I like that the miso ramen is tasty yet not salty. I also love the summer special kiku-crab. The…read moretartar sauce tastes very delightful. It's the perfect place to have a family lunch or dinner.

We love this restaurant, great atmosphere and the service is exceptional. Food is delicious and…read morevery reasonably priced. Allan and his team go out of there way to explain each dish, make recommendations and there creme brulee is a awesome scrumptious surprize.

Drove past this place by accident and decided to give it a go. Excellent ramen, the tonkotsu was…read moredelicious and amazingly balanced. The owner is a lovely guy and took great care of us. Between the perfectly balanced flavours and excellent customer service, I can't draw any criticisms. I will probably drive the 45 minutes from my house to eat here again.

Not bad, the food is amazing but its just the ramen flavor is not my style, lovely setting thoughread more

The customer service is good, great taste with warm environment. Ramen and noodle are good but the…read moreprice is quite expensive comparing with others Japanese restaurants in CBD

Don't even think of booking or eating here. They charge us $120 to book a table and when my son got…read moresick and we tried to call to cancel it less than an hour after we booked it, no one answered our calls or messages. I didn't want to hold the table just in case someone needed it so cancelled it online and was debited right away for $120. Food isn't what it used to be and service is worst

I'm rating this restaurant with 3 stars simply because I don't think it's any different to most…read moreJapanese restaurants I've been in. The quality of the food was decent and there's really nothing I can (or should) complain about. The atmosphere was also good - this restaurant doesn't seem to cater for just one particular group of people. There were diners of all kinds. I have seen families with children as young as 1 years of age and others who were obviously out on dates. The option of grilling your own meat and seafood is also available (similar to Korean BBQ). There are BBQ plates (i.e. where you cook your chosen meat) installed on every table. The only complaints I have with this restaurant pertains to the noise level. It was so noisy - I found myself having to scream just to speak to my sister and her boyfriend (who were both seated right in front of me). And while the restaurant is located in a suburb (Canley Heights) that guarantees ongoing success, parking were not ample. Parking lots and street parking were equally unavailable and it took us quiet a while to find a parking spot. Maybe this is due to the fact that we went on a Friday night. I'd imagine that it would be quiter on other days of the week (e.g. Monday to Thursday). But overall... The service we received was also decent. The waiters and waitresses were polite and the prices of our meals were on the par of most prices you would pay in most restaurants.

Finally a poke joint nearby - and by far one of the best poke bowl in the area. Their ingredients…read morelook and taste fresh, pricing is ok, but well worth it. This is now becoming one of my favourite spots for a quick feed as the food does come out quite fast. Perfect for a lunch.

From the owner: We are a dedicated poke restaurant and takeaway shop that is inspired by eastern elements with a…read moremodern twist. Known for our fresh premium ingredients and signature sauces.

We were on a Groupon voucher which had been discounted so we were paying a good price. However, we…read morewere the only ones. It looked like they had a few regulars. We arrived early 11:30am for a noon lunch but no problems. We were asked if we would like the chefs to start our lunch early. It was windy and miserable outside so I opted for the warmed sake. It was fine but we did try some nicer sake at the end of the meal. Our plates came out in a timely manner. I think due to the waitress paying attention to how quickly we were eating. The restaurant was filled by noon and when a large group arrived at the door they had to make a decision to find somewhere else to eat. All of our food was great and we even opted to pay for a second plate. The bento boxes and other lunch time meals looked good too.I also liked the cocktail with lychee. There are quite a few eating places within a short walk of this place and they were also very busy.

No one will probably read this review since aussie's dont appear to love yelp but I'll write it…read moreanyway. Umaya happens to be around the corner from a church I was visiting in sydney and I came here frequently. I had the karage don and the katsu don bowls and they were both awesome! Super solid karage, fresh, crunchy and tender and the sauces and kewpie mayo they use is great. The katsu don bowl was also exactly as i expected it. I may not be happy about the price if i were paying AUD but paying USD it was moreeee than fair. The quality was very consistent and the service was great. Definitely a go to place if you're ever in the outskirts of sydney australia!

There really isn't much going on in the Western Sydney Japanese scene. Found this place online…read moreafter doing a search for ramen places in Parramatta. I was a bit nervous on the drive there and went in with low expectations. The restaurant is very small and had elements of a typical Japanese restaurant set up. I ordered the katsu chicken ramen an shared the magma roll. The katsu chicken wasn't your normal golden brown coloured exterior but nevertheless tasted really good. I thoroughly enjoyed the ramen after I heaped on some chilli flakes. This isn't readily available on the table so don't forget to ask if you're a fan. The soup was pretty delicious and I almost drank my bowl dry. The magma roll was a bit disappointing though. Not as hot as I expected. Having salmon and canned tuna pieces together probably isn't the best idea either. The tuna definitely out ways the salmon even though it's the salmon you really want to task. Overall a great place for a ramen fix if you are ever in western sydney.

