16 Apr

I had a bit more time to spare during my lunch break today and thought I'd venture down to the city to try out some of Kuni's lunch specials. There were so many tempting choices, but I eventually settled on the sushi lunch set. The lunch set included an appetiser (today it was pickled bean sprouts and carrot), miso soup and chawanmushi. The chicken and mushroom chawanmushi was wonderfully smooth and delicately flavoured, and though I know its usually served in this size, I secretly wished it was larger! There...

13:49 / Food / Japanese / Kuni's / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
28 Mar

Ramen restaurants are popping up everywhere in Melbourne these days and I had the opportunity to attend the soft launch of the latest one. Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen is hidden away on a basement level, where Ondergrounds Bar once was. There's quite a selection of sake and beer on offer, as well as Asahi on tap. Of particular note was the availability of Asahi black - the first time it's been available on tap outside of Japan. [caption id="attachment_7650" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Apple Juice + Sake, Orange Juice + Sake[/caption] In attendance and...

21:18 / Food / Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen / Japanese / Melbourne CBD / Restaurants
17 Mar

I've heard many things about Hakata Gensuke, but have been daunted by the long queues and the fact that I prefer other types of Japanese noodles (I looove soba). Unfortunately I had missed out on the Hawthorn branch's 50% off launch special, but a visit was on the cards once I discovered they had another special offer on. This particular offer consisted of $16 set menu with a bowl of ramen of your choice, plus either gyoza (5 pcs) or karaage (4 pcs), and a can of cold...

13:02 / Food / Hakata Gensuke / Hawthorn / Japanese / Restaurants
14 Mar

Akachochin has been on my radar for a while and I was so excited when I found out a friend had organised a celebratory dinner here. Because of the size of the group, the restaurant offered to put together a shared menu for us - one that was different to the regular banquet menu. We started with a little dish of noodles in a light broth, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Though I knew it was a banquet, I wished there was more of it because I found it so...

10:31 / Akachochin / Food / Japanese / Restaurants / South Wharf
13 Mar

Located right at the southern end of Glenferrie Road, Wa Modern has been serving contemporary Japanese food since July last year. They also has a special lunch menu, though the dinner menu, which is mainly designed for sharing, is still available during lunchtime. Filled with lots of fresh seafood and combined with coriander, avocado and a touch of Kewpie mayo, the Wa Roll was one of the nicer sushi rolls I've had in a while. I didn't try much of K's Spicy Chicken Ramen Salad, but she really enjoyed it...

21:44 / Food / Japanese / Malvern / Restaurants / Wa Modern
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