One of my favourites, not for the food which is always excellent but for the atmosphere, and laughs. That wins over the food anytime.
Thx to Shu and his team on a great night Sat. All 35 of us had a great time!!!
My first meal after I have been relocated to Sydney from Melbourne. I enjoyed the soba noodles. My friend has beef salads. We all enjoyed the food here.
And then I had hot pot the other day.... the soup was so delicious. The hot pot food tastes so nice even if I didn’t add any extra sauce : )
The restaurant also has ramen 🍜 weekends lunch time
We were looking for a place for dinner in Crows Best and was walking along Willoughby Road when we came across Sapporo. The Deluxe Sashimi platter was fresh and had a combination of seared and raw Sashimi which we enjoyed. We also really liked the Assorted tempura which had a nice thin & crispy batter. The grilled eel rice box was also really delicious, we shared this between 2. They had a matcha Swiss roll which I really wanted to try but was sold out so I’ll definitely go back to try. Everything was nice and I would visit again next time I have a craving for Japanese food!
Went on a Sunday night and it was relatively busy compared to other restaurants in the area. We had the wattle- assorted Sushi, Lobster miso soup, Udon and some spicy edamame, which went will with the Coedo Japanese craft beer. The pick of the lot would probably be the Lobster Miso soup and the others were a little average unfortunately.
We also tried the cold Sake- Junmai Daiginjo Dassei 23, which was nice and surprisingly fruity. The ambience is nice and not too loud, surrounded by signed rugby team jerseys.
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Established way back in 1987, Sapporo Japanese Restaurant, in Crow's Nest, certainly has the history. Walking in, one feels a sort of slipping back into another age. A rugby age to be more precise.
The walls were completely covered in rugby jerseys. Along with the carpeted floors and TV screen, I wondered if I were in a pub or a sushi bar. Yes, I spotted the sushi counter but still... In those halycon days of Sapporo's opening years, the Wallabies were winning and for the owners of Sapporo, I would imagine that life was pretty good.
I wondered what the sushi would be like.
Settling ourselves at a table, my wife chose the Value Lunch Box ($14.80) while yours truly went with the Deluxe Wattle ($43).
Now, this Deluxe Wattle promised me 10 pieces of sushi plus 6 rolls. Scampi was included in this and when the staff brought out the plate, I must say it looked impressive.
Unfortunately, we chose to sit at a rather small table so the sushi plate, which was almost spear-like in its length, didn't really fit on the table. Given the table size, perhaps a different plate could have been used? Anyway, we managed.
I followed modern tradition and started with the white fleshed fish - snapper, halibut and kingfish. The toppings were textured enough without being too memorable. Moving onto the more strongly flavoured pieces, the tuna, salmon, grilled salmon, scallop and scampi, I found myself searching for something to be awed by. I didn't really find it though I did appreciate the little bit of succulence that the seared scallop and the scampi offered.
I finished off with the egg and was wondering where the tenth sushi was before spying the salmon roe hidden behind the leafy decorative piece. Trying it, well, wow, I liked it. The scent of the ocean was not overpowering at all, suggestive, as it was, only after several bites. This, I quite enjoyed and its fragrant release is something I suspect would be quite the showpiece when ordered ala carte.
Finally, I went through the remaining 6 salmon & avocado rolls. Avocado doesn't excite me at all and while not untasty, I just don't feel it has anything to do with sushi. But I appreciate that it has its fans.
Sapporo Japanese Restaurant also has its fans. It has the history too. But for the price, I would have preferred a bit more bang for my buck.
I think, like the Wallabies, Sapporo may be due for a much needed win.
Watch me return when it does.
We came here on a Sat night without booking and were easily accommodated. Ordered the wagyu beef which melted in our mouths, white bait which was quite nice for the price paid. However the chicken teriyaki which was abit dry and didn't have much taste.
Nice Japanese food, the deluxe sashimi, sushi rolls and the deep fried flounder was very good, tempura was nice too. But the shabu shabu was flavorless, not recommended, might wanna try sukiyaki next time. I think they have not enough staffs as we had to wait for over 30mins for the shabu after we had finish eating all the other dishes. Maybe not enough hands on the outside and inside the kitchen. Nice place for Japanese food when its not packed.
