We came on a Monday night and was surprised with the constant stream of Uber food orders and diners. The meals came out in an acceptable time frame. The Tofu agedashi was really good with a light tempura based batter on the Tofu and flavourful accompanying sauce. My Salmon sushi was also very tasty and the salmon was not skimpy. My daughter had Chicken Katsu Don which was huge. The Katsu cooked really well with crunchy outside and moist succulent chicken inside.
Would definitely come back again.
Taruhachi is a Japanese resturant in a hidden walkway behind a cafe.
They sell a variety of bento boxes for $10. I bought one with kaarage chicken, prawn skewer, chicken wing and pork meat. Great value for a fulfilling lunch!
Will be back to try their other bento boxes and dishes!
Sad to see Taruhachi changed its menu - the original menu was authentic and high quality and I've always enjoyed it, however the new menu - although has a slight drop in quality, is way more affordable and food delivers much faster for people who work in North Sydney. I miss the old menu but I can afford the new menu for lunch much more now so I'll continue to support Taruhachi.
What a great hidden gem. Unless you are out looking for it, it's so well tucked away at the back behind the cafe in front, you won't notice it just walking by on the street. The inside decor is modest & a little dated, but that just add to it's authenticity, this could almost be a small family run place at a backstreet somewhere in Japan. I got one of their lunch combo set meal with sashimi & teriyaki fish. For under $17 (paid cash) I got 6 pieces of mixed sashimi, 3 pieces of small teriyaki fish fillets served with rice, 3 types of salads, miso soup, and a piece of melon. The sashimi was good, and I loved the teriyaki fish with sweet soy glaze & slightly crispiness. Overall great value & tasty.
Brilliant!
Tiny tucked away authentic Japanese restaurant!
Quick service(i was there on a Tuesday and Wednesday night) great Kimuchi and Udon
Great prices, you can spend $10 or $20 per person
Lovely little hidden gem in North Sydney! I always walked past this restaurant when I did my grocery shopping as its next to an Aldi and Coles.
Came with a friend for dinner, and when I walked in it immediately felt cozy and warm; as if you're entering your friends family home.
We were the first patrons, so the waitress showed us the menu very quickly. I chose the ten-don which is a tempura rice bowl. My friend got the kimuchi pork hot pot.
My food arrived first, and man the first bite was full of bliss! Tempura prawns were huge, followed by deep fried fish pieces and veggies. It's covered by a sweet soy sauce on a bed of rice.
My friends hot pot is seasoned beautifully, full of pork belly slices and vegetables; perfect for winter. It's priced well for what you get; my ten-don which had 2 large prawn pieces in it was $20.80 whilst my friends hot pot was $13 I think, she had to order rice separately.
Service is friendly; can't wait to come back and try something different!
This place is a small piece of Japan hidden in North Sydney. First off, be ready to wait for your meal, like a 20 min wait on average, and that's IF you're first in line! My review is based only on dinner.
The food quality is great and you can feel the chef takes great care in the food he makes. The sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled fish, and udon are all awesome. This place has my favourite udon and you should try it. Definitely worth coming if you're around the area.
First time in this small but cozy hideaway. Had a lunch Tempura and Sushi bento. The sushi was not only fresh but plentiful not often seen these days. The tempura batter was a little thick but still tasty and the sides of salad and fruit really rounded off the meal. Will take the wife next and check out the Katsu.
This place can be a very nice option for lunch catch up with 1- 2 people.
Surprisingly busy, considering the price is not cheap, and the location is a bit hidden from the main street.
Food is yum. Service is ok.
But I went back when a group of 4 to have a dinner after workout.
That time was a bit disappointing. It took very long to bring out the food, the potion is small and the guys in our group were still hungry and discussed whether take the hungry jack next door as a chaser.
So I recommend the place for lunch, but may have to find somewhere else for dinner, especially when you were hungry.
You certainly can not get more traditional Japanese than Taruhachi in North Sydney. What a find! Traditional, it certainly is, with the tv playing our all time favourite Japanese shows, right down to the manga magazines on hand. The walls are lined with the usual specials, mostly in Japanese. The lunch menu consists mainly of set bento boxes consisting of a main (choose from the menu on the wall, with a side of salad, fruit, rice and miso soup), while the dinner is A La Carte. The lunch trade is also extremely busy however, the evenings tend to be a lot more quiet suitable for an intimate dinner for two or a group gathering. The restaurant is not large so there is limited seating. Tempura ($18) Our recommendation, come here for the Tempura and Agedashi Tofu. Definitely the best we've ever had. The tempura is so crisp, light and not oily. There is a great variety of veggies and s
An amazing Japanese restaurant hidden away in north Sydney. It has a really cozey atmosphere to it and the staff are nice there. This is place is also open during the evening and has a whisky bar as well. I recommend getting the bento if you’re not sure what you would like. You have the choice to choose a side dishe as well
Without a doubt Taruhaci Bento is a cosy Japanese restaurant and hidden gem in North Sydney. Great place for a quick lunch or dinner after work.
We ordered the Unagi Bento box with 2 sides ($24) and Japanese Curry with rice and Ebi ($19). Both were delicious and reasonably priced. They also have an extensive list of whisky for all the whisky lovers out there.
The place can get quite busy as it is relatively small, thus booking is recommended.
19/04/2022
A little hidden gem in North Sydney. Bento boxes/sushi and snacks. I had the curry and my partner had the Chicken Nanban. We both had miso and i had a suntory on tap. Such an enjoyable meal and vibe. We will be back!
This cozy, quiet place has the BEST sushi bowl I have ever eaten in my life. One bowl made me quite full (yet, I still craved more). Going back soon for more!
Catherine Wang (C_wang42)
+5
Hidden gem in north Sydney. Small alley leads to a authentic Japanese restaurant & bar. Remind me of the day when I was in Tokyo exploring the night bar with tons of different options for sakes and Japanese whiskeys. Lovely jazz music with lots of souvenir from Japan creates a chic atmosphere. Ordered curry chicken katsu, unagi bento box, both delicious and fresh. One of the best curry in Sydney, you can tastes fruity flavor with a hint of herb infused aroma. Chicken katsu is crispy, juicy and not favored own it’s own ( which is great cause you can actually feel the freshness of the meat and when you dig the chicken in the curry you can still taste the sweetness of the meat )
Incredible food and service. Great hidden gem in North Sydney. I got the wagyu beef, lots of others around me were ordering Katsu curry and raving about how great it was - will definitely try that next time
Tucked away in a place that people would never expect a Japanese restaurant. Well worth trying the different meals they serve. It is a lot like many of the restaurants you find in Japan, both size and meals.
A hole in the wall but certainly an amazing place. The karage chicken is well perfected and the portions balanced. Friendly team and space is atypical of what you find in Tokyo - every inch is purposeful.
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