Ughhh...get it together yelp. This was the worst sushi ive had in a long time. I was so excited to eat here..various yelp threads ive read praise this place to end of the world and back. We ordered 5 rolls..so we sampled alot of different things...and when the california is the best, and by a wide margin, something is wrong. Service was fine..lol..but everything was fishy, sopped in sauces, with ridiculous amounts of rice. The novelty tuna club was a glorified rice sandwhich. Ill stick to almost anywhere else...im still just so disappointed w how bad it was. read more

Very nice ambience, overall experience was very good. Great service! I ordered the Stuffed Jalepeno Tempura for an appetizer. Jalepeno with tuna, cream cheese and a tempura fried coating. The tuna in it was cooked (i was expecting spicey tuna for some reason), but the taste was still good. I have had better renditions of this dish though. Rock & Roll: on the menu this had great promise, however, when it came out it looked small and bare. Taste was still good, just not what I had expected. Medusa: this roll i thought was very unique, with a mild spice to it. A great combination of shrimp tempura inside, and what made this roll was the topping: crab chunks with a wasabi mayo, very nice touch! Triple Spicey Double Tuna Roll: this roll was my favorite one of all! spicey tuna on the inside with white tuna on top. The combination of spicey and sweet was so unique and tastey that i would say this roll is the reason this is a 4 star review versus a 3 star review. the inside was spicey yet the sweet glaze on top not only gave a beautiful presentation, but a delightful mix between two opposing flavors. I definately recomend this roll :) read more

Doma would get 4 stars if not for my reservation hassle. I called a couple of days prior and got voicemail. I left a detailed message (name, party size, date, time, etc). By the next day no one had called me back so I called again and this time was able to make a reservation for 7:30 pm the next day with the hostess. Or so I thought. She confirmed my info, explained that if you're late they hold the reservation for 10 minutes blah blah usual stuff. The next night my friends and I showed up at 7:30pm starving, with wine bottles in hand....but there was no record of my reservation! Great. The hostess took our name/number and said she'd call when a table opened up. Good thing Kite & Key is next door because we didn't get that call till almost 9pm. I was craving Dok Bok Ki and it did not disappoint. The Korean tacos (with bulgogi) and the agetofu were also delicious. The rolls were solid: no complaints but nothing amazing - although I really liked the crispy sticky rice in the Naked Tuna roll. It was different than any other roll I've had. For dessert we split the molten lava chocolate cake and the banana tempura thing. Both were very good but the banana tempura was my favorite. I'll give Doma another chance but would go mainly for the non-sushi dishes. read more

At first I was shocked to see that this place didn't have all 5-star reviews. Then I thought, "well, as of right now, it does have 30 total reviews, they've averaged out to be a 4-star place and that's not bad." I guess it shows that people cared enough to review and it overall, it's a good sushi/Japanese place. I had a different experience (i.e., the 5-star review)... Awesome, awesome, awesome. One thing I hate when I go to get sushi is ice-cold rice. It's like the sushi has been sitting in the fridge, waiting all day for me to eat it and that's no good. The first bite of my tempura shrimp roll took me to a far away galaxy where only taste exists. My mouth went numb, my mind slowly slipped away from my body and then **BAM** I found myself back in Doma, a modern, clean, sheek and swanky small restaurant with top-notch staff and even better sushi. Take a trip to Doma to see what I'm talking about... P.S. - I'm all about a place with cool and modern bathrooms... take a bathroom trip before you leave! read more

Always a tasty time, I love going here for sushi. Can't say I have really tried anything other than their specialty rolls - but those alone are worth the trip. It is an expensive evening but you are getting what you pay for, and that is delicious fish combinations. My favorite rolls include: Chloe, Bibimbap, Naked Salmon, and Tuna Club (which legitimately looks like a tunafish sandwich!). BYO is a plus. read more

Doma - another amazing dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What can I say about this place, its my favorite restaurant/sushi spot in Philadelphia. The fish is fresh, the meat is cooked well, and they really stand out by their creative appetizers/dishes/rolls. The service is top-notch, the kids who basically run this place couldn't be nicer and more accommodating if they tried. My only regret in giving this review is that it will make it harder for me to get a table once more people realize how much of a gem this place is. read more

