Loved the buzz at Tokosan for date night with my partner on a Saturday night. The food was delicious with a few vegan options to choose from. I opted for the miso eggplant (a little salty for my liking) and the stir fry noodles which was incredibly tasty and filling. We also tried the new icy pop cocktail that they had on the specials board that went down like a treat! The service was amazing and the waiters very attentive. Didn't hurt that my Zomato gold subscription gave us 2+2 drinks. Winning! Am super keen to check out Tokosan again, but this time maybe on a Wed night when they have sumo wrestling!
We came to Tokosan the other night and what an amazing experience !! Not only was the interior really cool and funky inside but the food was delicious !We ordered the dumplings , fish tacos, sashimi , Japanese Bolognese , miso salmon and lava cake.
Our favourite dishes were most definitely the bolognese , salmon and lava cake . The ramen bolognese was like a dan dan noodle and had mince and eggplant - very savoury . The salmon was so tender and loved the miso with it . The lava cake was so delicious, gooey inside with a hint of matcha
Thanks so much for having us !
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We had a lovely dinner at Tokosan on a Friday night. The place is conveniently located just less than 5 mins walk from Prahran station. Upon walking in, we immediately fell in love with the decoration!!! It has a very modern Japanese vibe like the name Tokosan (see pictures). As for food, we ordered Pork ribbies, tempura prawn, raw spicy tuna (temaki rolls), salmon and tuna sashimi combo and drinks. Food came out so quickly and service was friendly. The sashimi dish was very fresh and the hand roll sushi were flavourful. The ribbies were paired perfectly with dippin sauce and it’s an interesting dish. We would highly recommend this place for a party functions or just a chill night out.
Finally came to Tokosan after looking at it for a while. Went with my family of 4 and we all shared a variety of meals. We ordered fish tacos, chicken skewers, pork gyozas, pork ribs, soba veg Stirfry and broccolini. Everything was really delicious and lots of interesting flavours. Would 100% get the fish tacos and pork ribs again - outstanding!!
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Points for:
- 5-7PM Happy Hour
- Loads of space: restaurant, beer garden and karaoke room
- Daily specials
Tokosan serves up casual fusion Japanese cuisine, typical of what you'll find in South Yarra/Prahran.
There's quite a few different items you could try on the menu, which you could take advantage of on Tuesday's $29 all you can eat offer.
I was invited to the restaurant, and sampled a few dishes:
* ramen spag bol - reminiscent of a dry-style tantan men, the sauce has sweetness from the teriyaki, saltiness from miso and spicyness from the gochujang.
For me though, all these sauces have their own salty element, so combined, it can be on the salty side. The noodles were also a little too soft for me (probably cooked 1 min over), as I like to have a bit of resistance to the bite. Nice nuggets of minced beef though.
* raw spicy tuna temaki - the seaweed wrap should have a fresh, crisp, crack when you bite into it, but this was very soft.
* wagyu beef bao - it's like a cheeseburger in a fluffy bao. The slab of beef has a soft tender bite to it. Quite enjoyable!
* fish taco - the fish had a crunch batter and the shell was crisp. Lots of good textures going, and the wasabi mayo with tartare gave it a creamy finish.
* pork ribbies - tender ribs, you could suck the meat off the bone like a meatsicle. Nice smokey charred flavour, but again for me, the flavour was teetering over the salty side. Mellows out with the tofu/sour cream sauce though.
* yakitori skewers - similar to the pork ribs: had a nice charry flavour, and used the same teriyaki sauce.
* TFC - the juicy nuggets of chicken had a crisp coating. Pairs very well with the mayo sauce.
* Nikki bell cocktail - very fruity drink, hardly taste any alcohol at all which is dangerous! The foam cap made the cocktail pretty, however there was a lingering smell of old eggwhite.
So some of the dishes were a bit hit and miss, but generally if the use of teriyaki and miso were pulled back slightly, they would really shine.