For convenience, quality, reliability and swiftness of service, this sushi joint is my local…read morefavourite. They're many Japanese restaurant contenders in my area but this tiny place remains me of alot of gems we visited in Japan. So if they're busy you might find it hard to get seating, but takeaway option still available. The menu is basic but covers the whole range: sushi, sashimi, ramens, udons, tempuras, bentos, entrees etc. I go here so often (eat in or takeaway) because everytime I order it's like ordering for the first time. the consistency doesn't drop just because you're a regular, which I've had with many other restaurants before. The quality is awesome, especially for such a small restaurant. I've been visiting this place since it first opened and been a loyal fan since. FYI they do open on Sundays now so don't be deterred!

Not sure how I come across this place but yup, decided to give it a try. The store was quite easy…read moreto find as it is located next to the carwash area. Was the first one to come in and was given seat as soon as I entered. The sushi rolls on the menu looked appetizing so decided to go for Spicy Waka Roll (assorted sashimi, shallots, spicy sesame sauce). Food was prepared pretty quickly. More people started coming in as soon as my dish arrived. The combination of salad (mix of green and red leaves) and sashimi are amazing. The sashimi were fresh and the portion was pretty good even though it might seemed small when it is rolled over and cut into 8 pieces. The greens were crunchy and fresh making the whole dish chewy. Besides that the spicy sesame sauce, mayonnaise on the side and sprinkles of red peppers were a good combination. It has tangy aftertaste and I skipped the wasabi to have a better taste of the sauces. Price wise it was on the moderate level. At least the 8 pieces of sushi were pretty filling as the sushi master included quite a bit of rice. From the waiters conversation, it was pretty clear that they are Japanese and I did confirm with them. This place might be small but it definitely provided some authentic sushis.

This hidden gem a little off the beaten path in Manly had the best salmon carpaccio I have ever…read moretasted, and I am given the restaurant 5 stars based on this dish alone as I will definitely be returning for it next time I'm in Australia. The salmon was expertly presented, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, bathed in its citrus marinade and topped with generous portions of crunchy green onions and greens. The beef carpaccio looked amazing, too, although we did not get a chance to try it. We also had the decent scallops and the mediocre Waka roll, neither of which I particularly recommend, but the salmon carpaccio... You must make the trek to this restaurant if you're in Manly -- it may be the best dish I had during my 8-day trip to Sydney.

I came here with some friends and my fiancé to celebrate our engagement and could not be more…read moredisappointed. We called ahead of time and were told to bring our own alcohol, which I have never heard of at a restaurant. We arrived and began eating. The chef started his show and serving food. He prepared a very small portion of beef and chicken for those of us sitting at the table, but I assumed there would be multiple servings, so I didn't mind at the time. The chef asked if any of us liked playing games, and my group said we weren't great at them, but he insisted. He threw us bowls and told us he would be throwing a raw egg at each of us that we would need to catch. He threw the raw egg at my fiancé, and she failed to catch it, resulting in raw egg whites, yolk, and shell all over her skirt. I was visibly upset and spoke up, saying that was enough, but the chef insisted on throwing another egg for her to catch, which also landed on her skirt. Without hesitation, the chef then threw an egg at me to catch, which I thankfully did not drop. After embarrassing my fiancé at the table, the chef cooked and folded an egg and told us he would be throwing the cooked egg into our mouths. He made an absolute fool of everyone at the table. The other party seated with us was clearly uncomfortable with him throwing hot food at their faces, and I said that I didn't think it was necessary, but he continued. When he came around to my group, he missed several times, which led to my friends getting egg not only on their clothes but also in their hair. Thankfully, I don't eat eggs, so I didn't personally have to deal with this, but one of my friends was extremely frustrated with having food in his hair and all over his clothes. Shortly after this, a worker began sweeping the floor beside us while we were still eating. I've had hibachi a number of times, and this was easily the worst experience I've ever had. The chef seemed nice but did not know how to read the room, the food was decent at best, the portions were tiny, and the whole vibe of the place was off.

This place has great staff. They are fun and respectful. The atmosphere is good. The food was tasty…read moreand prepared well. You can see everything they cook in front of you and how they prepare it. The place is small and decoration is minimal, walls are black. The cooker likes to play games that involve catching bowls and food in your mouth. The environment is very friendly and welcoming. I recommend anyone to visit, you are sure to have a good time. My experience was fun and very good. Example of price: for 3 people, our bill was around $170 Meals are around $50, $30 per head, depends on what you order.