The udon is excellent. Staff very friendly. Japanese grocer on the corner. Come on down!read more

Not a frequent traveller to Artarmon, I met a friend who has recently moved here for dinner. On the…read moreNorth side of the station it is like little Tokyo, with three Japanese restaurants and two Japanese grocery stores in a little plaza. I picked the middle one, Jubei. The $5 beer happy hour got me in, whether it was still happy hour or not I didn't care I just thought it was a nice touch. And the pictures on the menu were better. As I waited for my dinner buddy I checked out what other people were eating. The couple next to me had some kind of soup that they were sharing, which looked interesting. Then they had big chunks of grilled fish. So we ended up ordering the pork belly broth which was super tasty and has finely sliced pork belly that melted in your mouth. Also ordered the fish, which was grilled in miso. Also had a mini okonomiyaki which I have not eaten since being in Japan, and was yum. (Although I don't like the fish shavings that look like wood shavings and move by themselves). For dessert was ice cream, with us trying the green tea icecream and black seasame flavours. It was served in a glass with crunchy nut cornflakes on the bottom and a kind of syrup over the top. The cornflakes were an awesome addition! Price came to $61 for two beers, three dishes and two desserts. Next time I want to try the sushi, as well as the big range of yakitori (something on a stick).

A small quaint charming Japanese restaurant which has an exquisite interior and a relaxing outside…read morearea. If you choose to eat inside, the reduced lighting gives it style and personal feeling. While never too busy it also has enough customers to indicate it is worth visiting. The noise levels are quiet enough to easily have a conversation without trying to shout over other people. There should never be any need to book in advance. The staff are very friendly and accommodating but it is important to realise that for most of the waitresses, English is not their native language. You should keep your order simple and clear to prevent mistakes. The food can simply be summed up as excellent. They have always been very quick in bringing out soups and starters so it is worthwhile ordering those. You can expect some variation in how long it takes to get your main meal depending on how busy they are as well as how long it takes to prepare the food. Their miso soup is decent and they have a fantastic karage. Their sushi, sashami and bento boxes are of very high quality and they take a lot of extra effort in making sure it is presented beautifully. I am a big fan of their chicken teriyaki bento box as it has variety as well as tasting great. They are fully licensed and even have Japanese beers on tap. I can't comment too much on the alcohol situation as I generally don't drink alcohol at Japanese restaurants but the other people I go with say it is acceptable. The price they charge for all of this is incredible. You will be surprised when you see how low the bill is. I would consider this place exceptional value and doubt there are many other places in the Chatswood area that have food and service this good with such low prices. I would consider Izakaya Arigato a hidden gem. Absolutely worth checking out if you are in the area and have a craving for a decent Japanese meal.

I love Izakaya Arigato! It's a cosy little establishment serving great food and small selection of…read moreJapanese beers on tap! Takes me back to a little Izakaya I ate at in Osaka! From Sushi to Ramen, Bento to Donburri; across the board the food is great and price is just as good! My favourites are the grilled salmon nigiri and the katsu don! If you love Japanese cuisine and don't want to venture into Westfield shopping centre, this is the hidden gem in Chatswood you've been looking for!

Nice little izakaya in downtown Chatswood with great service and a really inviting atmosphere. The…read moreprices also seemed more reasonable than what you'd pay at a similar place in the city. You can tell a good amount of time and thought go into the presentation of the dishes here, too. The food itself did not necessarily wow me by any definition, maybe with the exception of the couple of fried fish heads we ordered. But I'm guessing by Chatswood standards, this place probably ranks relatively high. A good choice if you like Japanese food and want small plate options other than sushi and sashimi. Take your family, coworker, or even a date!

The more I eat the worse it tastes! I stopped my food court…read morewander at Rokujuni under a little nostalgia of my days living in Japan. I was drawn in by the Yaki Soba and Yaki Udon, a classic Japanese festival food. The staff were polite (but what Japanese person in a service position isn't?) but I was very disappoint when I was told their Pork Buns are pan fried not steamed. I passed on that and stuck to the Yaki Udon... It was definitely yucky! The dish definitely has some locational influence with the traditional radish replaced with pumpkin however they have slaughtered my old favourite and my taste buds were greeted with an overly salty, very sloppy dish. Very disappointed.

