Sillim sashimi bar: live fish platter for two over drinks, Doha Susan

I suddenly wanted sashimi after a long while, so I made dinner plans with a friend in Sillim and went to Doha Susan (도하수산). This was my third visit, haha. At this point, doesn't that make me a regular?!!

There are so many drinking spots near Sillim Station that I couldn't decide where to go, but Doha Susan has a wide variety of sashimi and the atmosphere looked good, so I ended up going back again! In the end it's a place sashimi lovers should be happy with, so I'm leaving a review.

Where is Doha Susan near Sillim Station, and what is the vibe?

Doha Susan is close to Sillim Station, so it's very easy to get to. I went after the evening commute and there were lots of people around, with a lively feel overall.

Sillim is a neighborhood packed with bars, so once evening comes the streets are really crowded. Even so, Doha Susan has an exterior that clearly says sashimi restaurant, so it stood out easily.

Inside Doha Susan

The inside of Doha Susan was bigger than I expected, with quite a lot of tables. It wasn't too noisy, just pleasantly lively, so it was nice for chatting with my friend while we ate.

That made me think it would also work for a company dinner or a group gathering. There were actually quite a few tables that looked like office groups.

What we ordered at Doha Susan: the medium 5-fish live sashimi platter

Looking through the Doha Susan menu, we ordered the medium 5-fish live sashimi platter. It felt a shame to pick just one kind of sashimi, so we went with an assorted platter to try a bit of everything, and it turned out to be a really good choice.

Since you get to eat several kinds at once, I think sashimi fans will be very satisfied.

How did the 5-fish platter taste and feel?

The 5-fish live sashimi platter at Doha Susan was chewy and clean, with no fishy taste, and the portion was hearty. The platter that came out a little later was, as expected, generous, and it made me so happy. Several kinds of sashimi were arranged nicely on the plate, and it looked fresh just from looking at it.

The color of the fish was good and the thickness was just right, the perfect style for eating. I tried one piece first and the texture was really chewy. You could feel the firm bounce typical of live fish, and it went down clean without any fishy taste.

Some pieces even had a slight sweetness as you chewed, so I kept reaching for more. It reminded me again that freshness is what matters most in sashimi.

Basic side dishes at Doha Susan

At Doha Susan, basic side dishes such as lettuce wraps, garlic, chili peppers and sauces come out first after you order. They were neatly prepared in a lineup that goes well with sashimi.

The wraps, garlic, chili peppers and sauces didn't run short, so it was comfortable to eat. The basic setup itself was tidy, which made a good first impression.

What's the best way to eat the live fish platter?

Each kind of fish in the Doha Susan platter had a slightly different texture and taste, which made eating it fun. Some were milder and some were chewier, so my friend and I chatted about which we preferred as we ate. I think that made it even more satisfying.

It was tasty with the side dishes and sauces too, but personally I liked just dipping it lightly in soy sauce, since that let me taste the fish best. It also goes really well as drinking food, so the drinks just kept flowing naturally.

Is Doha Susan a good sashimi pub in Sillim?

Doha Susan has a sashimi-with-drinks vibe, so I think it suits people looking for a sashimi pub in Sillim. Looking around, most tables were having sashimi with a drink, which made it feel even more like Sillim. It's good for a casual drink and also fine for sitting and talking with friends for a long time.

Another good point was that the price felt reasonable for the amount. The sashimi quality was decent and the portion wasn't lacking, so I was happy with the value too. I'd recommend it to people looking for a good-value sashimi restaurant near Sillim Station.

Is the medium live fish platter enough for two?

For two people, the medium live sashimi platter at Doha Susan was quite generous and a perfect setup to eat with drinks. It didn't leave me uncomfortably stuffed, just nicely satisfied, which I liked.

To sum it all up:

• ✔ Chewy, fresh live sashimi
• ✔ The assorted platter lets you try several kinds
• ✔ Easy to reach, close to Sillim Station
• ✔ A great atmosphere for having a drink

Doha Susan was a good place to drop by casually on a day you want sashimi in Sillim. If you want to eat a variety of sashimi at once, I especially recommend the 5-fish live sashimi platter.

It made me want to try other sashimi and seafood dishes next time too. I hope this helps anyone looking for a good sashimi place or a sashimi pub near Sillim Station!