Recommended Sushi Spot at I’Park Mall | Seoul Yongsan Conveyor Belt Sushi Bar Review
I’ve always preferred conveyor belt sushi spots over more traditional sushi counters, mostly because I like being able to curate exactly what I want to eat without committing to a fixed set. It also makes dining with kids dramatically easier, since they usually gravitate toward the same few familiar pieces anyway.
Years ago, conveyor sushi had a bit of a reputation problem people associated it with dried-out fish or sushi that had been circling the belt far too long. But the format has evolved quite a bit. Most places now use table side touchscreens that allow you to order directly, and freshly prepared dishes are sent out almost immediately. Many restaurants have also become far more thoughtful about traffic flow and food rotation, which does a surprisingly good job of preserving both temperature and overall quality.
You can get a quick look at Shima Sushi’s pricing and menu selection in the image below.
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[Menu Image : Shima Sushi page]
Everything was enjoyable overall, but a few dishes in particular really stood out and stayed with me afterward.
This might be the most appealing item on the menu at Shima Sushi. I really like the idea of being able to sample three different kinds of sushi on a single plate. It’s a great way to figure out which one you want to order more of afterward, and it also works well when two full pieces of each feels a bit too heavy.
The neta was actually thicker than what I personally tend to prefer, but the texture was so soft and delicate that it still worked beautifully.
I was equally impressed with this three-piece assortment as well the Gamtae Trio. Uni and negitoro are easily two of my favorite sushi toppings, especially for their rich, buttery texture.
Personally, I found the aroma of the gamtae slightly stronger than I usually prefer, but a lot of people actually seem to love the way that briny seaweed flavor complements the softer, more delicate toppings. Judging by the reactions around me, that combination is clearly part of the appeal.
This was the otoro prized fatty tuna belly and it was excellent rich, buttery, beautifully soft, and served at just the right temperature.
Most people tend to love their first piece of otoro. But by the second or third round, you start hearing very different reactions. Some find it too rich after a while. I can happily enjoy a second plate, but my oldest can only handle the first one, while my younger child starts saying it feels too heavy by the third.
I find those tiny differences strangely fascinating. Even people living under the same roof, sharing meals every day, can experience the exact same food in completely different ways. It’s such a small thing, but it quietly reminds you how distinct every person really is and honestly, I think that’s kind of wonderful.
These were two pieces of aburi salmon topped with the restaurant’s signature garlic sauce and lightly torched before serving.
I’m usually very against putting sweet sauces on sushi in general I tend to prefer cleaner, more traditional flavors but my daughter wanted to try the much-talked-about garlic sauce, so we ordered it. And, admittedly, it was good enough that we ended up getting another plate.
That said, if I’m being purely personal about it, I still prefer a more classic salmon aburi without the sauce. The simpler version lets the richness of the fish speak for itself a bit more naturally.
The fresh salmon was excellent as well. The quality of the neta, along with its size and thickness, all felt genuinely satisfying.
The beef aburi was slightly thicker than the style you typically see at most sushi spots, but it had been torched to a nice medium finish, which made it genuinely enjoyable.
That said, I still tend to prefer a thinner, wider cut with a lighter torching something a bit more delicate and restrained. I also think the sauce would work better on the side. Sometimes an overly assertive sauce can end up overshadowing the flavor of the beef itself rather than complementing it.
The bill came to roughly 100,000 KRW for two people at Shima Sushi. We actually held back quite a bit that day because we wanted to explore the dessert spots inside I’Park Mall afterward, so we stopped eating while still feeling like we could easily keep going.
Considering that, I wouldn’t necessarily describe this as an ultra casual, budget-friendly conveyor sushi place. It leans a little more premium than that. Still, the overall quality of the sushi was genuinely impressive, and the variety and presentation made the experience feel fun and satisfying from start to finish.
The moment we walked out of the sushi restaurant, there it was right in front of us ‘SuperMatcha’ !!!
There were plenty of other desserts we had planned to try, but my daughter has been completely obsessed with matcha lately, so there was no chance we were walking past it without stopping. We bought one to share and that was probably the end of our self-control for the day.
After that, we were honestly too full to continue the dessert tour. Sushi is one of those dangerous foods no matter how much you tell yourself you’ll eat moderately, truly good sushi has a way of making moderation feel completely unrealistic.
