I was bullied into removing my previous review but walking past this establishment constantly (I live in the neighbourhood) has inspired me to speak up and tell my truth. Zero fox has an elitist and almost totalitarian staff and atmosphere that got me and my best friend banned after simply asking for another glass of wine saying "we didn't like the other" (we happily paid for all of it, and were not asking for a refund in any way.) The servers were so rude they made my friend actually cry, and when she wrote a review they rated it one star and were incredibly rude in their response. I then shared my experience as well, and was told I was banned until I removed the review and apologised to the staff. I did remove the review, but after being accosted on the street at a totally different venue by the servers who read my previous review, I decided to instead just never go there again. I am the least Karen-esque person I know, and the treatment my friend I received was so traumatic and uncalled for I remember it like yesterday a whole year later. I really hope they do better, but as requested by them (and totally fine by me) I will never be going there again. Sincerely, A girl in her mid 20's who works in animal rescue. read more

Without a doubt they give zero f#@ks! I have never had such a rude negative experience. We were planning on dining here but bailed when we went through the drink ordering process. Allow $20 a glass of anything. Most people were drinking beer probably as it was the cheapest option. The staff member wearing the cap which is rude on its own didn't give a frig about anyone. 3 drinks on the minimal wine list we're not available. We were not the only ones to show our lack of appreciation by walking. We went directly next door to Ajis and the food was excellent. This would be our go to going forwards. Excellent staff, food and beverage list. But also a really nice atmosphere like they were glad you chose them. Lift your game ZF! A table of 8 were here last weekend. read more

Loved It! Friends recommended it for lunch - great choice. We turned up without a booking and found a table for 4 - did the mandatory sign in. Menu is accessed by bar code on the table - but still have to go up and order at window / bar. Menu had fusion of Japanese & Korean with Australian favorites- chicken wings were sooo... good. Choice of craft beers and non alcoholic- had the best Kombucha ever - nonalcoholic - I would come just for this. Food was excellent - all dishes we tried were excellent - check the heat if you aren't used to the chili. Chicken wings were some of the best and the dumplings went down a treat. Overall great place for lunch or an arvo with friends. read more

Zero Fox - Japanese Near Me - Newstead, QLD

Delicious. There are no other words, definitely go for the beef bao! Stopped by for an afternoon late lunch and actually ended up here by accident as everything was closed (I'm American I didn't realize, but my Aussie friend wasn't surprised), we didn't know the area but the cooks from another place recommended it. The Atmosphere: Chill, total outside patio place with a walk-up window you order from. Wait staff that cleared plates and helped us select a local brew were also totally nice and helpful. The Food: OMG the BAO, we shared both the spicy pork and the beef bao and while they were both delicious i personally think even though it was a simpler dish, the beef was the winner on that one. We also had the spicy prawns in sweet chilli sauce and that was quite good as well. Totally recommend and I can't wait to eat there again now that I live nearby. Wish I had pictures but the food was so good we dug right in and forgot to snap a few. read more

Asian food, outdoor dining and sunshine. What more could a group of people want? Between us we had veggie dumplings, veggie curry, chicken curry, tuna and salmon sashimi and kimchi fries. The sashimi was fantastic, fresh and juicy. It came with pickled ginger and wasabi (I asked for more because heat please!). The fries covered in a cream cheese sauce and kimchi. It was balanced to a tee, spicy and creamy with a beautiful crunch. The dumplings were the standout dish for me. The flavour of the casing was surprising and was complimented by the filling and the dipping sauce. Service was extremely laid back, you order at the counter, but that didn't take away from the food. read more

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When we read about Zero Fox opening up right next door to our apartment block our lazy-bones were tingling. Japanese inspired sushi and bowls with craft beers served from a beautiful Woolstore shop front less than 5 minutes from our home was almost too good to be true. We made our way over to the new bar-come-eatery on a Friday afternoon just before midday. We were probably a little too keen in hindsight, as they were still setting things up for the day when we arrived. Thankfully they were still able to serve us some drinks and let us peruse the extensive menu as they worked. The space is simple with long timber tables and matching stools spread around the concrete walkway. I've heard they actually made these from scratch, which is an impressive feat. We didn't step into the interior although it looked well fitted out with similar tables and a large projection screen which at the time we were there, was beaming out Ferris Beuller's Day Off. Food is ordered via a hole-in-the-(bricked)-wall which forms part of the interior bar space. Staff are all very happy to help first time diners and have lots of gluten free menu options. After quizzing the staff on my particular food allergy challenges (try ordering something with no avocado and no gluten at any other Japanese place!) I was excited to try the vegetarian curry. Reactions to my food allergies can be a mixed bag for me. Some menus are so straight forward I don't really need to mention anything, other times I have to spend some time working through the options with staff. The way service react to this has a big impact on my experience and I'm pleased to say Zero Fox really took it in their stride. Nobody was angry or put-out and everyone just wanted to help me find something I could (safely) enjoy. It was a great experience. Drinks wise as I was working that day I opted for a Sprite while my lunch dates went with a couple of craft beers. There is a impressive list to work through and a nice amount of variety. Our food arrived quickly and looked sensational! We had kimchi fries and a serve of the chicken katsu, cream cheese & avo sushi alongside my curry. The fries themselves were a generous serving topped with an array of goodies including kimchi of course. Unfortunately these weren't gluten free so I couldn't sample them, and the same went for the sushi. My curry was a huge bowl of piping hot rice, vegetables and a huge field mushroom with a few enoki mushrooms on top. The Japanese curry sauce was on par with normal flavours I would expect and was not too overpowering. The whole dish was absolutely divine and so filling! I definitely did not miss the meat at all. My fellow diners thought their meals were excellent, and the sushi in particular was very good value at just $9.50 for 10 pieces (one of the daily special items). All in all we had a great experience here and will definitely return to explore more of the menu. read more