I very much like the space available here, but the interior design is a bit of a love or hate thing.
Some might say it's cool and kitsch, with artsy "Japanesey" elements that might fit in - Chinese parasols, manga graphics, Katakana wallpaper and even an underwear vending machine straight from Japan (no, they aren't used, and the vending machine doesn't work).
From the perspective of an Asian-Australian, I feel like there is a slight air of cultural appropriation, but I guess in the true Australian way, it's all just a bit of fun.
Now, book the karaoke room and queue up "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors.
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Just realised we have been doing Japanese a lot, and if that's an indication that we love Japanese food we won't deny it EVER.
Tokosan specialises in serving Japanese Fusion food....And it's definitely good at doing so.
The interiors of are quite chick and vibrant. It would be quite safe to say that color the RED (Kunnu''s Fav) dominates the interior and reminds us of Japan.
The music is upbeat and quite techno...Just right for a restaurant like Tokosan.
Ordered the Following:
We'd, any day of the time, binge on Crispy Chicken Wasabi Waffle Sandwich which consisted of a very flavorful fried chicken and a mayo dressing with a hint of wasabi
Spag Bowl was a bowl full of different flavors that fused too well to tease our taste buds. Perfect culinary fusion inspired by the very famous Italian Spaghetti Bolognese
The #Takoyaki Seafood Balls and The Chicken Ramen Bowl weren't great but worth enjoying it. The meat in Takoyaki was a bit chewy and few of the Chicken in the Ramen bowl were rubbery.
Hospitality : Topnotch.
Price: Value for Money
Would We Recommend or Revisit: Definitely Yes
There are representations of Japanese flavours and elements in each of the dishes, and the kitchen team do well to make sure that the tweaks and fusion elements compliment these base flavours. Our favourite picks included the silky pieces of eggplant dressed in a gorgeously sweet miso glaze, and seared tuna tataki with fragrant yuzu, ponzu and truffle.
First and foremost we would like to thank Tokosan for inviting us to dine at their restaurant. When we arrived at their doorstep, there was a strong sense of familiarity especially the steps which lead into their main dining room. We had a suspicion that we may have been here before, but it felt a little foreign at the same time! The location felt familiar but the décor and atmosphere felt different. After spending way too much time trying to figure out this mystery, we dug through our photos and realised that they used to be called Toko! It turns out that Toko is relocating to the CBD and this place had been revamped to Tokosan. Another mystery solved, we were finally back on track, and ready to see what Tokosan brings to the table.
Loved the look of this venue from the minute we walked in!! Bright and lovely with different spaces within the restaurant.., indoors , outdoors, karaoke, booths, tables... amazing. We sat at the front of the restaurant where we could people watch. First up we had edamame which arrived in a box. We shared a few other dishes and chose bubbles to drink with our meals as it was a warm night. Miso salmon was the highlight dish but it was all good... salt and pepper calamari, eggplant etc
The meals were delivered as they were ready so not in any specific order but as we were sharing that didn’t present any problems. After your meal be sure to wander around the place and check out the bar and karaoke rooms.
Tokosan opened up on Greville Street, Prahran late last year as the 'cheeky sister' to Toko (complete with a karaoke room!) and offers a fast-casual dining experience set against a cool Japanese style backdrop.
The street-style Japanese menu is designed for sharing, with mouth-watering dishes including seared tuna sashimi, gyoza dumplings, sweet eggplant miso and (our absolute favourite) flounder karaage which features crispy cube sized morsels of flounder pieces served with snow peas and the most additive chilli ponzu dipping sauce.
A hidden gem with a great renovation and colourful addition to Greville St.
The food is good, but we miss the original Japanese especially quality sashimi.
Great atmosphere! Perfect for a date night! Interesting gorgeous decor! I had the $1 oysters on a Monday night along with a salmon roll. Really great oysters (large) and good quality! Service was great and it was a quiet night.
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