Sushinan, Marine City, Busan — omakase at 140,000 won, one piece at a time at the counter

Evenings in Marine City are bright. A long row of shops runs beneath the high-rise towers, and Sushinan occupies one unit on the first floor.

Open the door and the noise drops first. The counter is long, with a wooden cutting board set in front of it. Guests sit facing the board.

At a seat like this you stop studying the menu. A piece is set down, you eat it, and when the plate is empty the next one comes. The pace is not set by the guest.

This piece follows the exact order things arrived on an evening in September 2026. Prices are copied from what was listed that day, and fish names that could not be confirmed are left off.

The location first — first floor of Zenith Square in Marine City

The address is 33 Marine City 2-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, unit 124 in building 104. It is a first-floor shop unit in Zenith Square, so you have to step inside the building before the sign comes into view. Drive and you can use the building garage for up to 4 hours.

The seating centres on the counter. You are close enough to watch the hands on the board, down to how firmly the rice is pressed and the order in which soy sauce is brushed on. It is built so that sitting alone feels fine.

The listed hours do not agree. DiningCode gives 12:00~22:00 with a break from 15:00~17:00, last order at 21:30, and Mondays closed, while Google Maps shows 11:00~22:00 daily. If you are planning a Monday or a late visit, it is safer to call 051-742-5880 first. Reservations are taken through Catch Table.

The rating is 4.5 stars on Google Maps (51 reviews, checked 2026-09-19). The star rating itself meets the 4.5-star line this site uses, but it does not reach the 100-review threshold. That is stated rather than hidden. Several reviews identify their writers as regulars of ten years, which points to a small sample rather than a weak kitchen.

Sushinan Marine City at a glance (checked 2026-09-19)

Item	Details
Address	33 Marine City 2-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan; unit 124, building 104 (first floor of Zenith Square)
Nearest stations	Dongbaek Station (Line 2) · Haeundae Station — walkable
Listed hours	DiningCode 12:00~22:00 / Google Maps 11:00~22:00 (listings differ; confirm before going)
Break and last order	Break 15:00~17:00 · last order 21:30 (as listed on DiningCode)
Closed	Mondays per DiningCode / no closing day listed on Google Maps — confirm before visiting
Phone and booking	051-742-5880 · Catch Table reservations
Parking	4 hours in the building garage
Prices	Omakase 140,000 won · premium sushi set 50,000 won (40,000 won to go) · assorted sashimi to go 140,000 won

What to order — omakase at 140,000 won and the premium sushi set at 50,000 won

The choice is simple. Omakase at 140,000 won is the course, and the premium sushi set at 50,000 won brings the nigiri out all at once. To go, the premium set is 40,000 won, the takeout assorted sushi is 40,000 won, and assorted sashimi is 140,000 won.

On a first visit, omakase is the way to actually use this counter. Each piece comes with a word about what it is, and the pace is set for you from the other side.

The rice is warm and not packed tight. It loosens in your mouth first. The vinegar is restrained, so it never covers the fish.

One piece at a time — from white fish to shrimp

White fish comes first. It is a fish with a silver line still on the skin, but the name could not be confirmed, so it is not given here. Only the skin side is lightly seared; it is firm to the bite, with sweetness rising behind it.

The shrimp is peeled and laid over the rice. Cold, firm at the tail. Bite into it and moisture bursts first, with sweetness lingering. It is seasoned on top, so there is no need for soy sauce.

A warm plate arrives once, partway through. A braised piece comes with a wedge of lemon; that name could not be confirmed either, so it is left as is. The soy sauce has soaked in deep, and squeezing the lemon peels one layer of sweetness away. Its job is to change the temperature between cold pieces.

Gunkan, rolls, and the conger eel

The sea urchin is wrapped in nori and passed into your hand — meaning eat it before the nori goes soft. In one bite, the salt of the nori and the sweetness of the urchin arrive together. The sea smell is light and clean.

The salmon roe gunkan has large grains. The sensation of them bursting one by one is distinct, and the seasoning is light enough that you keep going.

The conger eel comes near the end. Tare brushed on gives it a shine, and the flesh sways when you pick it up with chopsticks. It falls apart without needing to be chewed. The sweetness is strong, so read it as the signal that the course is heading for its finish.

The closing bowl and the map

The end is a soup. Thin noodles sit in a clear broth, topped with a piece of grilled fish and slivered spring onion. The broth is not salty and leaves sweetness behind. It is exactly the right amount to settle a mouth full of sushi.

If you are planning to spend another day on beef in Busan, the cube-cut sirloin at Yeongnam Sigyuk Sikdang in Dongnae fits well into the same trip. You can take the subway from Marine City to Dongnae.

Address 33 Marine City 2-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, unit 124, building 104 (first floor of Zenith Square) · Phone 051-742-5880 · Walkable from Dongbaek and Haeundae stations on Line 2; 4 hours of parking in the building garage.

FAQ

How do I make a reservation?

Reservations are taken through Catch Table. The phone number is 051-742-5880. Seating centres on the counter, so it is worth checking ahead for a larger group.

What are the hours and the closing day?

The listings differ. DiningCode gives 12:00~22:00 with a break from 15:00~17:00, last order at 21:30, and Mondays closed, while Google Maps shows 11:00~22:00 daily. For a Monday or a late visit, calling ahead is the safer option.

Should I pick the omakase or the premium sushi set?

On a first visit, the omakase at 140,000 won is the way to actually use this counter. Each piece comes with an explanation and the pace is set for you. For a lighter meal, the premium sushi set is 50,000 won, or 40,000 won to go.

Is there parking?

The Zenith Square building garage is supported for up to 4 hours. It sits inside the Marine City shopping arcade, so driving is no trouble.

Why does it say the rating is below standard?

The Google Maps star rating is 4.5, which meets the line this site uses, but there are only 51 reviews (checked 2026-09-19), short of the 100-review threshold. When a place falls short, the policy is to state it in the article rather than hide it, so it has been left in.