I really feel sorry for the restaurant staff at Tookaiya... Clearly there isn't enough people…read moreworking on what seems like a commonly overbooked Friday night dinner service. The woman that helped service us were friendly and approachable, but it didn't seem like they had set tables to serve so we were asked four time if we'd like to order drinks... Then nothing. Had to wait 30 minutes before we could get someone's attention to take our food order. Once we hit that milestone, the tummies started grumbling because we could smell everyone else's food. So we waited, and waited, and.... Waited. Eventually, as mentioned in previous reviews, our food came out bit by bit in the strangest of orders. It was okay food (cooked tuna maki was a winner for me) but certainly tarnished by the fact that we had to wait so long for very small servings. I'd come back here, but would only do so on a weeknight. Weekends are clearly too busy for them to handle.

Now the service is not as bad as previous reviews suggest. I have always had a great time and staff…read moreare really nice. Occasionally their is a wait to get a seat despite making a reservation. Offers many varieties of Japanese cuisine. My photos only show delectable food....sometimes the photo for the review is not taken as food goes into tummy too fast before brain remembers to take the photo!!!!

The service is impeccable here. I'd advise booking ahead on the popular nights like Friday and…read moreSaturday. The food was fabulous as well, hot fresh and tasty.

Being a fan of Japanese food I was very excited when I discovered Yokoso Izakaya in my local…read moreneighborhood. We ordered soft shell crab sushi roll which was delicious. When the waitress discovered we were sharing it she offered to to ensure the roll was sliced into six rather than five so we didn't have to fight over the last piece! We ordered a warm sake and were delighted when it came out in a cute little pourer bottle in the shape of a man. The food was fresh and tasty and we'll be going back for more!

I've never experienced a Teppanyaki restaurant before so I'm ecstatic Fuji was my first try…read more This is an upper class establishment all the way, at very affordable prices. For $50 you can spoil yourself to the tastiest Teppanyaki that I believe could be in Melbourne. Located in the fine food and bar and lounge centre of Moonee Ponds with easy access by train and tram, Fuji offers more than a dining and food experience. I was so entertained and impressed by the Chef, who tossed and fried and cooked the shit out of our fish, right at our table. The aroma, flavours, sizzle, the skills and authenticity of the whole thing created a surreal feeling. It was truly amazing. This is a very traditional Japanese restaurant, the waitresses look stunning with in costume. The whole place is exquisite with an entire Oriental feel. There's nothing quite more I can say in words that describes the awesomeness of Fuji. If you're yet to try Teppanyaki, take yourself (and your girl/guy), to Teppanyaki. Great atmosphere for couples.

We had a fabulous night at Fuji Teppanyaki to celebrate my mums birthday! Sets range in price…read moreranging from $60-$128 but what you need to remember about that is that you're paying for the entertainment as well as your food. The food was delicious! I'm not a huge seafood eater, but there wasn't one thing that was presented to me that I didn't eat and enjoy! Our Chef was really friendly and the wait staff were very thorough and happy to have a laugh with us! Not one member of my group didn't enjoy themselves. I can highly recommend Fuji Teppanyaki, if you're looking to have a very fun night and eat some delicious food.

Chiba used to occupy a much smaller venue on Hall Street closer to the Mt Alexander Rd end. They…read morewere pumping then, always having a full dining room so I was interested when they moved to see if they could keep it up. They can! The food is fresh and tasty. The Kaki Fry (fried oysters) is one of my favorites and never fails to satisfy. The sushi is delicious and creative. The staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant decor creates a good atmosphere however this is let down whenever the phone rings. The ringing tone sounds like a poker machine and gave myself and my guest an unfortunate vibe last time we visited. This aside Chiba is a great Japanese restaurant that i will continue to visit.

As someone who consistently seeks new flavours, experiences and techniques, Chiba Japanese…read morerestaurant has again proven its longevity after I've returned for yet another of its simply and expertly executed meals. The decor is modern and the furnishings clean, with finesse that is uniquely Japanese, setting the tone for the meals that rapidly flow from the kitchen. Fresh & traditional dishes are served by polite wait staff who weave through the often fully booked restaurant efficiently and professionally. All levels of flavour preferences can easily be met; you will often see children with their parents at the first dinner sitting, and popular Western favourites like hand rolls and teriyaki chicken also grace the menu. This however, is not what should be expected as the standard from Chiba, as they offer dishes for a more refined palette like takaki beef and octopus sashimi. Comfortable, impeccable and very reasonably priced, Chiba Japanese restaurant never disappoints.

As far as take away food goes, it doesn't get classier or more gourmet than Walrus Japanese. The…read moreWalrus Inn is a delightful little restaurant, the inside of the restaurant is a place you don't mind dining in at, although it's quite cosy and they are popular so eating in sometimes is not as easy as it sounds. You can't walk past the ample array of sushi and bento boxes. If you're not too keen on seafood or raw fish, the variety of hand rolls will have you salivating; chicken terriyaki and vegetarian are the two variants I've sampled and they are delicious. Walrus Japanese also serve up fried fast food faves like dim sims, dumplings and spring rolls. Great food I've come to trust, always fresh with fast and friendly service. As far as Japanese and sushi goes, this IS as good as it gets!! AND they open at 7:00am so you're able to drop in and grab your lunch before the daily grind.

What a walrus has to do with sushi is anyone's guess, but thats not the point!…read more The point is, that Walrus Inn do good quality, fresh sushi when and where you want it - in downtown Moonee Ponds! The sushi is of high quality, tastes good and is served by friendly people who are always cheerful. All the usual suspects are there such as tuna, smoked salmon, raw salmon, terriyaki chicken, avacado etc and of course they do those boxes with a selection of sushi-type treats. There are tables to sit down and dine al fresco, but it is also perfect if you want to dine on the hop - and if so, there is a bin conveniently placed 3-4 metres away so when you finish your sushi, you can get rid of the packaging, rubber band and sauce in the fish container that you dont use... A great little sushi place and one that I almost never walk past without buying something!!! My kids love it too and always want something too!

This is the little baby of its bigger brother on Hall St. This does not mean less in any way. If…read morefact, it means easier! You will often see them making batches of sushi whilst they wait for people to walk up so you know it is fresh (yes, I have had to wait whilst they make more of what I want). They have one huge cabinet of sushi rolls and another case of various bento boxes and other bits and pieces! It is just perfect, come in and stuff your face with yummy sushi!