Mr. Sushi King
미스터초밥왕
About
Cozy neighborhood sushi spot near Bulgwang Station serving casual nigiri sets, rolls, and sashimi in a partitioned, solo-friendly setting.
Tucked just a short walk from Bulgwang Station’s Exit 7 in Eunpyeong, Mr. Sushi King (미스터초밥왕) serves as an unpretentious neighborhood anchor for commuters and locals seeking a dependable, quietly satisfying meal. The exterior is marked by a straightforward signboard, a live-fish tank, and a menu board, leading into an interior designed for ease. Five booth-like tables fitted with partitions line the room alongside a counter bar, creating a cozy setup well-suited for solo diners unwinding after work or pairs looking for an intimate, unhurried bite. Welcomed by friendly owners, the space carries a warm, clean simplicity that regulars compare to eating home cooking. Every meal begins with a crisp cabbage salad and a bowl of steaming miso soup to reset the palate. The staple order is the "Today’s Sushi" (오늘초밥), a ten-piece assortment highlighting freshly prepared seafood without an overpowering bite of wasabi. A typical tray features clean cuts of white fish, salmon, shrimp, squid, and shellfish, providing a straightforward, dependable spread at an approachable price. For those craving something richer, the kitchen rolls an eight-piece salmon roll generously draped in sauce, alongside an expansive menu that spans sashimi, raw fish over rice (hoedopbap), tempura, udon, and soba. The restaurant does steady business with takeout orders, but the calm atmosphere makes lingering at a partitioned booth particularly appealing. With self-serve pickled ginger and scallion bulbs (rakkyo) within arm’s reach on every table, Mr. Sushi King doesn’t aim for fine-dining theatrics; instead, it delivers honest, neatly crafted sushi and rolls in a peaceful pocket of Eunpyeong. Note that the restaurant observes a daily afternoon break and remains closed on Sundays.
Menu
- Today's Sushi Set (10pcs)₩15,900
- Assorted Raw Fish Bibimbap₩12,000
- 기본초밥₩12,000
- 특선초밥(12pcs)₩18,000
- vip초밥(14pcs)₩22,000
- 활어 및 연어 초밥(14pcs)₩25,000
- 생연어회덮밥₩13,000
- 활어회덮밥₩15,000
- 가께우동₩9,000
- Cold Soba Noodles₩9,000
Local tips
- Ideal for solo dining with both counter seats and partitioned tables.
- Closed on Sundays, with a daily afternoon break from 16:00 to 17:00.
- Takeout orders are available.
Details
- Bulgwang Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–21:00
- Monday
- 11:30–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:00
- Friday
- 11:30–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–21:00