{"id":5903,"date":"2014-05-17T16:51:50","date_gmt":"2014-05-17T23:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=5903"},"modified":"2017-05-23T11:16:18","modified_gmt":"2017-05-23T18:16:18","slug":"dami-sushi-izakaya-buena-park-media-tasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendyfulworld.com\/?p=5903","title":{"rendered":"DAMI Sushi & Izakaya @ Buena Park – Media Tasting & Giveaway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buena Park is\u00a0home to the well-known tourist destinations: Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City water park. Several other unique attractions are also nearby: Titanic The Experience, Bodies, The Exhibition and Lost Coyotes Paleontology Museum. After a day of fun, where would you take your family to for great food? \u00a0While there are many restaurants to choose from, one notable new restaurant I recently visited is not to be missed, especially if you are a sushi lover. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dami Sushi & Izakaya, “a \u00a0Japanese pub-style restaurant featuring top-notch sushi, sashimi, seafood, fresh oysters, yakitori and a variety of izakaya-style dishes”, is located in the new plaza called Village Circle On Beach neighboring the famous Japanese discount store, Daiso and Taiwanese bakery, 85C Bakery Cafe. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"I love the abstract design of the interior with roll down screen TV and flat screen TVs on the wall. \u00a0The restaurant looks ultra modern and hip. \u00a0I knew the restaurant was Korean operated, so I was curious about how Korean food would play into the menu. \u00a0And I was pleasantly surprised at how innovative many of the dishes were. \u00a0\"\"Our first sample plate consisted of Jawanmushi<\/strong>\u2013 Japanese steamed egg custard + shrimp + ginko nuts + shitake mushroom,\u00a0Whole Grain Salad<\/strong> \u2013 Black rice + Indian millet + lentil + kidney beans + fresh mozzarella + baby mesclun + soy vinaigrette and\u00a0Siraegi (Dried Radish Greens) Rice Bowl<\/strong> \u2013 Slow cooked with special soy dash + baby anchovy, over rice and topped with masago + radish sprouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pictured top left plate is a sample tasting plate. \u00a0The other images were of the actual serving sizes. \u00a0These would be perfect starters to share. \u00a0In Japan, Izakaya (pub) is where people often go after work with friends and co-workers for some light bites and drinks, very much like\u00a0the\u00a0Happy Hour in the US. \u00a0\"\"Next we were served these cute little Oyster Shooter with Quail Egg<\/strong>. \u00a0 Have you ever seen a more adorable presentation than this? \u00a0The sauce tasted much like Yuzu sauce which really complimented the oyster and quail egg well.\u00a0\"\"The 3 Yakitoris \u00a0(pictured above clockwise left to right) were\u00a0Enoki Mushroom Maki<\/strong>, Asparagus Maki<\/strong> and Chicken Breast<\/strong>. \u00a0The first 2 were wrapped in Japanese Pork Belly slices which were much healthier than bacon. \u00a0<\/span>\"\"The Oyster Tempura (above left) – enoki mushroom + grated radish + ponzu sauce was a crowd pleaser. \u00a0We also got to sample Pink Lay Roll<\/strong> (above upper right) – crabmeat + avocdo + cucumber + tuna, Love Roll<\/strong> (forgot to take pic) – salmon + tuna + yellowtail + albacore + avocado + cucumber + soy paper, and homemade Oshinko – <\/strong>Japanese\u00a0pickled carrots + radish + cucumber + cabbage.<\/p>\n

Korean run Sushi restaurants often offer a lot more sushi rolls than Japanese run ones. \u00a0Here at Dami, there are 20 different rolls to choose from. \u00a0Are you curious what they are? \u00a0I guess you will have to come find out. \u00a0\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

\"\"The Ssam-Bab Set<\/strong> (above) – spicy pork belly + lettuce wrap + assorted vegetables + ssam-jang + rice was a complete meal in itself. \u00a0I absolutely adored this dish. \u00a0You would take a piece of lettuce and wrap some meat, rice, and vegetables and roll them all together to eat. \u00a0It was heavenly bite after bite! \u00a0This is a great supplement or as an alternative for someone who doesn’t feel like sushi. \u00a0\"\"The next plate (picture above middle) was samples of\u00a0Saewoojang (Preserved Shrimp) Rice Bowl<\/strong> \u2013 Raw shrimp preserved with special soy sauce + dried pollack + jujube + lemon slices, over rice,\u00a0Miso Chilean Sea Bass<\/strong> \u2013 marinated in miso and sake and\u00a0Golbang Yi Muchim (Sea Snail Salad)<\/strong> \u2013 Sea snail + dried pollack + hot chili pepper sauce. \u00a0I also photographed the full portion of\u00a0Saewoojang (Preserved Shrimp) Rice Bowl <\/strong>and\u00a0Golbang Yi Muchim (Sea Snail Salad)\u00a0<\/strong>so you can see what they would be served. \u00a0<\/span>\"\"\"\"The star of the tasting meal had to belonged to Dami Seafood Box<\/strong> – eight assorted sashimi\/sushi for two (from top left to right); Salmon<\/strong>, Red Snapper<\/strong>, Blue Fin Tuna<\/strong>, Yellowtail Toro<\/strong>, (from bottom left to right) Halibut<\/strong>, Abalone<\/strong>, Halibut Roll in Seaweed<\/strong>, Wasabi\/Ginger<\/strong>. \u00a0These sushi\/sashimi were so fresh! \u00a0The Salmom, Tuna, and Yellowtail practically melt in your mouth! \u00a0I also really appreciated that the amount of rice was kept small like the real sushi should. \u00a0I want to enjoy the fish and not be stuffed with rice. \u00a0\"\"The grand finale was the Matcha Green Tea Breme Brulee<\/strong>! \u00a0My oh my! \u00a0This dessert was worth coming in for! \u00a0You must order this to complete your meal! \u00a0Yes, it’s that good!<\/p>\n

Are you drooling over these beautiful food? \u00a0It gets better! \u00a0Dami Sushi & Izakaya offers $1 Oyster Happy Hour twice daily! \u00a0YES, everyday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm. \u00a0 The restaurant is open daily from 5:00 pm until midnight. \u00a0So gather your friends and family and head on over!<\/p>\n

Dami Sushi & Izakaya has graciously given me two $50 gift certificate to give away. \u00a0So enter below for a chance to try these delicious food like I did! \u00a0Good luck!<\/p>\n

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Dami Sushi & Izakaya<\/strong>
\n5151 Beach Blvd, Unit A
\nBuena Park, CA 90621
\n(714) 739-2537<\/p>\n

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