Food and service was excellent. Serve size was great and the sake was great to experience. For a…read moresmall little restaurant with limited seats it punches above its weight

Hidden away, but I was really impressed. Had the tempura udon which was about as close to perfect…read moreas you want. Friendly staff, quick service, and good food made for a great experience. Probably becoming a regular.

Not sure how I come across this place but yup, decided to give it a try. The store was quite easy…read moreto find as it is located next to the carwash area. Was the first one to come in and was given seat as soon as I entered. The sushi rolls on the menu looked appetizing so decided to go for Spicy Waka Roll (assorted sashimi, shallots, spicy sesame sauce). Food was prepared pretty quickly. More people started coming in as soon as my dish arrived. The combination of salad (mix of green and red leaves) and sashimi are amazing. The sashimi were fresh and the portion was pretty good even though it might seemed small when it is rolled over and cut into 8 pieces. The greens were crunchy and fresh making the whole dish chewy. Besides that the spicy sesame sauce, mayonnaise on the side and sprinkles of red peppers were a good combination. It has tangy aftertaste and I skipped the wasabi to have a better taste of the sauces. Price wise it was on the moderate level. At least the 8 pieces of sushi were pretty filling as the sushi master included quite a bit of rice. From the waiters conversation, it was pretty clear that they are Japanese and I did confirm with them. This place might be small but it definitely provided some authentic sushis.

This hidden gem a little off the beaten path in Manly had the best salmon carpaccio I have ever…read moretasted, and I am given the restaurant 5 stars based on this dish alone as I will definitely be returning for it next time I'm in Australia. The salmon was expertly presented, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, bathed in its citrus marinade and topped with generous portions of crunchy green onions and greens. The beef carpaccio looked amazing, too, although we did not get a chance to try it. We also had the decent scallops and the mediocre Waka roll, neither of which I particularly recommend, but the salmon carpaccio... You must make the trek to this restaurant if you're in Manly -- it may be the best dish I had during my 8-day trip to Sydney.

I've found that Manly's best eats and drinks are often tucked away off the heavily trodden tracks,…read moreand Izumi is no exception. Sure you can absolutely spoil yourself rotten with a $33 set hot pot, set lunch or set dinner menus (including miso soup, sushi & sashimi, gyoza, teriyaki chicken, tempura, ice cream* and a bottle of house wine if more that one person orders), but I always find myself in here for a late-lunch, post-beach, sushi-in-face-stuffing. The sashimi is especially fresh and even for someone who doesn't often go for norimaki, the rainbow rolls are a must-order. With $3 BYO, this traditional Japanese spot is a cheap and cheerful dinner date. Or a date for one. I won't judge. *no, unfortunately not tempura ice cream, although that would certainly be a star-raising quality!

Izumi offers one of the best Japanese cuisine experience in the Northern Beaches. Offering dishes…read morethat is always prepared with the freshest ingredients, Izumi provides an affordable and yet tremendous value for everything you would expect in Japanese dining. With only $30 per head, you can even order a dinner set menu that provides you an amazing meal offering all the favorites and traditional dishes from sushi, Sashimi, gyozas and even terriyaki chicken!

Very good sushi, however the prices are quite high for the portion size. They definitely do put a…read morelot of spicy Mayo on their sushi rolls, too much for my taste. However, the ambience is very nice and their menu is very interesting. I would good back again, but order something aside from sushi.

Gotta say that this place is pretty damn good. Fresh and vibrant dishes served by a very friendly…read moreand enthusiastic staff. Good wine and cool cocktails.

