A true 'hole in the wall' gem
Hidden in a covered pedestrian alleyway between Orchid Ave and Surfers Paradise Blvd Amimoto fits the classic definition of a 'hole in the wall' restaurant. And it delivers on that promise of inexpensive yet delicious eats.
I had the 'A' set plate of sushi - basically a deluxe nigiri platter - served with miso soup. The fish was fresh and delicious, the rice had good taste, temperature, and texture, and the 'other' toppings - tamago, prawn, scallop, flying fish roe, and salmon roe - were quite tasty as well. Water and tea (both iced and hot) are self serve as are the dining implements. And it's a 'pay at the counter after you've eaten' kind of place.
The hostess was kind and helpful...though the service mainly consisted of telling me what (and where) I should be doing on my own. The decor inside the restaurant was perfectly fine...though I would have found eating in the dark, low ceilinged 'alleyway' somewhat depressing.
My only complaint is that the miso soup was served at the same time as the sushi...and I don't know if that is how they normally do it or if it was because I entered just as the restaurant opened.
Goos service. We were the first table of the day at 11:30am. Good food and nice portion!
It's is authentic and nostalgic Japan in The heart of Gold Coast. If I live here, I'll definitely go to this place at least once per week! Like the vibe and the food, it's so delicate and tasty in a very harmony way!
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