It was a little tricky to find the restaurant, which was on the first floor of the complex, and…read morethen we were happy we did find it. There was no wait to be seated, the staff were very sweet, service was quick, and we enjoyed eating the sushi as we watched it be prepared in front of us.

This place is alright, not the best not the worse. Quite cheap $3 a plate. but not sure if this is…read morea promo price cus it's new. Try the scampi iniri and the seared scallop! Pretty awesome!! Tip: always ask to b moved if ur seated in front of the fryer on the sushi train. Tip: beware of the hungry sushi chef. Was there on thu 25 Feb 2016. I couldn't believe what I'd witnessed. The dude knew he got caught out n pretended nothing happened. I was sitting at the sushi train / bar he had food handling gloves on and for whatever reason he decided to eat one of the scallops. His gloves touched his lips etc. he then used same hand to plate up!!!! Eeeew!! I left not long after.

The first time I heard about Kenzan, I'd walked in to a room of friends and they were all rolling…read moretheir eyes in ecstasy and making funny noises. Apparently one of them had just made mention of Kenzan and their crispy nori sushi rolls and it had sent them all off in to fits drooling. I realised I was missing out, so marched to the GPO building quick smart to sink my teeth in to one of them. Yep, they're pretty damn good. There's the usual fillings - tuna sashimi, spicy salmon, terriyaki chicken yada yada yada... but what sets Kenzan apart is their nifty plastic wrapping that separates the nori from the rice until just at the last minute. Before you can eat the roll you have to do a kind of sushi origami and unwrap the roll and then re-roll it upon itself (trust me, it will make sense to you when the time comes). This means you get expertly cooked rice, fresh and delicious fillings and CRISPY nori on the outside. It's a textural delight and is going to ruin you for every soggy nori roll you ever eat in the future. As a dining experience Kenzan is nothing spectacular - you'll sit elbow-to-elbow with shoppers and office workers during the peak lunch period, but it's quick and fresh and you'll only pay a small premium for what I feel is some of the best sushi in Melbourne.

Kenzan at the GPO is, in my opinion, the best place to get nori rolls in the entire Melbourne CBD…read more The nori rolls come wrapped in plastic to separate the nori paper from the rice. When you are ready the eat you unwrap and roll the rice roll into the nori paper. The result is a crispy outside and makes all the difference in the world! I cannot eat 'soggy' nori rolls anymore. You have to get there by about 1:30pm if you want to have a decent selection as they sell out of the most popular - cooked tuna and california - very quickly. Getting a seat can also be difficult between 12:30 - 2:00pm. I usually get take away though as my office is just around the corner. One quick tip - they often forget to put the soy sauce and wasabi in the bag so double check before you step out.

Quality/Quantity - I felt we came here daily. What a…read moreperfect snack, or even a meal. Reasonable choices/selections. We typically got a few sushi choices and a salad. Also available are vegetarian and brown rice options. Atmosphere - Small quick service and/or take away business. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 10pm. They are also known for their Sushi Go Round stores, where the sushi are on belts that go in a circle until someone takes it off the belt and eas itt. Service - Quick friendly service. Practically self service. Price - Good value. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2006 and now with 150+ locations!

5 stars all around. Such a clean establishment for being outside. Little seating area, but really…read morenice people and very efficient so try to know what you want. The scallop nigiri was so good, I was not expecting much, but I would def get it again! I love that the miso soup comes in a cup and the shoyu comes in a little fish shaped squeeze tube. They have ginger and wasabi as well. Everything was reasonably priced and I would def recommend stopping by here if you need a quick pick me up snack!

Shiranui is a great place to introduce Japanese cuisine to those who have not had Japanese before…read more Or rather, it's a great place to go for sushi. It has the reputation of being the best place to get sushi in Australia. When I first heard about Shiranui, I was told to go for the Omakase. The next dozen people told me the same thing. I don't eat seafood though, so I put it off. If you don't know, Omakase is where the chef decides what he's serving to you. Anyway, long story short, I ended up going after being persuaded by my lovely wife. I can tell you that it's quite an experience. While I sat quietly, enjoying my chicken dish (the name of which escapes me, but it was quite nice and fresh), my wife was treated to a series of beautifully presented (and judging by the reaction of my better half, beautifully tasting) dishes. It's a nice place, the service is pretty good and the food is tasty. I will be going back there.

Shira Nui is hidden away though it is on the very busy Springvale Rd in Glen Waverley. This is the…read moreJapanese restaurant I compare most others to as the food is always fresh, efficient service and atmosphere is plain but inviting. You will also be guided on how to eat your sushi by the servers and chef directing you to "NO SOY SAUCE" or "Yes soy sauce". They offer a lunch menu and two sitting dinner menu's. Lunch: $25 and under -Chirashi bowl: Very juicy fresh fish with sushi rice on the bottom, miso soup, entree fish, chawanmushi (steamed egg). -Braised pork with rice: huge dish with miso. Meat was tender and very fragrant. Dinner: Dinner is more expensive and there are two sittings. It is important to book in advance. You can go with the al a carte or Omakase (sit on the bench and the chef chooses what to serve you). I have had each option several times and I suggest trying the Omakase first that way you can experience different types of sushi. One you know what you like, it may be more reasonable for your wallet to not have omakase. Must haves for me each time: seared salmon sushi, kingfish, yakuniku beef, sashimi platter, and of course the OYSTER- this is a must have and cost $4.5 each last time I went but so worth it. There is no fishyness to the oyster and it is in a sushi form topped of with something like kewpie mayo or cheese. AMAZING! Please give this a go and if you aren't into sushi/sashimi there are many other options such as grilled fish, rice, noodles and even a juicy steak.

