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!

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.

Located in the Broadway Shoppjng center this is the only seated restaurant…read more They open around 12pm to the choo choo of the sushi train. (BTW - who decided that mustard and mayo is acceptable on raw fish?) I've stopped a couple other times and enjoyed the Udon and Bento Box (which is a very generous amount of food). I'll recommend eating off the menu rather than the train, as there are much better options for sushi trains in the CBD. The staff is very friendly. The card limit is $20

Visited this place recently on a Thursday night, I've been several times before and have found the…read morefood to be very tasty, if not a little bit on the pricier side of things. I added some pics of the dishes I recommend, sashimi salad and beef hot plate. The standout dish for me is definitely the chicken cabbage pancake which is something I tend to order every visit. They have a sushi train too, which I've yet to try. I found the service to be average.

Read about this place on an article and it did not disappoint!…read more There is a wide range of ramen to choose from. In most of the choices, you can pick shoyu, miso, tonkatsu soup base. I tried the black garlic shoyu ramen and it was really good. Just a right amount of noodles for me and the soup is flavorful. The takoyaki is a stand out for me, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. (will highly recommend it). My husband tried the Yasai ramen (vegetables) and it was really good. The stir fry vegetables was yummy, I will definitely order that the next time. Overall, a good food dining experience. Maybe not the best ramen I had, but it's definitely worth trying :)

This spot is quite lovely Goku ramen was more leaning…read moretowards a 6/10 very smooth consistency, however some lack of meat, too many noodles and missing a little bit of a kick Black garlic ramen 5.5/10 similar to the goku ramen however the kick was there with the garlic Overall great place for a cheaky Thursday dinner

Wow! Absolutely delicious. My husband and I were visiting Sydney and wanted to try a sushi spot…read more Upon research, this place had some of the best reviews. This place was amazing and I highly recommend. The staff was also very nice.

I'm going to go out on limb here and give it 4 stars. If it were just up to the food, I'd probably…read morestay at 3, but given the $29 all you can eat deal, and the main server Kevin's awesome attitude and food pusher attitude kick it up that extra notch. It just opened up a couple of weeks ago, so it's still new in the Glebe dining scene, but based off the crowds we've seen walking by other times, and when we were in, it's doing really well. The fish wasn't the top quality, but given the portion sizes and the vast options, it's goo enough. We loved the seafood hot pot, with crab, octopus, prawns, salmon head, and all kinds of veggies! And the Ishiyaki Bibimbab was smoking hot and cool to look at as well. We'll put this in the rotation for future feed-bag nights. Not the fanciest, but it'll fill you up and won't break the sushi bank!

I ate the Yokohama Ramen. It was brilliant. The stock was super rich…read more It was a flavour explosion with no survivors. Just a porky fallout. I come here frequently for lunch and it has not been satisfying two of the seven times I have eaten here. But the ramen was exceptional. They are open for dinner which I have not tried yet. The menu is different and looks pretty exciting. The Yakitori are great here. Cooked on a Yakitori Grill. They have an amazing smokey flavour. Definitely give it a taste.

Average sushi in my opinion. Rice was dense and had no flavor, cuts of fish weren't much better…read morethan your standard takeaway sushi rolls. Nigiri appeared like it was made in a log then cut into pieces... Kinda strange. Was hoping for more. Service was good though, and cheap corkage for BYO.

Just great. I…read moreconfess, i'm a bit of a purist when it comes to sushi, and Japanese food in general. I'm a fan of "simpler is better". I have to say, these guys complicate some of the dishes more than I need, but I have to say, what they come up with is truly inspired. If they add a little smoke flavor to something, it's so subtle that it's quite amazing. And they do it naturally - with flame, not fake things. The sashimi is fresh and wonderful, as is the Hamachi or Crudo. They do some sushi that has those different flavored mayonnaises involved, which is not really how I like sushi, but I had to admit the flavors were incredible. And the presentation was beautiful. The ramen was solid as well. The noodles were fresh and wonderful. I'd come here again.

Was in need of a quick bite for lunch and walked throughout Central Park Mall for some ideas…read more Judging by how many customers were dining in, this was worth a shot. I was quickly sat by a waitstaff and she told me to scan the QR code on the dining table. Everything had to be ordered and paid via the website. Cellphone signal was a bit choppy as the restaurant is on the lower ground level. There were two WiFi servers and needed clarification from another server which to sign on. Once I placed my order, my Gyoza was delivered within 5 minutes, few minutes later my Chicken Karaage Don was dropped second. Delicious and made fresh!! Other items on the menu I'd like to try later are ramen and side orders, Ipuddo & Wonderbao, Rice dishes including curry, and they also serve Beer and Sake! This would be a perfect spot for HH! For those who like to dine out with large groups, who may have friends or attendees who drink too much, or don't dish out their fair share of the meal, this is a perfect place as you order on your own as the restaurant doesn't accommodate separate checks and/or multiple credit cards from a large party.

I have had lunch here, they serve good food. the staff are friendly…read more The teriyaki salmon bento was tasty, the flavour was good and the bento come with everything to make it a reasonable meal. The teriyaki beef bento was average, the beef was chewy and tough even though they were very thin slices. Aside from that, it was ok.

Maroo is a welcome addition to Glebe Point Rd's stip of restaurants/take-away shops. Whilst a…read morecouple of Japanese restaurants dot the water side of Glebe, the Parramatta Rd side was in dire need of a good Japanese joint. And good it is. Basically, what's so good about Maroo is that it's dependable. The menu is great (you can pretty much be assured that something will tempt you) including a delicious sushi & sashimi box and yummy vegetarian gyoza (a welcome pork replacement on any Japanese menu). Whilst their a bit stingy with their wasabi (a single, perfectly round, pea-sized portion per table), the sashimi is always fresh, the staff are happy to accommodate and the upstairs balcony is a little big magical by night. And the winning touch: if you want Japanese and your companion wants Thai, you can both get what you want and still practically dine together, with only an inch (or two) separating the balconies of Maroo and it's neighbouring At Home Thai. Genius.

The night before tried to get ramen at another shop, but completely failed because they had no…read morecommunication to people that they would be closed for a month. Other people like us showed up to the restaurant only to see a homemade sign stating they were closed and so ended up coming here the next day to get my ramen fix. I thought the pork gyoza and RaRa Tonkotsu were good and satiated my ramen craving. Space is rather tight and you have to outside the restaurant for the washroom.

Quick drop in and grab yo go. Cashless with in app ordering. Cute if you want a drop in meal.read more

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!