This restaurant is definitely the number one japanese restaurant in melbourne. I just tried it…read more It's surprisingly good!

Conveniently located near the cinemas at The Glen, Yokohama Teppanyaki is a good place to have a…read moremeal before you see a movie. It is clearly in direct competition with Shiranui, which is located closer to the main part of the shops, but if you've managed to get a park close to Century City, or if you're after Japanese cuisine impulsively and without booking, you're better off dining at Yokohama. The food is really quite good, if a bit expensive. My preferred dish is beef teriyaki, which is absolutely delicious. It's $27.50, so it isn't outrageous, but I've had equally good beef teriyaki for a bit less than that elsewhere. Maybe it's just my impression that the serving size was a little on the small side for that price. The service is good, with polite waiters and waitresses who are attentive to the customers. The décor is neatly laid out, and the atmosphere is pleasant. I've got terrible hearing, so most places I go, I need to strain to join in conversation with my friends, and even then, I miss half the conversation. This isn't much of a problem at Yokohama Teppanyaki, even when it's busy.

Shiranui is a great place to introduce Japanese cuisine to those who have not had Japanese before…read more Or rather, it's a great place to go for sushi. It has the reputation of being the best place to get sushi in Australia. When I first heard about Shiranui, I was told to go for the Omakase. The next dozen people told me the same thing. I don't eat seafood though, so I put it off. If you don't know, Omakase is where the chef decides what he's serving to you. Anyway, long story short, I ended up going after being persuaded by my lovely wife. I can tell you that it's quite an experience. While I sat quietly, enjoying my chicken dish (the name of which escapes me, but it was quite nice and fresh), my wife was treated to a series of beautifully presented (and judging by the reaction of my better half, beautifully tasting) dishes. It's a nice place, the service is pretty good and the food is tasty. I will be going back there.

Shira Nui is hidden away though it is on the very busy Springvale Rd in Glen Waverley. This is the…read moreJapanese restaurant I compare most others to as the food is always fresh, efficient service and atmosphere is plain but inviting. You will also be guided on how to eat your sushi by the servers and chef directing you to "NO SOY SAUCE" or "Yes soy sauce". They offer a lunch menu and two sitting dinner menu's. Lunch: $25 and under -Chirashi bowl: Very juicy fresh fish with sushi rice on the bottom, miso soup, entree fish, chawanmushi (steamed egg). -Braised pork with rice: huge dish with miso. Meat was tender and very fragrant. Dinner: Dinner is more expensive and there are two sittings. It is important to book in advance. You can go with the al a carte or Omakase (sit on the bench and the chef chooses what to serve you). I have had each option several times and I suggest trying the Omakase first that way you can experience different types of sushi. One you know what you like, it may be more reasonable for your wallet to not have omakase. Must haves for me each time: seared salmon sushi, kingfish, yakuniku beef, sashimi platter, and of course the OYSTER- this is a must have and cost $4.5 each last time I went but so worth it. There is no fishyness to the oyster and it is in a sushi form topped of with something like kewpie mayo or cheese. AMAZING! Please give this a go and if you aren't into sushi/sashimi there are many other options such as grilled fish, rice, noodles and even a juicy steak.

I have been going here for a while and the food is generally priced well. It is definitely filling…read moreand good for when you are hungry. Obviously not as good as compared to food I have eaten in Japan. The food here is not 100% authentic but does a good job at using the ingredients and captures the same image. The food does taste well cooked and has a nice flavour. The sushi is filling and authentic. The salmon-don is also very good. Would come back here as always but not if your looking for the most authentic Japanese experience.

Tried the chicken karaage ramen here for lunch. The chicken tastes acceptable though with a bit too…read moremuch skin & fat for my liking. But the ramen is one of the plainest I've ever tasted. A boring dish indeed with very average tasting noodles. I only ordered this because there is no udon soup. How can a Japanese restaurant not serve udon soup? To make things worse, the tables are packed too closely & squashy. Feels more like a cheap Chinese eatery rather than a decent Japanese restaurant that this place is pretending to be. I don't think I'll be coming back.

Came here to try the $40 banquet dinner. Loved the fried tempura prawn with mango sauce, takoyaki,…read morepan-fried scallops on seaweed & scotch fillet with roasted sesame sauce (tasted like Vegemite). Even the fried rice was fragrant. Finished with some black sesame seed ice-cream. Very satisfying meal plus great service.

I've been meaning to come here for a long time.. even had it saved in my google maps, and finally I…read moregot to try this place. It's a small family run business and the hosts are very friendly and welcoming. I made sure to make a booking as I didn't want to turn up disappointed without a seat. It was fairly busy on a weeknight which is great for a small business. There were so many things I wanted to try on the menu but I'll just have to make another trip here. It didn't take long for the food to come out, we also ordered a sashimi platter which I didn't take a photo of because we devoured it. The sashimi pieces were nice and fresh which made it very easy to eat. The tempura udon noodles were perfect and delicious. Great for a cold Melbourne's day. It complimented well with the umeshu jelly drink. I will definitely be coming back here again

A great little family owned business. Low key decor - Clean, friendly service and great food…read more Seating can be limited during winter so I'd recommend to book. In warmer weather they have a nice little outdoor area. My family and I have been a number of times and will continue to go and recommending it to our friends.

