Fantastic authentic Japanese restaurant with great views of the Opera House!…read moreWe use to live in Okinawa Japan for 3 years and have been in search for fresh tasty Sashimi. We were told by our hotel concierge that this is the place to check out. It did not disappoint!! The service, food, Japanese whiskey and view were 10/10! Arigato Gozaimasu Shu and staff!

Can't imagine enjoy the gorgeous seafood at home during the special period. Much thanks to the boss…read moreand all the staff.

Wow. We were looking for dinner around the Rocks and wanted something different from burgers. Turns…read moreout Sydney has a diverse population and has a lot of good Asian food. This looked like a generic Japanese place, like the ones you find in English speaking countries. Yelp and other apps seem to recommend it, and I walked in suspiciously. Turns out, it was great! They advertised wagyu beef grilled on pink Himalayan salt, and that was what we got. It turned out to be a thick slab of salt on a gas stove, where you could grill the wagyu and veggies on the salt itself. Since the salt provides the flavour, you don't have to add extra seasoning to the food grilled on it - it made everything taste delicious. The beef was also of good quality and had fabulous marbling. We also got agedashi tofu and some grilled salmon. The tofu were so-so, but the salmon was so delicious and presented very nicely with vegetables. Service was so-so, but the prices were great since the US dollar was strong (woohoo), and I think that was the cheapest quality wagyu I've had in a restaurant. I still haven't seen places in the US that does the salt grill thing. I wish I could go back and have this again!

I have to confess that I went for a family event so i didn't have to pay. The food was amazing. The…read moreflavours are authentic and the presentation was simple but perfect. It was a feast for the eyes and taste buds. The chicken karaage was great, one of the good ones in Sydney. The tempura roll was nice, albeit not so warm when it came to the table. Sashimi was superbly fresh. All in all quality of ingredients are amazingly fresh. Portion runs big so be careful not to over order. The price runs on the more expensive side but it did reflect the quality and taste so I didn't feel like I was ripped off. But then again I wasn't the one paying. I don't think I'll rush back with that kind of price but if you don't have to worry about the moolah the it's a great Japanese place to go.

So fun and creative! Kid Kyoto describes itself as a "rebellious izakaya" - meaning a punk…read morerock/grunge aesthetic and fun staff. We opted for the "deluxe feed me" which is a chefs tasting menu. Everything we had was good but the standouts for me were kingfish sashimi (so, so, so delicious) and watermelon sashimi. The latter was crazy - it's marinated watermelon and honestly you could believe you were eating tuna. Great for vegans. We left stuffed and happy. Two thumbs up.

In search of a lighter dinner, we came to Kid Kyoto for some small plates, excited to try their…read morecreative dishes which are described as "rebellious izakaya". You can opt for choosing the chef's set which is a predetermined menu, or order a la carte to create your own spread. We selected six items that appealed most to us which was the perfect amount for everyone in our group of four to get a taste of it all. + CORN RIBS (A$20): This fully vegetarian item was surprisingly my favorite of the evening. Ears of corn were cut vertically through the cob, creating spears that you could eat like ribs to bite off the kernels. The "ribs" were coated in caramelized miso butter and rolled in furikake. The corn was naturally sweet while the butter added a savory umami punch. This is my new favorite way to eat corn! + CHICKEN KARAAGE (A$20): Lightly battered pieces of chicken were meaty, tender and piping hot. The exterior was delightfully crispy and a sweet gochujang dipping sauce gave it a bit of heat and extra flavor. + WAGYU MB9 SKEWERS (A$28): Each skewer had four cubes of beef grilled and glazed in a sweet teriyaki sauce. The meat had a good char to it, but a few pieces were a bit chewy and fibrous, making them a little tough to bite. While I enjoyed the flavor, I was expecting the beef to be more tender, so I was a little disappointed with the quality. + EGGPLANT DENGAKU (A$26): Half an eggplant came with a sweet soy-based sauce and topped with sour cream, wild rice furikake and almonds. I personally didn't like the sour cream on top since it was quite heavy and overwhelming after we spread it across the eggplant. The texture was creamy and mushy, except for the sprinkles of crunch from the toppings. I normally love eggplant, but didn't care for this dish as a whole. + SCALLOPS (A$22): A grilled scallop was placed on a small disk of potato mochi, and two pieces came in one order. The scallop itself was smooth and tender but it did have a bit of fishiness to it. Other than that, this didn't have much flavor, so I personally would skip it. + GRILLED MOCHI (A$12): A creative plate of grilled mochi squares topped with crumbles of chicken skin furikake and a dusting of curry spice. The mochi had a nice chew to it and the salty chicken skin excited my palette while the curry added some warmth. I've never had anything like this before so it was quite unique. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here and it was fun to try so many diverse dishes. Just be aware that some of their small plates come with just two servings (in our case, the skewers, mochi and scallops), so you may need to multiply your order to accommodate your table. I appreciated the friendly and quick service. We were seated immediately at 6:00P on a Wednesday and with this restaurant being located in the CBD, it got busier as people ended their workday. The staff was friendly, greeted us promptly and was attentive to our empty dishes and filling our waters. While I didn't love everything we ordered, I recommend trying Kid Kyoto since the environment is perfect for a night out to unwind after work, or with friends on the weekend. If you're up for shareable plates perhaps with a drink, this is the place for you.

