Sushi Jeongsang
스시정상
About
Cozy neighborhood sushi spot near Suraksan Station serving generous sushi sets with shrimp tempura and udon.
Tucked away near Suraksan Station in Nowon, Sushi Jeongsang is an unpretentious neighborhood spot turning out well-crafted raw fish to local regulars. Inside, the intimate dining room accommodates just seven to eight tables, lined with empty sake bottles and framed by a busy semi-open kitchen. Despite the modest setting, it solves one of northern Seoul’s perennial dining headaches with generous, convenient parking tucked directly behind the building. Sushi Jeongsang’s core appeal lies in its straightforward sets that balance quality and value. Peak lunch hours reliably pack the room, driven by lunch combos like Set A, B, and C, where nigiri arrives alongside crisp fried shrimp, mini bowls of warm udon, and fresh hand-rolled temaki. For those wanting a broader selection, the plated platters deliver generous variety. The 14-piece Special (Teukseon) and 16-piece Super Special (Special) arrangements crowd wooden serving boards with thick cuts of flatfish, rich salmon belly, tuna, sea bream, rich flounder fin (engawa), sweet unagi, and tender soy-marinated or raw shrimp. The rice portions and fish cuts lean slightly compact rather than oversized, yielding neat bites that let the freshness of the seafood lead. Beyond nigiri, the kitchen prepares comprehensive sashimi courses featuring thick slices of tuna, sea bream, scallop, and flatfish. Multi-course spreads often feature thoughtful touches like a refreshing salmon head salad, tossed with crisp seasonal greens and an acidic dressing that cuts through the fattiness of the fish, alongside battered prawn tempura. While the understated front-of-house service and casual interior keep expectations firmly rooted in everyday neighborhood dining, Sushi Jeongsang remains a reliable, crowd-pleasing anchor for satisfying raw fish in Sanggye-dong.
Menu
- Special Sushi (16 pcs)₩20,000
- Special Assorted Sushi (14 pcs)₩17,000
- Shrimp Tempura₩6,000
- 모듬초밥 (10p)₩11,000
- 정상초밥 (12p)₩14,000
- 광어초밥 (10p)₩18,000
- 연어초밥 (10p)₩18,000
Local tips
- Opt for the set menus to get shrimp tempura, hand roll (temaki), and udon included.
- Free and spacious parking is available behind the building.
- Phone orders are accepted in advance for convenient takeout.
- Be mindful of the afternoon break time from 15:00 to 16:30; closed on Sundays.
Details
- Suraksan Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 11:30–21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:30
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:30
- Friday
- 11:30–21:30
- Saturday
- 11:30–21:30