Good food and service. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here. Ambiance was quite serene. Sushi was rich…read morejn flavour while the sides are generally priced okay.

It's been awhile since we've tried this place... ordering is via an iPad now which helps as it is…read morefully staffed by Japanese still. Which adds to its authenticity.. however I have to say the standard was not the same as when it first opened.... a general comment here is that it now lacks that Japanese finesse! Sashimi cuts were amateurish and the Californian rolls were falling apart. Almost as if it was made by a trainee. Yakitori... although I appreciate the big chunky pieces... I could swear they used to flame grill it last I was there. Anyways nothing different to meat stabbed with sticks and BBQed. overall majority of dishes we ordered were of quality I'd return to try again but knowing how they were at the start...

Delightful. That is the one word to describe the experience of eating and drinking at Uni Boom…read moreBoom. I have been reading about this place for quite a while, but it is not conveniently located and the hours it is open are not particularly convenient either (I lived in L.A. for a long time, everything is alway open and its tough getting used to 3 - 5 p.m. closures), but I will go out of my way for quality food, and quality is what I kept hearing about Uni Boom Boom, and I'm so glad I made the effort. Yes, it is completely as described, in an industrial area next to a roll up garage, and yes, they have done a great job of the interior of this cafe - it does have a cafe vibe, but is done well, certainly not over the top on decor. Food and presentation is another thing. I love it when restaurants with unusual dishes offer a tasting plate, and that is what I ordered - it offered a Lychee Edible Nest Drink, which is one of the things I really wanted to try, and it was delicious and cold and served in the most gorgeous little pineapple shaped cup. They also included their foie Gras dish, also superb. Australian Uni, also very good. Braised Abalone which was tasty but more whole than braised and a small salmon sushi bite, which could have had more salmon, and way too much rice, but fabulous taste and texture ! I actually took some salmon sashimi home - the absolute best I have had in Melbourne, and thoughtfully packed with ice. I also tried their uni and salmon cones, which were very good. I also had the Peach Gum tea which was delicious, and what I loved about it was that they asked what level of sugar you wanted added. You could also have it hot or cold and choose how cold. I love drinks extra cold, and this did not disappoint. It was also served in a larger version of the pineapple cup. There is a choice of 3 deserts, all containing the Bird's Nest prosperities. The ice cream was tempting, but I went for the macaroons which also came with the birds nest tea in a clear container, shaped like a bird ! and a spoon that was heart shaped ! just delightful ! Definitely coming back and committing to a full portion of so many other wonderful things offered, especially the sashimi which looked fresh, thick and oh so tasty on a couple of the other tables. Definitely worth the drive and fitting in with their operating hours !

From the owner: The Roe Australia (formerly Uni Boom Boom)is in a converted warehouse in a quiet pocket of Glen…read moreWaverley among industrial warehouse. Inside you'll find sea urchin and edible bird's nest, two of the top 10 most expensive ingredients in the world. The exterior of The Roe can be deceptive. Customers have said they thought it's a normal warehouse walking past everyday until they heard music or chatter, walked in and realised it's a private restaurant that specialize in Sea Urchin and edible bird's nest. We wants to find the balance between keeping the metal, quirky character of the warehouse and making it comfortable. The light-filled space has been fitted with informative posters of edible bird's nest and sea urchin, acting as a experience cafe for crafting experimental sea urchin dishes. The Roe specialized in sea urchin and edible bird's nest, sourcing the ingredients from its mother companies, Pacific Sea Urchin and Sen Lin Tang (AUS) Pty Ltd. We loosely revolves around Japanese and Chinese cuisines. The menu is inspired to allow customers to enjoy Australian Sea Urchin and edible bird's nest at a relatively affordable price.

If you are after a quick and easy Ramen joint, Ajisen is conveniently located at the Kingsway Strip…read morein Glen Waverley. Ajisen has assorted ramen, donburi, entrees and snacks. If you do choose a ramen and have a bit of room I would suggest you try a samurai combo (add $6.5 and get an entree and a tea) or the Sumo Combo which is what I usually go for (add $7.00 for a junior donburi and green tea). I enjoy coming here if I want a no frills noodle experience but for the picky ramen eaters I think you will have to give it a go to see if the flavours are authentic enough for you! I will come back again after my trip to Japan and hopefully will have better insight of what real ramen tastes like!

I have been to this ajisen ramen branch twice, and both times have disappointed me. The first time,…read moremy noodle soup (though tasty) was only lukewarm. This wasn't a big issue as I just asked the waitress to take it back and heat it up a bit more, but you'd usually expect your soup steamy hot rather than mildly warm to begin with. I also did not enjoy the gyozas they served here, but I am a big fan of dumplings and can be quite finicky about them. The second time I went with my sister (her soup was steamy hot), I ordered the eggplant. I had ordered the eggplant the first time too which was fine, but this time is was just wrong. It was so incredibly oily, I felt terribly sick afterwards that for a few months after it I wouldn't touch eggplant because it reminded me of my experience here. Even to this day, I am sill cautious that if I eat an eggplant it will cause a relapse of that day (eggplant 'was' one of my favorite vegetables). So my personal experiences here haven't been so great (bad luck?), but others I know of have been thoroughly satisfied. The taste and noodles are definitely on par with the ajisen franchise overseas.