Yebisu Izakaya, Sydney

My love affair with all things Japanese continues to grow. 

It has only been two months since I came back from my holidays in Tokyo 

and one of the first things I miss dearly is the food.
So we decided to try this funky-looking Japanese restaurant with touch screen ordering system that is conveniently located at the heart of Sydney CBD. There's plenty of dishes to choose from but once the order is made it cannot be cancelled.Turns out it was an excellent choice to have your Japanese food cravings satisfied.

Order via touch screen

Agedashi Tofu

Salmon and radish

Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki Set

Sashimi Platter

Yebisu Izakaya
webpage

(02) 9266 0301

10/501 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

Rahmen Genki, Artarmon

One of the good places to get your ramen fix is here in this nice little suburb of Artarmon.

We came on a weekend and this place was packed and we had to wait in line.

Nothing fancy about this place, dishes are reasonably priced, food tastes delicious, 
staff is friendly and service is quick.

Genki Croquettes

Gyoza with preserved vegetables and rice

Miso Ramen

Shoyu Ramen

Shio Ramen with Hard Boiled Egg

Rahmen Genki

6 Wilkes Avenue, Artarmon, Sydney, NSW

02 9410 3777

Hukuya Sushi Bar, Eastwood

 

First rule you must remember, make a booking. 

Secondly, bring cash. My friend first introduced me to this sushi place 

and I immediately loved it. It is run by a Korean family but don't let that

put you off because they serve excellent authentic sushi and sashimi.

It's a tiny little place but everyone is wonderful and so was the food.

The place is a must visit for sushi lovers.

As you walk in the door you will be greeted with friendly, 

smiling faces of the staff and sushi chefs.

Deluxe Sashimi

34 pieces fresh thin slices of raw fish and octopus

Unajyu

Eel on rice 

Sushi and Udon

Huidupbup

A sensational bowl of deliciousness!

Hukuya Sushi Bar
1/25 Railway Parade, Eastwood NSW 2122
 (02) 9804 8200

Ume, Surry Hills

Was great to see my mum back in Sydney. 
We took her to lunch at Ume and we've chosen to have 
the seven course degustation with sake. 
This restaurant has been awarded one hat for three years in a row now.
Anticipating great things...

 I was thoroughly impressed with their take on combining 
traditional and modern elements of Japanese cuisine.
The food here is amazing and so delicious. 
Staff was great and attentive. 
A really fantastic experience!

Snapper Sashimi

Yuzu-shoyu, Wakame Oil, Sesame, Baby Shiso, Wasabi

Seared Hokkaido Scallop

Soy, Brown Butter, Lemonade Fruit, Dulse

Tako
Slow cooked WA Octopus, Wakame, Koji Potato, Lightly Pickled Cucumber, Shichimi

Shiki no Salad

Roast Heirloom Carrot, Fried Brussel Sprouts, Herbs, Black Vinegar, Tamari Custard

9+ Wagyu Sukiyaki

David Blackmore 9+ Wagyu, Yaki Dofu, Onsen Tamago, Soy and Mirin Reduction

Poached Strawberries
Caramelised White Chocolate, Matcha Ice Cream, Ginger Bread

Mandarin

Mandarin Tofu, Frozen Green Tea, Mochi, Dehydrated Cocoa Mousse, Mandarin Sherbet

with chef owner Kerby Craig

UME
478 Bourke Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010
(02) 93807333

Gumshara Ramen, (Chinatown) Haymarket

Gumshara Ramen probably has the thickest Tonkotsu Ramen in Sydney.
In Japanese, "ton" means pork and "kotsu" means bone.

Gumshara's broth is incredibly thick, rich and full of amazing flavours. 

This broth is made by simmering fresh pork bones and water for hours and hours to release the flavour.

The richness of the soup comes from marrow of bones that contain huge amount of collagen 
which is essential in maintaining silky, smooth skin.
 Some people may find it too thick but I love it.

Pork Dumplings

Pickled Ginger, Pickled Garlic and Chilli Oil

Tonkotsu, Noodle Ramen Soup with Soft-Boiled Egg

Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen Noodle

 

You can always request for them to make your soup less thick.

Shoyu, Noodle Ramen Soup with Soft-Boiled Egg and Chilli Bomb

Gumshara Ramen
Eating World Harbour Plaza, 
Shop 211, 25-29 Dixon Street, 
Sydney, Australia 2000