Furusato (후루사토)
Japanese Seoul Dongdaemun-gu
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Hoesarang’s reviewHighly recommended
“The ₩10,000-per-person bar-food omakase and aged sashimi offer outstanding value”
- Kkot-saeu uni with sea bass sashimi (sweet shrimp, sea urchin, and raw sea bass)BestThe sweet shrimp and sea urchin made the best bite of the day
- Sukseong hoe (assorted aged sashimi: olive flounder, red sea bream, sea bass, and yellowtail)Aging gives the fish rich umami and a tender texture
- Shime saba (vinegar-cured mackerel)Pleasant acidity balances the oily mackerel, making it broadly appealing
- Anju omakase (chef's selection of bar dishes) ₩10,000 per person
- Reservations recommended
- 17:00–01:00; closed Mondays
- Counter seating makes it a good place for a solo drink
- Atmosphere
- A quiet, old-fashioned izakaya
- Would return
- The reviewer hoped the sweet shrimp would be available again
- Good for
- Solo drinks and affordable drinking outings
- Value
- So good for the price that it seems almost unbelievable
- Tips
- Groups of two or more must order the chef's selection of bar dishes
- Check the daily specials posted on the wall
- An unlimited-drinks option is available for ₩20,000 per person
