Bistro Goemon - Glen Eira

One always gets a bit excited when all the staff are Japanese and even more so when a good percentage of the customers are as well. This is modern and fancy Iza... read more One always gets a bit excited when all the staff are Japanese and even more so when a good percentage of the customers are as well. This is modern and fancy Izakaya fare with some adventurous edges. The Agedashi tofu is subtly infused with crab meat and the Teriyaki sauce has levels of anchovy excitement which lift it above the regular sweet/sticky delight. The menu is full of interesting options both cold and cooked. The atmosphere was very Japanese, with native punters yakking away with the sushi chef while sipping Suntory whiskey.The staff were friendly and attentive but obviously on student visas. There was a slightly hectic and mildly pannicked feel about the service which didn't match the price of the food. Serving sizes are also at times skirting on the edge of acceptabilty. 6 bite size pieces of chicken for $15 was a bit much. If you are hungry you will blow so some serious cash here, but.....I think I would be quite happy to do so.

Everytime I visit this venue, which is weekly, the service and the quality of food just amazes me. Japanese Cuisine thus fused always sates a hungry stomach. Ke... read more Everytime I visit this venue, which is weekly, the service and the quality of food just amazes me. Japanese Cuisine thus fused always sates a hungry stomach. Keep it up and thank you. Please try the sparkling Sake.

Such a brilliant Japanese restaurant in elsternwick Creative menu with such great taste. Great selection of hot & cold Tapas dishes including sushi & sashimi an... read more Such a brilliant Japanese restaurant in elsternwick Creative menu with such great taste. Great selection of hot & cold Tapas dishes including sushi & sashimi and if you are a fan of sake & Asian beer you are in a good place.Had the soft shell crab roll which was great including the seared scallops carpaccio, Oven baked Salmon w Yuzu sweet miso. Tasty cheese on top, king fish wonton ravioli which were all so yum - the wonton ravioli was Amazing!!And to finish off must have is the brown rice tea Burle so light & yumGreat staff so warm & hospitable

After having a terrible time at a highly rated izakaya nearby, we were thrilled to discover our new favorite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! You can tell it's... read more After having a terrible time at a highly rated izakaya nearby, we were thrilled to discover our new favorite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! You can tell it's the real deal when you see that the staff and many of the diners are speaking Japanese. With a wide variety of sake and expertly prepared dishes, this place truly embodies the essence of authentic Japanese izakaya.

I always seek out something unique beyond traditional Japanese cuisine, and this restaurant delivers just that. The prices are reasonable, the presentation is i... read more I always seek out something unique beyond traditional Japanese cuisine, and this restaurant delivers just that. The prices are reasonable, the presentation is impressive, and the dishes are absolutely delicious and light, both for the main courses and desserts. I will definitely be returning.