Cherry blossom wallpaper sets the oriental tone in this bustling Japanese joint. A surprisingly…read moreextensive menu for such a quaint establishment commands a couple of visits. Fresh is the order of the day. Wakame salad is an essential seaweed and sesame starter. Tempura prawns are light as air and crunchy as. Gyozas - pork or prawn - are steamed then fried, which takes the agony out of deciding. The chicken Yakitori is anything but 'yaki'. Perch fillet with bok choy and ginger sauce is caramelised, sticky and lush. ... and I haven't even got to sushi. Bottom line - you can't go wrong, so long as you book of an evening, otherwise you won't get in! Locals love this place. Service is Japanese - fast, friendly and efficient. Licensed and BYO... give a glass of the plum wine a go as a sweet, fruity nightcap. Tip: Watch out for rogue edamame beans. Overzealous 'squeezers' have been known to send those slippery little suckers flying. I've been hit a few times.

If you want low key, great Japanese food at a good price then Makizo is perfect! The Age Dashi Tofu…read morewas amazing and we loved every sushi roll we got. BYO!

The quality of the sushi, sashimi and other menu items at this sushi train is unbelievable, to the…read morepoint you feel like you are dining at a top Japanese restaurant. What a find this place is and it is conveniently located across the road from central station! We arrived for dinner at 7pm and took up a seat around the train where you can watch the dishes being made before your eyes. All of the sushi items from the train are a work of art, and we recommend ordering the mixed plate which has everything from crystal bay prawn to wagyu beef to sea-eel sushi. These were delicately presented and each had a unique taste that left you wanting more! The sea eel sushi is the owners favourite and once you taste it you will see why. Make sure you order some of the other dishes outside of the sushi and sashimi offerings. The cold soba and salmon bowl and the beef tataki were standouts but if you are a tofu fan do not go past the agedashi tofu. For those that want something a little more adventurous try the steamed egg custard with prawn and soybean - a truly unique dish. The staff are extremely friendly and be sure to chat to the amazing chef as you watch him work his magic to create these delightful dishes. The prices are much cheaper than what you would expect! You will soon add gou sushi to your list of go to places, just like we have!

Gou Sushi is more than just your average sushi train…read more The food was all prepared to a high standard, each shining in its own way: - Spicy Karage Chicken: this was perfectly fried, to retain moisture and had a great kick! - Sashimi Platter: with choice cuts of Salmon, Tuna, White Fish and Scallop, these were perfect cuts of fish, fatty and delicious! These were served with some fresh wasabi and ginger. - Agedashi Tofu: fried silken tofu served with an umami tsuyu sauce! We were greeted by the lovely Fan who asked us about our food preferences and pointed out some of the popular dishes on the menu. She also suggested some awesome Sake choices, while also educating us on some of the finer points of taste and the process of making it!

Good Japanese food…read more The place was packed on a Friday Valentine's day night filled with many couples. Despite being busy the place wasn't too noisy. The place was nicely decorated in traditional Japanese decor. We had the sushi entree platter to share which was made up of lovely fresh seafood. There is a separate bar area where you can sit and watch the sushi masters prepare the sushi and sashimi fresh which is quite interesting. Also had the una don which was good but nothing special. The waitstaff were friendly but service was on the slow side. The restaurant is byo which is always a plus but the corkage charged was quite steep ($5 pp). Overall good dinner and night out.

So the name of this place is Sakura fresh sushi…read more Tick for sakura. They have fake sakura's inside and their cups have sakura's on them. Tick for sushi. Yes they sell sushi Tick for fresh? Mmmm I wouldn't say it's the freshest sushi and sashimi I've had but it was ok. It wasn't bad but I've definitely had better sushi and sashimi at other local Japanese sushi bars before. Does anyone else find writing reviews for 3/5 star places equally as difficult?

