Revisited after a couple years and the sushi is still very good. The hand rolls are huge and the…read morespecial included a very tasty popcorn prawn dish.

This wonderful restaurant was phenomenal over lockdown…read more The food actually got better -fresher, more tasty and the margaritas really hit the spot. Now we're back to regular dining and my family and I are loving it. Good job!

Wonderful friendly Japanese staff and the sushi chefs make delicious sushi and salmon carpaccio!…read moreThe miso soup and edamame is so perfect too! We had the salmon avocado roll and the spider roll and it was delicious! Great view of the famous Bondi Beach across the street! We love it here and can't wait to come back for dinner!!! Yummy! Finally an authentic Japanese food restaurant in Bondi Beach! I will visit this restaurant every time we come back to Sydney!

Obviously the proximity to Bondi Beach could mean touristy, expensive food, but Soy is so much…read morebetter than that. Even though the restaurant sign is also kinda cheesy, don't let hat steer you away! The decor in Soy says something completely different than the sign. Its elegant and cool. It's also really tiny--only about 14 or so tables of twos or fours, but there is big flavor here. We had eggplant degaku and two rolls and it was a comfortable amount of food for two. The spicy tuna roll is awesome. I'm used to a roll with tuna that's more like a paste mixed with the spicy sauce. Here, it was pieces of raw tuna inside the roll, topped with avocado on the rice, and the spice was the sauce on the very top. It was different and my favorite roll we had. Can't beat the setting either--it's right on the beach and offers a cool breeze through the restaurant in the evenings. Definitely worth a try. Enjoy!

Spicy edamame and haimaci roll and salmon roll we're good. Bit pricey and they even charge for…read morewater.

Small fish shop with fresh tasty seafood. Had the chili cuttlefish (aka calamari) and a fish and…read morechips. They are licences. No BYO. We are in but they do a big takeaway trade. Great for a casual fish meal for 2. Big serves no pretensions. Views over Bondi.

The staff was pretty unapproachable and the train is a little less typical- in Japan I've only ever…read morehad it come to me by order. Here it is just premade rolls rotating that you can choose to take. It doesn't seem like the most fresh system and I did get scolded for picking up a container to see what it was and putting it back for not wanting it (which I understand to an extent but also how am I supposed to be sure I want it, I just needed a glance!). Not really a meal experience I'd deem necessary. Their tea wasn't very tasty either

Fresh sushi. Average prices. The place is tiny. Rolls on the smaller side, I would come here again.read more

Why doesn't Chatswood have any cool bars? Like, it's growing. Exploding, almost. Nobody but oil…read morebarons and foreign princes can afford property here now. But there's no small bars, and no late-night nightlife. Mike Baird, what have you done here? And why doesn't anyone know about it? Anyway, that's clearly a digression. This place bucks the no-bar trend, in fact it's the only place worth drinking in Chatty. (Chelsea Hotel and The Orchard are both soulless). It's *gasp* trendy, if I can say that and not sound like a dag. Probably too late for that. Ah well. There's craft beers you've never heard of and a thoughtful wine list and creative (and affordable!) cocktails and lots of different places to sit depending on whether you're on a date, a corporate lunch, or a catch-up with an old friend that likes playing pool. Magical trees covered in fairy lights welcome you, there's couches, and fun outdoor areas. Come. Drink. Liven Chatswood up with the sound of your laughter and Viking-like merry-making.

Good times great place. Highly recommended! The funky…read moreatmosphere is only topped by the yummy food.

