, cleaner space while keeping its composed character. Drinks are part of the draw: the selection includes sake and Korean traditional liquor, and a staff recommendation can be guided by what you like. One diner paired aged sashimi with pine-scented Solsongju; another praised a sake chosen to suit their taste. Come for the changing fish, stay for the thoughtful pairings and unhurried counter-meal atmosphere. Chunhwi suits a night when dinner is best assembled one plate and one glass at a time.
Menu
- Aged sashimi
- Crab innards rice
- Japanese fish cake stew
- 숙성회 반판(1인)₩19,000
- 미상(350ml)₩27,000
- 참치낫토덮밥₩15,000
- 게(내장)밥₩15,000
- 피쉬&칩스₩12,000
- Seafood Ramen₩10,000
- Mochiri Tofu₩8,000
- 서설(375ml)₩33,000
- 도원결의(360ml)₩15,000
Local tips
- Call ahead to check availability; one visit reported a wait until late evening.
- Try the changing aged-sashimi selection with a sake or traditional spirit.
- The blog evidence says there is no on-site parking; use a nearby public lot.
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 17:00–01:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–01:00
- Friday
- 17:00–01:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–01:00