It is a top-tier high-end restaurant specializing in authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi omakase, located on the second floor of The Shilla Seoul in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
Established alongside the hotel’s opening in 1979, it is one of Seoul’s leading Japanese restaurants, known for its history and tradition.
It serves fresh seafood sourced from pristine waters and top-quality authentic Kansai cuisine selected in-house, and has long set a benchmark for Japanese fine dining in South Korea.
Exceptional ingredient freshness and authentic Kansai cuisine: Living up to its reputation for outstanding ingredient freshness, the restaurant demonstrates an uncompromising ability to source ingredients. Using these ingredients, it offers around 90 authentic Kansai dishes and à la carte specialties prepared with clean, understated flavors.
The singular story of “Moriake”: Among gourmets, selecting Japanese sushi master Matsumi Morita (모리타 마츠미) and experiencing his sushi at the counter is commonly known as “Moriake.” Chef Morita’s distinctive sushi cuisine, which seamlessly blends Korean gastronomic sensibilities with Japanese authenticity, is regarded as the pinnacle of South Korea’s sushi restaurant scene.
Uncompromising gastronomic value: Despite its high-end prices and the difficulty of securing a reservation, it enjoys firm support among gourmets, who say, “Rather than visiting a mediocre restaurant twice, it is better to fully experience Ariake (아리아께) once.”
A modern space defined by black-and-white harmony: The interior features an elegant, contemporary design in which the contrast between black and white is harmoniously balanced. The sushi counter, where guests can enjoy omakase while communicating closely with the chef, general table seating, and private rooms are organically divided into distinct areas.
Consideration for families and guests with infants: The restaurant provides attentive hospitality befitting the finest five-star hotel dining. For families accompanied by babies, it gives priority to seating them in private rooms during the relatively quiet weekday lunchtime and neatly prepares dedicated high chairs upon request.
Aoba Lunch Course
180,000 - 240,000 won
Aoba Dinner Course
290,000 - 385,000 won
Lunch Special Set
155,000 won
Address: 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor of The Shilla Seoul
Transportation: Located about 429m on foot from Exit 5 of Dongguk University Station on Seoul Subway Line 3, it is easily accessible by public transportation.
Access: Upon entering the hotel's second floor, it is situated directly opposite Palsun (팔선), regarded as Seoul's finest Chinese restaurant. The hotel's dedicated parking lot and valet parking service are available.
Parent Articles