FOOD & DRINKS
48 Restaurant Review
Sushi Dogam A Perfect Place for a Delicious Meal Reviewed by Melline Galani
www.gwangjunewsgic.com
March 2021
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hate anything raw! I cannot stomach raw meat, eggs, fish, or any other raw food for that matter. Even my steak has to be “really” well done for me to eat it. Nevertheless, here I am introducing a flavorful sushi restaurant in Sang-mu: Sushi Dogam (스시도감).
I discovered Sushi Dogam some years ago. At that time, it was named Mr. Sushi (Mr. 초밥). Recently, it has been refurbished and renamed. I do not know if the ownership has changed, but the taste of the food is the same: delicious.
Sushi is the most famous Japanese dish outside of Japan, and it has evolved outside the country, influenced by different Western cultures. I was exposed to this kind of food back home, and I first tried it just out of pure curiosity. As an outsider without knowledge of this food culture, this review might be biased. However, it is based on my sincere opinion and taste preferences.
I usually go to the restaurant at lunchtime. They have these special lunch set menus (10,000–13,000 won) that offer the best money can buy. The selections I chose offer eight pieces of sushi, including salmon, tuna, shrimp, and eggs. This set also includes side dishes of pickled ginger, garlic, radish, fried shrimp, sweet potato, and white kimchi. What is more, it comes with small bowls of seasoned rice and another small bowl of udon noodle soup – all for just 10,000 won. It is more than enough food for one person. Besides lunch specials, they offer a wide variety of sushi and sashimi dishes, including single items and, of course, beverages. The lunch specials are offered between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Sushi is often regarded as a health food because it boasts of several nutrient-rich ingredients. Fish is a good source of protein, iodine, and multiple vitamins and minerals. In addition, it is one of the few foods that naturally contains vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, which human brains need to function optimally.
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