I am very glad that I ventured into the fantastic and reasonably priced sushi restaurant in Philly! First of all, every inch of this place is gorgeous and immaculate, including the bathrooms, and the sushi presentation was the nicest I have ever seen. They served it on a stone-like platter and one of the rolls, the tuna sandwich, actually looked like sandwich triangles. It was quite nifty to look at and delicious. Although, I will warn you that it is a bit awkward to eat. I actually decided to be completely uncouth and use my fingers. This did not inhibit my enjoyment in the least. I also had the island roll, which was mostly salmon and a thin slice of mango topped it off. It was also quite tasty! The service was just fine. You may want to consider making a reservation, depending on when you go. I went at 7:30 on a Saturday and was seated right away, but by 8:00 the place was full. Also, BYOB. My only suggestion to Doma is to get sturdier chop sticks. Both mine and my dining partner's did not split the way they are supposed to and they just felt pretty flimsy. read more

Plenty of good to great sushi bars/restaurants in Philly. This .. Is one of the better ones. Sushi is fresh, and the service and presentation is equally as good. If I were to have one issue it would be with the way they pack you in there, be prepared to be intimate with your table neighbor and that includes their conversation. Trendy, but doable because the sushi is that good and the menu has much to offer. I really enjoyed the times I came, hopefully so will you. read more

Doma - Miso soup and seaweed salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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LOVE!!! Doma This is a wonderful sushi place-the fish is fresh and rice the perfect texture/consistency. The Doma sundae is delightful! read more

We went to Doma for lunch last Friday as a part of my 28th birthday extravaganza. Luckily the place is a BYO. We sorely needed the hour and a half break from drinking that the restaurant afforded us. On future, more sober visits, I would recommend your favorite sparkling wine (be it a Champagne or a Prosecco) or a French Chardonnay like Macon-Village or Pouilly-Fuisse. Anything light, white and minerally will do you proud though. You wouldn't want anything so powerful (California) that it would take the attention off of the food. The food, by the way, is FAN - F'N - TASTIC! I know this because I generally hate seaweed salad and I totally wanted to devour the one that Drew ordered. Our extraordinarily handsome server explained that the quality of a seaweed salad is all about the source and storage. This one was less like kissing a jetty and more like making love to a mermaid/man (pick your poison). We also ordered a tuna appetizer served with a raw quail egg, seared rice, pine nuts and a deliciously sweet/tangy sauce. The combination of ingredients could've been overwhelming or confusing if the dish had been produced by a less capable kitchen. This dish, however, was sublime. We also ordered a sashimi tasting and a handful of rolls to round out our meal. I was impressed that the sashimi was served in a bowl of rice dressed with some interesting accoutrement (panko breadcrumbs, tobiko, etc.) rather than boringly fanned out on a plate. The safe-bet/pedestrian Spider Roll we ordered was probably the best I've ever tasted as the soft-shell crab tempura was still warm when the roll hit our table. All in all, this was the best sushi I've had in the city. Our server was super infromative, personable and H - O with a capital T, hot. If you don't go for the food, go to fuel your fantasies. read more

Doma is just plain KEWL. The staff is thrilled to entertain to quirky requests: Scenario A: Us: "Why hello sir. We ordered carryout, but it happens to be raining. Since our sushi in the park plans are no longer possible, could we dine in with our carry out order?" Them: "Yes of course. Have a seat." Scenario B (Repeat 3 times): Us: "Good sir, our smelt roe bibimbap is not nearly spicy enough. May we have another boat of hot sauce?" Them: "No problem." And overall, the sushi rolls were fresh, creative, and titillating to taste bub papillae. The sushi rice, speckled with sesame was moist and slightly sweet. The island roll was delicious, though the mango tasted a slight papery. The triple spicy tuna roll was coated with the most delicious seared albacore. Melty even. This is the type of place that Alice would go, and never leave. Every dish carried out screamed "EAT ME." So go...and EAT. read more

This small place does it all well!!!! The portions are perfect and the food is really outstanding!! The decor is great o really nice vibe going on here. Definitely get the Korean Tacos, Wow!!! are they awesome, but they will wreck your breath !!!! but so worth it...so make your date eat one too, i think that cancels it out.:D The Sea Bass is awesome and the Ice cream dessert is pretty amazing..mmmmm sesame ice cream is so good!!! read more

