Kizuna (키즈나) — Restaurant in Seoul

I had high hopes for Kizuna, but was seriously disappointed. I love eating Omakases so much that I have been to 5 different places in Seoul, each with different price ranges. Kizuna was the most expensive and was the worst experience of them all. At 120,000 won for a lunch seating, I expected a long course that would end my hunger, but it fell very short from it. When I arrived, the place is beautiful, a small house with only 7 seats. The service was good and the ladies at the entrance were diligent. However, when I sat down, two people were already eating, two pieces into the menu, which I though was a bit odd since I had arrived before the reservation time and there were still 3 other people missing. Before I new it, I already had a nigiri on my plate, no appetizer, no moment to introduce the experience, no nothing. The worst of all, the piece was mediocre, lacked flavor, and was a bit chewy. I kept my hopes up thinking that it would get better, but I was disappointed with each piece of sushi. The only piece of sushi that I truly enjoyed was Uni, it was high quality and very tasty. The other pieces weren't really good at all (at least it wasn't what you expect when you pay 120,000 won for lunch), I have had better in other places around Seoul way more cheap. At the end, I wasn't even full, I was still hungry, I felt robbed! If you want to eat good Omakase, better quality price ratio, don't come to this place or you will also feel cheated. I recommend the following places (ranked in order of preference): Aruhi, Ganekki...

What an experience! One of the best, if not THE best omakase in this area.

Central location makes it a perfect spot for tourists looking for a luxurious tasting experience inside of an authentic traditional Korean house, Hanok.

While the interior feels modern, from the outside the building blends in with the neighboring Hanok houses.

Looking at the ceiling reveals the traditional architecture reminding you that you are sitting in a very special place.

Indeed, the chef stands right in front of you, greets you with a smile, and prepares the dishes swiftly and professionally, but with care and his own personal touch.

He briefly explains what the dish is and how to eat it best if not clear, as he gently places it onto your plate.

Some of the cuts melt in your mouth with the flavour slowly spreading inside your mouth, which mentally makes you remember of all the happy moments in your life.

Some of the cuts have more texture and feel fun to eat, getting you excited for more.

You go through around 15 different dishes and finish with a dessert.

Staff walks around filling up your cups with more tea, and refelling the side dishes.

You obviously want more, because it's pure pleasure, but you're satisfied both mentally and physically.

It truly was a beautiful journey.

You leave happy that you found this gem and you take one last look back trying to capture as much of the atmosphere before you say...

What is most delicious? Nobody can answer that. But I can obviously say that are moment when let my every feeling communicate with all around me like chef, circumstances, atmosphere, tasting philosophy each other..... There ain't nobody need to try to find better place....