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Dinner is fantastic but lunch was a different experience.
Paid the same amount of money for a sea urchin sushi that was 1/4 of the size we had for dinner at shoya few days ago. Staff are often rude and snobby. They don't reply back with enquiries. May go back for dinner but not again for lunch.
Be the first to ReplyThe food was amazing but the service.
.. not great. The staff were more interested in talking to each other than helping us. Our friends arrived at different times and they didn't come to bring water/ napkin service when they arrived. One wait staff spilled water and didn't come to clean it for a while and another spilled our sake and didn't apologize or even acknowledge it at all. Also, they stole my birthday candles :/ I would say for the price I expected better service than this. Even in a cheaper restaurant you apologize when you spill a customers expensive alcohol.
Be the first to Reply3.5 nice priced lunch sets, with something for everyone and
3.5 nice priced lunch sets, with something for everyone and good value, enjoyed the truffle wagyu. nice chawanmushi but no ginkgo. sushi rice needs work, and tempura batter not that delicate, but overall good service.
Be the first to ReplyOne of the simple joys of Japanese cuisine is sitting at
One of the simple joys of Japanese cuisine is sitting at the sushi bar and placing yourself in the hands of an expert chef. We had the pleasure of doing just that and were not disappointed. We arrived early for a pre-theatre dinner and were led upstairs to the sushi bar. It is designed with flush refrigerated cases for the ingredients, so you have full view of the chefs preparing your dishes. We have eaten in many fine sushi restaurants, but this has to be one of the best. You will pay for the experience, but we walked away feeling the quality of the food and the staff made the expense well worth it. We will definitely be back next time we are in Melbourne.
Be the first to ReplyFood was fresh.
Good wine list. Loved sitting at the sushi bar and watching the talented chefs. Floor staff are really friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back!
Be the first to ReplyGreat ambience and service! The wait staff was knowledgable
Great ambience and service! The wait staff was knowledgable and friendly, as well as accommodating. My dad is vegetarian and wanted to have the tasting set, normally everyone at the table has to eat the same set but they made an exception. Definitely a good sign, willing to accommodate for the needs of the customers!We had a lot of sushi and sashimi along with the lobster sashimi! It was great and all very fresh. I will admit I was visiting from the US and found this place to be unique in offering lobster sashimi. Glad my family and I decided to stop here as it was tasty and an overall great experience!
Be the first to ReplyThis place is one of my favourites and holds alot of
This place is one of my favourites and holds alot of memories for me. You can walk in or make a reservation via online or telephone which is great because upon booking they ask where you want to be seated, either at the western tables or the japanese tables which is sitting on the floor. I love they can be tradtional too. Everytime i come here i always go for the dinner or the sunday lunch degustation. The sashimi is so fresh and is presented so beautifully inside an ice fish bowl. They offer freah wasabi (which is horse radish) and the taste is so unique it doesn't blow up your nose like the green blobs they offer at takeaway sushi places. They have a great range of sake and other alcohol beverages too which is awesome if you like to try different sakes. Service is great and the wait staff are always so happy to serve you. Love the warm environment. Highly recommended for a date night or even dinner with the folks
Be the first to ReplyGreatly enjoyed the "business lunch.
" Well worth a trip--great friendly service, beautiful decor. Food was beautifully presented--each dish was a work of art. Fish was fresh. Highly recommended.
