Chiba used to occupy a much smaller venue on Hall Street closer to the Mt Alexander Rd end. They…read morewere pumping then, always having a full dining room so I was interested when they moved to see if they could keep it up. They can! The food is fresh and tasty. The Kaki Fry (fried oysters) is one of my favorites and never fails to satisfy. The sushi is delicious and creative. The staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant decor creates a good atmosphere however this is let down whenever the phone rings. The ringing tone sounds like a poker machine and gave myself and my guest an unfortunate vibe last time we visited. This aside Chiba is a great Japanese restaurant that i will continue to visit.

As someone who consistently seeks new flavours, experiences and techniques, Chiba Japanese…read morerestaurant has again proven its longevity after I've returned for yet another of its simply and expertly executed meals. The decor is modern and the furnishings clean, with finesse that is uniquely Japanese, setting the tone for the meals that rapidly flow from the kitchen. Fresh & traditional dishes are served by polite wait staff who weave through the often fully booked restaurant efficiently and professionally. All levels of flavour preferences can easily be met; you will often see children with their parents at the first dinner sitting, and popular Western favourites like hand rolls and teriyaki chicken also grace the menu. This however, is not what should be expected as the standard from Chiba, as they offer dishes for a more refined palette like takaki beef and octopus sashimi. Comfortable, impeccable and very reasonably priced, Chiba Japanese restaurant never disappoints.

I've never experienced a Teppanyaki restaurant before so I'm ecstatic Fuji was my first try…read more This is an upper class establishment all the way, at very affordable prices. For $50 you can spoil yourself to the tastiest Teppanyaki that I believe could be in Melbourne. Located in the fine food and bar and lounge centre of Moonee Ponds with easy access by train and tram, Fuji offers more than a dining and food experience. I was so entertained and impressed by the Chef, who tossed and fried and cooked the shit out of our fish, right at our table. The aroma, flavours, sizzle, the skills and authenticity of the whole thing created a surreal feeling. It was truly amazing. This is a very traditional Japanese restaurant, the waitresses look stunning with in costume. The whole place is exquisite with an entire Oriental feel. There's nothing quite more I can say in words that describes the awesomeness of Fuji. If you're yet to try Teppanyaki, take yourself (and your girl/guy), to Teppanyaki. Great atmosphere for couples.

We had a fabulous night at Fuji Teppanyaki to celebrate my mums birthday! Sets range in price…read moreranging from $60-$128 but what you need to remember about that is that you're paying for the entertainment as well as your food. The food was delicious! I'm not a huge seafood eater, but there wasn't one thing that was presented to me that I didn't eat and enjoy! Our Chef was really friendly and the wait staff were very thorough and happy to have a laugh with us! Not one member of my group didn't enjoy themselves. I can highly recommend Fuji Teppanyaki, if you're looking to have a very fun night and eat some delicious food.

For a place that serves quality small plates I'm surprised it doesn't get that much business…read more Everything was simply amazing. The sashimi is so soft and flavorful rich. I'm still baffled at the salad that was served with raw meat and a tiny quail egg. I thought I tried everything Japanese by now, but that was new and amazing. The one thing that wasn't good... matcha beer. It's not a good idea, don't do it. Also wish they served their matcha without soymilk.

From the owner: Gyoza Gyoza, a true unique dining experience of Japanese Izakaya style eatery with over 80 dishes…read moreall from $6.80 per dish.

Delicious ramen & gyoza My husband ordered a tonkotsu chashu…read moreramen and I ordered the gyoza for lunch. The ramen was excellent - the broth was very rich and porky and the toppings (soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots, nori, bean sprouts and spring onions) were super tasty. The gyoza were excellent too - super thin skins with a moist tasty filling.

Decent Ramen spot if you don't mind crowded spaces and a bit of a wait. Service was very good ,…read moreEverything tasted fresh , and I would say the tonkutsu ramen was dine in a classic style. I personally was surprised to see all of the Asian influence in Australia. If you are looking for great Ramen and don't mind a bit of a wait, this place is worth it for sure.

