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08 Oct Matsumoto, Brunswick East

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In amongst the great variety of restaurants on this section of Lygon St, you’ll find a warm and friendly Japanese eatery, Matsumoto.

Matsumoto - Aburi Salmon Sushi (3 for $11) — Aburi Salmon Sushi (3 for $11)

Matsumoto - Spicy Salmon Roll - Inside out rolls with fresh salmon, cucumber, avocado & spicy mayo (6 for $11) — Spicy Salmon Roll - Inside out rolls with fresh salmon, cucumber, avocado & spicy mayo (6 for $11)

The sushi bar serves up delights like Aburi Salmon and Unagi Sushi, both cooked beautifully, with the Unagi boasting a tasty glaze. Also delicious is the Spicy Salmon Roll – Inside out rolls with fresh salmon, cucumber, avocado and spicy mayo.

Matsumoto - Gyutan - Grilled ox tongue ($14) — Gyutan - Grilled ox tongue ($14)

Matsumoto - Kaki Fry - Deep fried crumbed oyster with Japanese BBQ sauce & mustard ($12) — Kaki Fry - Deep fried crumbed oyster with Japanese BBQ sauce & mustard ($12)

Matsumoto - Yuzu Salmon Tataki - Seared salmon served with Japanese pomelo dressing ($18) — Yuzu Salmon Tataki - Seared salmon served with Japanese pomelo dressing ($18)

Matsumoto - Nasu Dengaku ($9) — Nasu Dengaku ($9)

The lightly seared Yuzu Salmon Tataki has a tangy Japanese pomelo dressing, and the Nasu Dengaku is tasty and tender, breaking apart easily with the gentle use of a spoon.

Matsumoto - Naabeyaki Udon with chicken, vegetables, soft poached egg & tempura prawn ($17) — Naabeyaki Udon with chicken, vegetables, soft poached egg & tempura prawn ($17)

The rainy weather calls for some noodles, and the slippery Nabeyaki Udon comes in a piping hot broth with chicken, vegetables, poached egg and a tempura prawn. Perfectly comforting.

Matsumoto - Daifuku - Red bean, black sesame, mung bean with ice cream and fruit ($8) — Daifuku - Red bean, black sesame, mung bean with ice cream and fruit ($8)

We finish with a trio of bite sized Daifuku, each with a different filling and accompanied by ice cream and fruit.

For a casual Japanese feed on Lygon St, particularly if you’re after sushi, Matsumoto might be the place to be.

Disclaimer: I was invited to Matsumoto as a guest, however, opinions expressed here are purely my own, and are based on my experience at the time.

Matsumoto Japanese Restaurant
48 Lygon St
Brunswick East, VIC, 3057
(03) 9380 9288
matsumoto.com.au

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08 Oct Matsumoto, Brunswick East

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