The word Samurai conjures images of powerful warriors in traditional Japanese armour. The Chefs at…read moreSushi Samurai create fresh sashimi, steaming hot ramen noodles and neatly wrapped sushi with the precision of a samurai sword. The restaurant has been catapulted into the 21st century by a revolutionary touch screen ordering system. This is a very cool new addition to the restaurant. One can place their order and even request the bill through the touch screen. It saves time as you don't need to wait to make eye contact with a waiter to place your order as it can be done at any time through the ordering system. If you're old fashioned and like the more traditional approach of talking to a waiter face-to-face there is an option on the screen to request a waiter too! But it's not all about the touch screen.. The food is great. I've been coming to this restaurant for years and the food is always up to the highest standard. The menu is pretty big so lots of options for fussy eaters. I go for the dinner set which comes with your choice of main, miso soup and really a bit of everything. The best part? Green Tea ice-cream to finish off your meal. Green Tea ice-cream with cornflakes on top. Sounds weird but it works. The location on Military road is great. If you're coming for dinner you can always get a park on Military road right outside the restaurant (or a short walk away). The restaurant takes reservations and the waiters are super friendly. Its casual family dining with people of all ages filling the restaurant. I love Sushi Samurai. You will too.

I fell for something really silly here - it was a nice sunny day and I needed a lunchtime snack, so…read morestopped in at Sushi Samurai's sushi window on Rangers Road, opposite Woolies (whilst the address is on Military Road, it's actually within a building that fronts the thoroughfare but around the back). Takeaway in hand, I then looked for somewhere to eat - sushi rolls are tricky enough sitting down, let along dribbling soy sauce and wasabi whilst walking along. But there was nothing - not a chair, not a tree, not a curb of grass. So said sushi was wolfed in some discomfort, despite being good. Shortly after, I made my way back past Sushi Samurai, only to discover that the other end of the shop opened onto a sunny little courtyard, in which happy little sushi diners were delicately dipping their rolls in sauce and chatting to friends. Oh well ... lesson learned for next time. Based on the sushi, the inside Japanese restaurant will be worth heading back to try too.

This place service the highest quality Cantonese style seafood dishes I've ever tried in my life…read more The owner is a fantastic salesman and super friendly. The NSW lobster (or crayfish) and abalone dishes were phenomal and perfectly prepared. The sauces were flavorful and balanced. Seafood meats were fresh, sweet and plump and not overcooked. After the meal, they served us complimentary fruits and Chinese cookies. The financial damage from this meal was relatively high, but to me... it was worth it. I absolutely would love to come back to try more dishes when I return to Syndey.

4.5 stars We came…read morehere because my dad and the original owner were acquaintances back in Hong Kong. So we checked this out after a disappointing start at Zilver upon our day tour guide's rec. They are right by the Sussex Centre and has 2 levels with escalators. They have fresh seafood as you could tell by their live seafood in the tanks by the entrance. We were seated promptly and the staff who helped us was a training staff. He answered our questions about the menu, and we proceeded to order the lobster with scallions and ginger, choisum and cod, and lamb claypot. At 1.6 kg, the lobster looked lively when the staff brought it to us to confirm that we're satisfied with its size. we requested low salt and no msg in all our dishes. On the house: 1. soup of the day was a pork bone broth with clear fungi and pork. It was really delicious! It tasted like home cooked, no extra seasoning like msg! Very soothing! 2. Post-meal dessert: This was a 4-course ending! An egg drop tofu skin sweet soup - I haven't had this in ages and the tofu skin is so fresh because it is super tender! Watermelon, butter cookies, and a Chinese fried pastry cookie. The lobster was really good. It was covered in a very very thin batter. The lobster was cooked just perfectly, 30 seconds less would've been too raw, and a minute more would've been overcooked. It was one of the best lobster I've had! The choisum and cod dish was delicious and fresh. The choisum was sweet and tender, and the cod was flaky and cooked just right. The seasoning was perfect in this just like the lobster! The only disappointment was the claypot of lamb. It was probably marinated in baking soda so long that it tasted nothing like lamb, but like beef instead. The sauce was like a bbq-type Mongolian sauce but it wasn't too sweet at all. It could've been a perfect meal! This was probably a good Chinese seafood meal I've had in a long long time. The price was definitely steep with the live seafood dish, but the other dishes are worth exploring too!

We love this restaurant so much. ALL the food is delicious. It's a bit fancier and higher end than…read moresome other Thai places, but it's worth the price. Favorites are the curries and pad see ew.

My husband and I have been to Thai restaurants all around Sydney and around Los Angeles, where we…read morenow live. We both agree - Pron Prohm is the BEST Thai restaurant we've ever been to. Every single dish is DELICIOUS. Service is reasonably quick. Prices are reasonable, especially for the quality. Portions are good for having a shared plate meal. No complaints.

I like to be able to pick my fish, method of cooking and choice of salad. There is also plenty to…read morechoose from too. I watched a pair of ladies have oysters for entree then their fish plus salad. I only needed fish and salad to fill up. However, I did succumb to a coffee and very nice bickie. There is plenty of seating in the street surrounded by a plastic sheet. No real problems in parking either. Not a cheap eat but worth a visit.

