Sushi Cho — Restaurant in Seoul

First time at the beloved and considered the best Sushi restaurant in Seoul. Food was excellent but on the expensive side. I don’t like raw food so I had the grilled cod with miso sauce (KRW86,000). My 3 friends each enjoyed the Bishamonten Course (KRW250,000 per person). And we each had a shot of Kokuryu sake (KRW45,000 for 4 shots).

The cod was very good as it should be considering that it is triple the price compared to non 5-star hotel restaurants. The set was about double the price but my friends assured me that it was the best sushi they ever had. We paid an extra KRW50,000 for a private room. The cool thing was that all prices are inclusive of service charges and VAT, which can add 21% to the bill.

What impressed me most was the excellent service. I arrived 20 minutes early and the female captain (LEE Jin Hee) and male server (PARK Jun Hwan) were extremely helpful & patient. Ms. LEE helped me navigate the extensive menu and suggested the best options and pairing for food & sake. Mr. PARK explained all the course items as each were served and even the best order to consume the sushi (start left and go right). As I had the relatively “cheap” no-set meal, Ms. LEE was kind enough to provide me with some freebees including an appetiser and desert so I wouldn’t feel left out. Very considerate indeed!

Again, on the pricey side but definitely worth it for great food / service / location (20 floor) at my favourite hotel in Korea - the Westin Chosun. Ask for room/table facing hotel entrance which I believe is west facing.

FYI, the Italian restaurant at this hotel is also considered the best and I strongly...

It is an authentic Japanese restaurant with contemporary wind of changes. It is introduced from Zagat as the best restaurant and according to its reputation, it is beyond excellent! Along with elegant ambience, it has the sweeping view of the city from the 20th floor, so called instagrammable, 뷰맛집.

The journey of flavors by Mr. Murakami Tadashi and Mr. Taeheon Koo starts with Clam Chowder Soup (in stead of the common Chowanmush, steamed egg). Wise idea! Based on the luxurious and fresh seasonal ingredients, the Chefs presents some artistic cuisines which are unique and tasty. Steamed Abalone (MusiAwabi) with Abalone cream sauce and rice is excellent, recommendable with mixing all ingredients and wrapping in Nori (dried laver) TaKo Yawarakani (Octopus) is impressive. I also like crab with sea urchin roe which is full of flavors. . Suimono in-between presents new appetizing desire for the next dishes. Horse Mackerel Roll is very different style, very tasty. Most of all, the beauty of this restaurant lies in Sushi. The sliced ingredients are preserved in clean wrap for better chewy texture. Apart from the excellent ingredients, it is a taste that I can feel the sincerity of the master Chef. Their kind explanation on each dish is also helpful and thankful. The journey of flavors ends with the good scent of Matcha and its signature dessert Monaka. I really enjoy the tasteful dining here, the fantastic Sushi Cho and thank to Ms. Sunyoung Kwak and Ms. Nari Kim for their top...

Been going to Sushi Cho for over a decade. One of the best.

Great quality sushi, albeit on the expensive side. What most people don’t know about this place is that you CAN custom order your own meal. If there is anything you’d like or want in a particular way, e.g., sushi, maki, sashimi, etc., then let them know. They will and do accommodate.

Some of their cooked dishes, like the belt fish casserole, isn’t always consistent in terms of taste. When it’s good, it’s really good. However, when it isn’t good, let them know and they will either take the meal off the bill or try again. To notch customer service like in most Korean restaurants.

The employees are top notch - top service. I’ve never been...