Delicious!!!!! This place is in a dedicated restaurant "alley" (Degraves St) but the food could…read moreeasily stand up to expectations in any "sit-down" restaurant. Served hot. Delicious. Staff was professional, attentive and kind. The nature of this food is such that it could easily reach home still very hot within a reasonable distance for fabulous -out. ( Take away as they say here.)

Amazing find very affordable and tasty Dim Sims. 3 for $5.00 a great snack as you do this great…read morefoodies district. Fast and friendly service and very clean establishment.

We stopped by the mall to grab a couple items for our trip. The fam was hungry and we noticed this…read moresushi place. They were making the rolls in front of us and everything looked really fresh. We grabbed 2 avo rolls, a salmon roll and a veggie roll. The prices are really affordable and surprisingly the food was really delicious. Finding a $3 roll is rare, but a really tasty $3 roll is almost impossible to find. My son noted that it was so good, he wanted to back tomorrow. That's high praise for my boys discerning palate (lol) and I happen to agree. I'm gonna say that for the price, this was a 5 Star meal!

This sushi is extremely fresh, even if you are inclined to grab a bargain for discounted sushi…read moretowards closing time; why not if the sushi is still fresh right? Exactly. This is a great place to hang out and order a sushi roll (or two) if any unexpected hunger pangs kick in prior to going downstairs and buying the groceries for the week. I have tasted their miso soup as well; not too bad. On this, there are better places to have some of this healthy, cleansing soup within Melbourne. Don't waste your breath ordering for it. However, continue to waste your breath (joking) for some delicious sushi (hence what the word Oishii means in Japanese) and also the sashimi (on another positive) is one of Melbourne's best. Again the salmon (raw) is so fresh and great for the pallet with some wasabi. The staff and too polite at times, although being friendly in a food friendly establishment is a great thing. Open and inviting is the flavour of the day as well. Trust me, you will not be disappointed buying your lunch (or a snack to cure those intense hunger pangs) at this establishment if Japanese food resonates with you.

Ate here with 2 of my homegirls when I was in town, I guess she picked it cus it's rated really…read morehigh lol... it's actually really good and of course I ate most of it. It was really good Japanese food. The sushi rolls, to some of the raw fish, and even the karage was just really textured well. It was exceptionally good for being a in a low key quiet area on a

Mid-high end Japanese restaurant, located in the same building as a hotel (Hyatt I think?)…read more I went there for a weekday lunch, as they do lunch specials. I went for the sashimi and sushi set ($48) which was good value for the amount of food you get, but the quality of the sashimi and sushi was average. For the set, you get quite a bit: chawanmushi, miso soup, a yakitori skewer, pickles, and the food you order. Extremely good value for the cheaper sets (I think like a bento for 20-30?) The sashimi and sushi set was a bit disappointing. The fishes given for the sushi and sashimi were on the cheaper end. I don't think there was even a tuna. They did give two pieces of scallop, which was tasty. Overall, I would have either expected one or two pieces of pricey fish, or a few extra pieces of sushi or sashimi. The rice was also cold, rather than slightly warm. Overall, it felt like an average sushi lunch, not fitting the mid-high end positioning they are going for. Tip: don't forget they have 20% off on EatClub; which if you use with the lunch offer, is great value for money.

Great place for sushi!! Found this on Yelp of course and had to try it. My first time in Melbourne!…read more Very impressive menu and reasonable prices. There was a nice selection of sushi, sashimi and hot dishes. See my pics of the menu! We tried the Sushi and sashimi special combination first. Everything was excellent. I also ordered some yellowtail nigiri and salmon. Service was prompt and friendly. It wasn't too busy when we were here but when we walked past later it was packed. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Will definitely be back next time am in town!

I had a highly enjoyable experience eating at Kanpai Japanese Restaurant. It all began with a quest…read moreto find a decent Japanese place near the city -- but not too close to the city that parking would be impossible. I think Kanpai is in a great location for the perfect balance. ~ Inside, its dimly lit, warm atmosphere is relaxing and the staff are welcoming and understanding. ~ The drinks come in big glasses, the food is well presented, and orders come out quickly. ~ The open kitchen style is nice, albeit not particularly unique, finding comforts in the more traditional teppanyaki-styled Japanese restaurants. The downside of this is that when the restaurant is busy, I imagine the kitchen sounds could get quite noisy for the seating environment. ~ The restaurant is open 'late' on some nights -- and they mean it more than other restaurants in the area. Kanpai was actually my second choice of places to try, however arriving at the first restaurant at 10.15pm on a Saturday night and finding it closed made me give Kanpai a try. On the Saturday night I was here, the kitchen closed at about 11pm. ~ Sadly, the entrees and mains did not come out at the same time. It's a little pet peeve of mine, but if I'm eating with someone else and my entree arrives ten minutes before theirs, I have the choice of either being rude and gobble it up without waiting for theirs to show, or allow it to go cold while waiting for my dining partner's dish. Overall, the food was tasty, the environment was quiet and clean, the experience was positive, and the staff were kind. I even had a laugh at the waiter who I witnessed using an array of chopsticks and sticky-tape to rescue a receipt that had fallen behind the fridge. A positive dining experience. I will be back.