David Jones has a high standard when it comes to well...anything. Yes, and that includes food. Ah food, glorious food. I've been to the Oyster and Noodle Bars inside David Jones Food Halls at Market Street in the city before, and upon such positive impressions, I have given their Japanese fare a few goes.
First off, their take away is fresh and ever so delightful. The seaweed portions ($3.50 for a small) are ever so fresh, and brightly green. Eat your greens indeed. Have also tried their sashimi, and the raw tuna is a king-hit favourite.
At the eat in bar itself, the only drink they service directly is a green tea. I think this is $2.50 off hand. Otherwise they class the iconic "Miso Soup" as a drink. $2.50 a pop, and such great value. Definitely not powdery, and packs some miso punch.
I originally tried the Tempura Prawns ($9.95, as pictured) and they are okay. Serving portions are a little small - you can do better at a traditional Japanese restaurant, yet paves the way for a good snack although overpriced for what it's worth.
I love the seaweed ship ($3 off hand), such great value. Fresh and filling seaweed stacked on a bed of rice. Not being a rice lover, I was impressed with how fresh and tasty the rice was. Definitely not grainy. Great to try at least once. read more