Chobap Jinneun Wonsungi
초밥짓는원숭이
About
Spacious, modernized sushi and roll restaurant near Children's Grand Park, relocated from Konkuk University with private rooms and combo sets.
Once a cramped, bustling student hangout near Konkuk University, Chobap Jinneun Wonsungi ("Sushi-Crafting Monkey") has relocated near Children's Grand Park Station and Sejong University into a noticeably spacious, airy corner venue. Outfitted in modern wood tones and gentle lighting, the dining room balances solo-friendly window seats with roomy booths and private bookable rooms, functioning smoothly as a quick lunch counter by day and a relaxed izakaya-style spot after dark. The kitchen pairs classic nigiri with the hefty, sauce-drenched American-style rolls that built the restaurant’s following. The Osaka Set is a practical entry point, combining ten assorted nigiri—spanning salmon, white fish, raw shrimp, and scallop—with a duo of rolls and bowls of warming dashi broth packed with noodles, available as hot udon or cold soba. The California roll arrives plump with crab meat, crisp cucumber, and egg, topped with flying fish roe, sweet teriyaki glaze, and mayonnaise. Alongside it, the salmon roll balances richness with clean, velvety bites. For dedicated sushi lovers, the Sushi Moriawase platter delivers thicker cuts, assembling twelve diverse pieces including tuna, freshwater eel, sea bream, squid, and beef. The menu also stretches beyond raw fish. Crispy honey sweet potato sticks, soft and piping hot beneath a golden crust, serve as a sweet side dish, while evening diners ordering cold tokkuri sake can delve into izakaya fare like honmaguro sashimi, seasonal yellowtail, nabemono, or sea cucumber innards tossed with sliced white fish (shiromi gonowada). Tablet ordering keeps the pace efficient, though printed menus are still handed out at night for cooked bar snacks. Within walking distance of Children's Grand Park Exit 5, and equipped with rare on-site parking, it offers an approachable, reliable retreat in Gwangjin District for university students, solo neighborhood diners, and casual date nights.
Menu
- Sushi Moriawase 12p₩22,000
- Osaka 2-Person Set₩28,000
- Omakase Board Sushi₩30,000
- Saru Sushi 10p₩15,000
- 모듬사시미2인₩48,000
- Shime Saba₩2,500
- 돌문어찜₩39,000
- 오징어통찜₩27,000
- 메로가마유안야끼₩28,000
- 모모니쿠타래야끼₩20,000
- 아나고덴뿌라₩25,000
- 에비덴뿌라₩18,000
Local tips
- Reserve private dining rooms in advance via Naver Reservation.
- Parking is convenient with about 6 spots available beside the building.
- Try the popular combo sets like Osaka 2-person set or Sushi Moriawase.
Details
- Children's Grand Park
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–23:30
- Monday
- 11:30–23:30
- Tuesday
- 11:30–23:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30–23:30
- Thursday
- 11:30–23:30
- Friday
- 11:30–23:30
- Saturday
- 11:30–23:30