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