Ratings
Review split — 780 on Korean platforms, 203 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 3.8 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Maru Sushi is a small neighborhood counter near Soongsil University in Sangdo-dong, with about six counter seats and two or three tables serving an entry-level omakase alongside an A-set nigiri from ₩14,000. Residents describe visiting repeatedly over the years rather than treating it as a special-occasion trip, and dinner waits are common without a reservation. ChopChop University matched it against Toyosu in its omakase bracket.
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₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person
₩14,000 (A-set) to low-₩20,000s (entry-level omakase) per person
Daily 12:00–22:00, break roughly 14:00–17:00, closed Sunday; no dedicated parking (nearby public lot suggested)
Expect lines
Small space (about 6 counter seats plus 2–3 tables) means dinner waits are common without booking ahead; several visitors report 20-plus-minute waits at peak times.
Sangdo-dong, Dongjak
동작구 상도로37길 79 (상도동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- ChopChop University — 🏅오마카세 월드컵 32강 "마루스시 vs 도요스" [B조 1차] 2025-01-23
Good to know
What is Maru Sushi?
Maru Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Sangdo-dong, Seoul, operating since 2012. The dish to order is A-set nigiri (A세트).
Do I need a reservation at Maru Sushi?
No — Maru Sushi is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Maru Sushi?
At Maru Sushi: Small space (about 6 counter seats plus 2–3 tables) means dinner waits are common without booking ahead; several visitors report 20-plus-minute waits at peak times.
How much does Maru Sushi cost per person?
Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Maru Sushi. ₩14,000 (A-set) to low-₩20,000s (entry-level omakase) per person
Can I order at Maru Sushi without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Maru Sushi keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
Nearby:
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Sundae-guk (blood sausage soup)
🚶 1.6kmMaru 마루
Gejang & Chef's Course (crab)
🚶 1.8kmHaengundong Jogae 행운동조개
Grilled & Steamed Clams
🚶 1.8kmYetgol Saenggogi 옛골생고기
Samgyeopsal & Ssambap (wrap rice)
More omakase (chef's tasting course):
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