Gold Tuna Bangi-dong: Seoul’s Top Choice for Japanese Tour Groups
On a Sunday in mid-July 2026, a group of Japanese travelers and their guide stepped into Goldtuna Bangi.
It was not a curated stop recommended by the agency. Instead, the guests had seen videos of our owner’s omakase service and specifically asked their guide to include a visit during their journey through Korea.
Guests from Japan posing for a memory together after their meal.
A quest for abundance
While tuna is a fundamental part of their own food culture, the guests shared that the opportunity to enjoy such a diverse and generous variety of cuts is rare even in Japan.
They sought us out for our reputation as a dedicated tuna house.
Throughout the evening, we bridged the gap in language with translation apps, sharing a quiet dialogue across the table.
“I have never experienced tuna of this quality before.”
To hear these words directly from someone who knows the fish so well was deeply moving.
Sharing our signature omakase service with the group.
A snapshot of the evening
As the meal came to an end, the guests asked to take a photograph to commemorate the occasion.
I was honored to join them for a single frame.
In the picture, the guests, their guide, and our staff all stand together with bright smiles and raised hands—a warm conclusion to a shared meal.
A full dinner table featuring our various courses and sides.
Notes from the Owner
It was truly impressive that guests from a country with such a deep-rooted tuna culture would adjust their itinerary to find a small restaurant in Jamsil.
It felt as though, for this one evening, our interpretation of food and hospitality offered a new and meaningful experience to our neighbors.
I hope they enjoyed the rest of their time in Korea and returned home with many beautiful memories.
The prized collar of the bluefin tuna.
※ Goldtuna operates locations in Bangi and Sinsa.
Goldtuna is a premium specialty restaurant offering a 15-course menu that harmonizes various culinary traditions.
We exclusively use 250–350kg grade No. 9 bluefin tuna, characterized by thick cube-cuts and served on custom cypress trays. For those who do not eat raw fish, a tuna steak alternative is available.
The Bangi branch is a favored destination for corporate dinners, family celebrations, and international tourists. It features our spirited owner's omakase and special events for wedding invitations.
The Sinsa branch is ideal for dates along Garosu-gil, anniversaries, and quiet business meetings, offering personalized lettering services and our signature omakase.
Goldtuna has welcomed over 45,000 reserved guests with an 80% return rate. Our current ratings are 4.7 at Bangi and 4.9 at Sinsa.