Always had a good experience here. Friendly staff. Good food. Nothing flash but good fresh food…read more Great place for quick bite to eat before heading to the Palais.

Oki to go, oki to stay, oki any time of day! The freshest, most appetizing sushi is at Oki 2 Go. I…read moreguess they've no excuse for not having the freshest seafood, after all they're on the doorstep of the bay but seriously, this is good stuff. At first glance Oki 2 Go may look like your typical walk in-walk out questionable sushi joint, but take a closer look and a step inside and you'll realise its actually quite an upmarket place. The lighting and red colouring of the decor adds to the authenticity of the Japanese restaurant. Larger than it appears, open til late seven days per week, BYO wine, dine in and take out options, Oki 2 Go won't disappoint. Selecting where to eat can be a hard choice when in Acland street but trust me, Oki 2 Go certainly holds its own in the dining mecca of St Kilda. Tip: If you're a fan of bento boxes, choose the Oki Bento, mmmm oishii!!

My favourite place!! The food so yummy and it's cheap, fast…read moreand so satisfying! All meals are under $10 the are full of flavour and spice. They also give good amounts that won't leave you still hungry!

I was actually here for the opening (Well, promoted opening) of Hanaichi, where they were handing…read moreout free drinks to passer-byers (And yes i did indulge). I must say Hanaichi was a pretty good eating experience, there's a diverse range of meals on the menu - Tempuras, Curries, Ramen and more, there's a heap of different dishes to try. The meals are pretty large in size and i like the idea of the cardboard plate / bowl so you can eat in and take-away if you like. The Japanese cuisine here is quite good for something whipped up quick and take-away.

Always guaranteed a great traditional Japanese meal here at excellent prices…read more The staff are wonderful and the menu is extensive (many many choices of Bento boxes) with specials between 1pm-5pm. The decor is very Japanese, its a relaxed vibe and at a great location in Bourke street, Melbourne CBD.

I hate the layout of the tables here. They're set up in such a way that you are forced to share a…read moretable with other people. I hate that, especially when they stick you with people who won't shut up, or filthy people who keep snorting and blowing their nose with the napkins. So please be aware of this if you plan on trying this place. The food here is okay, but not the best I've had. My main complaint is I feel like they take too many short cuts with the cooking and this comes out in the food. The takoyaki are deep-fried instead of pan-baked; the curry is too hot for Japanese curry and the meat is just boiled or grilled and just dumped in. Again, it's not bad but it could be much better. They have a good range of bento boxes though and the prices are not too bad. Service is not good. They almost go out of their way not to refill your teapot. I had to pick up my teapot and wave it in front of the waiter's face but that still didn't work. I had to wait until someone came to drop off a plate and physically place the teapot in their hand. I shouldn't have to do that. It's little things like this that just make the whole experience not very pleasant. Overall, it's okay here, just not the best.

Excellent service, great low key ambience. Tonkatsu was great. Buckwheat soba noodles were great…read more Kids were happy and parents were happy. Not a sushi place but the rest was great.

Great food and great service. The hotpot was amazing and the pictorial balls we're out of this…read moreworld. Would highly recommend.

My wife and I are visiting from the States. We love sushi and were lucky enough to find Shoya on…read moreour first night. The fish was incredibly fresh and delicious. We sat at the sushi bar and watched Chef Shigeo work. What a treat! The man is wizard with a knife. I think we're going back tonight.

We would never have discovered Shoya at all had it not been for the small write-up it received in…read moreThe Age Good Food Guide. So off we ventured to Melbourne's Market Lane one Friday night with a strong craving for good Japanese food in our bellies and our minds. Shoya is a large, multi-levelled restaurant so there's never much trouble getting a table. We opted for a regular table rather than the horigotatsu style (sunken tables) or seating by the sushi counter. I have now been to Shoya twice and the only seating I've yet to try is the by the sushi counter, but I can tell you that the sunken tables are more fun than the regular ones. Their sake list is excellent and I really recommend overlooking the wine list for a good sake (not that the wine list isn't good, but you know, when in Rome/a Japanese restaurant...) or placing your order with your very professional waiter and letting them match a sake to the dishes you've selected. By the way, if the menu gets to be too much, there is no shame in opting for the degustation or omakase. This way you know you're letting the chef show-off his best and finest dishes to you. Order from the menu though and you will be rewarded with immaculately clean and balanced flavours. Try the agadashi dofu and the Hokkaido spider crab legs (lightly battered and fried, and to die for).

I've eaten at Jirochyo several times and I have been quite frankly blown away by the quality of…read moreservice and cuisine every time. I plan on being a long term patron and feel I've found myself The Japanese Restaurant of choice in the South Eastern suburbs. The decor is clean and authentic, sporting metal tables, adorable Japanese art and mood lighting. There is a Sushi Chef at the end of the restaurant who you can watch prepare your fresh sushi or sashimi, it's a delightful place to be if you truly appreciate Japanese food and culture, as I do. The staff are incredibly sweet and attentive too! The menu is authentic. There is a couple if ways to approach ordering depending on your mood, group and such. The entree options can be ordered almost like tapas, the mains are filling on their own or you could order the platters of sumptuous sushi with fresh wasabi and tasty pickled ginger (not the sad looking pink stuff.) You can leave satisfied on $20 or $60. I think even if you are Japanese foods number one fan or just discovering the hidden treasures of the cuisine, I can not imagine you will not be pleased with your visit to this fine establishment on Hampton St. Enjoy!

One of the best sushi joints in the area! Sashimi very fresh! Melts in your mouth fresh! We had 2…read moredrinks ordered the sushi sashimi boat ($44) which at first we thought was tight for the # of pieces. However the QUALITY of the sushi sashimi MORE than made up for it. Thinking about it makes me want to go back now!! We also ordered the Sama Fish. This was amazing. Grilled to perfection! Beware it can be a bit too fishy for the uninitiated. The surprise quality of the night was the the agedashi dofu! Best I've had in a long while. Decent amount of bonito flakes sprinkled on 4 cubes of perfectly cooked tofu .. lightly fried on the outside with soft centre tofu inside. This mixed in with a salty bonito broth!!!! OMG!

It's so nice to have a local Japanese restaurant to go to without having to travel too far. Also…read moreit's nice to know the owners are Japanese. It's a local favorite and I have been here quite a few times. The menu is different to a typical Japanese restaurant where they serve lots of dons, teriyaki and noodles and sashimi or sushi etc, instead it's a bit more like Japanese tapas style for sharing. I would like to see more options on the menu one day though and larger serving portions. Most of the time, I go during dinner time and have only been during lunch time on a weekend. The menu changes for lunch and I didn't enjoy the lunch as much as dinner. We had a birthday lunch there and the food took too long to come out and was a bit inconsistent and the tempura was soggy and oily. It's been enjoyable otherwise at dinner time. What I do love is the prawn and avocado sushi rolls that are often served warm which I really enjoy and order every time. The chicken and egg in a mini hot pot is also another item we always order. Gyoza is also quite enjoyable. Serving sizes are on the smaller side so better to order a few dishes to share and order more as you go.

Good food and service. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here. Ambiance was quite serene. Sushi was rich…read morejn flavour while the sides are generally priced okay.

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.