Sushi Yume
스시유메
About
Cozy second-floor Japanese spot near Seoul Forest specializing in aged tuna sashimi, salmon, and affordable sushi sets prepared by an experienced chef.
Tucked away on the second floor of a quiet Seongsu alleyway near Seoul Forest Station, Sushi Yume offers a focused retreat centered on aged fish. Across the street from the neighborhood fixture Grandma’s Recipe, the warm, wood-toned interior balances private rooms, sunlit window booths, and an intimate counter where the chef, who brings twenty-five years of Japanese culinary experience, works through whole tuna daily. Tuna and salmon are the anchors of the menu, ordered seamlessly via tabletop tablets. An order of sashimi begins with a thoughtful rotation of starters: soothing abalone porridge, tender steamed egg (*gyeranjim*), seasoned seaweed, and sharp garlic scapes paired with aged kimchi (*mukeunji*). The tuna sashimi showcases various cuts, including rich belly slices served with toasted sesame oil, salt, and wasabi to slice through the natural marbling. The salmon is cut thick, retaining a delicate, buttery texture from proper aging. Diners ordering sashimi courses can also expect warm plates folded into the meal, such as flaky grilled flounder and a peppery fishcake soup (*eodeng-tang*) to conclude the rich spread. Beyond evening sashimi platters, the kitchen caters to the neighborhood's midday crowd with accessible set lunches. Office workers and park visitors frequent the dining room for wallet-friendly tuna sushi platters—served alongside mini udon bowls and pickled side dishes—as well as rice bowls like unagi donburi, poke, and bubbling pots of *altang* (spicy fish roe soup). Whether you pull up a stool at the counter to watch the chef break down large loins or reserve an inner dining room for a gathering with friends, Sushi Yume delivers a measured, unhurried Japanese dining experience above the busy streets of Seongdong.
Menu
- Tuna Sashimi
- 유메초밥₩28,900
- Salmon Sashimi
- Tuna Sushi Set₩14,900
- Tuna Sashimi Rice Bowl₩12,900
- Eel Rice Bowl₩17,900
- 실장특선₩55,000
- 유메특선₩80,000
- 마구로고노와다₩16,000
Local tips
- Order via tablet at the table, with both counter and partitioned room seating available.
- Lunch specials offer affordable sushi, albap (fish roe rice), and altang (spicy fish roe soup).
- No on-site parking available; use nearby public lots like Seongsu 1-ga 1-dong Public Parking.
Details
- Seoul Forest Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
- 11:30–23:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–23:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–23:00
- Friday
- 11:30–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–23:00