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We came with a booking so were promptly seated and given our menus and it seemed like the right thing to do, as the place gets really packed. With quite a large selection of dishes on offer, it was a little overwhelming so we opted for one of the $50pp banquets.
Interesting setup, as there were autographed rugby union jerseys on the walls, with a large screen showing the rugby games during dinner. It felt like a Japanese restaurant mixed with a pub, with wait staff all wearing jerseys themselves. Nothing spectacular with decor, just simple with a small sushi bar/ kitchen toward the back. Food started coming out not long after we ordered and the first few dishes all came in quick succession. I would have preferred if the dishes came out a little slower to allow me to enjoy the food, as i felt a little rushed especially as our table became really full. None of the dishes really stood out to me and on their own, they were nice, but all kind of forgettable. I could not single out my most or least favourite dish of the night. But in saying that, strangely as an overall banquet meal, I actually enjoyed my dinner.
The service here was so lovely! And the food was very fresh
Delicious. The atmosphere is bizarre, service is poor and portions seem to be getting smaller. What keeps me coming back? The food is AMAZING! It is so good I am willing to pay the ridiculous prices they charge - yes, it is that good.
Fantastic Japnese, great for groups or friends night out. Went there today. I have been going to Sapporo since 1992 (21 years) and always return. Why? The food is fantastic, the service is great and Sho the owner treats everyone like family. they have all the standard japanese + creative extras that make the night (and giant beers). They even show Sumo and sport of special occasions.
The attached is a creative spin on edemame, chargrilled with a small amount of spice/pepper . . absolutely beautiful twist on a classic and tasted awesome. I've been to many Japanese restaurants but I know when I want quality it is worth the taxi ride to Sapporo crows nest
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After many months wanting to try this place i went here last night for a bite and some pre drinks. Being located in crows nest the prices were generally higher than most other japanese restaurants of the same quality. However, this being said, the food was decent and the drinks were even better. My partner and i had the stir fried edamame beans which were uniquely full if flavour and had a nice chilli kick to it. But $7.80 for a handful of stir fried beans is hardly cheap. Next was the karaage chicken which i was definately most impressed with. The batter on the outside of the chicken at most japanese restaurants tend to be floury and thick however Sapporo have managed to transform their karaage chicken with thin, crispy yet flavourful batter which envelopes the juicy chicken on the inside. Most impressed. Lastly however we ordered the katsudon (pork katsu on rice) for $17.80. The flavours were nothing to rave about and you could easily find the same if not better katsudon elsewhere for half the price. Drinks were the real winner for me though. With asahi on tap...how could u even go wrong! We ordered a mega mug of asahi each to begin proceedings and with it being happy hour (6-7pm) it was only $13.50 which is amazing value for a 980ml mug full if asahi. Roughly equating to 3 bottles. After i finished my first one i couldnt get enough so i ordered myself another mug of asahi but this time a 'big' one which is 610ml for $9.50 during happy hour. Also, if you purchase 14 big mugs or 7 mega mugs when u dine you can receive an asahi super dry cap, apron or t-shirt!!! You've gotta love that. Unfortunately when i dined last night i forgot to ask for the card to stamp my drinks down but i guess thats more reason for me to go back again! In all Sapporo was a great restaurant with decent food and provided an overall great experience. However its pricing was a little dearer than most other Japanese places with the same quality.
Quite cheap for the quality. Polite, efficient staff. Whitebait tempura was perfect, although smothered in salt. Mackerel fillet was also too salty. Salmon fish head was delightful. Comfortable restaurant. It had an extensive drinks menu and it appeared that Japanese beer was their specialty.
Went here the other night and had a wonderful meal. The restaurant could do with a bit of restyling, and the floor staff a bit of extra training, but these are only minor criticisms. Our dinner at Sapporo was one of the tastiest Japanese meals I've had in Australia in a long time. Reminded me of being back in Japan... Only if you ignore the Rugby paraphernalia in the walls!
Serving here is generous. Ramen and Curry are very Japanese and very nice. Staffs are courteous. I enjoy every bit of it. Recommended.
A decent Japanese restaurant. Good taste and choice of food. The 🍶 saké is pretty expensive here.
I have been coming here since 7 years ago, always great atmosphere and authentic Japanese food. They put on rugby and sumo sports on.
Nice good quality food. Staff is great too.
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