Was spoilt with a visit to Ishizuka for my birthday and I, lover of all things Japanese, had actually never heard of this elegant 2-hatted restaurant tucked away in the basement of an apartment block.
The whole evening was set out in such a lovely refined way. I won’t spoil the actual 10 course menu, which is based on seasonal ingredients from Australia, New Zealand and surrounding regions, but it was crafted perfectly from entree to dessert. So thought out. Each dish had at least 6 separate elements to it. So much precision and delicacy needed, and it was a pleasure to sit and watch the chefs at work.
A relaxing atmosphere and not too pretentious, which you will sometimes find with fine dining venues. Just good well executed dishes and staff who are genuinely passionate about their food.
Would definitely come back to try its changing menu!
Took my partner here for his birthday. Let’s just say he absolutely loved it. The food, staff and environment were amazing!
From start to finish this was an experience to savor...the restaurant is nested in a basement and once you enter, you experience a wonderful journey in time to Japan. You follow a set menu and are taken from seafood to wagyu beef and then to amazing desserts. Service is fantastic, everyone is so knowledgeable...the seating allows you to watch all the chefs from any location, feeling intimate and comfortable. Simply brilliant.
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