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.

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。

VERY FRESH seafood! We order a Sashimi boat for our date…read morenight, and liked all the items. The otoro was high grade too. Almost the best otoro have had. Included Scampi sashimi was a nice touch. Loved Scampi sashimi. Very nice pasty texture. The matcha cheese cake dessert was delicious as well. The restaurant was run by Japanese too It was wonderful for a date night

This place deserves the five stars others have given it, for the food…read more The service however made me lose 10 IQ points just being in the vicinity of the waitress who served us. If you want to use the toilet, you'll need a key ( if you can get the waitress to remember to get it for you) but then she will have to show you where it is, down a side alley at the bottom of a gimp dungeon style lock up garage. Shut the Front door! That was kinda freaky. We had a great selection of food and we had come here for the Sashimi after a friend from the Blue Mountains had bemoaned that you can't get good "raw fish" up there where he lives. Karage chicken was an absolute stand out. The Deep fried morsels on skewers were also delicious, although they had run out of Mushroom. which we wanted.. oh and they had run out of Pork Spring rolls. I guess it was a Sunday night. Edamame hit the salt spot and the Terriyaki Wagyu beef was quite delicious. This place is good for a Japanese fix if you cant be bothered to go into the city to Japan town. Good for smallish groups, I'd say no more than 4 or 5.

I am not sure why this place is not on everyone's radar! It is quite special indeed. I frequent…read morequite a bit of Japanese around Sydney and feel that this place is a cut above the rest at just the right price. You have to try the King Prawn dumplings steamed. Ask for the Seared Atlantic Salmon Nigiri style its delicious (not on the menu) and don't pass over the Tataki Beef! Shhh keep it quiet because its a small restaurant but a MUST try.

Excellent food. AYCE bbq Yakiniku with sushi, soup, dessert, and drinks tucked in an alley. Highly…read morerecommend if you are really hungry in the city. Staff is very nice. Don't wear nice clothes because your clothes will stink afterwards.

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!

I reckon this is the best Japanese food we can find in Hornsby-Pennant Hills area…read more Plenty of options from Sashimi, tempura, salads, wagyu beef, all really tasty BYO wine Japanese bottle beers are available

Ever since my son started learning Japanese at school, he has fallen in love with Japanese food…read more(which is absolutely fine with me) so Mori has gone onto high rotation in our "what shall we have for dinner' playlist. There are a few Japanese/Korean places in Hornsby but by all accounts Mori is the most authentically Japanese. The food is good. Really good. And unlike a lot of Japanese places the portions aren't tiny. You can get a good meal here at a reasonable price. The place itself is pretty tiny and always crowded. Seriously, the place is small. Don't go with a large group, you will not fit. Tiny as it is, Its usually better to try for a table rather than go for take away. Although they do take away, a lot of japanese food doesn't take kindly to sitting in a plastic container. It really should be eaten absolutely fresh. Some of the dishes are more durable and will stand up to the trip home so if you chose wisely, you can still get a good dinner even if the eat in is packed.