The quality of the fish here brought me close to tears of joy. Their menu is interesting and seems pretty inventive, but I vetted it based on sashimi, and it is now officially in the top 3 in terms of my standard of sushi greatness. The salmon, oh the salmon. I am not kidding when I tell you that when dessert came around, I ordered 4 pieces of salmon sashimi. For dessert. It was that sweet, buttery, fresh, delicious, satisfying. The waiter proudly explained to us that being such a tiny place allows them to bring out small batches of very high-quality fish and pay quality attention to it and its preparation. And you can tell. Go here, and don't look back. read more

Doma has become one of my favorite little neighborhood spots in Fairmount. They skirt the curve a bit in that they don't use opentable for reservations however they do take them and are really great about calling you back to confirm. I love that their menu is an eclectic combination of Korean and Japanese which makes it a great date spot for picky eaters who are not into raw fish. Steamed buns or Korean Tacos + Sushi anyone? Their beef bi bim bop is one of my favorites. The bowl comes out sizzling and crisps the rice at the bottom. The only dish that I have not liked here has been the seafood version of this delight. Sushi wise their BLT role also makes a really great starter. Packed with a large portion of fish and avocado. Their Chirashi entree is also the best that I've had in town as it has really large pieces and great variety for the money. read more

YES! YES! A thousand times YES! Back for a third time in the past year. Every time I'm a bit fearful because I'm just so afraid I'm going to have a bad experience and that it will ruin my favorite sushi experience to date, but alas ... it just keeps getting better! God I freaking love this place. Every single bite of every single thing I've had is it's own amazing experience. To start the seaweed salad is so so perfect. It's not soggy. There's still a nice crunch. Also, I personally do not like when seaweed salad is too, too fishy and this one is not. There's a hint that's kind of hanging out in the back ground, sort of like you might catch something out of the corner of your eye but is never up in your face. What is right there in your face is a nice crunch with that yummy sesame oil pop. The edamame is always perfect and this was not an exception. Firm but cooked and perfectly salted. I normally reserve my appetite for just rolls and sushi, but a friend of mine made her meal out of a few appetizers and I'm so glad she did. She had the Rock Shrimp, the Kalbi Skewers, and the Agetofu. The latter was a lovely fresh, creamy tofu so delicately fried I almost hesitate to use the word "fried". It was delicious! The Kalbi Skewers ........ O.M.G. The beef was so tender with a nice, subtle sweetness that was perfectly balanced with the scallion it was served with. Lastly, the Rock Shrimp were also very good, but probably stood out the least in my mind, more than likely because I'm just not a huge huge fan of fried food. Of course then comes the fish. I had a piece of Yellow Tail sushi. It was the creamiest and most delicious little bundle of joy to ever be placed on my plate. AAAH so good. I also had the Pachinko and the Triple Spicy Double Tuna. These were both really special. So many places just load up their special rolls with spicy mayo or are deep fried, ultimately just masking everything that's so good about sushi ... the fish. It is always so perfectly fresh, flavorful, and not at all fishy! Oh yes and the atmosphere is still great. Perfect balance of having a modern feel but still warm. Attention to detail with the lighting (so simple but so important). Nothing over the top, just right. Staff, once again did a great job. I'm in love with a restaurant named Doma. read more

The fish here is amazingly fresh and just melts in your mouth. The toro was among the best that I have had in the area. The slightly seared scallop was fantastic as well. I also tried the island roll and really loved the mango/spicy salmon blend. The soft shell crab roll, which is just one of my staples, was fried to the perfect crispiness without being overly breaded. Service was great and I will definitely be back to sample the Korean dishes. If they make a bibimbap on par with their sushi, I will be a regular here, for certain. read more

Really delicious meal. We started off with the sashimi platter, the jumbo ebi shumai and pork gyoza. My mom got the short ribs and my dad got the chicken udon plate, while I ordered two rolls. All were completely satisfied with the meal and hope to return soon! read more

