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.

Best walk in Sushi Bar on the northern beaches. Always the freshest ingredients recommend. Don't…read morego anywhere else but here. Love!

Absolutely my new favorite sushi train in Sydney! Such a great variety in the menu, all of my usual…read morefavorites and a few more that I surprisingly really enjoyed. Even my picky Dad found his rare favorites, like sea urchin and salmon roe. The seafood was so fresh and beautifully cooked. Plates we ordered from the menu were quite fast to come out too. The Japanese-born waitstaff, chefs and owner especially were very helpful, attentive, friendly and polite. Great tasting food, short wait times, wonderful atmosphere and cheerful staff are the only criteria I need for a perfect casual dining restaurant to fill. Definitely made me miss my time in Japan!

I've lived in Chatswood for 19 years now, and have eaten at every sushi place within the cbd…read more Sushi Kaido has been my favourite since I first started going there. Friendly staff, fresh food and sometimes they play soft jazz (I wish they did this more often). Overall once you come here you can forget about going to any other sushi places. Highly recommended that you try the Wagyu Beef with mayo and Teriyaki scallops.

I've found that Manly's best eats and drinks are often tucked away off the heavily trodden tracks,…read moreand Izumi is no exception. Sure you can absolutely spoil yourself rotten with a $33 set hot pot, set lunch or set dinner menus (including miso soup, sushi & sashimi, gyoza, teriyaki chicken, tempura, ice cream* and a bottle of house wine if more that one person orders), but I always find myself in here for a late-lunch, post-beach, sushi-in-face-stuffing. The sashimi is especially fresh and even for someone who doesn't often go for norimaki, the rainbow rolls are a must-order. With $3 BYO, this traditional Japanese spot is a cheap and cheerful dinner date. Or a date for one. I won't judge. *no, unfortunately not tempura ice cream, although that would certainly be a star-raising quality!

Izumi offers one of the best Japanese cuisine experience in the Northern Beaches. Offering dishes…read morethat is always prepared with the freshest ingredients, Izumi provides an affordable and yet tremendous value for everything you would expect in Japanese dining. With only $30 per head, you can even order a dinner set menu that provides you an amazing meal offering all the favorites and traditional dishes from sushi, Sashimi, gyozas and even terriyaki chicken!

Excellent food, great, friendly restaurant environment. The…read moreonly negative is they have people answer the phone to take down takeaway orders that are not proficient in English and therefore it can be a bit frustrating trying to communicate over the phone.

Amazing service, super friendly yet professional staff who appreciate and cater for infants and…read moreyounger children. Try the bento boxes; excellent value and delicious. There is a reason why this place is always busy

Opened late in 2018…read more Saké Manly features an interactive sushi counter, a sophisticated bar and an outdoor terrace with sweeping ocean views out to Manly Cove, making it the idyllic location to enjoy Japanese and cocktails. The menu overseen by Chef Shaun Presland and Head Chef Shoji Toru offers a superb section of nigiri, sashimi and sushi rolls, all made to order from the freshest of local seafood. Saké Manly's drinks list showcases the finest of Japanese spirits, whiskies and over 30 bins of sake as well as umeshu, shochu and flavoured sake. Four seasonally changing spritz feature on the menu, all designed to match the light, floral notes of Japanese cuisine. (Stolen from the website...very useful information) The views are nice, not spectacular though...while it is a waterfront restaurant, if you don't get a good seat with a view you will be stuck watching all the folks on the wharf. We were a walk in and scored a table in the middle. I think you need to make reservations for a table with a view or for a big party...or maybe just get there really early. This place is lit! Great ambiance, modern decor and plenty of space. Be aware of the prices on the menu though...is is after all a Waterfront restaurant...so value will be an afterthought. ~ spicy brussel sprouts - 4.5/5 One of the suggested appetizers that our enthusiastic server convinced us to get... Basically a perfect appetizer! Delicious, charred, good flavor. ~ glacier51toothfish saikyo yaki - 4.5/5 I feel a bit duped on this one... Patagonian toothfish! It's amazing! "From Australian waters" ummm...in the states we call it Chilean Seabass! It is an excellent fish, buttery, flaky, light...delicious. Problem is our waitress advertised it as something that can only be found in Australian waters...um...NO. Sooo...I was under the impression I was enthusiastically wolfing down some exotic local Aussie catch! ~ sashimi moriawase - 4.5/5 Brilliant! Just Amazing!! Just not for 2 people...I could scarf this down myself. Amazing presentation...edible art, small pieces of fish, but very fresh. ~ From Japan with love - 3/5 A Gin bowl...whatever that is suppose to be. Nice refreshing drink, nothing stands out about it. IMHO the description sounds better than the drink tastes. All the food here is very very good. You are paying a premium for waterfront dining, so I had to ding about 1/2 star off. Definitely no value here; while every thing was Brilliant, nothing was outstanding. Good place to take a date, but be prepared to drop $$$

Sake is located at the Manly Wharf on the second level with a nice view of the harbor and the…read moresunset. It's actually a nicer looking restaurant for the Manly area, very clean and contemporary. The service was very good (which is unusual for Aus), I think they're catering to the tourists that visit. We tried the tempura, it was lightly breaded which was nice but it had little flavor. The spider roll with the soft shell crab was nice, very light! The nigiri eel was the best!! And we ordered a dragon roll for dessert which was a very cool experience and tasted delicious too! This place does get busy during the holiday season so book a table. And while Manly is a casual place, people tended to dress up just a little nicer here but you still had a few locals in beach attire but not many.

Little sushi place right by the beach. Great prices for the portions. Lunch special of Katsu…read morechicken was delicious and the spider roll was perfect. Will definitely come back again!

Came here for dinner after doing a bridge climb and found this place to be absolutely fantastic…read more We had no reservation and just turned up and they were able to seat us pretty quickly. The restaurant was busy and you could obviously see from everyone that was dining there that they were very happy. We ordered a number of different items which were all excellent as well as some cocktails . The location is beautiful and the interior decor is lovely. Highly recommended.

UNREAL fusion Japanese restaurant with amazing vibes, from the perfect lighting for pictures to…read moreexpertly timed service of one dish to the next. We did the tasting menu and it was a full survey of Japanese cuisine and protein types, from fish to beef. My favorite dish by far was the miso cod. It was melt-in-your-mouth goodness and came with delicious simmered mushrooms. I also loved the Brussels sprouts (much more on the fusion side) and the fondant (basically a chocolate lava cake). It only it wasn't so far from home l'd be here all the time