Located off the busy Military rd in Neutral Bay. This Japanese restaurant is part of the samurai…read moregroup. They use a touch screen pad for the inside tables and a normal menu for the outdoor tables. Staff are friendly and efficient and happy to help you choose items off the menu if you are stuck. To start we got a few specials including the pork belly bao and the deep fried sole fish, then onto some grilled salmon and by this stage our bellies were getting full! So we opted to get 2 small desserts which was the banana split and the green tea cake roll. Overall, good food with lots of flavour. If you visit do try and get a seat inside because its pretty fun to order off the menu.

I totally rate Izakaya Samurai as one of best Japanese restaurants in Sydney. I love the fresh…read moreproduce, the friendly staff and the prices are reasonable for the portions. I tell Melle that the last time I came here that the sushi and sashimi were so tasty and fresh. She nods but it's not until she starts eating the salmon nigiri and sashimi that her eyes light up and says ohhh wow this is really fresh and tasty. Yuri then explains which tuna is which. There are three grades of tuna available on the menu tonight. Melle prefers the medium grade and we all enjoy the usual tuna grade sashimi and nigiri which is typically served in restaurants. The usual tuna grade is a deep purple. Yuri explains that the lighter the tuna, the higher the grade. The highest grade is fatty and delicate. I love it!

This place was great! Initially we almost walked into the meat grilling restaurant next door, but…read morethen realized our mistake and went to the right location! Very small store, so do expect to be shoulder to shoulder with other folks. All their skewers were very tender, cooked just right, and jam packed full of flavor (and salt). The winner for me would be the chicken meatball with egg (it was so good we each got another!) and the grilled onigiri was a nice touch as well. Definitely a great spot to grab a light bite.

Authentic yakitori grilled over coals. We really enjoyed our meal. We ordered a selection of the…read morespecialities including chicken and spring onion skewers, chicken meatball with poached egg and the grilled onigiri. With 3 adults and 1 toddler we spent $175.

I was taken here for dinner by friends and, absolutely loved it. It's been here for years and,…read moreunless you know this place exists you would not find it. It's a traditional Japanese Yakitori / Izakaya house with very traditional decor, small tables, open kitchen and very friendly staff. They have a huge selection of sakes to choose from and of course, other drink choices like beer, wine, teas and so on. They have a menu with a wide range of choices and a daily specials list. We ordered a sashimi selection, pork belly skewers, slow cooked scallops and, tempura prawns with truffle salt. The food here is amazing. The fish was super fresh and tasty. The tempura prawns were divine and I loved the scallops. The flavours were very authentic and clean just like good places in Japan. I would happily come back here any day for a feed and some sake. A great place to hang out with friends. This place was packed on a Sunday night, with people doing the same. It's a real gem in the area :-))

Although I've been in Sydney for ten years, the moment I miss Japan is not coming often. One main…read morereason is because we can enjoy authentic Japanese food quite easily in this city. And here is my favourite place among them. Once you enter the wooden sliding door, you must feel yourself transported to Japan. The interior, atmosphere and menu (and even even the background music) are the ones you can see in an authentic Izakaya pub in my country. There are 2 dishes I have never missed whenever dining at this restaurant, which are sushi and yakitori skewers. Especially I love how they make the seared sushi. Simply delicious. My partner is big fan of the Baked Cabbage with truffle sauce. It has such a unique combination of flavour. Their menu is quite big and I have not explored all of them, but all the dishes I have tried were awesome. This restaurant is located in the middle of a residential area, so this is not a place to be chosen for its access. However I feel it got so difficult to make a booking these days. I wanted to keep this restaurant as a hidden gem, but I also could not stop telling how great their foods are!

Late lunch with my sister…read more Sashimi, eel and scallops! Great healthy way to fuel your body Also got the grab claws! Friendly staff and spacious place with a sushi train or you can sit at your own table. Always a happy camper when I visit here!