Eojeon in Samseong-dong: All-You-Can-Eat Aged Sashimi
Eojeon, Samseong-dong - All-You-Can-Eat Aged Sashimi
Eojeon
This is an all-you-can-eat sashimi restaurant in Samseong-dong (Gangnam, Seoul). They serve aged sashimi, which I find a bit easier to eat. There are a lot of bad rumors about aged sashimi, but live fish sashimi isn't necessarily any better, and I've heard that aged sashimi is actually superior because it requires specific aging techniques. But what does all that matter... I can't remember what cuts of fish are in the photos below anyway. I just remember eating non-stop because it was so good. The important thing is that they are closed on Sundays!! Also, seating is limited, so you have to make a reservation!! It's located across from the Hyundai Department Store Trade Center.
For reference, there's a bit of a short history regarding aged sashimi restaurants in this area. I'm not sure if it's true, but it was quite interesting. The rumor—or history?—goes that after one particular restaurant did really well and moved to another location, a bunch of other sashimi places popped up claiming to offer the exact same service (all-you-can-eat aged sashimi). According to an acquaintance, Eojeon is one of those restaurants. I don't know if it's true, but at the end of the day, all that matters to me is the quality of the all-you-can-eat fish they serve.
The one thing I do remember is them saying the tuna was caught in Jeju Island that day, so it tasted great. As for the rest, I just ate like crazy. Personally, I prefer aged sashimi because I can't eat large amounts of raw, live fish sashimi.
If you're someone who prefers salmon over halibut, I highly recommend trying aged sashimi.
They didn't do this during my second visit. I'm not sure if it changes depending on the day of the week, but I felt that they don't always provide the exact same service. It's the kind of place you have to worry about before going. A place where the trust is a bit weak, I guess...
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