Bong Sushi
봉스시
About
Cozy neighborhood Japanese sushi spot near Sinjeongnegeori Station with cherry blossom decor, generous sushi sets, and oversized salmon rolls.
Tucked between Sinjeong Station and Sinjeongnegeori Station in Yangcheon District, Bong Sushi is a neighborhood staple where locals drop in for unpretentious, reliable Japanese fare. Inside, the space is intimate and framed by warm wood finishes, countertop bar seating, and faux cherry blossom branches blooming across the ceiling. Through the open kitchen, you can watch the chef shape each nigiri upon order, lending the dining room the cozy, steady rhythm of a casual neighborhood sushi-ya. The menu caters well to both quick solo lunches and lingering family dinners. Midday visitors often lean toward the lunchtime set, which bundles four pieces of sushi with crisp tempura and a choice of udon or buckwheat soba. For a more expansive meal, the sushi sets arrive on long wooden boards. Nigiri cuts—ranging from chewy white fish and glossy salmon to tuna, boiled shrimp, and lightly charred pieces glazed in sweet sauce—are sliced with notable thickness, providing substantial chew against well-seasoned rice. Beyond the classic nigiri platters, the restaurant is equally sought after for its American-style sushi rolls. The signature salmon roll is rolled wide and filled generously, draped in tender slices of raw fish and topped with flying fish roe that pops against the rich, silky interior. Alongside other roll variations like crunch and shrimp, the kitchen turns out comforting bowls of dashi-rich udon, donkatsu, and hearty sashimi rice bowls. While peak lunch and dinner hours frequently draw brief waits—managed by a ticketing system and a bench out front—the turnover remains swift. A handful of parking spots sit directly in front of the shop, though public transit from Sinjeongnegeori Station is the easiest route. With its accessible pricing, high-turnover freshness, and snug izakaya charm, Bong Sushi remains one of Sinjeong-dong's most dependable go-tos.
Menu
- Assorted Sushi (10pcs)₩16,000
- Lunch Set₩12,000
- Salmon Roll₩16,000
- Special Assorted Sushi (12pcs)₩22,000
- Premium Special Sushi (14pcs)₩28,000
- Sushi Set₩18,000
- Tobiko Flying Fish Roe Roll₩14,000
- 쉬림프롤₩14,000
- 크런치롤₩12,000
- 알탕/돈까스₩10,000
- 회덮밥/참치회덮밥₩11,000
- Special Sashimi Rice Bowl₩13,000
Local tips
- Parking is available directly in front of the restaurant, but spaces are very limited.
- Try the value-packed lunch set featuring nigiri, tempura, and a choice of noodles.
- A paper number ticketing system is available for walk-in waiting outside.
- Solo diners can comfortably sit at the open sushi counter.
Details
- Sinjeongnegeori Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–22:00
- Monday
- 11:30–22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–22:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–22:00
- Friday
- 11:30–22:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–22:00