Songdo sushi restaurant with dim lighting and free parking: Sushi Doku

Wolver's Restaurant Diary

Today I visited Sushi Doku The Songdo (스시도쿠 더송도), a sushi specialist and well-known Songdo eatery in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon.

Where is Sushi Doku The Songdo? Onesta Mall 2nd floor, near Songdo Hyundai Outlet

A sushi restaurant right near Songdo Hyundai Outlet: Sushi Doku Incheon Songdo branch

The Incheon Songdo branch of Sushi Doku sits right next to Songdo Hyundai Outlet, one of Songdo's signature landmarks in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon.

The sushi looks great and tastes great, and since the place connects to the outlet, you can eat and shop in one trip. That efficiency makes it one of the most loved sushi spots in Songdo.

Parking and the dimly lit dining room at Sushi Doku

A classy interior that's also great for dates and special days

There's free parking in the building, so it's easy to come by car.

The moment you step inside, a charming, upscale interior welcomes you.

With its dim lighting, it's a neat yet old-fashioned space full of Japanese mood, exactly the kind of place that suits a date or a special day.

What comes in the Premium Sushi Set? A full spread on one tray

A solidly put-together Premium Sushi Set, all on a single tray

While I was admiring the lovely interior, the sushi I had ordered ahead was brought to the table.

What I tried this time was the Premium Sushi Set: a variety of sushi along with chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard), udon and mixed tempura.

True to a set with "Premium" right in the name, both the lineup and the looks are impressively solid.

The sushi runs from white fish to red fish, and the number and variety of fish stood out. You could tell the quality was excellent even without tasting it.

How are the chawanmushi, mini udon and tempura sides?

From silky chawanmushi to crispy tempura, every side at Sushi Doku is great

Time to dig into the Premium Sushi Set.

First up were the sides that come with the set.

I started by warming my stomach with the chawanmushi, the Japanese steamed egg.

It was just the right hot temperature, and that tender, silky chawanmushi texture came through perfectly, so it was a great opener for a sushi meal.

Then there was the mini udon, topped with cute garnishes that pleased the eyes too,

and the salads, whose dressings were exactly my taste.

And finally the mixed tempura, made of karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and shrimp tempura.

Each dish went beyond a mere side for the sushi, with main-dish quality and flavor. I enjoyed them as much as the sushi throughout the meal.

Wasabi or no wasabi, brush-on soy sauce: how was the sushi?

Admire it with your eyes, experience it with your hands, marvel at it with your mouth: Sushi Doku's premium sushi

Next came the star of the Premium Sushi Set: the sushi.

When you order the sushi here, you can decide in advance whether to have wasabi or not, so you can adjust the amount to your own taste. That was a plus right away.

The pieces also greet you in gorgeous, colorful looks, so your eyes are happy before you even eat.

Uniquely, you brush soy sauce onto the sushi with a dedicated brush. It's a different mechanism from ordinary sushi, so the experience itself was quite fun.

But what satisfied me most was the taste of the sushi itself.

Each fish had amazing chewiness, and I loved that sticky, clinging texture in the mouth.

The balance between the rice and the fish on top was just right too. You taste the natural flavor of the fish, yet still get the rich flavor only sushi has.

Verdict on Sushi Doku The Songdo

I already knew Sushi Doku was famous for its sushi, but every time I eat here I'm reminded that its quality is unrivaled. A sushi specialist and top Songdo eatery in Incheon: Sushi Doku.

If you're looking for a Songdo restaurant that satisfies on both taste and space, give it a visit.

BY WOLVER