Churami Yeoksam Branch
츄라우미 역삼본점
About
An upscale dining izakaya near Yeoksam Station featuring moody deep-sea-inspired interiors and private rooms for up to 12 guests.
Perched on the second floor of a building between Yeoksam and Seolleung stations, Churaumi takes inspiration from Okinawa’s famed aquarium, cultivating an oceanic, dreamlike escape amid Gangnam’s bustle. The dining izakaya leans into a dimmed, moody aesthetic with ocean-themed illumination that immediately shifts the tempo of a night out. Its spacious floor plan balances widely spaced dining tables with private dining rooms—holding up to 12 guests and equipped with dedicated speakers—making it a favored destination for blind dates, client dinners, and discreet celebrations. The extensive menu operates as a full dining salon rather than a standard watering hole, beginning with a thoughtful pour of chilled, nutty brewed tea instead of plain water alongside savory pickled sides. Raw selections highlight pristine freshness, notably the assorted sashimi platters that pair glossy cuts of raw fish with rich bites of monkfish liver (*ankimo*), alongside creative cold plates like sashimi tossed in seasoned pollack roe. Warm, simmering pots dominate table orders, led by the spicy seafood tomato nabe. Loaded with fresh tomatoes, squid, plump shrimp, vegetables, and melted cheese, the broth carries a comforting kick that diners customarily stretch with additions of udon or Chinese noodles. From the kitchen’s hot section, the skewered yakitori sets and golden crab cream croquettes showcase reliable technique, while the mero-gui (grilled toothfish) arrives generously portioned with a crackling, crisp skin and buttery, flake-tender flesh. Western-leaning dishes like cream chicken steak further widen the scope. Dessert rarely takes a backseat here, thanks to the house motchiri dofu. Crafted from arrowroot starch and fresh cream, the dense, rice-cake-textured pudding delivers an elastic chew under a sweet, nutty caramel glaze—often arriving as an introductory service dish that bookends an evening fueled by draft beer and soju.
Menu
- Spicy Seafood Tomato Nabe
- Mochiri Dofu
- 특사시미₩140,000
- 츄라우미 모듬사시미₩75,000
- 모리아와세₩48,000
- Cheese Plate₩30,000
- 모듬꼬치10종₩32,000
Local tips
- Private dining rooms accommodate up to 12 people and carry a 20,000 KRW room charge.
- Order the spicy seafood tomato nabe and add noodles to make it extra hearty.
- Place orders conveniently via the tablet at each table.
- Popular spot for blind dates, team dinners, and gatherings.
Details
- Yeoksam Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 17:00–03:00
- Monday
- 17:00–03:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–03:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–03:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–03:00
- Friday
- 17:00–03:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–03:00