A tuna house near Yeongdong Market in Nonhyeon, run single-handedly by its owner. The set arrives as cuts of tuna divided in a wooden box, nigiri on a board, and a warm dish alongside.
The tuna was top grade. A tuna bar is won or lost on buying, thawing and ageing — and when the line between lean and belly stays sharp and the colour holds to the last piece, that work is being done every single day. With one person running the room, the judgement comes from one pair of hands, to one standard, every time.
Tuna laid out cut by cut in a wooden box, a single row of nigiri on the board, and one man quietly preparing the next plate.
Menu and ordering
The Honmachi set. Tuna arrives cut by cut in the compartments of a wooden box; partway through, a single row of nigiri comes on a wooden board, with a warm dish such as mapo tofu alongside.
₩55,000 per person for the set (September 2026; prices can change).
Before you go
Because the owner works alone, he looks after each table himself. The set comes in courses, so take it as it arrives rather than rushing. Tell him your group size and budget when you sit down, and he will shape the set around it.
Near Yeongdong Market in Nonhyeon, Gangnam-gu, Seoul — walkable from Nonhyeon Station, in a neighbourhood built around team dinners and late evening meals. Visited in September 2026.
Ask for the Honmachi set and tell him your group size and budget; it arrives in courses.
How much does a meal at Honmachi Nonhyeon cost?
Expect about ₩55,000 per person. Honmachi tuna set ₩55,000 per person (Sep 2026).
When is Honmachi Nonhyeon open?
Opening hours for Honmachi Nonhyeon are not confirmed, so check on Google Maps before you go.
Where is Honmachi Nonhyeon and how do I get there?
Honmachi Nonhyeon is at in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울 강남구 논현동 161-17 2층 (식당 공식 인스타그램 @pjjjjj77 기준). The nearest station is Nonhyeon Station (Lines 7·9).
Who is Honmachi Nonhyeon good for?
Honmachi Nonhyeon suits Groups & sharing, Late night, Not spicy.
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