Food fight, food fight, food fight!!!…read more As the other reviewers have pointed out, Tokyo Teppanyaki is not your regular upmarket meal. In fact you could even say that it is 70% entertainment and 30% eating. The first time we went here I had no idea of what to expect. I didn't even know what Teppanyaki was (The word teppanyaki is derived from teppan, which means iron plate, and yaki, which means grilled, broiled or pan-fried - so wikipedia tells me). It gives your cook the opportunity to cook in front of guests. Having no idea what to expect probably heightened the experience for my first time. So just go there and don't read on. STOP READING NOW! If you've decided to find out more then you can expect plenty of the following: - the bowl and rice catch - the egg in your face - more comical events The food itself is actually really good. And you don't have to work for it every time. We ordered sashimi on the side which was also really good. Starting at $65 this isn't a cheap meal. But it is definitely worth the experience if you want an amusing night. It is really the chefs who make the experience and they might be from anywhere in Asia but all have the common thread of being a riot! I think they must get personality tested before getting this gig. I forgot to mention... our Korean chef told me I looked like a white version of a famous Korean movie star.

I've had better teppanyaki, but I do like the effort this place put in. We had a birthday party…read morehere and the service was good. The servers were always refilling water and our drink orders and the chef "Crazy John" was hilarious. The downside was that the food was overcooked and often burned. I ordered the Osaka Set for $65 and hubby ordered the Emperor's Set for $100. He said afterwards that it wasn't worth the $35 extra. He got half a lobster tail, wagyu beef, scallops and a dessert for the extra money but the lobster tail was actually a crayfish and was very overdone. Seafood in general should only be cooked for a short period of time, but most of it was rubbery and overdone. Hubby said that my steak for the $65 set was better than the wagu that he received. They do all the fancy grilling/chopping/throwing of food, which was very well done and then moved us to another table up front for the birthday cake and tea and coffee. The reason I'm not giving a meh, i've had better is that they give you really nice service and a birthday photo for you to keep at the end. The details are nice but the kids birthdays, (screaming, bumping of chairs) and the actual food isn't as good as other places. It's good for a group but not for a date night. NB, the better teppanyaki places I've been are: Burwood Teppanyaki in Melbourne, Kobe Japanese Steak House in Maui, Kobe Japanese Steak and Seafood House in Vancouver and Showchef Teppanyaki in Sydney.

Just finished a quick lunch at my favourite Japanese joint. I'm a big fan of their bento box…read morespecials for lunch, at $18 I haven't needed to go any further. The Tempura bento is great, with veggies and seafood tempura, miso soup, sushi & sashimi, rice salad and a small starter it's bento heaven. The ingredients are fresh service is friendly and fast, making it a great place to eat. The volcano roll at $17 is a little pricey but just about my favourite sushi. Yeeees

I went to Hibachi for lunch after seeing its 5 stars on Yelp. And what a disappointment it was!…read more I'm vegetarian, and restaurants can usually cater to me pretty easily. But not at Hibachi: the waitress repeatedly asked me if I was allergic to sea food. No I'm not, but being vegetarian should be reason enough not to put fish in my dish! The chef couldn't whip up something without fish stock in it, making me question how fresh things really are there... I ended up having a vegetarian roll, which was quite good but cost me 18$! My friend had a bento menu and was not that amazed by the flavours, although I have to admit there was a lot of food on the tray. One place I'm sure I won't go back to!

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!

The pork dumplings were great, finely packed in delicate skin, perfected pan fried and full of…read moreflavour. Sadly, nothing else was stand out. The soft shell crab was served cold and swimming in some sort of salad dressing. It tasted slimy, and it was not clear on the menu that this dish would be served cold. The chicken was fine, salt and pepper were nice additions. Most mains were accompanied by chilled mashed potato and a 'pub style' collection of mixed salad leaves. Nothing impressive here. The worst part of the evening was that all dishes were served in such quick succession, literally minutes. What was meant to be a casual Saturday eve dinner (with a byo bottle of great Heathcote red) felt very rushed, more like a 10 minute work lunch.

Got taken here for a quiet date night as I love Japanese food and we are always looking to find…read moregood Japanese cafes/restaurants to try. Came on a sat night - the place is quite small with friends staff. I wished the heater had been turned up as it was quite cold. I loved the decor on the walls! We ordered a few things to share infusing soft shell crab, jap hamburger, and another main and 2 desserts. The soft shell crab was not what I expected - it was cold and soggy and that was not mentioned in menu as a cold dish. It wasn't pleasant at all. The hamburger on the other hand was delicious - juicy and soft pattie full of flavour. We loved both the desserts -matcha creme brûlée and the fish pancake with red bean filling.

