Saho Sushi
사호스시
About
Cozy second-floor sushi spot near Duksung Women's University serving thick-cut nigiri sets paired with soba or udon.
Perched on the second floor near April 19th National Cemetery Station and Duksung Women’s University, Saho Sushi brings generous, thick-cut nigiri to Gangbuk-gu. Deriving its moniker from "Sapid and Honest," this neighborhood spot trades in substantial portions and straightforward, satisfying Japanese fare without fuss or pretense. The dining room is modest and bright, featuring tidy two- and four-top tables alongside a stretch of window-facing counter seating. The counter bar is tailored for solo diners—particularly university students stepping in for an unhurried, quiet meal. Thoughtful hospitality greets guests right at the door: a self-serve dispenser of warm tea waits at the entrance, while teapots of comforting warm hovenia tea are poured at the tables. Saho’s appeal lies in the weight and chew of its fish. Instead of delicate, paper-thin slivers, the seasoned chef drapes sizable cuts over seasoned sushi rice. On weekdays, the wallet-friendly Lunch A set covers an array of classics—flatfish, salmon, tuna, cooked shrimp, squid, inari, and sweet rolled egg—accompanied by crisp salad and warming miso soup. Outside the weekday lunch window, the Saho Modeum Sushi and premium Saho Teuk Sushi step into focus, incorporating extras like temaki alongside thick-cut seafood. Every sushi set allows diners to customize their side with a choice of steaming udon—loaded with springy noodles in a deeply savory broth—or chilled, refreshing buckwheat soba. Each table is neatly appointed with vessels of sweet pickled ginger, rakkyo, shichimi, and soy sauce, letting patrons tailor bites to their liking. Orders can be settled directly via table QR codes, making for a streamlined dining experience. Fresh fish, hefty cuts, and piping-hot noodles make this understated second-floor refuge a welcome discovery for casual lunchers and dedicated solo diners alike.
Menu
- Saho Assorted Sushi₩17,000
- Saho Special Sushi₩20,000
- Lunch A Sushi Set₩13,000
- Lunch B Sushi Set₩15,000
- Lunch Course₩20,000
- Saho Course Set₩25,000
- 광어 10p 우동or모밀₩22,000
- 연어 10p우동or모밀₩20,000
Local tips
- Weekday lunch specials offer great value paired with mini udon or cold soba.
- Counter bar seating along the windows makes it a comfortable spot for solo dining.
- Help yourself to the warm tea provided near the entrance.
- Parking is not available, so public transit via nearby Line 4.19 National Cemetery Station is recommended.
Details
- April 19th National Cemetery Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:30
- Monday
- 11:00–21:30
- Tuesday
- —
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:30
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:30
- Friday
- 11:00–21:30
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:30