A high-octane ode to Tokyo’s late-night dining scene,by Chris Lucas.
The cosy 30-seater will serve a unique curry and miso-based ramen alongside Hokkaido soul food favourites and local drinks.
An under-the-radar spot is about to be the name on everyone’s lips,as it nabs a chef from a Hong Kong hotspot who’s all about fun-forward dishes.
Serving aburasoba (soupless ramen) inside a busy train station.
“It’s not omakase,it’s more like a canteen.” Come for fluffy katsu sandos,Japanese fish and chips,and a style of sushi that’s perfect for lunch al desko.
Pocket-sized sushi restaurants,old-school Tokyo-style cafes,and affordable delis with build-your-own bentos are just the tip of a rapidly growing and highly specialised Japanese scene.
Tiny Temaki Sushi joins Melbourne’s growing number of Japanese specialty venues.
Strawberry matcha lattes are all well and good,but how about a mango matcha smoothie?
A small-batch tofu maker is pushing perceptions of the vegetarian staple into new territory,using McDonald’s,low-waste cooking and more for inspiration.
Specialising in Japanese desserts like mochi-wrapped gelato.