Went on a Tuesday night so super quiet, but great spot overlooking Garema Place. Staff were lovely…read moreand attentive, food was authentic and was really quite good. Hot saki rounded off a surprisingly inexpensive and excellent meal. Much better than you'd think. Give it a go.

This would really be a 2.5 rating, if it existed…read more I've had a decent sushi/sashimi here once. Today, they had no fresh fish delivery, so that was not available. Fine, I had the combo fish and vege tempura. Yes, in Australia, there are people who eat meat, meat, meat. They won't be ordering fish and vege tempura, so it's ok to have more than 2 veges in the mix. The tempura itself had batter thicker and oiler than some fish shop beer batters I've encountered. I've genuinely had better tempura from a shopping mall food court in NZ. No Kirin beer either. On the menu, though. Decor battered around the edges, which might be forgivable if the woven placemat weren't also slightly grubby. The kind of lackluster service I associate with recent immigrants or students being ripped off the minimum wage because they don't know any better. The bill was $29.40, but credit cards not accepted less than $30. And no EFTPOS. The teppanyaki groups seemed to have a good time - maybe if you like your food being thrown at you, this is the place for you. Me, I won't be back.

Heaven! Ordered the tasting menu. 8 of their favorite dishes. Great flavor! Refreshing! Perfect…read moreafter a 15 hr flight from USA to Australia. I never order eggplant. I would order Akiba eggplant again and again. Kingfish sashimi is addicting. Sat at the bar. Willow, Host, and Max, Bartender, deliver exceptional service. Highly recommend for a quality meal, great service, and vibe!

Akiba is such a fun spot with awesome vibes. The pork belly bao is hands down my favourite - so…read moresoft and full of flavour. The Japanese fried chicken and kingfish sashimi are also great. Staff are friendly, and the neon-lit, buzzy atmosphere makes it a perfect place for a night out.

I recently had a Birthday dinner with family at this fantastic restaurant. The ambiance was warm…read moreand welcoming. The staff were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and friendly. The food and service exceeded my expectations, it was a wonderful evening. We received extra dishes, hot sake, and a very nice small birthday cake. I believe that many elements of the food are made on-site. I have been to many Japanese restaurants around the world, this is one of the best that I have been into. I even got to briefly chat the owner. I highly recommend this great restaurant.

Been a repeating customer at Iori's for the last 9 years. Fantastic little Japanese restaurant in…read moreCivic that now has a sister Izakaya just round the corner from it Food: Fresh seafood in there, sweet, succulent sashimi pieces if you order them raw, while the cooked ones flake gently and melts in your mouth. Extensive menu covers everything from Sashimi, sushi to Wagyu beef cooked just right on a hot plate. Recommended: Lunch: Tasmanian Don - Salmon cooked in every single way possible, inclusive of roe, topped on a huge mountain of rice with soup. Dinner: Wagyu beef with the house mustard sauce (not quite sure what the full name is). Beautifully marbled steak, thinly sliced and comes in a set with seaweed salad, soup and rice. Also offers a variety of sake although I normally just head for ramune ( Japnese lemonade that tastes like a light version of Pink lemonade) for the fun factor. Service: Very attentive, efficient and professional. Might seem distant to some people, but I appreciate that this is part of the japanese hospitality culture. Also, if you sit at the sushi bar, you get to watch them cook. Sometimes, the chef would hand out some freebies that they have cooked on the spot for you to try that's not part of the menu :) Boss is friendly, as is a couple of cooks/waiters when they have gotten past being shy. Atmosphere: Casual dining, good for catching up with friends in small groups of 4 or for 1 large gathering within the "enclose" dining area. Conclusion: I have loved Iori for a long time. It's a fantastic place for food, appreciating japanese food and for gathering with friends. However, as with any place in Canberra, it can be pricey and if you compare it with the food from the Asian region, it's not something massively different from places in Sydney. However, I will venture to say, the service and the familiarity with the Boss-san is something you can't really get anywhere else, except in a small town like ours :)

Since the ownership changed Ka Sushi Ramen has gone downhill. The new owners use cheaper…read moreingredients at higher prices. The rice is now cheap Chinese rice instead of quality Japanese rice. The portions are smaller. The food tastes different, and not in a good way. The new owners have tried to deliver a similar menu with cheaper ingredients but they miss the mark. Avoid this place.

Good Japanese food with a large amount per serving. The food is in a reasonable price considering…read moreits quantity. Very friendly staff. The owner always say hi and goodbye to customers. I noticed this every time I have meal here. Very happy with the service. The food was quick and taste pretty good.

*This is for the Isla Filipina(halo halo) dessert. Listen Australia or anyone else reading this, if…read moreyou only have to try one Filipino dessert in the summer, This has to be it. It's shaved ice with jellied fruit of coconut, jack fruit, beans etc. Top with ice cream. Folks on a hot summer day this is to die for.

Really tasteless and over priced for what your get. I liked that they had a brown rice option. But…read moreI was served a cold hot tea. Had a donburri that had some funky seafood creamy like sauce it tasted like nothing. They just seemed to slap some cheap packet pickled ginger and daikon with a pinch of cabbage

Nothing like a little Baek se ju to get you nice and lubricated for social settings in Canberra. My…read moreaussie main man Michael H. got us a nice room type booth in the restaurant. It's a crazy setting this place is, one part Japanese, one part Korean with a splash of Thai minus the dillution of the cuisine's personalities. Bento box of goodies for Mr. Michael, Unagi roll for Bam C., some more sushi for Veena J., and some katsu chicken for myself, washed down with some awesome "hundred years" rice wine. Yea, it's not really a hundred years old...but it's aged well and satisfies like cold water to a traveler from the desert. "You guys ready?" asked Michael. "Sure, where we going first?" I respond. "(King) O'Malley's across the way" says Veena... Let's go, let's go!!!