Opened late in 2018…read more Saké Manly features an interactive sushi counter, a sophisticated bar and an outdoor terrace with sweeping ocean views out to Manly Cove, making it the idyllic location to enjoy Japanese and cocktails. The menu overseen by Chef Shaun Presland and Head Chef Shoji Toru offers a superb section of nigiri, sashimi and sushi rolls, all made to order from the freshest of local seafood. Saké Manly's drinks list showcases the finest of Japanese spirits, whiskies and over 30 bins of sake as well as umeshu, shochu and flavoured sake. Four seasonally changing spritz feature on the menu, all designed to match the light, floral notes of Japanese cuisine. (Stolen from the website...very useful information) The views are nice, not spectacular though...while it is a waterfront restaurant, if you don't get a good seat with a view you will be stuck watching all the folks on the wharf. We were a walk in and scored a table in the middle. I think you need to make reservations for a table with a view or for a big party...or maybe just get there really early. This place is lit! Great ambiance, modern decor and plenty of space. Be aware of the prices on the menu though...is is after all a Waterfront restaurant...so value will be an afterthought. ~ spicy brussel sprouts - 4.5/5 One of the suggested appetizers that our enthusiastic server convinced us to get... Basically a perfect appetizer! Delicious, charred, good flavor. ~ glacier51toothfish saikyo yaki - 4.5/5 I feel a bit duped on this one... Patagonian toothfish! It's amazing! "From Australian waters" ummm...in the states we call it Chilean Seabass! It is an excellent fish, buttery, flaky, light...delicious. Problem is our waitress advertised it as something that can only be found in Australian waters...um...NO. Sooo...I was under the impression I was enthusiastically wolfing down some exotic local Aussie catch! ~ sashimi moriawase - 4.5/5 Brilliant! Just Amazing!! Just not for 2 people...I could scarf this down myself. Amazing presentation...edible art, small pieces of fish, but very fresh. ~ From Japan with love - 3/5 A Gin bowl...whatever that is suppose to be. Nice refreshing drink, nothing stands out about it. IMHO the description sounds better than the drink tastes. All the food here is very very good. You are paying a premium for waterfront dining, so I had to ding about 1/2 star off. Definitely no value here; while every thing was Brilliant, nothing was outstanding. Good place to take a date, but be prepared to drop $$$

Sake is located at the Manly Wharf on the second level with a nice view of the harbor and the…read moresunset. It's actually a nicer looking restaurant for the Manly area, very clean and contemporary. The service was very good (which is unusual for Aus), I think they're catering to the tourists that visit. We tried the tempura, it was lightly breaded which was nice but it had little flavor. The spider roll with the soft shell crab was nice, very light! The nigiri eel was the best!! And we ordered a dragon roll for dessert which was a very cool experience and tasted delicious too! This place does get busy during the holiday season so book a table. And while Manly is a casual place, people tended to dress up just a little nicer here but you still had a few locals in beach attire but not many.

After having eaten lunch we walked past Daniel San. I have been wanting to come here for ages so we…read moredecided to pop in for a cocktail. I opted for the espresso martini (not on the menu) and it was awesome, really well made. I didn't eat as we had just had lunch but the food coming out of the kitchen looked great. The chicken katsu curry seemed to be really popular. Will be returning to try what they have to offer.

Pretty shocking service…read more Didn't offer or bring any water Asked for a fork told us it was "over there" and then proceeded to kick us off our table half way through drinks and dinner becasue they had already forgotten another booking. No compensation offered no drink no nothing - really poor service won't come back

They really do make their rolls way too big - it's just not manageable. And there's not a lot of…read morechoice either. It's a good standby while shopping but I wouldn't go out of my way for sushi here.

Nice place in Warringah Mall, with good selection and lots of seating…read more A number of the items we wanted never came by on the sushi "train" but staff was very willing to have our choices made for us. Nothing exotic, but plenty of the sushi basics.

Such good iced coffee. And I'm not talking about the delicious, creamy atrocity Aussies call iced…read morecoffee, I'm talking about coffee. With ice in it. It's an art, people! (They also have an 8-hour cold drip should you so desire.) The shop is tiny, but if you're lucky enough to snag a stump you'll be privy to some of the most amusing customer conversations. Hungry? They were whipping up waffles last time I was there. But don't get your tastebuds in too much of a tizzy, it's just waffles, so if that's what you want, consider yourself a winner. If not, well, tough luck. But let's be honest, you're heading here for the coffee because it's undoubtably Manly's best, whether hot or cold. And hey, I'm sure they'll even put the ice cream in there if you ask nicely. Just don't ask for decaf. Or larges.

These guys are serious about coffee. Whether it's a doppio espresso or cold drip, you can always…read morecount on a great coffee. The menu is simple: Coffee in one size. No large. No decaf. Waffles with optional chocolate. Because they do it simple, they do it well. The waffles are freshly made as you order. The chocolate is freshly melted Belgian chocolate. The coffee is either their standard blend, or a single origin that rotates every few days - and they are fastidious about how they make it. The actual café is just a hole in the wall with a few boxes & logs that serve as stools. The popularity of this spot ensures an intimate buzz and more often than not, a friendly conversation with the locals. Well worth a visit.