I'm so glad this place popped up on Callowhill's "restaurant row." Decor is simple, modern, and classy. Space is "intimate" (read: small) - would make a good date spot. I haven't tried the sushi yet, but the Korean offerings were impressive; the menu goes further than your average veggie dol sot bibimbap. I started off with miso soup and a house salad, with ginger dressing instead of the Doma vinaigrette. The miso was perfect; not too watery or salty. The salad was BIG (I was thinking it would be a little side salad bowl). I loved the crisp fuji apples sprinkled throughout, but there were a bit too many field greens, or tree branches as I like to call them, mixed in. My dining companion had the miso soup as well, but went for the stuffed jalapeno tempura appetizer. I don't like cream cheese in my Asian fare, but I snagged a bite and totally dug the tempura'd jalapeno shell. For dinner we both had dol sot bibimbaps. I got the spicy calamari (note: my eyes popped out of my head when I saw this- I looooove bibimbap and I loooooove spicy and I looooove calamari...HEAVEN) and DC got the spicy pork. Very large portions, and the rice cooked and crackled against the hot stone bowl making for perfectly crunchy bites. The spicy pork seemed to come with more veggie fixins in the bowl, and the meat was excellently marinated. A definite winner. The spicy calamari was a bit more bland, but I still enjoyed it and would certainly order it again. I can't wait to come back here and try the sushi! read more

Before I get any of the diehards upset, let me preface this review by saying this is a solid four-star sushi spot. The service is somewhat attentive, the ambiance is clean/inviting, and food is consistent and interesting. We came here, bottle of wine in tow, with extremely high expectations after reading the Yelp reviews and from word-of-mouth support. I'm not big on appetizers at sushi restaurants. I like to skip right to the main feature, but so much has been said about the stuffed jalapenos that we had to give them a try. While they were tasty and light, I was expecting a little more flavor and quantity. That's a tiny amount of food for the price (guess that's why it's an appetizer). We expected the star of the night to be the spicy double tuna roll, but instead it was the Medusa roll. It was a five-star piece of perfection. The shrimp tempura had perfect texture, it was sauced just right, and had a wonderful balance of different flavors. I did enjoy the spicy double tuna, but it wasn't what I envisioned. It was missing something to pair with the heat. The spider roll was very good, as was the Chloe (which oddly enough, could have benefited from stealing a little of the heat from the tuna roll). All-in-all, I really enjoyed this meal, and I'm sure I'll go back at some point, but it certainly is not an inexpensive dinner. We had an excellent sushi dinner at 5 n 2 Tokyo a few weeks ago for half the price, which makes this one a little tough to swallow. Also, five-star reviews of sushi restaurants are going to be hard to dole out after my trip to LA a couple months ago....I still dream of the soft boiled egg, uni martini from Balboa Island. read more

Happy sigh. Thank you for coming to my neighborhood, Doma. Thank you for bringing really great quality fish and inventive specialty rolls. Thank you for being centrally located so I can order take out (more often than I care to admit) and have dinner in under half an hour. Thank you for being really cute inside and having a really nice and helpful staff. Thank you for making the steamed buns with pickles and shiitake mushrooms because I could eat them until I die and never get tired of them. No thanks for being so small that I can't even come in the front door on a Saturday night (I know it's not your fault everyone loves you). I don't care that you cost more than other places. The quality of the food is great and I'm willing to pay extra for awesome food, especially when we're talking raw fish. I don't care that I need to order out on the weekends instead of coming in because I'll never get seated. I can look past our problems. I love you enough. Try the Medusa roll. read more

Best sushi experience I have ever had. Came in on a Saturday night, no reservations, was seated immediately. The waiter asked if I would like my Sake that I had brought chilled, until my friend arrived. Amazing sushi, all very well executed. Great service. Modern decor, an excellent romantic sushi spot. read more

Doma - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I'm so glad this place is right a round the corner. It's so delicious. The fish is fresh, the staff are friendly, and the prices are reasonable. Did I mention that it's a BYOB? It is. The only cons, otherwise they would get a full 5 stars, are that it takes a little bit more time to get your food (not excessively long, but it's well worth the wait), also the place is very small. So if you want space to have some privacy, this is not your place. All in all, this is my new favorite spot for sushi. Their fish is perfection! read more