Be the first to ReplyA Japanese restaurant in Melbourne's CBD that I haven't yet
A Japanese restaurant in Melbourne's CBD that I haven't yet visited - how surprising! I know a long-time couple who enjoyed their first date at Shoya, and after it being recommended by another friend I decided it was about time I checked it out. So on a cold Sunday night I decided to give Shoya a shot. $120 bucks later for two people and a tiny main, I can't say I'm terribly impressed.~ SERVICE & DÉCORIt is obvious that they attempt to put a lot of effort into the service and the décor. When we arrived they sat us at a horigotatsu style Japanese sunken table - but standard tables (including at the sushi bar) are also available. They took our coats, showed us the drinks, specials and main menus, and asked us immediately whether we'd like some green tea.The service here was generally great. All the staff were mostly attentive, well mannered, and efficient. They did forget about our coats at the end, and we had to wait for the waitress to serve someone else before she decided to get to the coat cupboard for us, which was slightly frustrating. Similarly, after the waitress cleared our table she filled up our tea cups, which emptied the pot, but failed to notice or chose not to refill it with water, and we had to request this.However, while the dimly lit, intimate mood of the venue is lovely, some of the décor was looking a little old and unkempt. The feature wall on the second floor contains a large outset block with some Japanese characters on it (my Japanese is no good; perhaps it is the name of the restaurant), but the lighting strips behind it have begun sagging and fallen down, and you can see the LED cables leaking out of the bottom side. Similarly, the second floor bathroom was clearly not included in the renovation, as it brick-lined and extremely dated.Similarly, the bathroom contains a number of $2.80 Daiso air fresheners, as well as the Japanese sandals used at the horigotatsu tables are also from Daiso.Interestingly (and sadly), Shoya has chosen to use cheap, takeaway style bamboo chopsticks. Does this, in addition to the plethora of Daiso products littering the restaurant, indicate that Shoya is attempting to cut corners? ~ FOODThe food here is, without a doubt, extremely delicious. While the price may be considered unreasonable for many people in relation to the portion you receive, I think you'd have a difficult time arguing that the food here is flavourless. The tuna and kingfish sashimi was of an extremely high calibre (arguably a Nobu level), the tiny cucumber sushi rolls were warm and delicious, and the steak was juicy and succulent. Similarly, the mochi special (incredibly overpriced at $8 - see attached photo) quite literally melted in one's mouth and was divine to eat.I didn't find the meat steak main to be worth the price. As you can see in the attached photo, it's incredibly small, and while the menu does mention its weight, if you came here starving you would be pretty disappointed with the food portions and respective prices (or end up spending a few hundred just to fill your tummy).For dessert, I couldn't help but order the sea urchin cheesecake simply due to its uniqueness. While it was an extremely delicious dish comprising of small, dense cheesecake cubes (see photo) and a rich red sauce, I didn't taste any sea urchin flavours at all.~ SLOWThe food was incredibly slow to come out. We had finished an entire double platter of sashimi, and well as another plate of sushi, before the steak main came out. We then had to wait another 20 or 30 minutes from when we ordered before we received the sea urchin cheesecake. Overall, the Shoya experience was adequate. I can see why this is a keen spot for people to come on dates - the dimly lit environment, the relaxing oriental décor, the high calibre of food, and the fresh & modern taste of Japanese makes it an ideal place to take that special person. But be prepared to pay through the nose for it!
Be the first to ReplyIt's definitely not the best Japanese place to die for, I
It's definitely not the best Japanese place to die for, I mean there isn't many good Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. The customer service is undoubtedly amazing, the staff is very attentive, professional and friendly. It's a very personal customer service, they explain the menu, take your coat and I would've given 5 stars if it is just rating for the customer service. The Sashimi itself is good, very rich flavour for simple Japanese stuff. It's definitely what I would recommend to get. However after that Sashimi, everything just went wrong. The other food preparation is very slow sadly. My beef steak which meant to be main course was taking so long to prepare and it was in a size of an entree. 30 bucks of few slices of beef is definitely not worth it at all. The meat is mediocre and definitely doesn't have to take that long to prepare. The cheesecake dessert is (sadly) bigger than the main course. So I was probably gaining more satisfaction from eating that than my main course. On top of that, the staff member who pour the tea for me didn't refill the tea even though it's definitely not even enough to make a tiny tea glass full. Which wasn't very impressive after you waited for so long for food to come out. Then when we finished they forgot about my coat! And I have to wait again. Another sad thing about this place is how noisy it is, the sitting area upstairs is just awkward for guests when it's more than two groups of people. The noise is just too much for a nice Japanese dining experience. You can hear clearly what people across you are saying. Also, the chopsticks are tacky generic takeaway bamboo sticks, the Japanese sandals are from Daiso ($2.80 shop) and the toilet is so old and stinky (don't forget to mention they buy Daiso room fragrance which was sitting on the toilet floor). Honestly it's unacceptable.
Be the first to ReplyNo doubt the food here is good, however I just about died
No doubt the food here is good, however I just about died of hunger waiting for my food. 1.5 hours in--only received 2 appetizers. Noticed others also bored to death waiting for food to come out. Really unfortunate that the kitchen is so slow. Will not be returning or recommending to friends. Sorry.
Be the first to ReplyShoya is a decent Japanese option for the lunch crowd in
Shoya is a decent Japanese option for the lunch crowd in the Melbourne CBD. The thing to get here is the set lunch menu, which is relatively inexpensive for the amount of food you are getting. The highlight of every trip is receiving sashimi that is so nicely plated. It's almost like a piece of art!**My favorite section of the restaurant is the mezzanine floor where you have to take your shoes off to enter the sunken dining area.
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