Hachibeh is my all time fav Jap at Melbourne. Yummy and authentic Japanese food. Went there again for Mother's Day dinner yesterday. Friendly and fast serving staff.
Food worth to order: Gyutan, Karaage, Shashimi and Nabeyaki udon. Never go wrong if you would like to get authentic Jap food in town. Recommended.
😱Lizzie’s first impression: I have been here quite a few times and the staff here are so friendly and welcoming.
🍩Lizzie enjoyed: The udon is done very well as the broth is clear yet tasty and the udon is al dente. The rich dishes like katsu don and katsu curry is always done very well and is very generous for its price.
🍅Lizzie did not enjoy: The sashimi is good but not the freshest I’ve eaten.
🥇Lizzie rates overall: it’s a cheap eats kinda place and I would go for a quick bite!
Accidentally found this Japanese gem. Randomly selected items based on the recommendations.
Love the chicken teriyaki the most. A very common and popular dish, but not many places can deliver such a staple in an elegant way. Chicken was tender, sauce was not overwhelmingly sweet or cloying. Such a perfect and delicate balance of sweet and savory.
Pork tonkatsu was also good. Tender and crispy.
The stir fried pork - Buta Shogayaki was so flavorful. A punch of umami within such a thinly sliced pork goodness.
Ox tongue with salt was a sublime piece of dish. Cannot stop having it. It was perplexing to think how such a thinly sliced meat can pack flavors so deep and satisfying.
Price was affordable as well. Around $25 per pax on our table.
My favorite kind of Japanese places to eat right now.
Authentic Japanese izakaya. Came here for saké and snacks. Everybody working there was Japanese. The only qualm is that things came out quite slow regardless of the fact that restaurant was not full. Will be back!
It's been a while since I have been here for the lunch bento, but the quality and consistency has not changed. For $13, the bento is excellent value, including bottomless miso soup and green tea. Service is quick too, and staff extremely friendly.
My favourite Japanese restaurant for sushi in Melbourne. I always come back here or bring friends here to try the exceptionally fresh nigiri. I usually get the sake and unagi, which is good very well and I always say that if a restaurant can make unagi well then they make all their sushi well. The udon is also incredible; it tastes very authentic but the niku udon is a little bit oilier than the traditional udon, but nonetheless, great.
They also have a large selection of vegetarian options, which is great because I have a lot of vegetarian friends. Highly recommend!!
Was here for lunch a few days ago and was pleasantly surprise at how big the place was and how tasty the bento tasted! The $12 lunch bento option is great! Unlimited tea and rice with various choices of meat, salad and sides! I got the teriyaki chicken with the potatoe salad and tofu sides. Everything tasted delicious. Chicken was moist, tofu was soft and crunchy (would have liked at least 1 more though) and the potatoe salad was filling. Definately didnt need extra fluffy rice but the extra green tea was perfect!! Overally very satisfied. Must go back for dinner one day.
Came here for lunch the other day! The customer service was pretty good, the waiter was attentive and patient. I kinda loved how the restaurant has this dimmed setting, which makes it feel cozy. The food served there was decent too. Wouldn't mind revisiting to try out other dishes (I ordered a bento).
Great lunch bento box deal at $12 which comes with rice, meat and various sides. Authentic Japanese food. Efficient service, polite and attentive staff. Came here once for dinner and it was interesting to see the place transformed at night. The place was dimly lit which makes it easier to relax in. Office workers trickled in for nomikai and several cries of "kanpai" could be heard. It felt like we were in Japan. We tried most of the chef's recommendations and they were really good. I especially liked the nasu dengaku (eggplant with miso) and wafu steak although the steak was on the fatty side. I would give the okonomiyaki a miss since there were barely any other ingredients in it besides flour. Sake was good. The price is reasonable and within the typica pub food range.
Used to come here quite often, but less and less lately due to its expensive prices and poor service. I usually come here with 3-4 friends, and while the food was good, I think the prices are steep for the portions they provide, and nowadays there are better alternatives. Service is average at best, as usually we had to wait a long time before a staff come by us (especially if you sit upstairs). I think they need to get more staff and portion their food better. I would recommend the yukke, as that would be my favourite dish there.
I would probably give this restaurant 3.5 stars but the review system doesn't allow that, so I'd rather give 4 stars than 3. This isn't a fine dining restaurant. It's a casual, walk in off the street kind of restaurant with wonderful food. The curry was excellent, with flavours reminding me of curries I had in Japan. Nigiri/Sushi was good. Dumplings were excellent; as was the "German" potato (i.e. fries with amazing flavour). Good service.
One of the best authentic Sushi place in Melbourne. Good place to hang around with family and friends. Located in the center of CBD.
Fantastic service, nice atmosphere. Food is good and quality hasn't changed for the years that it has been here. Decently priced and nicely portioned. Wide variety of drinks here as well.
My friends and I had a late dinner (i.e. during non-peak time) so I'm not sure how accurate my experience is of the atmosphere but the restaurant itself is relatively spacious (given it's in the middle of the CBD) with nice decorations and friendly staff. The menu is quite extensive with a range of hot and cold foods (the katsu don and tempura udon were quite nice). Priced more on the expensive side overall but an enjoyable experience all the same - would recommend it
Love the food, the steak was slightly over done, but everything else was very tasty. Staff was pleasant as well.
Friendly service for the most part and tasty authentic Japanese food for a wonderful value! :) I'd highly recommend swinging by here when you're looking to satisfy your hunger haha
Pic is $10 lady's menu set :)
Very good place for lunch, they have a special menu for women that is super tasty and filling
Best katsu curry in Melbourne great prices, also the generous portions are amazing. Worth noting that the staff are all actually Japanese. Should book in advance though it gets busy (can do it online). Also if you are waiting a bit longer than you think you should for your food please query the staff - I've had a couple of minor delays from forgotten items or orders here.
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