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Dotori
Korean-Japanese hybrid
Lanterns covered in hangul (Korean phonetic script) indicate the culinary emphasis at this hybrid hidey-hole, which opened last summer, opposite Rowans bowling alley. However, Dotori’s mixed clientele clearly relish the juicy, fresh slabs of salmon sashimi and done-to-a-tee gyoza from the Japanese side of the menu as well as moreish, sesame-suffused namul, tongue-tingling kimchi and, that Korean staple, bibimbap which comes in a stone bowl still sizzling as it hits the table then hits the spot. Although the maki are not perfect and the tempura is a touch too oily, they are both attractively priced, and a platter of the latter is generous almost to a fault. Popularity and petiteness mean Dotori is consistently (and deservedly) busy, so don’t count on getting a table.
Time Out London Issue 2016: April 9-15 2009

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Posted by Delphine on 17 May 2009 13:13
Just so everyone knows, Dotori's opening hours are 12 noon til 3pm and then 5pm until 11am. They are closed all day on Monday. Booking is essential in the evening.

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Posted by Paul on 16 Apr 2009 13:39
I've had a couple of meals here and the food is fab, fresh and decently priced!
The food can take an age to arrive however and if you dine as a couple you might find yourself sharing a small table for 4 with others - fine unless your dining companions have had a skinful at the football (Emirates Stadium is a short disance away!)
Overall, It's great value for money and a welcome addition to Finsbury Park.
GIVE IT A GO!

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Posted by Justin Berkovi on 08 Apr 2009 16:32
Well done TIMEOUT for finding this tiny gem of a place - locals still don't know it exists!!
Dotori is fantastic place especially for Finsbury Park to be honest which is full of dodgy chicken places.
The food is fantastic - I had the most amazing fresh Tuna Sashimi the other day and the chef had just got the fish from Billingsgate Market. There are some shortcuts - Ramen using instant noodles (!) BUT I'd give this lovely place 5/5 and I visit virtually every lunchtime for consistently lovely food.
The staff are also brilliant. Dotori is a welcome addition to the area and thankfully not a chain...highly recommended.

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