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We called up to make a booking for Valentine's day and the food was superb~
Ordered:
/entree/
🍆 Nasu dengaku (v): deep-fried eggplant toppe dwith special sweet Miso sauce ($8.00)
🐮 Beef tataki: sliced seared beef tenderloin served with spring onion, fried garlics and WAYO original ponzu-gelee (japanese citrus soy dressing) ($10.00)
🍄 Grilled japanese mushrooms (gf): grilled japanese mushrooms with garlic miso butter in foil ($9.00)
/main/
🌱 Tofu steak with teriyaki sauce (v): tofu steak with teriyaki sauce ($12.00)
🐔 Chicken katsu: panko crumbed chicken cutlets with katsu sauce ($15.00)
🐔 Chicken nanban: deep-fried succulent chicken dipped in sweet-sour-savoury-vinegar Japanese style tartatre sauce ($15.00)
🥩 Japanese beef hamburger steak: nicely crisped outside and fluffy, soft and jicy inside with soy based sauce with grilled ajapnse mushrooms ($16.00)
Review:
We got to experience a lot of Wayo's food because we were sharing dishes between the 4 of us! The stand out for me (and what I'd recommend) is the grilled mushroom, the chicken nanban and tofu steak.
The grilled mushroom is marinated in this lovely garlic miso which gives a very aromatic, memorable taste.
Chicken nanban reminds me of my highschool days and the sauce is very reminiscent. Succulent, juicy chicken is always an A+ for me!
Tofu steak had soft tofu that simply melted in my mouth. For those who favour meat, this may not appeal but I personally enjoyed the juxtaposition between the heavier teriyaki sauce and the soft touch of the tofu.
The service was pretty good and they were so helpful in recommending dishes. Friendly and the dishes were brought out in relatively timely pace. Even when we added on the hamburger steak, they were accommodating and brought it out fast!
Food quality is good, presentation is good, service is good. Can’t flaw them!
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My score 3.75+ stars (avge of 2 reviews). J and I had lunch here on Tue 13th of Aug. Service was nice, gentle and efficient. There were cooking smells evident (unlike first visit).
J had the Tofu steak lunch deal ($12 inc miso soup) – 2 x silken tofu steaks, crispish outside and lots of teriyaki sauce. Salad and rice nice. Seemed more tofu than in the Don (see below).
I had the Chicken nanban lunch deal ($15 inc miso soup) - Nanban sauce was very nice and made the chicken moist (although there was some crisp coating). Mayo was good and a generous serve. Burdock root nice. Salad greens plus capsicum, a little bit dry if no actual dressing on it (thick Ponzu gelee). Nice amount of rice, good that it was separate.
We both enjoyed our meals a lot more than the first visit, and the soup was really good (again), seemed thicker that the last time and had more carrot.
We had Matcha again and it was the same as last time (yum – see below).
10 months ago. Casual setting, nice jazz in the background - a bit cramped at the front (tables are high enough, but a bit narrow), more room at the back. Place wasn’t busy - female waiter was nice and polite.
Food > Miso soup was mild, but very good – overall, one of the better miso soups we’ve had.
J’s Tofu Don had silken tofu and plenty of (very) sweet teriyaki sauce (slightly caramelised on the top of the tofu). It had plenty of rice and really nice pickled ginger, but J thought it didn’t have anywhere near enough salad greens. The Tofu Don and Miso soup lunch deal at $9.50 is great value though!
My Teriyaki chicken had plenty of rice, but also only a small amount of salad greens. There was plenty of moist chicken, sauce glaze and occasionally a yummy crispy bit of skin. The poached egg yolk was barely cooked and the white virtually uncooked, so I folded it through the hot rice and it made a nice sauce.
We’re “matchaophiles”, so finished off sharing 1 generous scoop of Matcha ice cream – sooooo intense, but very sweet. Still - a bargain, and if they cut back the sugar it would be top notch…
Great ambience for a small restaurant. Staff were friendly. Ordered beef steak & chicken namban, both superb. Highlight was the creme brulee with matcha sauce!
Will be back for:
+ Miso Soup
+ Japanese Hamburger Steak
What a gem of a place. Came by for a quick bite and was delighted by the flavours of the dishes. The miso was packed full of goodness and a generous serving. The Japanese Steak was as advertised; tender, juicy, loads of flavour, with a slight tang. Delicious. Couldn’t be happier with the service and the food. The great thing is that there’s nothing like this in this stretch of shops so expect this place to do well with the locals.
WOW!
We chanced upon this little gem as we were in the mood for some Japanese near home. And so glad we came across Wayo.
