The salmon don was really good! the salmon was the belly part, so very fatty and melt-in-yo-mouth!…read moreVery fresh too! The sukiyaki was a bit overly sweet, but the toppings like beef and tofu were good! Still a good deal for 1 person. Definitely a good eat

We are definitely a rice is life kind of family and so we decided to eat Japanese tonight. I'm so…read moreglad we found Yayoi just in the nick of time. We got there at 1956 and they stop taking orders at 2000. We had about four minutes for all three of us to pick a meal and place our order. With that being said, I'm not sure we got a full look at the menu but we're very happy with our selection. The food was delicious, filling, and very reasonably priced. One thing they did not do is refill our water. This seems to be a common thing in Sydney so maybe people don't drink much water or maybe you have to ask. We haven't quite figured that out yet.

Went in around 6pm on a weekday and got seated instantly- not super busy at this time…read more Got the mystery sake and it was a super delicious yuzu sake! The waiter told me they actually only had 5 bottles of this left! I had these dishes: -5 nigiri sampler - good sampling of fish, delicious. -ponzu oyster - oyster was very creamy, yum! -negi nuta - green onion side dish made with miso. Crunchy and fresh. -miso snapper - soft and flaky -yakitori - juicy Would come again!

Whether it's rocking up solo or rolling in with the entire family, the food has always been great!read more

Why no one's written a review is beyond me. But I'll gladly deflower, pop the cherry, take the…read moreV-card of this yummy establishment. Motto is the underdog of Japanese restaurants at Sussex Centre. Not only do they live in the shadow of highly rated Ramen Ikkyu, but Motto's location doesn't get the best foot traffic either. The escalators up from ground floor plop you out on the opposite side. This was my third time visiting Motto. Typically, there would be one or two very helpful and courteous girls who greet and coax you into checking out their menu. Thank goodness for picture menus! This time there was a dude by the of Chris working behind the counter. He first thanked me for stopping to look at the menu, then after suggesting that I should try one of the deep-fried options, he thanked me again for ordering. Genuinely courteous? Absolutely! CHICKEN KATSU PLATE ($9) OMG!!!! Best bang for your buck for suuuuure! The chicken is exactly how Chicken Katsu is supposed to be made. Crispy, flaky outside and juicy inside. If you've read my other reviews, you know I can consider myself a bit of a Chicken Katsu snob since that's my go-to-dish at Japanese restaurants. To top things off with this belly-loving dish, you get rice, a side salad w/dressing and miso soup... Oh and almost forgot THE BEST part - FREE ICE CREAM!!!!! Definitely coming back again to try another suggestion..

Love this place! Had the chili chicken bento meal with a side of salad, seaweed salad, fried tofu,…read morerice, miso soup and refreshing tea all for 10.50!! And you get free icecream at the end. I asked them I make my chicken extra spicy and they definitely delivered! Love the spicy red sauce they had and it was a great portion size- just perfect for after a 3 hour bike ride around the city! Come discover this gem!

Dec 26th 2025 Food - solid ! Chicken Katsu was too good !…read more The kids enjoyed their ramen ! Service - took our order promptly and helped with suggestions Atmosphere - chill with just the right number of patrons - fun relaxed vibe

My daughter reminded me that we have been to their Berkeley, CA location…read more Quality/Quantity - They had specials, but they did not honor any of them... Maybe take down the signs? Chicken bun - Got one of each = Chicken, pulled pork, ebi. All were good, but small portions. Promotion = 3 for $21AUD. Tori Shoyu Ramen - Good, but barely enough for one person. Small portions. Beer tasters - Orion Black & Suntory Malt; both were good. The Orion Black won! Condiments - Good selection, but did not want to take away from their signature flavors, so did not use or try. Atmosphere - Cool decor, see pictures. Beautiful bar, but no one was sitting there? Chef bar seating, perfect for single people. Semi open kitchen, sushi bar open kitchen. Open 7 days a week from 11:30am to 8pm, until 7:30pm on Sundays. Yelp hours differ. My picture of posted hours and their website has more accurate business hours. Service - Okay. Price - $49AUD, $32US, but left hungry... Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1985 and with your 12 Australian locations and with all of your world wide locations. 2008 Opened your NY, US location. 2010 Ranked #1 on Yelp in NY for US Coast to coast restaurant review. #3 in 2011. I am going to have to try your other 2 Bay Area, CA locations.

Wow. The beef gyudon with soft boiled egg was the perfect combination - not too sweet and not too…read moresalty. As a middle age person, you gotta watch what you eat.

