Seongwon Japanese Cuisine
성원일식
About
A long-running Myeongdong Japanese restaurant known for hearty lunch dishes, fresh sashimi, and a generous spread of house-made side dishes.
In Jung-gu’s Myeongdong, Seongwon Ilsik is the kind of Japanese restaurant that makes a weekday lunch feel more considered. Upstairs, beyond a fish tank by the entrance, the room has a settled, old-fashioned warmth: tables for everyday meals, with separate rooms for quieter dining. It feels built for regulars and workday gatherings rather than a quick stop on the busiest street. The lunch menu ranges from sashimi rice bowls and sushi to hot fish soups, and the generous side dishes set the tone before the main dish arrives. Bloggers mention mushroom stir-fry, seasoned radish, anchovies, kimchi and braised tofu—simple, familiar accompaniments that make a bowl of rice feel like a fuller meal. The sashimi rice bowl is an especially appealing choice when you want something hearty without committing to a set menu. It comes in a large bowl with rice beneath sliced raw fish, vegetables, seaweed and sesame. One diner describes the fish as chewy and the mix as easy to eat, with a distinctive, tangy sauce served alongside. For a warming lunch, try the pollock-roe soup or fresh-cod soup. The former is praised for its plentiful roe and its spicy, clean-tasting broth; the latter also appears as a clear soup, or jiri, with a mild, refreshing finish. If you have time for a more elaborate meal, the sashimi set brings together assorted fish, sushi, side dishes and a final soup; one account also notes a generous bowl of flying-fish-roe rice. It’s a broad spread, but the kitchen’s appeal is just as clear in the everyday details: a neatly prepared banchan spread, a substantial rice bowl, or broth that turns a lunch break into a proper pause. Seongwon Ilsik suits diners who want more than a plate of raw fish: come for sashimi, but leave room for the soups and side dishes that make this Myeongdong spot feel like a dependable neighborhood lunch table.
Menu
- Spicy Fish Roe Stew₩14,000
- Sashimi Rice Bowl₩14,000
- Fresh Cod Stew₩14,000
- Sashimi Set Meal₩30,000
- Sushi₩20,000
- Fresh Cod Clear Soup₩14,000
- 저녁회정식
- Sea Bream
- Flounder
- 농어
- Flounder
- Assorted Sashimi
Local tips
- Go early for lunch; seats can fill up during the lunch rush.
- Private rooms are available; arrange ahead if you need one.
- Parking is difficult, so public transit is the easier option.
Details
- Euljiro 1-ga Station