Unochubo (유노츄보) is a Japanese restaurant located in upscale Sinsa-dong. Its two locations are tucked away in the side streets of Garosugil ("tree-lined street"), an area known for exquisite fusion cuisine.
The first location, Unochubo Sushi.
Unochubo Sushi is located on the second floor.
The second location, Unochubo.
Unochubo Sushi's ambiance is perfect for an intimate date or girls night out.
Unochubo is more casual, consisting of young adults embracing the start of the weekend.
Maroon tables and dainty ceramic table wear are uniform in both locations.
Both restaurants feature an extensive menu of Japanese fusion dishes. Selections include colorful salads, savory barbecues and steaks, fresh seafood, rice bowls, noodles (udon, soba, ramen...), and more. Unochubo serves basic sushi while Unochubo Sushi features more exotic, high-end platters.
Unochubo Sushi - Appetizer of tofu yogurt (?)
Unochubo Sushi - Complimentary sushi bites
Unochubo - Appetizer of marinated cherry tomatoes. This was absolutely delicious!
Unochubo - Our complimentary kimchi plate included cube daikon, cucumber, and traditional Napa cabbage.
Agedou with jogatsal. This entree is my favorite at both locations. It's a dish of thick deep fried tofu and soy-marinated clams paired with various raw veggies. The pairing of flavors and textures is excellent!
I've had the basic sushi platters from both locations, and they were excellent. Everything from the fatty tuna to the sweet shrimp was very fresh and high quality.
Cold soba noodles. The noodles were standard, and the broth (sauce) was icy and tart.
A dish of large clams paired with deep fried pumpkin slivers, greens, bell peppers, onions, and bacon crisps. This provided an interesting medley of textures, but clashed taste-wise. The brown sauce was horrendously sweet! Pretty to look at, though.
Assorted fish roe over rice. The ikura (salmon roe) was fresh but quite briny. The uni (sea urchin) sashimi was my favorite part. It was luxuriously creamy and sweet.
This deluxe bowl of ramen included fresh fish, shrimp, crab, mussels, baby octopus, squid, soft cabbage, and bean sprouts. The noodles were perfectly textured and the seafood broth was divine.
The chirashi bowl was a disappointment. It did not remotely resemble the great quality of the nigiri sushi. The fish was fresh, but the slices were thin and boring. The rice was regular white rice sprinkled with green onion and tobiko (flying fish roe). I don't understand why they would do that, as it greatly lowers the quality and taste of the dish.
Grilled pork neck served on a cement block. This was quite good. The meat was very tender and juicy with a great savory flavor. This was a table favorite!
Overall, Unochubo is a great restaurant with plenty of tantalizing dishes. On our first visit, we asked the waiter to bring out their best dishes and everything was divine. On our second and third visits, we ordered on our own, and every dish but one was a hit. My recommendation is to go with their recommendations, and a platter of great sushi!
Unochubo Sushi - Appetizer of tofu yogurt (?)
Unochubo Sushi - Complimentary sushi bites
Unochubo - Appetizer of marinated cherry tomatoes. This was absolutely delicious!
Unochubo - Our complimentary kimchi plate included cube daikon, cucumber, and traditional Napa cabbage.
Agedou with jogatsal. This entree is my favorite at both locations. It's a dish of thick deep fried tofu and soy-marinated clams paired with various raw veggies. The pairing of flavors and textures is excellent!
I've had the basic sushi platters from both locations, and they were excellent. Everything from the fatty tuna to the sweet shrimp was very fresh and high quality.
Cold soba noodles. The noodles were standard, and the broth (sauce) was icy and tart.
A dish of large clams paired with deep fried pumpkin slivers, greens, bell peppers, onions, and bacon crisps. This provided an interesting medley of textures, but clashed taste-wise. The brown sauce was horrendously sweet! Pretty to look at, though.
Assorted fish roe over rice. The ikura (salmon roe) was fresh but quite briny. The uni (sea urchin) sashimi was my favorite part. It was luxuriously creamy and sweet.
This deluxe bowl of ramen included fresh fish, shrimp, crab, mussels, baby octopus, squid, soft cabbage, and bean sprouts. The noodles were perfectly textured and the seafood broth was divine.
The chirashi bowl was a disappointment. It did not remotely resemble the great quality of the nigiri sushi. The fish was fresh, but the slices were thin and boring. The rice was regular white rice sprinkled with green onion and tobiko (flying fish roe). I don't understand why they would do that, as it greatly lowers the quality and taste of the dish.
Grilled pork neck served on a cement block. This was quite good. The meat was very tender and juicy with a great savory flavor. This was a table favorite!
Overall, Unochubo is a great restaurant with plenty of tantalizing dishes. On our first visit, we asked the waiter to bring out their best dishes and everything was divine. On our second and third visits, we ordered on our own, and every dish but one was a hit. My recommendation is to go with their recommendations, and a platter of great sushi!
Unochubo
524-14 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
02-545-2811
Hours: 11:30am to 3:00pm, 6:00 to 10:00pm
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