Overall, an acceptable experience from a fast-food chain joint. The shop is located at the entrance…read moreof the mall, with a single service line and open kitchen. With relatively few staff that have to multitask between assembling, serving and taking orders, the queue rapidly lengthened behind us as dinner hours began. We ordered the karage bowl, plain wagyu bowl, the teriyaki chicken salad, assortment of side dishes and the matcha milk. The fried chicken is lightly battered and has a strong soy sauce flavor, topped with a layer of mayo. While the slightly undersized pieces have just came out from the fryer, the exterior barely have any crisp and is quite oily, while the interior is a little overcooked. The beef, different from its thick and succulent appearance on the menu, is overcooked and stringy. However, the flavoring on point and the topped spring onions are cut perfectly. Nothing special about the salad, and the same for the self-served takoyaki-on-a-skewer and cold tofu with sliced spring onions. The self-serve matcha milk was a pleasant surprise, with the right level of sugar and bitterness, only lacking some creaminess.

Everything tasted fresh and amazing! Beef was so tender and I love convenient it is to order…read morethrough their IPAD. Staff were really quick in serving us our food. Definitely worth every penny!

PROBABLY THE BEST JAPANESE BBQ PLACE IVE EVER BEEN TO!…read more And yes, this deserves all caps. Located in a little alleyway in Sydney's CBD, Suminoya doesn't look like much. But you're not coming here for waterside ambience, you're coming for the food...and it delivers. First the logistics: You get 70 minutes to order, and 90 minutes to eat. I was with a party of 6 hungry people (4 adults and 2 kids), and it seemed a bit rushed. I wish we had the full 90 minutes. But we were really hungry, so we were furiously ordering. Ordering is done off of an iPad on the table. It was a slick set up, ordering was easy, and servers were fast. We all ordered the full buffet ($65 for adults); highly recommended as this includes the Kobe beef. Kobe beef was probably the most flavorful I've had anywhere. I ordered the ribs, cubes, and steak...this was like meat candy. Sushi was also of surprisingly good quality Salmon melted in your mouth and the scallops were fresh and flavorful. We ordered about 6 rounds through the 70 minute ordering period, right up until the final minute. I could have used an additional 20 min so I didn't feel rushed, but I definitely had all you could eat. Will definitely return when I go to Sydney!

Not the best place to come if you have seafood allergies as the conveyer belt of sushi isn't…read morelabeled. I got the chicken bento and it was delicious!! My husband and his co worker had a bunch of things off of the conveyer belt and both thought it was delicious!! You can't order sushi, they only serve what's on the conveyer so it made it tricky for me, but wouldn't stop me from coming again!! Maybe the new lunch spot!?

Undecided between Japanese and Korean food for lunch or dinner?…read moreWell this place has the answer. Katsubi is actually fusion between Japanese donburi and famous Korean bibimbab... Enough for the introduction, and I'm sold already since I am a big fan of these 2 type of foods. It started in NZ, and now has 9 shop around Kiwi Land.. And I think this is the first shop in Sydney. It located on Myers food court... I know I know... Food court food... But this wasn't my first time I tried this place and I was actually hooked up with nice, tasty and cheap option for lunch. So, to confused you all with this fusion food, I did ordered medium size take away "surf and turf" Katsubi style... Crispy octopus tentacles and spice pork... I was keep quite during my meal and enjoy it very much, consider $7 for this meal, this can't go wrong or get complaint. Both protein are deliciously prepared and those tentacles were so tender .. And the spicy was of the pork just right on, I hardly enjoyed type of food court food like this one and review it on yelp, but then again it's a huge sin not to share it with you guys .

Food was pretty tasty and inexpensive. I particularly liked the ramen. Service was totally…read morefantastic.

Friday, December 12, 2025 Masuya If you are in Sydney and…read morelooking for some great Japanese Cuisine, Masuya has you covered! This great Japanese spot in downtown Sydney can get busy, therefore try to make a reservation in advance. They open at 6PM therefore you can get a nice and early reservation. They have a great selection of mocktails along with all of the traditional Japanese dining options. The Edamame comes out nice and warm and the sushi offerings are delicious as well. My favorite dish was the Kingfish! The evening can finish off with a great Matcha Bruelee topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The dress code ranges from casual to business formal. While you might get away with "less", it is a nice place and you will fit in with a little effort on a dinner wardrobe. It does not require a tie. Remember, at the end of the meal, you need to go to the counter to pay. Make sure that the items presented matches your table. The tables are not numbered therefore you need to confirm the receipt you are presented represents what you ordered.

Was worry about empty on weekend night . But came back lunch on weekend hell a bust on weekday…read morebetter come when it's open . 日本人の旅行客の方がいらっしゃったら行ったらいいですよ。おいしい日本のオーナーが来てるみたいで、ちょうどいい大きさでお刺身はフレッシュです。天ぷらもちょうど良くておいしい。お勧め。

Great food and very friendly staff. Digital Menue was easy to navigate. Great place to eat while…read moreout shopping

I had a taste for ramen while staying nearby during my first trip to Australia. This was a great…read morechoice! After reading reviews, I went with the Tan-Tan Tsukemen, which are the Tan-Tan soup with cold noodles on the side. The flavor was great and I finished my meal. Wish I could go back and try other dishes!