Aka Tombo - Glen Eira

Recently back from Japan and had a craving for Japanese food. Went back to Aka Tombo which my husband and I had enjoyed previously. Had an excellent Kyoto style... read more Recently back from Japan and had a craving for Japanese food. Went back to Aka Tombo which my husband and I had enjoyed previously. Had an excellent Kyoto style vegetable tempura for lunch. The price was very reasonable to say the least and the service very pleasant. I definitely recommend it.

We really appreciate fresh thinly sliced sashimi and receiving fresh ginger without having to ask for it. The sashimi selection was beautifully presented, chill... read more We really appreciate fresh thinly sliced sashimi and receiving fresh ginger without having to ask for it. The sashimi selection was beautifully presented, chilled and fresh.

Sometimes I think we are too easily seduced by the decor of a place and can often miss out on a great culinary experience because a restaurant doesn't 'look' th... read more Sometimes I think we are too easily seduced by the decor of a place and can often miss out on a great culinary experience because a restaurant doesn't 'look' the way we want. Last week I had thought we were going to another Japanese restaurant in Greville street and to be honest was disappointed when I realised my friends had chosen a much less ....... glam restaurant. However the food at Aka Tombo was great! Exquisite fresh oysters, age dashi tofu (subtle but tasty), their signature scallop dish was delicious; one friend had the salmon (a little dry for my taste) and I and the 'birthday girl' had the kingfish special. A selection of sweets was the perfect finale to a very satisfying meal. Oh and did I mention the warm sake? Perfect! All up, around $70 a head. Wonderful service too.

Much respect to you sir for opening your restaurant and sharing your pride and knowledge with the rest of us! Ive never enjoyed better sushi or any of the read more Much respect to you sir for opening your restaurant and sharing your pride and knowledge with the rest of us! Ive never enjoyed better sushi or any of the

We were super impressed with our dining experience at Aka Tombo First impressions were of it to be a small authentic Japanese restaurant. read more We were super impressed with our dining experience at Aka Tombo First impressions were of it to be a small authentic Japanese restaurant.