Azuma

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  7     

Came on a Saturday night, dinner for four. Entrance was greeted by a gentleman in a suit. Off the menu, we ordered 2 sushi platters and 2 wagyu shabu shabu ($66pp) and an assorted chicken dish. Were given towels to cleanse our hands.
Sushi platters were very good, came in a big plate. Very presentable and were all fresh.

Shabu shabu came next once we've devoured the rest of the sushi. The waiter assisted us with adding the vegies into the steam boat but we insisted we'll handle the beef.

Wagyu beef was melt-in-your-mouth. You're given two sauces, one is sesame, the other is vinegar/soy. Both were perfect for dipping your beef. Finished off with some udon noodles. Last came the risotto, this will top your appetite off.
No dessert as we decided to go to Leichardt for gelato.

Overall a fantastic meal and will be back for another special occasion. Highly recommended, albeit on the pricey side.

Jan 17, 2012 

6.3 Average

Food  7      Ambience  6      Service  7      Value  5     

Tried lunch set menu with a friend at Azuma last week (Grilled Eel and Sushi and udon set). The place was pretty busy (it was almost fully packed). The dishes came out pretty quick and but the place was a bit echo and noisy. Thus we had to raise our voice to 'talk' over our lunch.

Food was authentic and delicious but it was nothing super great. Sushi were average (they were fresh and tasty). As it's reputation the bill came out to be over $50 which we find quite pricey for the value. Might try dinner next time.

Jan 09, 2012 

6.8 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  6     

Had the set menu based on table numbers. The seared tuna salad and Sushi was great. The panfried fish to finish was not particularly amazing and the vegetables were almost raw. Those who had the wagyu said it was great but again the same complaints about the vegetables. The Petit Fours were a nice way to end with a good selection of macaroons/slices and biscuits. I'm sure the regular menu is alot better and wouldn't return if I had to have the fixed menu again.

Dec 20, 2011 

7.8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  7     

We took a friend on business trip to the original Azuma restaurant at Chifley Tower on Friday night. Conveniently located in the CBD and right opposite the hotel in which our friend was staying, the restaurant still provided the attentive service and had quite a few business diners that night.

The highlight food-wise was the stirred fried abalone and scallop which was perfectly complimented by the mushroom absorbing the sweetness of the seafood from the butter sauce. The tender pork belly was also excellent and went well with rice.

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Dec 12, 2011 

4.3 Below Average

Food  5      Ambience  4      Service  4      Value  4     

I was taken here the other day for an anniversary dinner and since it used to have a chef's hat I was excited to see what they offered. Upon arrival we were greeted with a lot of enthusiasm and were seated promptly at our table, we decided to give the degustation menu a miss and chose our own dishes for the night. We had: a seaweed salad, miso soup, sashimi, sushi, their famous flounder, wagyu in garlic soy, chicken balls (menu special), and their assorted desserts.

Everything was good, with a few exceptions: the sashimi seemed to be roughly cut and rather thick, the flounder was flavourless and the "famous" tag had me questioning what it was famous for, the chicken balls came out very late and besides 2 balls of chicken the rest of the plate was just simply pieces of chicken.

Ambience, well the place looked very dull in comparison to the photos they have on their website (probably enhanced?), the staff ept hovering around our table and it made us feel rushed and like we were being watched by hawks, very off-putting. It's hard to imagine that this place used to have One Chef's Hat, but maybe it was better before than it is now.

Aug 12, 2011 

1.7 Not Recommended

Food  3      Service  1      Value  1     

First of all, their food is not even that good to start with, Sushi chef who cant even make proper sushi. But thats ok. Whats very disappointing is that their service is unspeakable. They have no hospitality whats so ever, no respect to ppl who dine there and not willing to respond to complaint and decides to ignore. No wonder they lost the HAT this year. SMH knows it well. There are so many nicer restaurent in Sydney, I strongly recommend ppl to not go there, Its waste of your money and time.

May 17, 2011 

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

The food is very delicious. They are delicate with full of characteristics. I had the tasting menu and each course complemented each other very well.
Service was highly professional. I'll come back with my friends again.

Apr 28, 2011 

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Love the place. Love the food. Came here with friends and had a great time. If you love Japanese food then come here.

Feb 10, 2011 

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  8     

The wait staff were so friendly and helpful, they even met us in the parking lot to help direct us to the restaurant, and they were attentive throughout the night. The food, especially the tempura, was out of this world, and having said that, I enjoyed the entrees more so than the mains. Not surprisingly, the bill wasn't cheap, but worth it for a great night out.

Jan 31, 2011 

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

Loved this place. We had the vegetarian/pescatarian degustation menu and every course was divine! Wonderfully attentive service, but not over the top! lovely wine selection and excellent value given the quality of the dishes. Would recommend this to anyone who loves good Japanese food!

Jan 18, 2011