Wipe any notion of a traditional Japanese dining experience from your mind. Mr Miyagi is hip, modern and as popular as ever. Waiting lists are not uncommon, but thankfully now there's Yukie's Snack Bar around the back where you can order a drink and some nibbles while waiting for a table....
I love the versatility of sushi in the way I can order to suit my level of hunger; anything from a bite to quell the grumbling stomach, all the way to a full dinner. Today's visit to Sushi Jiro was more of a quick snack stop whilst traipsing around Box Hill Central, rather than a proper meal....
I remember when I first heard Sake was opening up in Melbourne. Shaun Presland, who trained in the art of sushi in Japan and worked there for 15 years, was bringing his sushi skills over from Sydney. Excitement ensued, but until now, I still hadn't managed to make a visit. As well as food, they serve a range of cocktails, wines and Japanese craft beers. Given its location underneath Hamer Hall, it's appropriate that Sake has a pre-theatre menu as well. As much as I would love to...
Jai Ho is a family run restaurant that has been sharing their recipes through their hospitality since 2011. The family has other restaurants under the Jai Ho name, in Hoppers Crossing and Berwick, and they also provide Indian wedding banquets for Peter Rowland's catering services. The proceedings begin with papadums and a trio of dips: a slightly sweet, slightly tangy tamarind, mint, and a yoghurt-based spicy sauce. We also try a mango lassi, which tastes more strongly of mango than yoghurt. Perfect if you're after more of a...
Sake Jr has expanded, and now has a second restaurant in the new and snazzy St Collins Lane food court. At lunch time the Bourke St and St Collins Lane branches serve the same menu, but come dinnertime, the St Collins Lane location shows its differences. Starting from 4pm, they start serving bao, Japanese fried chicken (JFC) and abura noodles. ...