A relaxed atmosphere and great decor in this lovely local Japanese restaurant…read more The service was very friendly and always attentive. Delicious tasting food and beautifully presented dishes which we devoured with good wines to match. Can recommend the Tuna Tataki, Gyoza and Eggplant.

We booked a meal for 2 via living social back in March only to be told it was a 6pm sitting (not as…read moreadvertised). Asked living social for a refund as we work and this was not convenient. Told restaurant would honour a subsequent booking. Rebooked for Tuesday this week. Email confirming voucher booking received (after prompting restaurant for 2 days) Told after ordering drinks that voucher had already been redeemed. Spent 45 minutes trying to get the staff to understand the background still having all the emails available on phone. Got no where with the staff who seemed frankly incompetent. There are other places in Port as good or better. Won't be back until current owner and team have moved on.

I was very impressed with this restaurant. Upon entering during the lunch rush, it was obvious they…read morehad a good system down pat. There is an ample selection of items: a well stocked sushi takeaway section, a deli counter to choose your own bento and what I came to try, the ramen! There are a few udon and ramen choices: veg, chicken and pork (chasiu). I opted for the pork ramen (@ $12.50) and went upstairs to wait for my order. Less than 10 minutes later my mid-sized bowl of ramen arrived. Happily, all the right elements were in place for a satisfying bowl! A generous portion of egg noodles, several tender slices of pork, a creamy rich broth, bamboo shoots, seaweed, fishcake, green onions and roasted garlic. The serving size was perfect and however filling it was I could not help but to continue to slurp it down. Staff were friendly and attentive and the space was well accommodating. It was clean and well stocked. They cater to the NAB lunch crowd so the professionalism is well matched. Prices are reasonable and I walked away very happy with my meal. I recommend the spot for your next business lunch or casual outing. It is well situated near Southern Cross Station and Etihad Stadium.

A new docklands fav. Japanese done well…read more Opened below new nab building. This two storey restaurant will sure impress . Very well displayed and lay out. Food was reasonably priced and was presented very nicely. I orders the Katsu chicken bento box and received a mixed of different items. Was tasty and cooked nicely. My new fav jap in docklands. Must try if anyone is out this way. this will now be my Friday special lunch day.

This petite and charming place is always a crowd pleaser. Cheap, huge and delicious - seriously, is…read morethere anything to dislike? Hmm... well, aside from the super cramped seating and not-so friendly servers. Anyway, that aside, Samurai is Glenferrie little gem as they offer solid Japanese comfort food, for mostly under $10! ~best deal in town! Ordered the Chicken Katsu curry, and it arrived piping hot. The curry was on the milder side, a little watery for my liking, but appreciate the chunks of carrots that included in the mix. The bomb, however, has got to be the generous, tasty chicken katsu... so so good! If you are a fan of anything green tea, do check out their dessert menu! They carry green tea ice cream, milkshakes and even cheesecake. I wasn't too crazy about the green tea cheesecake (dry!) but I loooove the ice cream, so creamy and sweet! Overall, I had a great dinner experience at this humble Japanese eatery; fantastic food, pocket friendly and a bright ambiance, would definitely be back for more of their satisfying, hearty food. Tips: minimum use of $25 for credit cards.

My friend and I came here for dinner about 30 minutes before closing time and they were happy to…read moreaccommodate us. Bonus points~ Ambiance: A nice and modest restaurant that's clean with cute napkin holders. Don't come here for anything fancy though. Customer Service: I really liked the customer service for several reasons: a) The woman who served us was very friendly and attentive. b) The food came out pretty quickly. c) I love the whispyness of Japanese accents. Food: I had a really worth-your-money bargain dinner box for $16 which gave me soup, entree, main, and dessert. SO FILLING and so worth the money. I ended up choosing: Miso Soup Gyoza Chicken Curry-Don Green Tea Ice-Cream All of it delicious! --- I highly rate this place and would recommend it to anyone who loves Japanese food.

Third time dining at Toyama and happy each time. Service is good speed even when busy but didn't…read morefeel rushed to leave. The wait staff came by often to remove finished dishes and 2nd or 3rd round drinks appeared quickly after ordering. Soups came out together, a nice touch because three of our group were eating banquet style. Food quality and value was good as usual - delicious katsudon and too big to finish. Bathrooms clean, staff polite and seem to prefer cash lol, no eftpos but credit card okay for orders over $20. Not a fancy pants places, but yummy and reliable, good place to meet up with mates. Book a table as it can be quite busy! (Also if they have the Tsunami in stock, which they always run out of, try it, it's amazing!)

Amazing prices for good size dishes. Food is excellent, and consistently so as attested by the…read moreregular clientele (many are weekly visitors). The staff are always polite, happy and efficient. The previous owner, Michael, was great and his successor, Annie, is just as good (which is not the norm when restaurants change hands).