*3.5/5 but rounded up for Zomato. Kazu is hidden in a lane way off main street Mornington. Pretty small and quaint restaurant. Decor has been improved in recent years, however, it is still very basic and lacking a little bit.
🍴beef tataki, sushi boat and dumplings. Sushi tasted fresh - would recommend the boat.
💁🏼♀️ attentive and friendly staff
Really good food. Had quick take away fresh signature sushi, salmon terriaki, Chicken yakitori. I really like this quality fresh japanese and an easy go to place for Japanesse food which sits nice in your stomach at the end of the meal. Must try.
Visited kazu for a family dinner. Loved the ambiance of the restaurant and service was very prompt and friendly. We ordered gyoza- which was delicious, the sushi boat and the tempura prawn dish. All were fresh and very tasty. Well priced and would definitely recommend!
Hidden Japanese gem tucked away in Mornington. The food here is quite nice. We always order the sushi, the gyoza and the chicken yakitori and I don't think you can go wrong with those three. Only criticism is that the portions here are quite small and Kazu is quite overpriced for what you get.
Delish. The staff are very smart, knowing all the traditional Japanese names for each dish. The food was fabulous, the sushi and sashimi clearly being the specialty. Surprisingly the decor was charming, we were impressed with how homely the place felt. This place has the charm that we were expecting heading into Mornington, after almost 10 years. The prices seemed hefty merely because the menus and modest decor seemed at odds with the cost, but once we tasted the high quality food and delicious flavours we ordered more and didn't look back. Fabulous night out, well done.
Kazu would be one of the best Japanese restaurants on the peninsula. Food is fresh with good presentation. The Gyoza and dipping sauce is prepared well. The okonominyaki would be nice with some visible cabbage rather than all soft batter inside and it would be nice with the traditional bonito flakes on top for extra flavour. The sashimi was fresh though I think the cutting of the fish needs a lot more care and attention. I find it really makes a difference in taste when there is care taken in cutting with a nice clean consistent cut and thickness. Service is always prompt and friendly.
Great place, great food! What more can I say. Apparently I have to say more or else I can't post. This place is worth posting! Check it out!
It's pretty obvious why this venue has been in operation for so long, I'd eat here every night if I could afford to! Exceptional food, kind and obliging wait staff, can't pick a single fault with our dining experience. Take away menu also exceptional and beautifully presented.
Kazu is delicious! If i could eat here for the rest of my life i would. The first time i came here i literally thought of it months after until i could go again. They create such fresh and simple food yet its bursting with flavor. The restaurant is almost like a special little secret hidden among cafes along main street.Cost is a minimum $25 per person but for a special night out can be seen an reasonable. The girls working there seem nice and energetic and there is little wait for food which is good because as soon as you see someone else eating their food your already drooling.Love!
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Firstly let me just say I am not a big fan of eating out and don't do it very often and indeed this review is not about the restaurant experience but purely just about the food I bought a couple of days ago take away. I have bought take away here several times since moving to Mornington and each time it was absolutely delicious, clean, fresh, great quality and expertly put together with beautiful delicate balance and care.My wife and I felt like something easy, flavourful and relaxing hence out came the bottle of wine and the phone and I ordered: oshinko (pickled vegetables) Agedashi Dofu, Nasu Dengaku (baked eggplant), Gyuniku Tataki (eye fillet lightly seared with a ponzu sauce), Unagi Kabayaki (grilled eel) and some Tekka Maki (raw tuna rolls). It was ready for pick up in 25 minutes which meant a quick trip to Mr Pauls for a beer and then get the food and get home.Easy! Gotta love Mornington!!!All I can say about the food is that is was perfect! Perfect in it's flavour, perfect in that it was exactly what we had hoped for and made for a perfect evening and that is what food is all about. The flavours, the delicate balance, the umami, the freshness, the expert care in the cooking - WOW - what an absolute treat and what an absolute gem to have in Mornington.I am not a fan of the décor of the restaurant but as I don't eat out that is of no concern - I am how ever a BIG fan of the food and the chef!!!! Many thanks to Hidekazu Yanagisawa for giving us some wonderful food at home!
Great hidden gem, we had a mix of 8 tapas dishes, great service, reasonable prices and friendly staff
Food is seriously delicious.
We love Japanese food- the carpaccio, the eggplant and tempura veg dishes were tasty and fresh with great flavours.
Decor has been updated so a better look and feel.
Definitely a MUST to try
Great ambience, fantastic service and delicious food.
Kazu was super nice! Although I was a little sad I could not have a oolong high! でも the tempura veg was amazing. After living in Tokyo for 4 years and being back in Melbourne for 2... my wife and I both agree it’s the best tempura since Japan. It’s also nice to go to a Japanese restaurant that’s actually run by Japanese... おいしかった。ありがとうございます
We had dinner at Kazu tonight and ate a combination of fresh shashimi on rice and delicious japanese flavoured chicken thighs on rice. It was gluten free with gf soy, and was delicious. Everything was really fresh. With a good selection of wines and friendly, quick service, it made a for a great experience!
We ordered take away. My husband usually sticks with Thai or Chinese. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered and all came with flavour and freshness. Could not fault a thing. Would highly recommend to anyone.
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