Hi there!
I recently had the chance
to visit
Climate in Seongsu-dong,
and I was genuinely excited for this one.
I’ve always loved seasonal food
and Japanese cuisine,
so a place that highlights
peak-season ingredients from both Korea
and Japan all year round
immediately caught my attention.
I’d also heard that
the ingredients and course lineup
change a little with each season,
so before I even arrived,
I was already curious about
what would be served that day.
These days, if you look up
Seongsu omakase,
there are a lot of options,
but the fact that you can enjoy
a different seasonal course throughout the year
felt like what makes Climate stand out.
Basic Info
Name: Climate
Address: 66 Seongsui-ro,
Seoul Forest Dream Tower, Unit 106, 1F
Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: 02-466-7079
Hours:
Daily 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
5:30 PM–10:00 PM
Parking:
Underground parking is available
in the Seoul Forest Dream Tower building.
What makes it special:
A Japanese dining spot where you can enjoy
a seasonal course built around
fresh, in-season ingredients
The ingredients and menu composition
change depending on the time of year,
so each season offers a different experience
served one after another
A great place to slow down
and enjoy each dish at an easy pace,
with a concept centered on seasonal ingredients
and restorative, feel-good dining
A solid pick in Seongsu
if you’re planning a date night,
anniversary dinner, or any meal
that feels a little more special
Climate
Climate, Unit 106, 1F, Seoul Forest Dream Tower,
66 Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Easy to reach from Seongsu Station, plus parking
Climate in Seongsu
is located in the Seongsu-dong Cafe Street area
near Exit 3 of Seongsu Station.
It’s an easy enough walk
from the station,
so accessibility was definitely good.
There are also plenty of cafés
and restaurants nearby,
which makes it a nice area
to explore before or after your meal.
If you’re looking for
a Seongsu Station date spot,
this would work well since
you can have dinner
and then café-hop around the neighborhood.
And since parking in Seongsu-dong
can be tricky,
it was nice that Climate
lets you use the building parking garage.
That makes it a pretty convenient
Seongsu omakase option
even if you’re driving.
With parking validation,
you only pay about $7,
so if you’re planning to visit
this Seongsu omakase spot by car,
that’s definitely worth knowing.
A stylish exterior that already set the mood
From the outside,
Climate looked clean,
understated, and quietly stylish.
It wasn’t flashy,
but it had that calm, polished look
that made it feel like
a proper omakase restaurant.
Even before stepping inside,
I was already curious
about what the interior would be like.
Cozy atmosphere and a flexible seating setup
Once I walked in,
the mood from the exterior
carried right into the dining room.
The space felt cozy
and thoughtfully designed,
but not dark or overly formal,
so it was easy to relax.
There was a bar counter inside,
along with larger tables
that could seat groups.
So while it’s great for two,
it also looked well suited
for friend gatherings, family meals,
anniversaries, or even team dinners.
I also heard they have
private rooms available,
which would be a nice option
if you want a quieter meal.
The warm, intimate atmosphere
also makes it a good fit
if you’re searching for
a Seongsu Station date place.
Climate’s seasonal course changes throughout the year
Once we sat down,
I started by looking over the menu.
Climate offers both
lunch and dinner omakase,
and because they focus on seasonal ingredients,
the course seems to shift
a bit from season to season.
When we visited,
the weekday lunch sushi set
was $36,
and the seasonal omakase
was $65.
Since there were two of us,
we ordered the lunch sushi set,
and before our visit,
the owner had actually sent over
the lunch course menu for the day.
I liked that we could check in advance
what dishes would be served.
They also had a nice selection
of sake and wine
that would pair well with the course,
plus Korean traditional alcohol too,
so it seemed like
there’d be plenty to choose from
depending on your taste.
Since the menu changes with the seasons,
I think this Seongsu omakase spot
is especially worth noting
if you enjoy seasonal tasting courses.
A warm, silky start with red snow crab steamed egg
The first dish to arrive
was a warm steamed egg.
It was made with crab meat
and napa cabbage,
and the texture was incredibly soft.
Compared to a typical Korean steamed egg,
this one felt smoother
and almost custard-like,
with a silky, delicate finish.
It was also coated in
a sauce with a deep katsuobushi flavor,
which kept everything moist
and savory.
That first bite felt soothing,like it gently settled your stomach
before the rest of the meal.
I liked that the course
didn’t open with anything too intense.
It was a calm, comforting way
to ease into the full experience.
