Nozomi Japanese Cuisine: A Hidden Gem Near Dongtan Nojak Park

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Recently, I had the pleasure of dining at Nozomi, a well-regarded Japanese restaurant near Dongtan Nojak Park, with some special acquaintances. We made a reservation in advance and thoroughly enjoyed their reasonably priced Japanese course meal in a private room. I highly recommend it as a top restaurant in 1-Dongtan.

1. Location Information

Nozomi is located in the Bukgwangjang commercial area of Dongtan. The restaurant is on the 3rd floor of the building, and the prominent sign made it easy to find.

Address: 3rd Floor, 301-304, 90-7, Bansong-dong, Nojak-ro 195, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hours: Daily 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Break time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM)

Parking: 3 hours free in the building's underground parking, or 1 hour 30 minutes free in the outdoor public parking lot. Please keep this in mind when you visit.

2. Interior Space

The entire restaurant consists of private rooms, offering a significant advantage of a private space free from interruptions. The table seating is customized to accommodate different group sizes.

They also have a flexible structure that allows combining three rooms into one large space, making it perfect for company dinners and other group gatherings.

3. Ordering the Set Course

We were guided to our reserved room and ordered the newly renovated 35,000 KRW set course. Soon after, a neat and well-prepared basic table setting was presented.

From a refreshing vegetable salad to a hearty abalone porridge, the composition was excellent. Each dish was served individually, which was a great advantage.

While we enjoyed the side dishes, the table was quickly filled with food. And that was just the first part of the course!

This is the assorted seafood platter consisting of salmon sashimi, jellyfish, and soy sauce marinated shrimp. Everything was delicious, and the plates were quickly emptied.

The seafood side dishes stood out with their freshness and perfect preparation. In particular, the Japanese-style pickled eggplant, Tsukemono, was a unique delicacy.

The boiled octopus was incredibly tender and bursting with flavor. This restaurant really brought out the best in each ingredient.

The Dongtae Jeon (pollack pancake) didn't have any fishy smell and paired well with the soft egg coating. Please note that the course may vary depending on the season or restaurant conditions.

The bite-sized sushi was also perfect for my taste. The variety of food kept my mouth entertained the whole time.

4. Excellent Sashimi

But the highlight of any Japanese restaurant is, of course, the sashimi. And in that respect, the sashimi at Nozomi was truly exceptional.

The salmon sashimi had a buttery texture that seemed to melt in my mouth. I could taste the clean ocean flavor without any fishiness.

I also remember the sea bream sashimi, which had a subtle and sweet taste the more I chewed. The 'Matsu-kawa' technique, where the skin is lightly seared, added a nutty flavor.

Having the long slices of tuna sashimi with wasabi and radish sprouts was heavenly. Dipping it in sesame oil enhanced its unique flavor, making it even more satisfying.

To complement this delightful feast, we also ordered some sake. The sake was served in an ice bucket, allowing us to enjoy it cold from beginning to end.

5. Second Part of the Set Course

After enjoying the first part, the second part of the set course appeared. It consisted mainly of warm dishes that seemed perfect for finishing the meal.

The stir-fried udon noodles, quickly stir-fried over high heat, had a satisfying crunch from the vegetables and a delicious smoky flavor. The seasoning wasn't too strong, making it easy to enjoy.

The golden-brown grilled mackerel was savory and rich. It was good on its own, but it would be perfect as a side dish for the stone pot rice.

This is a canapé-style dish with egg and potato mousse topped with shrimp. It was a soft and delightful finger food at Nozomi.

The tempura also perfectly captured the essence of Japanese cuisine. They fried shrimp, sweet potatoes, onions, and mushrooms while preserving the original flavors of the ingredients.

The basic stone pot rice looked healthy. Various beans, pumpkin, and lotus root created a perfect balance of flavors.

The doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) had a deep, savory flavor from the addition of dried shrimp. I couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as I tasted it.

I spooned some onto my plate and mixed it with the rice, creating a hearty and healthy meal. I finished off the meal with the scorched rice made by pouring hot water into the stone pot.

6. Overall Review

Even the plum tea served for dessert was enough to make me fall in love with the course at Nozomi. If you want to experience a new paradigm of high-end Japanese cuisine, I hope you visit Dongtan Nozomi and experience the same happiness that I did.