Japanese
- Review
- Glen Huntly
‘Perfect golden, crisp finish’: Katsumo will satisfy your cravings for killer katsu
Former two-hatted chef Jaejun Kim’s hunch about this one dish has been vindicated. But you’ll need to travel to a not-very-foodie suburb to experience his craftsmanship.
- Dani Valent
- Exclusive
- Just open
Snacks under $10, cocktails for $14: First look at a new izakaya that’s a dream for groups
The team behind popular Bourke Street noodle joint Yamamoto Udon opens a second, much larger location with a liquor licence and a broad menu of Japanese favourites.
- Tomas Telegramma
‘It’s perfect, when they’re not playing Norah Jones’: What’s driving our booming ramen scene
With 11 soup spots on a single CBD street, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. Harvard Wang helps decipher the city’s broth market, and when you should splash $30 on a bowl.
- Harvard Wang
- Review
- Federal
Federal Doma Cafe
A rustic cafe in Byron’s hinterland for Japanese-Australian sushi and sashimi.
- David Matthews
- Review
- Bangalow
Mangosteen
Sushi rolls and salad bowls made on fresh produce from the farmers’ market.
- David Matthews
- Review
- Darlinghurst
Is onigiri the new sushi roll? Sandoitchi’s stylish spin-off is doing a next-level version
The triangle-shaped, nori-wrapped rice ball was one of Japan’s earliest portable snacks. Here, they’re made to order using rice cooked throughout the day, and served alongside a full drinks menu.
- Helen Yee
- Review
- Marrickville
Maki and Ramen
The noodles and broth are made from scratch at this family-owned ramen shop.
- Bianca Hrovat
- Review
- Melbourne
We join the queue to review Ginza Kagari – a spot that ships its ramen in from Tokyo
The truffle version has gone viral, but Besha Rodell prefers her broth “unadulterated”.
- Besha Rodell
