Mizpiggy has this place absolutely nailed in her review. It's your stock standard Japanese in the…read morefood court model and by no means cheapish. It's production line with a price. My sushi and sashimi were fine but by no means top draw. They'll never figure on my list of memorable Japanese style meals. The server here was snappy as well. Sharpish words and no pleases or thank you's. That's two curt ones in one day. I let it go again because I figure its been brought on by the server having unresolved issues with something or other that'll never be apprised of. Too much to unpack.

This. Place. Makes. Tasty. Sushi…read more Ok, so here's the deal: the food doesn't look particularly high-quality. In fact, the presentation kind of looks like pre-made sushi at a grocery store. Note that everything in their display window are hand-rolls. (Not the bitty 'set of 6' style, just one big honker.) They have a ton of churn during the lunch hour, so they need to prepare all the fish / rolls starting at 9am. That's why there are several meters of sushi sitting there by 11am. But it all tastes good. There was one with tuna and basil that was *UNBELIEVABLY GOOD* and easily worth the cost... it really wasn't that expensive. Yes, this from a sushi to-go place. And it's fast + convenient to boot.

Their sushi isn't too bad. Simple but delicious. I would like to try their bento boxes. If you are…read moreinto quality street food of the authentic kind, and simultaneously you would like more of a snack rather than an actual lunch; then a california roll, or a salmon and avocado sushi roll would be just fine, and without the guilt either. This place is simple, clean and inviting. Really cheap and easy without the fuss or the long queues for some fast food to keep you satisfied till your next main meal as your walking around the city doing what your doing; minding your own business. And its healthy food as well, although the rice can be a little full on at times. Guess this is depending on how fresh their sushi is. Its all good. The experiences of buying sushi here to snack on has been faultless, and I would definitely return for a sushi hit when it is needed, and once again only in between meals. Not sure if they offer miso soup; however I might be inclined to try this Japanese delicacy down the track, and also their bento boxes once again for the more hungrier occasions.

I've bought sushi from here a couple of times even though there is nothing special about the sushi,…read moreit is the same selection that you get most other places in Melbourne. The reason why I come here is the location on the corner of Flinders Lane and Swanston Walk, if I'm coming to or from Flinders St. Station this is the easiest sushi place to stop at. And I've found no reason not to continue with this habit, as the service is good and the place is pleasantly design.

I celebrated my birthday at Izakaya Jiro in Melbourne, and it was pretty good. The place has a vibe…read morethat makes you feel like you're somewhere in Japan, which was nice. We started with a beautiful variety of sashimi--fresh and tasty--and the agedashi tofu and tempura were solid choices too. The highlight for us was definitely the variety of Wagyu beef cuts! it was cooked really well and super flavorful. Overall, it's a nice spot if you're after a relaxed Japanese dining experience. Great food and great service!

Overpriced and bleh!!! very forgettable!!! Ordered the sashimi and sushi $36 for 21 pieces. It was…read morerobbery!! had to order 2 other mains to suffice. Got the eek rice and teriyaki chicken. Both were average and meeeh! I don't get how this place is competitive. in summary ... over priced average food!

Such a gem! Very highly recommend - hardworking duo create incredibly fresh and authentic Japanese…read moretreats. The sashimi sets rock, and if you like unagi, brace yourself - they do an amazing unagi-don. Excellent lunch specials for between $10-$12. Take away and eat in, although only a few tables. Service is super fast and friendly.

Well, this place was pretty popular, if the crowds were anything to go by, but I still managed to…read moreget in here to grab a bite to eat, and I do admit that yeah, it was actually pretty good. In fact their pad thai was really quite nice, and not too pricey either. Like a lot of these places, I didn't have to wait all that long for the food to come out either. Yeah, this place was definitely one of those places worth checking out.

Authentic Thai food This popular restaurant is a terrific…read morespot for authentic Thai food. There is an extensive menu with a lot of unusual items. The service was friendly and the prices were reasonable! BYO for no corkage charge was a plus!!

I enjoyed a delicious fried chicken bento box here. The staff were friendly and the food came out…read morequickly. There is a wide range of authentic Japanese dishes on their menu and plenty of seating. The goldfish at the front of the restaurant are a nice touch and add a bit more Zen! I will definitely eat here again! :)

Used to go here often as the food is decent but some time back I had the worst customer service…read moreexperience of my whole life here. After ordering something I'd never had before but the picture showed veggies with what looked like a poached egg on top, it arrived with the egg in the form of a custard on top of the veggies. I absolutely cannot stand custard so I sent the food back as it was not as pictured (or described) on the menu. The owner of the place came out carrying the dish and stood over me carrying on about how they can't show it as it is on the menu because then you couldn't see the veggies (never mind they don't mention custard in the description). Long story short, I refused to take back the dish I'd returned and refused to pay for it. After a little bit more arguing they took it off the bill. The dish was worth $6. If the owner had just said "I'm sorry it's not what you were expecting, would you like something else?", I'd still be going there today. I was so upset and mad to be argued with over such a ridiculous thing, especially given they knew me as a regular customer. No one should be treated like that at a restaurant. There are places as good or better for the price where you don't get total rudeness when you send back a dish that wasn't as advertised in the first place.

Just got back from a month's holiday and had a craving for Japanese so headed down to Grevillea…read moreStreet to one of my long time favs, Aka Tombo. Imagine how gutted I felt upon discovering it was no longer there! But wait. It's not all bad news. A new Japanese place has replaced it called Evis Kushi and Sake Bar. It's only been open a month, and today I was their first (and so far) only customer. I asked my waitress what Kushi was and she explained it is a type of Japanese bar food, and the menu is pretty much what I'd expect to be served if I was sitting in a Japanese bar; lots of little snack plates like gyoza and octopus balls. They also have a type of yakitori platter which comes with seven varieties of skewers including beef and practically every part of a chicken including the skin, heart and giblets. Not a huge fan of offal so I swapped the hearts for a stick of unagi and the giblets for enoki wrapped in bacon. The chicken breast was good but nothing unexpected. The skin on the other hand was sensational. I should point out that I am a freak for chicken skin - if I buy a supermarket chicken I'll eat the skin, the wings and the parson's nose and feed the rest to the cat. The beef was also good and the enoki and bacon was an interesting combo. The skewer of chicken mince and the eel came on a separate plate with yakitori sauce. Really good, particularly the unagi So, sorry to see the last of Aka Tombo, but at least they've passed the torch onto a worthy successor. Really good food. Definitely be back soon.

Atrocious service takes forever to get served food pretty average to boot and more expensive than…read moreyou'd expect

Dishes here are fragrant and goes well with the coconut rice. I appreciate the big chunks of…read moreseafood, especially the crispy fried fish fillet. Unfortunately the curries lack an essential element; spiciness, a flaw that is very apparent in the green curry. They don't even provide any chilli on the tables. Eating Thai food with chopsticks also feels a bit strange. The fluffy roti goes well with the duck red curry. Beef with vegetables just ordinary though. Luckily the meal ended with a fabulous dessert platter. I love the glutinous rice pudding.