I love this place and am a regular here. The $10 avocado and fresh salmon large rolls are the way…read moreto go. With brown rice for an extra $2, they are the best value item on the menu. The $3 Edamame and $2 miso soup are also great accompaniments. The other $10 large rolls (fresh tuna is noteworthy) are also tasty and good value. If you like fresh condiments, you'll be pleased with the home-made wasabi and good quality soy. All in all, this place is good af and I could easily see myself eating here every other day to the detriment of my health and family commitments.

Felt as if I'd been transported to Japan…read more A small homey joint with mellow light wooden tables and chairs. Food was exquisite. We got a seat at the bar, as all the tables were booked out but so glad- we saw the sushi chef prepare everything masterfully directly in front of us. What really differentiated this place was the rice used in all their sushi. It was moist and soft and you weren't feeling each individual grain like many other (albeit quality) Japanese locals. Sashimi was top grade. Also really enjoyed the nasu eggplant and conger eel nigiri. We ordered two of the latter as it was that good! Hot sake completed the experience. Can't wait to go back!

The Rainbow sushi roll was delicious. But the grilled makarel was very oily and full of bones. The…read morefried chicken dish was disappointing, a bit like Chicken McNuggets. Quite pricey for what you get.

Here I am for lunch after craving some soupy dish. The restaurant is pretty big and I decided to…read moresit near to the side walk to have a better view of the entire restaurant. Korean rice cake and dumpling soup.. Been awhile since I had it. Beverage wise ordered lemon lime bitters as I won't have much opportunity to drink this. Servers was fast and efficient. Greeted me upon coming in and it was too fast that I haven't got the time to look over the menu. I'm glad I did research on what I'm about to try before coming here. More long tables and benches - good for groups. And the sushis on the belts looked appetizing too (as a part of lunch special - it is $3.50 each). Seating at the belt area is pretty limited (8-10 seats). The dish was pretty good. Soup base was tasty and portion wasn't too little either. Just a little salty. With it, I was given some side dishes (potatoes and kimchi). Overall I was satisfied with my meal :)

Asadal is a Korean and Japanese hybrid restaurant, with a choice of two cuisines including a sushi…read moretrain. Sushi innovations include the volcano roll and lava roll! It's a favourite sushi place for office workers in Parramatta, with reasonable prices and fresh food. If it's cold and you want something hot, then Korean cusine is available like seafood pancake, hot pot or Korean Barbecue. A great place to take a group who can't decide on one cuisine! There is seating for 80 available for functions or parties. They also will deliver sushi platters over $100 in the Parramatta area.

Authentically run. Friendly service and located just in front of Kmart and a few steps away from…read morethe food court. I found the teriyaki chicken roll a bit dry with too much rice to filling ratio. Decent prices for a shopping centre.

really great "fast food" mall sushi. everything tastes pretty fresh. the crab tastes a bit average,…read morebut other than that A-OK!

A catch up working lunch needs to be light, healthy, and quick…read more Homaru at Newington fits that bill. Starting out with a green tea, served in a gorgeous mug. This was quickly followed by the Teriyaki Tofu Bento #54 ($17.50), the larger of the lunchtime boxes. Both lunchbox sizes come with miso soup, rice, salad and fruit but the larger also includes sushi and tempura. It certainly looked impressive! The tempura was very crisp and included a piece of avocado, potato, sweet potato and carrot. The soy and wasabi dipping sauce went well. The teriyaki tofu had been deep fried in a batter then coated with a sweet-savoury sauce, and stir fried with red and green capsicum. It was very tasty. The vege sushi included one piece of avocado nigiri and one of pea shoots. The salad was crisp & fresh with spirals of beetroot for colour and a creamy dressing. There was also a bowl of miso soup. This is a big meal, but doesn't leave you feeling heavy. Next time I would probably go for the smaller sized box, but I really enjoyed the sushi and the tempura. Homaru is a good choice in the Silverwater/Olympic Park area for a quick & tasty lunch that is good value.

Great Japanese food. Highlight for us was the cold udon from their summer menu…read more Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere.