Disappointed with this choice. hard to find with just a simple easel sign in an office type…read morebuilding entrance. Absolutely empty on this Tuesday night. Red flag. No one at the sushi bar or anywhere else. Moldy smell throughout which is a problem since this place is below ground. But to save a star, a great selection of sake. Menus are dirty and disorganized. Not easy food selections. Food was just ok. Too many other better options in the areas.

We were hoping for a meal of Japanese while in Melbourne, took the suggestion of Yelp and…read moreUrbanspoon, and ended up at Izakaya Den. I wouldn't say I regretted my choice, but I probably should have taken the advice of one of my friends for a place with sashimi and substantial food. Hidden down a narrow flight of stairs, Izakaya Den is a bit like a den with its cold, yet cozy interior. We didn't end up drinking anything throughout our meal, which I slightly regretted, since that is precisely what you do at an izakaya place. Either way, it was the middle of the day, so we weren't too keen. What we did get were baked scallops with a ginger garnish of some sort. The scallops were a delicious texture, just how scallops how should be, but the highlight was really the garnish on the side! We also went for the tuna tartare, which was alright in texture. Again, the highlight was the sauce. I should have gone for the tuna tataki, which seems to be the more popular dish. We also had the fish of the day (which I can't remember what), and that was really tender and baked perfectly. It wasn't salmon, though that's what it looks kinda like in the picture. The pickled daikon on the side was my favorite part of the dish - but the fish was also really delicious. It wasn't one bit fishy, and the meat just fell apart perfectly! The lamb skewers were also good, though I don't think I would order this again if I returned. They were slightly dry, and didn't taste much like lamb. At the end of our meal, they gave us complimentary house-made marshmallows! They were fluffy, not overly sweet, and quite yummy! Our next visit was Le Petit Gateau, so we didn't go for dessert... Though the food was just average to above-average, the service was really friendly and attentive, and they even hung our coats on a coat rack for us! Truly Japanese. =)

Ok but not the best. Dropped by for entrees! avocado salad... is avocado flavoured mayo! Tuna…read moreAvocado is same but the mix with the smoked seaweed was pretty darn good!! I wanted more! Tilapia sashimi!!! hmmm avoid!! Gyoza was good. Next time will just stick to Gyoza! WIR? hmmmm not deliberately!

A unique dining experience that reminded me of yumcha except it's Japanese food instead of Chinese…read more The drinks menu was about 15 pages which speaks to the alcoholic tendencies of this establishment - though we did come for a farewell lunch so I will speak to the food :) Honestly it was quite tasty and decent portion sizes with an extensive menu to cater for the fickle preferences of everyone. I was personally impressed with the dishes I ordered being vegetarian tempura, soba, fried dumplings and these weird chip things. Most of my dining companions were somewhat satisfied with what came out and overall it was a positive dining experience ! Would definitely love to come back and sample some of their more bespoke beverages

Went there to have my first meal in the city and wasn't disappointed. Delicious ramen, such a rich…read moreflavor! Service was quick and friendly. Atmosphere is so unique - all these little things. Very well thought

If you want ramen this may be the place to go in Melbourne. The bowls are large and the broth…read moredelicious. The noodles are thick and tasty as well. This place has a basic decor. Server staff were pleasant and the orders come out very quickly. The restaurant is small but you get your choice of ramen soups from miso to pork.

We seem to keep coming back here which shows that they're doing something right. Working in their…read morefavour is the G-scale train pulling plates of food, a decent beef ramen, and the lack of other acceptable options near the cinema. Make sure to give the dishes on the train a critical eye before seating yourself. Sometimes the plates lack variety and you're better off ordering from the menu.

Having now tried all the sushi handrolls available in Chadstone Shopping Centre (no mean feat,…read moregiven the sheer size of that place), I can now say with authority that the cooked tuna rolls you can buy at Sushi Izakaya are the best on offer. Sushi Izakaya also holds an achievement badge for being the only sushi train in the entire shopping centre. If you've never eaten with a sushi train, here's how it works: sit down, grab plates as they come past on a cute little train, eat, pay for the plates you chose. It's like playing with your food, but in a way your mother wouldn't frown at. With a range of cheap drinks, including cocktails, for sale as well, Sushi Izakaya is a great place to go when you're trying to avoid the sardine experience that is a food court.

The service is impeccable here. I'd advise booking ahead on the popular nights like Friday and…read moreSaturday. The food was fabulous as well, hot fresh and tasty.

Being a fan of Japanese food I was very excited when I discovered Yokoso Izakaya in my local…read moreneighborhood. We ordered soft shell crab sushi roll which was delicious. When the waitress discovered we were sharing it she offered to to ensure the roll was sliced into six rather than five so we didn't have to fight over the last piece! We ordered a warm sake and were delighted when it came out in a cute little pourer bottle in the shape of a man. The food was fresh and tasty and we'll be going back for more!

I could write a 1000 word essay on how good this is , but I don't want to bore you to death, the…read morewaiters are so nice and tge service is amazing, food is spectacular, and even though St Kilda is a dodgy area, this place is so nice to be in, would totally recommend I'd you want high quality food for decent prices.

Finally got around to trying Machi after hearing so many good things about it. Admittedly, one…read morething that always put me off trying it was the lack of parking, however we struck gold and got a park nearby without even having to circle the block. We got shown to the table and given our menus right away, and I was disappointed to see that something that very much appealed to me on their online menu, wasn't in their current physical menu. I think that as soon as a restaurant updates their menu, they need to fix it online too. However ... it didn't take me long to decide what to order, and some of that decision was made based on what I saw people at the next table eating. The food looked so good, and we were not disappointed in it at all. We started with some Karaage Chicken and a salmon taco and both were divine. I think it was some of the most delicious Karaage Chicken I'd ever had. It was marinated in some kind of incredible sauce, crumbed beautifully and in generous portions with soft, tender chicken. Faultless. I thought there'd be two salmon tacos though for the price they charged ($8 for something you can eat in two bites), but alas, there was just the one. It was so good, I could have actually stuffed the whole thing in my big mouth. It was so flavourful and the seaweed was perfectly crunchy. It came beautifully presented on it's own little taco stand. For the main course (which did take a little while to come out ... ), I got the tempura fish and chips, which was really good. It was two pieces of barramundi and one piece of salmon all in a light tempura batter with sweet potato chips and a great Japanese mayo. It was also very flavourful, without being too oily or heavy. Everyone was happy with the dishes they ordered and all felt content with the portion sizes. All food -- both on our table and on others -- is really well presented and to me that's almost as important as the taste. Was the service spot on? Not quite; it was patchy and slow at times, but they got the orders right and the tasty food more than made up for it. I'm so glad I came here finally and cannot wait for another visit. I would suggest you book though, because it's not overly huge inside and you don't want to miss out on getting a table.

Ichi Ichi Ku served unique Japanese food, they also have a coffee window for quick take away…read morecoffee. They also have a delivery service for places around their restaurant or pick up services and catering for corporate or special events. Their service was as friendly, attentive even though sometimes on peak hours, the food preparations can take longer than expected Come early to avoid the crowd cause the restaurant is often crowded and operates on first come first come basis. Ichi Ichi Ku is a perfect place to escape from the city busyness without having to travel too far away from the city.

It was good!! I had never ordered sushi to be delivered before but it seemed like a very…read morestreamlined process, so I figured they were pros, and gave it a shot. I was not disappointed. It was delivered by a nice man on a motor scooter. It arrived quickly and was still cold. Beautiful presentation for a delivery too. Pay by credit card online or cash when it is delivered. Should I find myself in Melbourne again I will order once more. Give it a try!!

Brown rice sushi. Three words that got me hooked on Izakaya…read more Not many sushi places have a healthier, yummier option like this. Of course, like any successful sushi place, they have other options too. I always say I'm going to try something new but end up with a brown rice sushi roll or three. Ask for wasabi and soy sauce and enjoy!

A nice grab and go. The sushi her is consistently ok. You can tell though when the sushi has been…read morein the fridge overnight because the seaweed is hard to rip through like sticky tape.

Very disappointing(with the food and service).We started with the soft shell crab burger from there…read morelunch menu which was under seasoned and served on a semi stale bun. For mains I had the John Dory which was dry and over cooked but the skin was under cooked and rubbery.My wife had the wild barramundi which was cooked but the skin was sloppy.The garlic and rosemary roast potatoes were soggy,the green beans were barely blanched with raw almonds,no seasoning or olive oil and the broccoli was cold and almost raw.

Great staff, excellent service and quality decent sized portion seafood! Have been here a few times…read morealready and it's even better if you get it on a Cudo deal!! We had the 3 course lunch with a drink. Had one of the pino gris forgot the name. The sakanaki and olives n dip to start. As main we had the seafood paella and desert was this unbelievably yummy floss honey comb ice cream chocolate thing!! The paella was really good! Seafood fresh and if only we had more room in our stomachs to finish it. oh the sakanaki ... normally am not a fan as it's quite salty in most places. The ones from Richmond oysters had the right balance of saltiness and richness.