A bright, tangy spear squid mulhoe that woke up the palate
After the steamed egg,
we were served hanchi mulhoe,
a chilled Korean-style raw seafood dish.
The spear squid came with
a sauce blended from
three different soy sauces,
and it had a nice balance
of tangy and savory flavors.
The squid itself was pleasantly chewy,
with a great bite,
and it paired really well
with the refreshing sauce.
Especially after the warm,
soft steamed egg,
this dish completely reset the palate.
It felt like the course
was starting to open up,
almost like an appetizer
designed to sharpen your appetite
before the main dishes arrived.
Seven pieces of seasonal sushi, beautifully plated
Next up was
a plate of seven seasonal sushi pieces.
It came neatly arranged
with Korean namul-style vegetables,
and included sea bream, salmon, flounder,
tuna back meat, inari sushi, and more.
The plating immediately stood out.
Everything looked clean,
balanced, and carefully composed,
so it was visually appealing too.
I was told that
the seasonal fish sushi
is one of Climate’s signature offerings,
and it made sense after trying it.
The fish seemed properly aged,
with that ideal texture
that’s both tender and pleasantly chewy.
Nothing tasted fishy,
and it was fun
to try each type of fish
one by one.
Since the course is built around
seasonal ingredients,
I think this Seongsu omakase place
would be a great match
for anyone who wants both sushi
and a wider range of dishes
in one meal.
Futomaki topped with aged sashimi
Out of the sushi set,
my personal favorite
was the futomaki.
Usually when I think of futomaki,
I picture a thick roll
packed with ingredients inside,
but the version at Climate
was topped with thick slices
of aged sashimi as well.
It almost reminded me
of chirashi sushi,
with chopped aged fish
piled generously on top.
Since several kinds of aged sashimi
came together in one bite,
the texture was especially satisfying.
You could really taste
that signature aged-fish texture too—
soft, rich, and slightly chewy.
I already tend to like
this kind of futomaki,
so this one was right up my alley.
The sushi plate overall was good,
but this was the dish
that really stayed with me.
Soba with crisp assorted tempura
After we finished the sushi,
the next dishes were
assorted tempura and soba.
The tempura included
shiitake mushroom, lotus root,
and asparagus—
three different vegetables in total.
The batter was light
and fried to a crisp,
and out of the three,
I especially liked
the lotus root tempura.
The natural crunch of the lotus root
and the crisp coating
worked really well together,
so the texture was great.
The soba was topped with
meat and vegetables
kissed with a bit of smoky char,
which gave it
a slightly different feel
from a more standard soba dish.
The noodles were good on their own,
but eating them together
with the crunchy tempura
made the contrast in textures
even more enjoyable.
Pear granita for a clean, refreshing finish
For dessert,
we were served pear granita.
Just from the name,
I wasn’t quite sure
what to expect,
but it turned out to be
exactly the kind of dessert I like—
light, icy, and refreshing,
almost like a pear sorbet.
I’m a big fan
of sweet-tart desserts,
so this was an easy win for me.
Between the cold, tangy granita,
there were little pieces
of sweet pear,
and that extra bit of texture
made it even better.
By this point,
we’d already gone through
the steamed egg,
hanchi mulhoe, seasonal sushi,
futomaki, tempura, and soba,
so we were definitely full.
But ending with something cold,
bright, and lightly sweet
made the whole meal feel refreshed again.
Since it wasn’t a heavy dessert,
it worked perfectly
as the final course.
We ended up finishing
the entire lunch course
from start to finish,
and it felt like
a really satisfying meal for two.
Overall, Climate was a place
where I could enjoy
a wide variety of dishes
built around seasonal ingredients,
which I really liked.
From the steamed egg
to the hanchi mulhoe,
seasonal sushi, futomaki,
tempura, and soba,
each dish came out in sequence,
so there was a nice rhythm
to the meal
and plenty of variety
in both flavor and texture.
The course flowed well,
and even though it was lunch,
it felt filling and complete.
The seasonal fish sushi
and the futomaki topped
with aged sashimi
were the most memorable dishes for me.
And with the cool,
sweet-tart pear granita at the end,
the meal wrapped up
on a really clean note.
Since the ingredients
and course composition
change with the seasons,
I’m honestly curious
what the menu would be like
at a different time of year.
It’s easy to get to from Seongsu Station,
parking is available,
and the atmosphere is cozy,
so if you’re looking for
Seongsu omakase
or a good Seongsu Station date spot,
I think this place is worth considering.
If you want to take your time
and enjoy a range of dishes