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We went to Zero Fox last Sunday to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Since we lived several years in Japan we were very much looking forward trying Zero Fox and taste their food. My hubby is a big fan of craft beer, living in Teneriffe we're blessed to have plenty great brews but they still managed to surprise him with one he didn't taste, yet. A very good start! I was happily surprised by their portion size, you defo have enough to eat! We had the kimchi fries, they are extemely additive! The kimchi is sweet and not too sour, the chips were crispy and served with a bit of cottage cheese which defo worked well with the dish. Next we had takoyaki ( octopus balls), it's a Kansai speciality which we adore however it's one dish that can really be so-so when not performed correctly. Zero Fox takoyakis were FANTASTIC!!! I could have munched on the whole plate but had to share them with my beloved... The things you do for love! I know octopus balls sound weird but trust me, they are delish! Dare giving them a go! I also had a bowl of prawn tempura udon. Again, happily surprised by the generosity of the portion! Udon broth is hard to execute, and it's the best udon I had outside Japan. The tempera was tasty & crispy, you have two prawns & two veggies tempura and extra garnish (fried tofu). A very satisfying bowl on a chilly day. My hubby had chicken katsu, it was nice but he wasn't a big fan of the capsicums in it. The katsu sauce though was great! Overall, we paid $61 for two people: 4 big plates, 1 pint & 2 sparkling water. If you go to Zero Fox thinking it's a pub-like place you might find it a bit pricy. The food is defo restaurant quality and the price reflects the care, passion the chef has for the food, as well as portion size. As far as Japanese restaurants go, it's not the most authentic one but they do serve amazing fusion food! And coming from me, it's big, I don't usually love fusion food. We'll be back!! Don't hesitate pay them a visit! read more

Zero Fox - Mornington Little Red, kimchi fries, takoyaki (octopus balls, fantastic!), prawn tempura udon & katsu chicken! Pic. by Dimitri Perrin - Japanese Near Me - Newstead, QLD

Monday and it's time for a quick lunch. I'm hanging for some Katsu Chicken Curry so off to Yelp for advice! Can I just say, nice work fellow Yelpers! Zero Fox is pretty chilled and relaxed. Wide range of beers on tap and a simple, uncomplicated menu that still seems to have everything. Nice. My curry was as good as I've had anywhere and generous. The ginger beer was pretty tasty too. Service was cheerful and prompt. I may have waited a while 5-10 minutes for my meal! Recommend you give a try if your in the area. Two thumbs up! read more

Came here with some friends, for diner. Had heard some good reviews about this place, so decided to give it a go. You can sit outside and watch the world go by, drinking one of many boutique beers and eating food that tastes divine. From the chips to the rolled salmon. The food is fantastic, service was good and of course the beer, cider , very cold . read more

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A nice chilled atmosphere with self ordering. Their beer list is extensive and wine list well thought out to match their Japanese inspired food offerings. We had their Riesling which was decent. I was impressed by their south Australian barberra (we had a bottle of each). Their food was served in generous portions and in a timely manner. The only cons were that the seating was benches which were a little uncomfortable which meant you didn't want to stay too long seated. Also the staff whilst friendly were a little cheeky and made me feel a little silly in regards to asking for the bathroom key (which was hanging up on the wall to the right). A nice little place. Would def go there again knowing I don't have to feel silly asking for the loo key! read more

Pretty ok would-be-Asian fried chicken. And somewhere in the cream cheese bomb of a sushi roll there were probably some good ingredients. So, overall pretty "meh" for the food. Nice beer selection, though. read more

Had fantastic fresh lunch. Really recommend it. Service was great nice break from cafe burgers.

Was the perfect place to stop for a couple of brews while walking the new pup, staff were very friendly and the table games were fun, ordering beer through the hole in the wall was cute aswell ... beer was tasty read more

Went here for the first time the other night. Love the atmosphere and setup, great location, the food was a good combo of tastiness / uniqueness and volume (it's rare I am filled up haha). I like how their beer menu is on a rotation as in it changes from time to time, the pale ale I tried was pretty nice. Will be back with more friends. read more