Wow, really not sure how this place has so many good reviews. After reading high praises, I had decently high expectations and decided to venture here with a friend. I was not impressed. I ordered the chirashi (rice with sashimi over it), and I honest-to-god rarely say this about food, but it was gross. I ate it because it cost $23 for the tiniest bowl of chirashi I've ever seen. But that would have been perfectly OK if it was good. But it wasn't. The sashimi was not fresh, there were only a few actual pieces of sashimi on it, and it tasted REALLY fishy - that soggy-fish-that's-been-sitting-out-for-a-while taste. I couldn't get the taste of the fishiness out of my mouth for the rest of the night. Not to mention there were these dollops of this awful sauce on it all. Maybe it was just that particular night, but the environment there immediately indicated to me that it maybe wasn't... well... the most authentic place to get sushi. Young, loud, hair-tossing crowd, Justin Bieber music blasting overhead. Ick. read more

Such friendly staff and a cute and cozy atmosphere. The waiter offered us complementary, delicious edamame while we were waiting for our appetizer, which did not end up taking long to arrive. The rolls are delicious and the wait staff is very helpful with making menu decisions. I highly recommend the "Rachel" roll, and the okonomiyaki is divine. We had a lovely time and will return soon. read more

This has become one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in town! I love the sashimi sundae which was very refreshing- aside from the sashimi, it also had korean pear, avocado, masago, kaiware, etc. The Chilean Seabass was also excellent! The portion was large, and had edamame on the side.. The ankimo (monkfish pate) is delish and only $3!! The okonomiyaki was super yummy, but had a little too much potato for my liking... Best of all, this place is BYOB.. We left very satisfied and will definitely return :) read more

I don't have a ton of Philadelphia sushi experience but have been here and to Umai-Umai and prefer Doma. The sushi at Doma is every bit as good, the prices are more reasonable, the waitstaff friendlier, and they have good Korean food too. I adored my bibimbop - vegetarian. They have saba, which is hard to find on menus these days. My friends had the fried tofu, which were light little pillows. It was so good they had a second order. Everything is super fresh. My dragon roll was great, tightly rolled. I like the presentation here, the food is beautiful but in a very simple way. They let the fresh items speak for themselves and don't have to go wild with fancy placement or crazy artistry. I was expecting a little hole in the wall dive. Which would have been fine too. But instead it was a chic little nook. Sleek yet unpretentious. This will be our go to sushi place. I need a little more experience with sushi in Philly to know if this place is 5-star compared to elsewhere; it very well may be. read more

Just had our first experience at this cute little spot tonight. It was a Monday so there was only another table or two in addition to us, which wasn't a surprise since this place is still new. We had the pork buns, the shrimp shumai special, a couple hand rolls and a couple specialty rolls. We loved everything, and each dish was really beautiful. Our server [who I'm assuming runs the place?] also could not have been nicer, and was great to chat with. I definitely plan to return here regularly, and really hope others do as well to give them some good business! read more

Loved this place. Looking for good sushi in Philly? Search no more. What a great place. The atmosphere is nice, clean, and quiet. The service is on point and the food is even better. I started off with a miso, very tasty and nice and hot how I like it. (A bad habit of mine is tasting restaurants Miso soups as an indicator of how the rest of the food will be.) My partner doesn't like raw food/sushi so I got a rock shrimp appetizer to start us off. It was good and enough to share, I've had better though. He ordered the chicken katsu which was better than most. I had to order the hamachi jalepeno and it was divine and fresh! I also ordered the crispy rice with salmon on top and that was so so delicious! As per recommendation of the waiter I got the double spicy tuna roll and it was a great balance of spice, tuna, and sweetness. I left completely full yet not feeling disgusting. Perfect place for a date night and I'm sure it's a great lunch spot! Will be back. read more

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Doma is a great place to eat a very good Japanese/Korean meal. I would give the food 4.5 stars because the sushi was perfect and the kalbi was yummy too. I'm subtracting half a star for food because I felt that their prices were a bit high, but I guess that's Philly Japanese food.. it's expensive! As for the service.. 5 stars! The host was laid back and sat us at a table really quickly. Our server was helpful and friendly and he kept our table really clean (the BFF was a bit messy.. hahaha). So.. the only real reason I'm giving Doma 4 stars (instead of 5) is.. the seating. I know this sounds weird, but I'm not a fan of high stools. I know it gives the restaurant a chic vibe, but (1) it was uncomfortable and (2) I was constantly worried about my back(fat) showing. They did have some regular seating, but it was taken when we walked in. If you're from the west coast and desperately missing good sushi and Japanese food go to Doma! read more