Awesome Japanese food at great prices. You pay a set price…read moreand then you can order as much as you want. Love the concept!

From the owner: At Okami, we offer an authentic Japanese dining experience with the highest quality ingredients…read moresourced locally and the finest services. No matter you are celebrating a birthday with families, a special anniversary or just catching up with friends, Okami is the place for you.

The pork dumplings were great, finely packed in delicate skin, perfected pan fried and full of…read moreflavour. Sadly, nothing else was stand out. The soft shell crab was served cold and swimming in some sort of salad dressing. It tasted slimy, and it was not clear on the menu that this dish would be served cold. The chicken was fine, salt and pepper were nice additions. Most mains were accompanied by chilled mashed potato and a 'pub style' collection of mixed salad leaves. Nothing impressive here. The worst part of the evening was that all dishes were served in such quick succession, literally minutes. What was meant to be a casual Saturday eve dinner (with a byo bottle of great Heathcote red) felt very rushed, more like a 10 minute work lunch.

Got taken here for a quiet date night as I love Japanese food and we are always looking to find…read moregood Japanese cafes/restaurants to try. Came on a sat night - the place is quite small with friends staff. I wished the heater had been turned up as it was quite cold. I loved the decor on the walls! We ordered a few things to share infusing soft shell crab, jap hamburger, and another main and 2 desserts. The soft shell crab was not what I expected - it was cold and soggy and that was not mentioned in menu as a cold dish. It wasn't pleasant at all. The hamburger on the other hand was delicious - juicy and soft pattie full of flavour. We loved both the desserts -matcha creme brûlée and the fish pancake with red bean filling.

We have been waiting for sushi for more than an hour and customers were complaining about their…read moreorders not coming, so did we. The waiters had the audacity to call for last orders then told us to that the kitchen is closed.

From the owner: At Okami, we offer an authentic Japanese dining experience with the highest quality ingredients…read moresourced locally and the finest services. No matter you are celebrating a birthday with families, a special anniversary or just catching up with friends, Okami is the place for you.

Stay far away from this place. The food is below average and the service is outright disgraceful…read more The waitress with glasses was extremely rude, got our drinks wrong, and never once bothered to check on our meals -- and this was when the restaurant wasn't even busy. What makes it worse is the blatant double standards. White customers were treated differently from non-white customers. When I tried to give feedback, the so-called manager claimed she "wasn't working" yet still happily took our payment. My concerns were dismissed and ignored. This is unprofessional, unacceptable, and reeks of discrimination. Do yourself a favor and go to Okami instead -- the food and service there are miles better. First visit, and without question, the last.

OK it's Saturday evening on Sydney Road and you're in the mood for trying a new place to eat. Well,…read moreif this happens to you get yourself here. Food is amazing (even the wife is convinced of the merits of Japanese food). Great atmosphere, lively, even happy hour Sake and beer if you happen to roll in at 6-7pm. This place is definitely a new fav. Do yourself a favour and sample the various starters and skewers (as we did); shame we were too full to have a second main as they sounded great. Food heaven. Why haven't I tried this place before?!

This place was excellent! I love a conveyor belt Sushi restaurant from time to time, and this place…read moredelivers! I walked in and was given a small table next to the belt, and was amazed at all the different dishes coming out. You can also order using your phone, which I did- beer and Saké, which was brought to me within a minute! I also ordered some Sushi that was not on the belt, and it came quickly as well! There were two servers running around, but they were cheerful and funny, and very helpful. I grabbed several plates, and everything I had was fresh and tasty- AND- QUALITY. There are seats right next to the belt, but there are some tables as well, if you want a more normal dining experience. When you are done, they count up your plates, and then you pay at the register- I was amazed at just how cheap my meal was! I will happily come back here again!

Great selection, fair prices. You might take a few minutes to figure out how plate colors work…read more Fresh sushi!