Chimi churi cafè in Chatswood is the most instagrammable cafès we have come across. The owners,…read morepreviously of Local Embassy in Pyrmont have brought their game to the north. The cafè is hidden in the back streets but despite this, the cafe is very popular, which shows their food is bringing in a crowd. The cafe has a cool set up, with a number of indoor and outdoor tables, there are also a couple of communal tables. As you walk in there is a large mural painted on the wall of an interesting character, with a tweaked moustache which is a reflection of the interesting and quirky menu on offer. Then, a range of visually appealing plates started to arrive at the table for us to photograph and share. The signature being the black benedict which is a soft shell crab burger with squid ink hollandaise. The bun, a black brioche which gets its colour from charcoal. This dish is not only visually appealing, but also very tasty and unlike any burger we have tried before. For bacon lovers the 'lick my bacon' is right up your alley. A thick cut bacon steak, cue Homer Simpson drooling mmmmm bacon. This served on a freshly baked red striped croissant with a has brown and haloumi and a side 100% Canadian Maple Syrup. Need I say more? Other notable breakfast options were the Chimi Churi eggs. Poached eggs, labneh, chilli oil, Chimichuri dukkah sauce and freshly baked artisan bread. Keep an eye out for the Cola Bowl which will be a new addition to the menu. A tasty yogurt bowl served with toasted granola, fruit and for a bit of a twist a cola syrup drizzled on top. The lunch menu may not be as grammable, but tasty and had some healthy options available. The stuffed calamari with a bit of South American flair. This dish with a nice flavour combination of chicken mince, chorizo, chimichuri salsa with a tasty parsnip and beetroot cream. The seared tuna, another healthy option served with a pineapple salsa and nicely plated too. The lunch menu is not at all healthy, with Chimi Churi doing a decent mac and cheese with triple cheese pork and bacon. The fried chicken bites were also very more-ish and the seasoned chips that came with the chicken, unbelievably tasty. They also have some great options for those with a sweet tooth. The nutella french toast, nice and fluffy with fairy floss a mini jar of nutella and served with some fresh fruit. The pannacotta another beautifully plated dish, very photogenic. A nice sweet finish a textural dish with the smoothness of the pannacotta, the macadamia crumb, a airy sponge, sauced with the berry coulis. As mentioned one of the most grammable cafes we have been to. The owners are perfectionists and the menu is well balanced with something for everyone. The food is not only very photogenic, the food is also tasty. Worth travelling to Chatswood to try some cool dishes and to get some great shots for your instagram feed.

I really like this place. Out of the way from the main part of Chatswood, it is a nice cafe…read more Problem is it is in the middle of a business area - so some people don't like the surrounding area. However, ignoring that, this cafe is awesome. Firstly, the coffee here is good. Not the best cafe you'll get but good enough to get a second cup. Which I did. It is a little bit lighter, so if you like a darker brew, might want to order a double shot - just a warning. The finest thing about this cafe is the food. Now, it is slightly on the 'smaller' portion side. But it is quite good. Everything we order was extremely tasty. And the staff here are extremely helpful and friendly.

Cute as sh*t trendy Japanese restaurant found in Bondi Junction…read more Full table service with really great sushi, salads and large prawn gyozas. Between 3 people we ordered a salad, 2 x sushi rolls (massive portions of about 10-12 individual pieces) and 2 servings of gyoza... we also received complimentary green tea or miso soup AND one fried-something sushi roll each - delicious and apparently, not on the menu. The total bill came to $48 - couldn't believe it. Wa also has really great decor and good atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

Really generous proportion! It did take a while to get the table service and there might only be…read moreone chef at the back. I had a couple of sushi dishes and they weren't bad but they weren't so fresh either. It was a-OK. Make a reservation if you can and don't come hungry as the wait can irritate you. AJ

Having saw this on TikTok before our trip to Sydney began, we opted to visit for lunch after…read morewalking from Coogee beach to Bondi. The taker/cashier was super friendly and helpful and described some of the more popular items and the ingredients within. She carefully took our order although I'd ask for glass noodles I got rice with half salad. Nonetheless, the crispy chicken was outstanding. What I like the most is it seems like all the ingredients are tossed together with the Sauce. my kid opted for the salmon bowl and loved it. Very generous portions ingredients tasted fresh. We paired it with a mandarin soda and a coconut water. What a great place to take lunch to the beach. Cool vibes, and great music inside the seating area. They recently opened in New York, but not California yet so hopefully one day. Would definitely try again.

This is good to go and grab food. I stayed and tried a few dishes. The Tom yum chicken was good…read more The service was consistent.