Easily my favorite place to get sushi in the city. Fish is always very fresh and the prices are very affordable. The shrimp dumplings are some of the best dumplings I've ever had. The medusa and triple spicy sushi rolls are both favorites of mine. The restaurant is small and not to noisy providing a great atmosphere. BYOB always helps as well! I've been here half a dozen times now and this place never fails to satisfy my sushi cravings. Also remember to pay in cash and get a 10% discount . read more

The food was amazing. Sushi is very fresh and all of the servers are very nice and accommodating. I would DEFINITELY Stay for desert and get the cinnamon pancake! read more

Doma is one of my favorite asian places in the city. That's pretty big since I work and eat in Chinatown every day. My 2 must have dishes are the Korean Tacos and Tuna Flatbreads. I could just eat 5 orders of each and nothing else. Both are absolute perfection - wouldn't change a thing about them. Last night I tried the Kalbi skewers for the first time. They are similar to Korean shortrib but sans bone. They were pretty good, the meat was very tender with no weird chewy parts but overall they were a little too sweet for my taste. We also tried the BiBimBop with beef and egg and it was excellent. I've been to Doma multiple times and have always been very happy with the food. The only reason I give it 4 and not 5 stars is more because of logistics. The place is pretty small and last night we were seated very close to the door and every time it opened there was a gust of freezing cold air against my back. Took me at least a glass and a half of wine to warm up. Also, make sure you make a reservation and are not late otherwise you'll be sitting at a hightop with no back. read more

Doma, you did better. Celebrating a *im glad this week is effin over* my partner and I decided to do date night. We kept it fairly simple and went for all raw food --oysters and the deluxe sashimi that came with miso soup. This place is BYO which is amazing and also a great date night spot. Beware the space is a bit small and so you might be tucked in a tight corner. I still stand by my first review comment that doma is a bit yuppie for my taste but they serve fresh and good sushi so I'm willing to let that pass. read more

Doma - Sashimi Deluxe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place has a great location if you are going to be going to a author event at the central branch of the Free Library. Which I was! (Novella Carpenter). I actually first learned of Doma through Craig LeBan's review of it in the Sunday Inquirer. It popped into my head when my friend though of sushi as a meal. Crazy thing though, neither of us got sushi. We stuck to the Korean side of the menu which seems like it has less then 10 items, so I feel like they can't truly say they are a Korean restaurant. Appetizer - steamed buns filled with pork belly. DELICIOUS. I got miso soup with my meal. It was served to me lukewarm and I wasn't impressed at all. Entree- Beef and Egg Yoke Bibimbap. It was so good. The server was nice enough to explain to me how to eat it. (Drizzle gochuchang sauce on it and then stir to break up the yoke which fries up beautifully in the hot stone bowl) The amount served was a lot and it was so good I pretty much ate the whole thing. My friend and I split the Japanese Sundae for dessert. Green Tea ice cream covered in red bean paste with homemade whipped cream, mochi covered strawberries and assorted berries on top. I usually do not like green tea flavor but the ice cream flavor was smooth, not over powering. The decor is very white/light woods and minimalist but it still has a cozy feel to it. read more

I like this area of Philly. It's kind of a little 'best kept secret' amongst some of the other crowded areas of the city. The fish tasted fresh. The sushi rolls were visually appealing. Our server was good. Our water glasses were continuously refreshed. A few rolls worth mentioning were the 'Doma', 'Pachinko' and the 'Triple Spicy Double Tuna'. I'm looking forward to trying the omakase next time. My only complaint was the high-top seating; the chairs were ungodly uncomfortable. Looking forward to returning. read more

