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!

A sister restaurant of the ones in Campsie and Ashfield. The menu doesn't offer as much of a…read morevariety as the other stores but the standards of ramen and sushi platters are all there. Hubby and I opted for ramen on a cold damp day, we were going to order one each, however we stumbled upon the "Godzilla Ramen". There was a note next to the photo indicating $1 refund if you finish it alone. With that, it seemed to indicate that it may be enough for two so we ordered one of those, and a spicy tuna roll. (Trying to be frugal at the moment). Godzilla ramen - deeelicious!! The ramen came with thick slices of charshu, chicken karage, teriyaki (?) chicken, egg, corn, bamboo shoots, black fungus strips in miso broth. Definitely filling for two! Spicy tuna roll - as a person seeking the taste of a standard spicy tuna roll from Los Angeles, CA, this one was quite decent. Rather than a more minced type tuna, they did use chunks mixed with spicy mayo and Japanese chilli powder (Shichi-mi tōgarashi). It satisfies the craving. Verdict - a good go-to for ramen and simple sushi fix

We love this place. Totally love…read more Well worth the drive if you are feeling like a bit of a meat fest. We always go as a group of about 9 people and have the buffet menu. Which is basically all you can order and eat from the entire menu for $48.80 Monday to Thursday and $52.80 Friday to Sunday; which is the deluxe option. There is also the standard option that doesn't get you everything from the menu but most things, Monday to Thursday that will cost you $38.80 and from Friday to Sunday it costs you $43.80. The all you can eat buffet goes for 2 hours, so you can order and eat continuously for 2 hours before they pull the plug. They always let you know when you have last orders as well to ensure no mix up. You get plates and plates of everything you ordered and get to cook it yourself on the hot stoves on the table. Please be aware that if you are anything like our guys, they tend to smoke the place out and last time this caused the fire alarms to go off and the firemen to turn up. Not that I was complaining about the perving on the firey's but you get the drift! There is also a set menu you can order from if you prefer not to do the all you can eat option. The staff are lovely and attentive and even after we accidentally set off the fire alarm they always welcome us back with quiet giggles. It can get rather loud at certain points in the evening, however it's well worth it for the food.

We went there a couple of time. Great ambience for groups even small family. The steak, chicken…read moreand seafood were a good quality. The condiments were delicious. Love the Bibimbap and the sauce. We were stuffed. Perhaps entree and 4 dishes of bbq were just a tad a bit too much for a family of three. We just don't like the 1,5% surcharge on credit card. Just prepare to bring your debit card or cash if you don't like the extra charge..

I've been here twice and both times it has been a great experience. I came once on a weekday, and…read morethe second time was on a Saturday. Whilst the overall restaurant atmosphere was a bit quieter on the weekday, the chef I had was actually livelier and more exuberant, although both chefs were great. As there was less people, I felt like we also had larger portions of the food, although both times we opted for Option A, and you'll still probably be very full anyway. The food tasted great, and the games at the end resulted in lots of fun and laughter. Teppanyaki is especially fascinating as a first-time experience. It's not something you'd go regularly to as it would probably soon lose its sparkle, but going once per year works out great for my family and I have thoroughly enjoyed my experiences here!

Tatsuya is a lovely little Japanese sushi bar tucked away on the corner of Chatham Road and Dickson…read moreSt West Ryde. I went there for lunch this week and I found it to be the most wonderful place. The staff are very friendly, especially the two girls serving the food. The owner was there and he actually makes the sushi - dressed in his business shirt and little hat he looked really cute. He also impressed us by clearing tables - not many owners would do that when they have staff to do it. The food is sublime: if you try nothing else, try the soft shelled crab roll (10 pieces). The way it is presented is an absolute work of art. They serve both hot and cold meals, udon soup, noodles as well as a lot of salads - great with the hot weather. West Ryde is not exactly a hot spot for restaurants but maybe Tatsuya will change that.

First off, I want to say do not confuse this with Tetsuya the fine dining Japanese restaurant in…read morethe city. Tatsuya is one those of hidden gems in West Ryde. It is in a small space and is always packed. If you don't book a table beforehand during busy times, expect to eat at the sushi bar as that will be the only available space they have. The sushi is fresh and there are a lot of varieties in terms of their sushi rolls, which are humongous! They were happy to oblige our request to only have grilled salmon and grilled scallop when we ordered their grilled sushi set. The rice meals are delicious and good value for money, the servings are plentiful. My favourites are the chicken teriyaki, the chicken is swimming in their sweet teriyaki sauce and cooked tenderly, and the cheese katsu which is a delight for someone who loves cheese as much as I do. You can BYO but they will charge a corkage fee for each wine glass. They opened a second branch in Artarmon, which can only mean business is good. How can it not be if you serve consistently good food at decent prices?

Quite nice Japanese/Korean restaurant. Had the fried seafood yaki ramen noodle. It was good. Lots…read moreof different varieties of seafood. Noodles were well cooked and had good amount of chewiness. Friendly staff

Yatai is the best!! You probably wouldn't think too much of it, being a teeny tiny unassuming place…read morejust beside West Ryde station, but step inside and be wowed by the great food and warm and friendly service. We get food here at least once or twice a week. My favourites are the chicken katsu roll, which is breaded chicken and cream cheese yummy yummy goodness, and the grilled salmon sushi. My husband's favourite is the sashimi don which is steamed rice topped with sashimi slices and vege and hot chili sauce. We also love the takoyaki and often have to fight with each other about who gets a bigger half of the serving. They have bento boxes costing $14-$17 which are really great value considering you get a main dish with rice, sashimi, sushi and a side salad. The rice dishes are good too but I kind of prefer those from Tatsuya. Yatai's sushi rolls are pretty big and I often have problem finishing one order so I always have something leftover to takeaway. Their sushi and sashimi sets are also great value, but as I don't eat raw sushi or sashimi, my husband can only look at other diners who order these with wide eyed jealousy as he has no one to share the massive set with. Quite often during the evening rush when commuters are coming home from work, the place gets packed but service is quick so you don't have to wait too long for a table. We always get a smile and greeting from everyone from the servers to the chefs/cooks in the kitchen when we come and we go and it just adds so much more to the experience. Couple that with the great tasting and affordable food makes this restaurant a real winner.

I love coming to this place, I don't know if it's because the food is pretty good and fresh with a…read morevast amount of varieties or that the staff are friendly and always smiling and remember you every time you go back. Its moderately priced and you can't go wrong with Sushi or Korean food they also do catering!

This is a hybrid Korean/Japanese restaurant. Serves $10 bento box lunch specials; $15 at dinner…read more With the bento,boxes, you choose up to two items from a range of 15 or so dishes ranging from sushi to teriyaki chicken, etc. Great atmosphere and lighting. Food arrived quickly and was delicious. They serve Korean BBQ also, might try that next time.