Songdo sushi restaurant you can book on Catchtable: Sushi Doku

I went to Sushi Doku The Songdo, a Songdo restaurant right next to Songdo Hyundai Outlet, and had the premium sushi set! Thick cuts of sashimi, a generous spread, and fresh ingredients — such a satisfying find in Songdo!

Sponsored or not, I record it by the same standard. I leave behind the experience, not the ad.

Sushi Doku The Songdo hours, next door to Songdo Hyundai Outlet

Sushi Doku The Songdo is a sushi restaurant at 2nd floor, Onesta Mall, 157 Songdo-gukjedae-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, right next to Songdo Hyundai Outlet. Hours are daily 11:00–21:00, break time is 14:30–17:00, and last order is 20:15.

It's been way too long since I last had sushi! So this time I went to Sushi Doku The Songdo near Songdo Hyundai Outlet, a well-known Songdo restaurant.

Keep the hours in mind when you visit! Sushi Doku is so famous I'd heard the name before, but once I actually ate there, I got why people flock to it. Even at opening time when I visited, there were already people waiting. Seeing the crowd pile in right as it opened, I thought, oh... this place is really popular, huh? Haha.

The location is right next to Songdo Hyundai Outlet, so it wasn't hard to find! And when I mentioned to a coworker I was going here, it turned out they go often too and recommended it as a satisfying spot! At this point my expectations were already rising before I'd even eaten~~

How to book Sushi Doku The Songdo on Catchtable and skip the wait

Handy tip! Sushi Doku's Songdo branch takes Catchtable reservations, so you can book ahead through the app~ Check and reserve in advance and you won't have to wait to eat!

What the dining room at Sushi Doku The Songdo is like

Walking in, the space felt clean and well put together overall!

It seemed like a fine spot for a special-occasion meal, but it wasn't so formal or stiff that it felt like a big deal — plenty comfortable for a regular meal out too!

What comes in the premium sushi set

What we ordered at Sushi Doku The Songdo was the premium sushi set! The name alone makes it sound like it'll come out properly, right?

And if you leave a receipt review, they give you otoro sushi too... so let's make sure to claim it properly! We claimed ours properly too, haha~!

Interesting detail — they gave each of us our own little brush!! They told us to dip the brush in soy sauce and paint it onto the sashimi sushi for the best flavor, haha, that was such a fun surprise.

When the food finally arrived, my first impression was — wow, this is such a generous spread!! It wasn't just sushi on its own — there was so much else to enjoy alongside it that the portion felt massive~ haha. Perfect for someone like me who loves trying a bit of everything!

Sashimi sushi cut thick at Sushi Doku The Songdo

The sashimi sushi in the premium sushi set comes with generously thick cuts of fish. Personally, when I eat sushi I care more about the size and texture of the fish than the rice, and each piece had real presence in the mouth. It didn't feel like eating a bunch of small sushi pieces — it felt like properly savoring each one!

The sushi lineup was varied too, and somehow every single piece was on point... the crab meat wasn't imitation, it was real..!! They even gave us ankimo (monkfish liver) @.@

From refillable salad to truffle chawanmushi

The set starts with a salad~ Let's chew through the salad properly first to keep blood sugar spikes at bay~ This one's refillable too~!

Personally, the chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) had a first bite that really got me — a burst of truffle aroma hit, and I thought, oh...? you can use truffle in chawanmushi like this too, haha. It gave the sense that not even a small side dish was thrown together carelessly! There was shrimp and gingko nuts inside too~

Having warmed up my stomach, time for the sashimi sushi in earnest. Dabbing on the soy sauce carefully with the little brush they gave us, haha.

All the fish... I'm giving it a double thumbs up. The thick cuts really let you feel the ingredient's texture, and the balance with the rice was so good you keep reaching for one piece after another! Eating it, I finally understood why so many people come here. It's not a place that draws crowds just because the name is famous — clear from the wait that was already forming right at opening time!

Fish used up the same day, plus karaage and shrimp tempura

And here's something I personally loved! They say every ingredient is used and finished within the same day. Freshness really matters at a sushi restaurant, and knowing it's used and gone the same day gave me extra confidence as a diner~ And indeed, the texture and overall condition of the fish were satisfying when I ate it. Sushi really does need good ingredients..!!

Next up was chicken karaage and shrimp tempura — and the shrimp tempura was huge, haha, can you tell from the photo? On top of that the shrimp was seriously plump.. clap clap..!! Top-notch raw ingredients.

Fried tofu udon with a clownfish fish cake

And finally, this udon too... what is this haha.. there's an adorable clownfish-shaped fish cake in it, plus big chunks of fried tofu! I was too full by then, so sadly I couldn't finish all the noodles, T_T haha, what a shame.

The otoro sushi I got from the review event... a place that's not actually tasty usually won't run a review event with something this good, haha. But since it's tasty AND they give you otoro sushi on top, how could I not do it..><

Why Sushi Doku The Songdo works before or after outlet shopping

Sushi Doku The Songdo feels like a place you'd think of not just for special occasions but on any day you're craving good sushi! Especially if you're looking for somewhere to eat near Songdo Hyundai Outlet, the location is great for stopping by before or after shopping! For anyone like me who loves sushi with thick cuts of fish, I think satisfaction would be pretty high! Now I fully understand why my coworker recommended it, haha.

Having eaten there myself, I really get why it's popular enough to have a wait right from opening time~ Fresh ingredients, generously thick fish, and a full spread! If you're looking for a good Songdo restaurant, I think Sushi Doku The Songdo is well worth a visit~

Verdict: is Sushi Doku The Songdo worth booking?

Thick cuts of fish and a generous spread — a sushi restaurant that satisfies both for special occasions and everyday meals!