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!

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!

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?

This is a busy little shop yet they have a decent turn around time if you order off the menu…read more I like that there's a small menu which means a better opportunity to eat a perfected dish. I've ordered the normal pork broth ramen, it's the first option on the noodle menu. It's amazing and on par with some of the best I've eaten. The staff are friendly and always greet you with a smile. I'll be trying everything off the menu that's for sure.

Good service and great sushi. My mum and i always go to eat there and enjoy the food.read more

Japanese BBQ all you can eat -- $59.80 for the deluxe set, you could order unlimited sashim & meat!…read moreService was very decent the staff was helpful, although they did miss a few things we order.

Love this place as my local Japanese dining bar. We've been going here for years but it seems to…read morehave lifted its game in the past 12 months. Service is friendly as it has always been and also quite attentive. The sashimi is fresh and there's a nice selection on its platter. The main staple we get here though, for lunch is usually the business lunch specials which are such good value. We get half don and half noodle, which is great for those who are indecisive - you can get the best of both worlds! The don we get is usually one with the chicken katsu and the noodle is the ramen or the udon. Don't expect too much from the ramen and you won't be disappointed. It's not their specialty here so it's not got that thick pork bone soup style to it but it's tasty nonetheless. Bento boxes are also good value with a miso soup and rice as well as tea, you'll be wanting a siesta afterwards! Everything is always consistently cooked well and prepared well. The salads are fresh and the karaage chicken is nice and crispy (beats KFC any day!). Our go to bento is usually one with the karaage. Also in the bento is sashimi, and a spring roll or gyoza if you get the deluxe versions. The karaage comes as a side in the deluxe version! The menu is varied and there's so much to choose from. We've had most things and never disappointed. The place has that Japanese dining bar feel to it because it is so small with about seating inside for 25 maybe? but it has seating outside too. Nice on a beautiful sunny day. The place isn't really built for more than a group of 4 inside and outside you might be able to go with a table of 8? But that's ok by us, we just love it as our local easy Japanese place to eat for 2! :)

If you wanted some decent Japanese around the area, Mikazuki is 100% one of your best choices. The…read moreflavour is fulsome and the dish itself is wholesome. While the sushi have some room for improvement and the service was a little messy that we kept needing to ask for dish or chopsticks or cups, the ramen was cooked to perfection and for that I will give them all the stars.

I've walked past this establishment about 4 times since I got to Australia 2 months ago and this…read morewas the first time it was open so I had to stop in to try it. Japanese ramen is my newest obsession btw. The location is on Smith Street a mere 5 minute walk from the Parramatta train station for those worries about accessibility. I've also noticed street parking a few blocks away. I had the pork pot stickers to start and they were not the typical fried ones you'd get around town. These were steamed and served in a bath of a light soy sauce mixture and greens. Quite tasteful and perfect for folks like me with a shellfish allergy who worry about cross contamination of deep fried foods. I followed this up with the main event a bowl of the ramen with pork broth. I'm not sure which one I ordered but three varieties were on order miso, soya and salt. I'd imagine they taste pretty similar but don't quote me there. The broth was a thick, opaque medley of flavors and came with sesame seeds, seaweed, green onions, bean sprouts and roast pork loin. This broth normally comes with mushrooms (which I don't like) and corn (which while expected wasn't included). I believe this place is a chain but I'd definitely come here again when craving ramen. The service was great with a friendly and attentive wait staff welcoming all patrons with a friendly Japanese greeting. This place offers take away but I'd recommend sitting down when you have the time to savor the entire experience. For those in search of a quick treat they offer $3.50 to go sushi rolls. There are also sushi chefs available behind the bar turning out some beautiful tasty looking sushi dishes. Large offering of Japanese and Korean wines and beer on offer for those in need of a drink after a long day.

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.