My reviews will show I am quite a picky eater, and even pickier with Japanese. This izakaya is reminiscent of the little inns and places I've been to in country japan - the tofu is topped with real snow crab meat, the sushi is adequately not too cool and not too warm with the fish fresh, and the sake flight is buffet style at $15 for three. To top it up, the service is phenomenally personal, without being intrusive. It just feels like your resident country japan food offering.
Needless to say, this is my new eastside favourite.
Service was excellent. The prawn sushi and brown rice bru le was out of this world. We also has the tuna salad, and the tuna was cooked to perfection.
After a horrible dining experience at a ridiculously highly rated izakaya nearby, we finally found our favorite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! You know it's good when you notice all the staff and most diners are communicating in Japanese. Huge selection of sake, well prepared food, this is what authentic Japanese izakaya all about.
Always looking for a something a little different from standard Japanese. This place delivers. Not too expensive but impressive playing and absolutely delicious and light meals for both mains and desserts means I'll be back.
At the entrance to Bistro Goemon, written on the wall, and now partially covered, is …. ‘Goemon Hidden jewel of Elsternwick – Harry’ ….. I totally agree! Beautifully presented and lovely flavours, Japanese, fusion cuisine matched with friendly, efficient hospitality.
Very tradition and fresh Japanese dishes!! Specially the Yam wrapped with seaweed and many other dishes! Sorry don't have photos for all the dishes as I went there a couple years ago n recently found the name of it to introduce to my friend... but definitely will go there again!!!!
Lovely place. Very friendly and helpful staff. Everything was fresh and flavoursome, particularly enjoyed the tofu salad (pictured), dumping special and the brown rice tea brulee.
We found this place by accident and every dish is worth to try. Esp the crab tofu and udon pasta. This steam wagyu beef surprised us as well. Maybe the price is bit high but i do suggest you to try it once.
This venue is an absolute gem. The food is prepared meticulously and the chef is always chatting to customers. I have dined here countless times and the food is always made with love. Service is prompt, and staff know their stuff. Absolutely love this place.
Authentic good Japanese food. The Goemon lunch bento 🍱 was lovely- teriyaki chicken, fried fish, salmon sashimi, miso soup & rice. The crumbed tuna cutlet with Gorgonzola sauce was amazing. Everything thing was cooked to perfection. Only complaint is the portion size vs price. You do have to order more to fill.
This Japanese restaurant is super tasty!
And also all of stuffs were Japanese and I felt Japanese hospitality so much, I want to go to eat again!!! ありがとうございました！！
Good honest Japanese food. My wife is Japanese and we are semi-regulars. Bistro Goemon is owned and run by a Japanese chef I believe. We usually order sushi and sushimi.
Delicious food (especially the sushi platter and seafood dumplings), including some interesting dishes you don’t see elsewhere. The service was very warm, friendly and efficient. They were brilliant at ensuring we were out in time to see our movie. Will definitely be back.
Excellent and interesting Japanese food. Very delicious and enjoyable.
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