Sushi Onjeong 스시온정

Sushi Onjeong is an omakase sushi restaurant on the third floor of Narakium Building at 376 Yeoidaebang-ro in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. Its location places it within the Yeouido office area, while the dining room remains small and centered on a bar counter of roughly ten seats. Guests face the chef and receive the meal one item at a time, so the counter is part of the format rather than a conventional table-service layout. The course begins with steamed egg containing cod roe, then moves through fish and shellfish such as sea bass, flatfish, Spanish mackerel, tuna, gizzard shad, sweet shrimp, and sea urchin. This progression separates lean white fish, oilier silver-skinned fish, tuna, and soft shellfish into distinct stages. Abalone appears as a prepared dish, and clear soup sits between richer pieces as a warm counterpart. Chawanmushi and a closing noodle dish extend the course beyond nigiri and give the meal several changes in temperature and texture. The rice and topping are portioned so neither overwhelms the other, which also makes individual pieces practical with sake or bottled beer. Sweet shrimp and sea urchin supply the softer, sweeter end of the selection, while gizzard shad and tuna add firmer or richer choices. Diners choosing between lunch and dinner can focus on the same basic omakase structure, with the sequence of seafood and prepared dishes carrying the meal. The compact room works best for one or two diners seated side by side, and it does not have the capacity of a large group restaurant. Entry is through Narakium Building and the restaurant is on the third floor, an important detail because the storefront is not at street level. The address, small counter, cod roe steamed egg, varied nigiri, abalone, soup, and noodles define the visit more clearly than a single signature piece.