Honestly, I am unsure why this place has a high rating. There self cooking is good. But, there…read morepersonally prepared meals are nothing spectacular. There are plenty of places that will provide better quality nearby in the area. I found my chicken dish to still have bones in the chicken strips, carrot pieces were like eating stones. Sorry but next time I would have to pass. The good service and trendy restaurant is what keeps customers coming back.

Just got dinner here and had a great time. You walk in and immediately the atmosphere sets in, the…read morebar setting, the art, the lights, and the music, I cannot complain. Food wise I definitely over ordered but that was mostly because I could not narrow down what I wanted. I went alone and sat at the bar. I ordered 1 wagyu cheesesteak spring roll, one jalapeño noodle popper, 2 honey chicken bao buns, and a side of the yakimeshi fried rice. The apps came out almost immediately along with the Seoul sister cocktail. The bao buns and fried rice too a bit longer but the waiter made sure to check in with me and let me know that he would check on my order without me asking him too. The apps were delicious along with this sauces. The bao buns were also really good, just a bit messy to eat. The fried rice was so damn good but at this point I was so full that I got a take away box and am hoping to heat up the rest tomorrow! Overall great experience and hoping I can come again and do the taster menu they offer!

We opted for their 'regular banquet' that came with a free sparking wine, 9 dishes and an identical…read moredessert each. The highlights for me was the wagyu cheesesteak spring-roll and the tea smoked duck pancakes. The atmosphere was great with attentive waiters, who were amazing in explaining each of the dishes that came out. Full review: purplecuriosity.wordpress.com/2021/01/05/lazy-su/

The best food I have eaten in a japanese restaraunt. Points given to the interior decorator!…read moreService was not that good, but was reasonable considering that they were serving 25 people in the group I was in. As you can imagine the bill was very large but it was worth it. Drinks took ages to come but we were all in good spirits. All together a great expirience.

I can't give much of a review as we only stopped in for drinks, but I can say that the location is…read morevery cool, the outdoor seating is super comfortable and the drinks were pretty tasty. The pricing seemed to be a bit higher than many ACT area restaurants, but the table to our right seemed to be enjoying their food pretty thoroughly.

Used to be good tasty food, but I think it is now run by non-Japanese people, and it's not really…read morethe same. It's adequate, but lacks a certain something. The ramen had fat globules floating on top, and the cha shu pork consisted of three blobs of fat, and two slices of actual pork. Something like choy sum was in the soup, but no seaweed. So, alright if you want "Japanese style" food, but it's not the real izakaya style food it used to be.

like most other japanese offerings here in the capital, dishes are small and pricey, but I come…read morehere for the take-away katsu sandwiches.

Well, progress seems to have been achieved, following the review from Paul in 2016. My experience…read morefrom Hero Sushi has been fantastic. The food was delightful, the price was fair and, most importantly, the service was sublime. I'm certain that there was truth in what Paul said four years ago, but from what I could gather from todays experience, and the other 4 times I've been in the last few months, Hero Sushi has seemingly gone from a 'stay away' restaurant to 'a place to stay' restaurant. First, let's talk about the food. Every time I have come to this sushi train I have been extravagantly impressed by its food's quality. From the seafood through to its deep fried selections, all of their dishes seemed to be incredibly fresh or freshly prepared. They'd have on the train many different selections such as salmon, eel, wagyu beef, and prawns, but this selection would vary depending on whether you visited during peak or off-peak hours in the week. I would confidently say that from their entire lineup, there would only be one or two dishes which, in my opinion, was not worth the $3.50, and that would be the calamari rings. Then again, though, I assume they'd use that dish as a 'buffer' for some of the other, more expensive, items on the train. And secondly, which was the main reason for writing this review, the service. From what Paul mentioned, the service he experienced 4 years ago was appalling. Now, from this particular experience I can confidently say that they've either realised their mistakes and have changed their ways, or that Paul just caught them on a very bad day. Either way, the service at Hero Sushi -- now -- is fantastic, where the staff would greet people warmly and kindly as they made their way into the restaurant to sit and enjoy some nice Japanese cuisine. Overall, let me say that this sushi train is no longer the worst. Whether you're after some quick eats or a feast, Hero Sushi is your local hero of sushi.

This would have to be the worst Sushi train in Canberra. Hopefully the other Hero Sushi venues at…read moreTuggeranong and Woden are better for service. The food product looked and tasted great. What's wrong was the service? Don't be deceived by its flashy appearance. On two occasions I visited over the weekend I was totally ignored by staff. I had to ask the boy sweeping the floor to be served. I again had to ask for water and where was the meal I had ordered. No traditional Japanese welcome here. The staff acted totally disinterested and if you wanted anything, be prepared to wait. Hero Sushi in Sydney is very attentive and polite. Disappointed with the staff attitude here so much that on my last visit I got up and walked out and told them that the place had a problem with service. There was no service recovery attempted. Don't be bothered to go here!