Cheers to my new absolutely sublime Saturday night spot! Food: A+ -- Fresh, expertly prepared with crazy-good spicy flair. The menu presents a delectable marriage of Japanese and Korean food. While the sushi and sashimi looked supremely appealing, the Korean offerings were my main draw on my first visit. The spicy garlic edamame was sensational, and the spicy pork Korean tacos had me dancing in my seat (these were both items presented on a specials menu). The succulent pork (not too juicy), variety of Korean spices plus the fresh jalapenos definitely deliver the right amount of flavor and kick and the super fresh slaw provided just the right balance. They were two hunky soft tacos that I'm still hankering for today--best Korean tacos I've had in Philly yet! My friend ordered the miso soup, and the aroma was as warm and flavorful as the taste. She couldn't set the spoon aside fast enough and happily sipped the bowl clean :) And since she's expecting her first child but was absolutely set on having some form of sushi she ordered the California roll which was a generous and lush serving that she wholly enjoyed. Service: Warm, engaging and attentive tag team of servers who are very knowledgeable about the pretty dynamic menu. Atmosphere: Delightful! Doma's understated, cozy and clean atmosphere made for the perfect place to catch up with a friend. We didn't have or thankfully need a reservation and were seated immediately. The overall dining room is small, but the minimalist decor is smartly paired with dangling tea lights and textured dividers so we enjoyed a quiet, intimate and utterly delicious meal. Also, it didn't matter to me on this occasion, but it's a BYO. I cannot wait to return. In fact, I'm kinda already having a second craving and am really excited to explore what is seriously a pretty awesome spread of a menu. read more

I've been here for dinner a few times. My favorite things to order are the spicy garlic edamame and spicy pork Korean tacos. The spicy seasoning on the edamame gives it a lot of flavor. Points for taking a simple dish of steamed edamame up a notch. The tacos can be messy to eat but are so delicious that it's worth it. I love sushi and would easily pick the tacos over sushi any day.. that's how good they are. As the name suggests, they are spicy so expect some heat. I don't know how often they change the specials, but these have been specials each time I've been here. read more

Great find in Fairmount. Went there last night and had a really nice dinner. The service could not have been better- we were seated quickly, and an ice bucket was brought out for our wine (BYOB!) right away. The waitress gave us time to chat and look everything over, and also made some great recommendations. We never felt rushed or crowded. We started with the edamame (traditional) and the Spicy Tuna Flatbread. The Flatbread was amazing. Thin slices of tuna atop a crispy, thin bread, with spicy mayo and a thin slice of tomato, jalapeno and red onion. Very interesting and delicious. For sushi, we ordered the Crunch Spicy Tuna, Rock n Roll, Triple Spicy Double Tuna, and Island. All were really well prepared and fresh. The Triple Spicy Double Tuna is a must. Hint of spice with the spicy mayo and sriracha, but it did not over power the fresh tuna. The Crunch Spicy Tuna and Rock n Roll were both fairly basic rolls, but again the quality was exceptional, and flavor was perfect. Doma was inexpensive and high quality. I would 100% come again and recommend to anyone who is looking for an alternative to the many sushi restaurants in center city. read more

Everytime I dine here, I have a good time. The waiters are quick with the service and will try to answer all the questions you have about the menu or explain each dish. App-Tuna Yook Hwe - has a combo of tuna, greens and some has brown looking thing and they told us to each of the components altogether. This combo was very refreshening and I will get it again. The soy sauce tuna tartar was not too salty or saucy so i liked it even more. App-Pork belly bun & Spicy pork bun - I liked the spicy pork bun more than the pork belly. The spicy pork is sweeter than the pork belly which was more bland of course yet tender. One order comes with 2 buns and you can mix the meat you like (which is how we got the two). Sushi- Triple Spicy Double Tuna - The seared albacore on top and the spiciness makes this this signature roll really different and unique. I loved how the soft tuna inside the roll has a total different texture from the harder albacore. I'm pretty good with spicy food and at first I didn't think the rolls were spicy but it def hit the spice level when I was working on the last few pieces. I will get this again and recommend it. Last time I was here, the Medusa roll was veryyyyyy good. I wanted to try new things which is why I didn't get the medusa before. My friend had the toro scallion which apparently is fatty salmon (according to my friend). I wasn't used to this fatty portion and wasn't the biggest fan of the clumpy texture, but def worth trying it if you are for new things :) Doma is my favorite sushi place in the city. It's BYOB, price isn't crazy compared to other places (prob avg and similar to other places) and MAKE A RESERVATION BEFORE YOU GO! I'll be back soon~ read more

I would avoid anything on the menu that's in the Korean food category. Kalbi was extremely tough and nearly impossible to chew and not worth what they charge for that entree. I would suggest following some online recipes and making somewhat of an effort. Maybe they're more known as a sushi establishment, but they shouldn't have certain items on their menu if they can't execute them properly. read more