4.1 This is a casual…read moreand inexpensive Japanese cafe restaurant. But, don't be fooled by that. They serve a couple of killer dishes here. Dishes that'd be at home in good Japanese restaurants anywhere. We received a lovely warm greeting on arrival. I'm not sure why but we were initially surprised at the plastic covered tables and the ordinarily presented menu with pages in plastic sleeves. Looking at the wine list made me even more worried. One riesling only and from New Zealand! It's all done to fool us, I think. We started with Saki hakkaisan, a lovely drop. We were worried that some of the dishes here were overhyped. They're not. We started with super fresh sashimi. The pieces were all quality and incredibly tender. Salmon and tuna presented in different ways. Melt in the mouth stuff. Presentation was not great, but all the pieces were superb. Best sashimi we've had for a while. Next, the agedashi tofu is just so flavorsome, silky and soft. We couldn't get enough of this dish. The owner told us the secret of the softness of this tofu but we're not telling. But, the vegetable gyoza was ordinary - a tiny bit bland and unsatisfying. Lifeless one of our party called it. The Katsu whiting on the other hand was delightful. Batter as light as a feather. Beautifully cooked fish that was still wonderfully moist. A really good dish. We finished with a beautiful miso soup. A cracking miso. The teriyaki salmon was fantastic as well. Great quality salmon only is used here. Superbly cooked. Great combination with rice. A great way to finish. We had a great night here with some wonderful dishes. Service and attention was great throughout. Amazing value for $50 a head. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Sakura Harbour Japanese Restaurant provides an enjoyable and delicious authentic Japanese homestyle…read morecuisine.

This is one of my favourite spots in Coffs harbour for Japanese food. Great friendly staff, great…read moreposition on harbour drive to catch up with family and friends. Service is fast and food delicious. Katsu is my favourite, but you must try all dishes as they are all yummy

This is a great little Japanese restaurant. The food was fresh, simple and tasty, the service was…read moregreat. Staff are more than happy to explain what things are on the menu. Not too crowded either, so you should book in first.

We visited Banzai for the first time today. The food was expertly and deliciously prepared, service…read moreprompt and gracious, and meal priced fairly. We enjoyed the Kenzai Don (sashimi rice bowl), mixed tempura and miso soup. We will definitely be return customers.

I came here for sushi and was very happy. First thing that struck me was the super friendly girl…read moretaking the order. Always a great start. We had a number of hand rolls from the cabinet and they were fresh and tasty. Very Australian, mainly just cooked tuna, chicken and a little prawn and salmon. We also had a chicken teriyaki plate which came with rice, salad and miso. Super tasty all round and reasonably priced.

Come here for burgers!! No one uses Yelp here so I'm writing to no one but come here to eat burgers…read moreit's pretty good. The staff is very friendly and even gave me suggestions on what to order. I got the tonkatsu burger and it did not disappoint. If I'm around the area I'll consider eating back here. Now I need just a little more writing to get it to a full review. Almost there the food is good.

It has survived the lockdown and is open. The Japanese grocery shelves look a bit bare, but the…read moreceramics for sale are nice to peruse while you wait for your order. We ordered two salmon bento boxes at $17 each. Bento boxes start from $14.50, and there are a number of combinations to chose from. The salmon sashimi was excellent, the salad fresh and the rice hot. It was let down a bit by the crumbed prawn, which was lukewarm and dry. Not the best i had, but friendly setting. Dining in seats now around 8, with more outside. Covid registration is done via a manual sign in book.

The food is the most delicious things ever great sushi, bento boxes and more! The service is great…read moreemployees speak nicely and food arrives fast. The ambience is lovely nice music can be loud on busy days but that's Australia for you and lovely ornaments on the wall!

I went to this place twice. The first time I went was with a friend and we both ordered "Ramen" but…read moreit was not like any Ramen we had ever had. They used instant noodles and there was no protein on top at all, just instant noodles, soup broth, a bit of grated carrot and spring onions. (the spring onions and carrot seemed to just be there as a distraction from how lacking the dish was). As the first time I had gone was just after the place opened I decided to give it another try a few weeks after - After this second visit it became clear to me and my friends that the people making the food have little knowledge about food and how to prepare it. This Restraunt sells some mediocre sushi to go and some hot dishes they keep in a food warmer on display. They don't seem to use fresh ingredients and know little to no English- you can't ask a single question without all round confusion. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

I've had sushi here a few times and rolls always seem fresh and are a good size. The staff are…read morehappy to serve on plates rather than the dreaded plastic takeaway container. The udon is standard - it's fine. The sushi is the pick. Nice little spot and good for kids.