This restaurant has more of a neighborhood feel. Its nice, but I couldn't imagine traveling a long…read moredistance to eat here, because the seating is extremely limited. I visited Hooked several times for both breakfast and lunch. The bacon and eggs was surprisingly good, as I didn't think a seafood place would have a good breakfast. Their mochas are also really good as well. I had basic fish and chips from lunch and it was eh...not bad, but not great. The staff was really nice. I would come back for sure.

I was determined to try chicken salt chips during my Sydney trip. I had ordered them at a…read morerestaurant a few days prior to visiting Salty Rooster - Manly and the chips were bland. They had no flavor and I couldn't taste any sort of salt on them! I told my friend about the experience and she immediately informed me we that we were coming to Salty Rooster. The sign in the store says "where the locals eat" and that is true. If it weren't for her, I would have never known about this place. I loved the beachy island vibe of the store. They had pop music playing and it was super laid back and fun. The store is small and has a couple of tables but it seems like it's more of a grab and go type of place, especially since it's so close to the beach. We bought three orders of chicken salt chips. We had to wait a few minutes, but it didn't take too long. The two young ladies at the counter were very nice. Shout out to the young lady that put EXTRA seasoning on the chips. I don't know if it was my excitement, or maybe because I'm not local, but she hooked it up! She placed the chips in the bag, then grabbed the salt shaker and topped off the order with that glorious chicken salt! I think the employees were amused at my excitement. The chips are what Americans call steak fries. The texture was great! They were more soft than crunchy and the seasoning was sooooo good! I loved how hot and fresh they were! I don't even know if a dipping sauce was included, but they were so good that it didn't need any sauce on them. The chicken sandwiches (burgers as they call them) looked tasty, but we didn't order any other food besides the chips. I am so glad that my friend took me to Salty Rooster because it was one of the highlights of my trip! And thank you to my dear friend Annalisa for putting chicken salt chips on my radar!

BURGERS, BURGERS, BURGERS…read more If you love your burgers like me, this place is a must stop. although if the sun is out be prepared to wait cause its no local secret that this place makes good good burgers, but above everything else, its RIGHT on manly beach! I recommend the brazilian burgers, it was awesome. The thing that really annoyed me was the EFTPOS charge, the sting you like an EXTRA dollar when paying by eftpos even if your order is over $20! The staff there are really nice. Grab your burger and take a few steps to the beach and kick back and enjoy! (just take cash!)

Had a great meal at Tomodachi in Burwood. The Wagyu Beef Sando was delicious and the seaweed fries…read morewere a perfect side. The atmosphere is fun and lively, and the service was excellent, everyone was friendly and welcoming. I didn't get a chance to try the desserts, but they looked amazing. Would definitely recommend and will be back to try more of the menu.

Best Thai in Australia & the US. I live in New York, but was brought up in Coogee for most of my…read morelife, and have been to Thailand. I've been coming to Thai Riffic since 2007, not only has the food remained absolutely outstanding, but the business is run by the same people including the host - They always take extra care of you. I brought my fiancé from the states to Thai Riffic Newtown and she was blown away, remarking that it was the best Thai she's ever had. I will continue to frequent Thai Riffic Newtown as long as they exist!

Had a great latest-ish lunch here today and I know I'll be back. The decor is fun and has a lot of…read moreThai market flavor. A big space, it would be great for having drinks and Asian 'tapas' with friends. The menu of small plates is great. We started with some duck spring rolls. Awesome! And then shared two of the lunch specials. More than enough food for two. There are lots of Thai options in Newtown but this one is a winner.

We shared: 1. Battered Hoki & Chips w/ chicken salt…read more2. Fried Mars Bar 3. Remi's Famous Chicken Burger - homemade chicken schnitzel with homemade garlic mayo, bbq, chilli, lettuce, tomato, fried onion, Merguez patty, extra cheese, cracked pepper I've never had Hoki fish before and it was great - meaty, sweet, tender. The batter it was fried in was great too - light, crispy, and seasoned. Fries with chicken salt is addicting lol. Fried Mars bar was alright, tasty - I just wanted to try the Scottish treat but it's not a must-try. Chicken Burger was certainly tasty - I was impressed with the soft bun and tender chicken. However, With the sauce covered diced veggies and dry cheese bits constantly falling out, it's too messy to be perfect. No issues with service.

This is a take out only place. Being a fan of "Korean Englishman" I had to try Out of the Blue…read moresince they made it out to sound really good. Being a tourist, this wasn't the easiest place to get to. I took trains, light rail, and bus to get there. I read of terrible service but the young woman who took my order was friendly and efficient. Had the hoki and chips. Fish was tasty, well cooked (not raw/not dry). I usually use tartar sauce but forgot to order it and it wasn't needed. They give a lot of fries. Make sure you get chicken salt on it. They don't have seating and I settled to sit on a wall of a nearby apartment. Overall good food, but unless I have a car, I'll stick to places in the city center.