Their dons come with plenty of rice, but not so much for the main dish. Regardless of that I love this place, the food tastes great and the jazz music on the background made this place very relaxing. It's quite cheap too. As for the dishes, i personally like their tori karaage and katsudon.
Great little place. We've been twice and enjoyed both meals and the atmosphere. Very affordable and lovely staff. Meals also generally come at quite quickly. Cash only.
DO: Katsu curry, katsu don or any of the Bentos. Real authentic Japanese food cooked and operated by real Japanese staff. Arigato gozaimasu!
DON'T: Come here for long lunches, the food comes out super fast and is perfect for those short on time.
TIP: Cash only. Nearest ATM is 2 doors down and is a CBA.
Let's be honest, this isn't a fancy restaurant...it's the type of place where you go for a quick meal that's relatively inexpensive but taste like your Japanese mother in law cooked it for you, with a mother's only ingredient - love.
If I had to score this in terms of value for money, then it would be a 5 out of 5. However, 5's are reserved for places a little bit more upmarket like a Vue de Monde or a Tetsuya's.
My faves? Katsu Don and for those colder Melbourne days, go the Katsu Curry. Want a side? Ask for their off the menu friend mini prawns and thank me later. This place is a Swan Street gem!
Authentic Japanese. We love the atmosphere with its tatami scrolls, ukiyo art and little figurines that solidly remind us of Japan. The food is delicious too of course, and good value. Would recommend.
Aaaahmaaaaaazing!!
One of the best Japanese restaurants I have ever been to! My new favourite in Melbourne!
The sashimi melts in your mouth, the bento box special is so huge and generous in portion size!
The katsu is crispy and everything is full of delicious, fresh flavour and no fatty bits.
It is all cooked to perfection!!!
It's a definite must-visit Japanese restaurant!
The food is really reasonably priced, service is fast and the decor is 'traditional' Japanese.
The menu isn't hugely extensive but has lots of crowd pleasers (don't forget to look in the cabinet at the sushi rolls).
Yum!! Definitely coming back!!! Xx
Absolutely amazing food. Good portion sizes, gorgeously polite and friendly staff, BYO and genuine Japanese food. The curry and the miso torikaragi ramune are my favourites
Delicious, cheap and cheerful Japanese cuisine. Partner loved the katsu curry and I loved the teriyaki chicken and rice. We also had some edamame. I think the whole bill for two of us was about $22 and we were full.. the portions were very decent. Just wish they were open weekends!!
The deco is neat too. The walls are lined with Japanese cultural artifacts, and the place feels cosy without being too shabby.
VERY HAPPY KAPPA!. A small traditional looking Japanese restaurant, this place has one waiter/ waitress and manage to give fantastic service with one person.
Orders are taken by a tall Japanese gentleman very curtious, patient and great customer service. Inexpensive tasty food, served almost immediately after cooked which is about 5/10 mins. The portion size is perfect and the quality is great. I recommend the katsu don, flavour. flavour, flavour. 10 out of 10 in my books.
One time we went in for a meal and it was absolutely packed for the ruby games, this was a big test to see the quality and service, well Happy Kappa you knocked them dead, just as I expected fantastic all round , other restaurants should go there to see what service and quality is all about....for the price it is excellent!
Tasty, hearty real Japanese meals made by a lovely Japanese couple. The restaurant itself is small and intimate, usually not crowded so if you enjoy proper Japanese comfort food in a low key and quiet environment then you should definitely head to Happy Kappa.
Authentic Japanese fare, with great portion sizes, I often struggle to finish my Katsu Curry each Monday and have no choice but to wash it down with a tasty Grape Calpico! Oishii!
You are also best to hurry to your seat as on some days your food can arrive at your table before you do!
Pleasant food, quick service with an old big band jazz soundtrack quietly playing in the background. Lovely spot for a simple, hearty meal.
Tasty & filling option for lunch or dinner, with a nice atmosphere.
nice food and friendly staff, great ambience
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