Staff
Amazingly friendly :)
Edamame
Delicious
Tako yaki (octopus balls)
Stand out from the entrees. Generous bits of octopus mixed in and flavored was on point
Deep fried eggplant.
This was good, but our least favorite. Was a bit too oily
Chicken Katsu Curry
WOW! The best Japanese chicken curry we've had to date. The curry itself was well balanced. It didn't taste artificial or overpowering like so many other Japanese restaurant "curry" dishes. The bits of beef cooked into the curry was just incredible. The chicken katsu cooked to perfection. Just amazing!
Brown rice green tea
Authentic. Actually brewed from tea leaves plus brown rice, not from a tea bag.
They now have a regular customer in us! Looking forward to trying their other dishes
P.s. It was so good we forgot to take photos.
A cozy retreat from the hustle and bustle of Racecourse Road. Lots of Japanese customers which is a good sign. Attentive service. They serve authentic Japanese dishes, some of which like the Kinpira Gobo are rare to find in Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. Their lunch deals (13-14$ for main and miso soup) are great value. Their miso soup is different from others, in a good way! I had the teriyaki chicken don. The chicken was tender and had a nice charcoal flavour. However, there was a lot of rice and not that much chicken in comparison, but for the price it was great value and quality.
Good food with reasonable price. Atmosphere may not be perfect, however the pro exceeds the cons. Staff are friendly and courteous. Corkage is fine but wished they serve sake to go with the food.
Polite and friendly waitress.
Gyoza is very juice and crunchy on the outside.
Very fresh sashimi but wish the portion is a bit bigger.
Love the sauce on the mash potatoes.
The soft boiled egg on the teriyaki chicken is so delicious. It come with a lot of rice and sauce which get a bit too salty.
I never try anything like the Beef burger in mushroom sauce before. The beef is so moist and mild flavour. I would definitely come back again.
Prompt polite service. Clean and well presented. I had the Chicken Teriyaki on rice. Tender juicy meat that seemed to be cooked on a char skillet giving rich flavour blended nicely with the runny egg... great value...
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ORDERED
🐟 Saikyo-yaki: Grilled white miso marinated white fish garnished with Yuzu powder, saikyo-yaki is classic Japanese Miso marinade grilling recipe ($13.00)
🍄 Grilled Mixed Japanese Mushrooms: Grilled Japanese mushrooms with garlic miso butter in foil ($10.00)
🍚 Una Don (grilled eel rice bowl): Grilled eel fillets glazed and drizzled with soy-based sauce marinated in soy mirin texture on rice nad comes with avocado, shredded Nori, chilli threads and wasabi on top. Fresh water eel is rich in vitamins, DHA fatty acids, minerals and proteins ($22.00)
REVIEW:
This was only some of the food we had. For just under $40pp, we were filled up and had 2 entrees, 2 mains and 1 dessert. An absolute steal especially when we felt like we could roll out of the restaurant.
I come back multiple times a year, and I always order the Grilled Mixed Japanese Mushrooms. There's something so wonderful about buttered mushrooms - would highly recommend this dish. The flavour really develops while being in the oven, creating this aromatic and soft creamy mushroom taste that I love.
Definitely worthwhile! Love Wayo and always bring my friends around if they want to eat something close to where I'm at.
For a small restaurant, you wouldn’t expect such a great variety. Very reasonably priced too! Would definitely be coming back.
I love Japanese food and this quaint restaurant was a fabulous find in Flemington (after I was craving the cuisine and looked to google maps for options). Delicious dishes at a reasonable price. Will definitely be back! Thanks WAYO team :)
Sensational Japanese food
Had entrees, mains and dessert,
Only $33 per person
WAYO Japanese Dining is a hidden gem in the heart of Flemington. The restaurant is so unassuming. Everything about it is so nonchalant, unpretentious, understated and elegant. The staff are attentive and friendly. The sweet young boy who served us impressively spoke fluent Japanese. We love a polyglot King!! The food was incredible and affordable. I'm stunned, shocked and bewildered at how amazingly low key this place is. You need a write up on Broadsheet, somebody call the editor!! Thank you so much for the 15 out of 10 delicious meal. We simply j'adore and you best believe we'll be coming back from now until the end of time.
Our first visit here and definitely won't be our last.
We ordered a selection of dishes from the tapas menu and each and every one of them tasted amazing. Can't wait to come back again. To try the other things on the menu.
It's an interesting experience when you sitting here, people come to see what are you eating.
I waving my hands to them like Maneki-neko(fortune cat)
Then they keep coming in,😂
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