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Traditional Japanese food were all good presentation and tasty! I enjoy to see and taste, and smell for the food! the price is little bit higher than other Japanese restaurant, however valuable!
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ChefRemy -
See my reviews 4 , 09 August 2008
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Good traditional Japanese food!
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ROXYNORI -
See my reviews 8, 05 August 2008
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We went for lunch and ordered a la carte. The produce was of a very high quality but, unfortunately, nearly everything we had was drowned out in a sea of very ordinary mayonnaise. Unexpectedly, the standout sushi were the eggplant and the mushroom.
Service was very pleasant if a little bit "lost in translation" eg only 1 miso, double orders of some sushi etc. Still, it's a good option when you're in this part of the town, be warned though does not compare in any way with the heights of Yoshhi.
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todi -
See my reviews 16, 26 July 2008
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Food 9 |
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I always knew Azuma existed but never actually bothered to visit the establishment. It was my wife’s birthday and she decided that she wanted to go to Azuma for her birthday.
I have heard many good things about Azuma and to my delight all these things came true. Firstly, the complimentary car parking at Chifley Tower is great for night diners (especially if you have the degustation menu which will go for at least 2.5-3 hours).
The service was excellent. The wait staff are never intimidating and go above and beyond in looking after you. All our dishes arrived promptly.
We went for the degustation menu which consisted of 10 courses. We chose this option so we could sample a variety of Azuma’s dishes. Each dish was exquisite and lovingly prepared. The first course consisted of potato jelly with a sweet miso dipping sauce and a fresh oyster with roe. The texture of the jelly was unique and combined with the sweet miso dipping sauce was a treat. The oyster was super fresh.
For the second course, we were presented with grilled saikyo silver cod fillet. The meat on the fish was cooked perfectly with the vegetables complementing the dish. The third and fourth courses, the tuna and salmon sashimi and Azuma’s unique sushi were on par to the sashimi (which melts in the mouth) and sushi I had at Tsukiji Fish Markets in Tokyo. I will come to Azuma just for their sashimi and sushi!
Moving onto the fifth and sixth courses, the Chawan-mushi (steamed savoury egg custard with Prawn, Scallop and Shiitake mushroom) was smack right on after the sushi and allowed the meal to flow flawlessly. The consistency of the egg custard was a treat and served the purpose in cleansing the palate for the second part of the meal. I am not much of a tempura fan, but the tempura, like the egg custard, was a fitting lead up to the main dish which was the premium wagyu sirloin steak, served with garlic soy sauce. We had the steak medium rare and the meat melts in the mouth with the garlic soy sauce complementing the flavours of the meat.
Seared tuna served with daikon and citrus soy sauce followed the climax of the main. The tuna again was super fresh with the daikon and soy showing abundant flavours with the delicate texture of the tuna. To finish off before the dessert, Udon Noodle was served. It was a satisfying dish. Although we were relatively full we still slurped all of the udon up.
The dessert consisted of raspberry sorbet, crème brulee and chocolate moose was a fitting end to the meal. I also got a green tea birthday cake made which was just divine. We only had a small piece (because we were quite full) and took it home to savor. The staff made the night special for both of us and was constantly wishing my wife a happy birthday. They turned down the lights when they brought the cake to us and wanted to sing happy birthday, which my wife being a little bit embarrassed told them that it was ok.
I had expectations for Azuma before I came, having seen the chef in action on SBS’ Food Safari program. All the expectations were met and I was very impressed with everything here. This restaurant is worth a visit if you believe that service is king and food prepared with the finest quality ingredients with love and care matters. The flavours and textures of each dish were amazing. There are many Japanese restaurants out there in Sydney these days, but not many are of this caliber hence the Chef's hat.
I will differently come back to try the al la carte menu. Thank you Azuma for making our night out special and memorable.
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Ratatouille1 -
See my reviews 14, 09 July 2008
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Food 9 |
Ambience 9 |
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Value 8 |
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I went to Azuma for dinner last night. The first time I'd ever been. It was one of the best Japanese meals I have had in Sydney for a long time. The decor and service were excellent. We had only decided to go for dinner there that afternoon, but the staff were very accommodating in trying to find us a table.
On to the food. We started with hand rolls - spicy raw tuna and the soft shell crab. Excellent. The sashimi was so fresh and beautifully presented. We did have room for mains... we shared the famous flounder, teriyaki chicken and Japanese greens in a sesame/peanut sauce. Again all were excellent.
I left feeling completely content and satisfied, it was worth paying the premium price to satisfy my Japanese craving. We will be back again, for those times when the local foodhall sushi/sashimi just isn't enough.
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mrspossum08 -
See my reviews 34, 29 June 2008
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Value 2 |
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Over priced both night and lunch. Especially lunch quality is extremely low.
Sushi set we had was extremely dried and hard. Looked like it had been left alone for a while. Very disappointed. Never going back for lunch for sure.
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johnhoxx1618 -
See my reviews 1, 21 June 2008
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Food 10 |
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The food was absolutely excellent! My boyfriend and I ordered the ten course omakase and it was so delicious!
We especially loved the Prawn marinated in Nanban sauce, Grilled Saikyo Silver cod fillet and the Pacific Oyster and Salmon roe with Citrus soy sauce. All the sashimi was extremely fresh and delectable. Dessert was Vanilla Cremé Brulee, Mango Sorbet and Belgian Chocolate Mousse. Everything was great, particularly the Cremé Brulee!
Service was perfect. Once we had finished with our dishes, they allowed time for us to sit back for a few moments and relaxing after eating a delicious dish. They collected our dishes without further delay and soon after the next dish came with an explanation. In between dishes, they gave us the perfect amount of time to chat peacefully.
In total, our dinner lasted three hours! And not once were we bored or unhappy! We didn't even realise that much time had passed! Beautiful place and very much recommended for that special occasion!
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solitaryraven -
See my reviews 2, 31 May 2008
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Food 9 |
Ambience 9 |
Service 9 |
Value 9 |
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Been here about 4 times. The party rooms are good so that you can have a private gathering. I have never been disappointed with the food, although I do think the finer japanese cuisine they offer is a little bit pricey. Service was good.
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jetsetter -
See my reviews 12, 08 May 2008
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Food 9 |
Ambience 9 |
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Value 8 |
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I love this place! I visit there regularly and always enjoy the food. The service is great and always helpful. If you are there purely to eat sushi, you should book a stool at the sushi bar where the sushi is prepared in front of you. I recommend the braised flounder if you eat a la carte.
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yumchafan -
See my reviews 3, 25 April 2008
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Food 10 |
Ambience 9 |
Service 9 |
Value 9 |
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Went here for dinner with a group of about 10 of us. This was my first visit. We were in a private room and overall the food & service were fantastic. Started off with an assortment of sashimi, the fish was very fresh & tasty. The presentation was simple & elegant. I loved the hand rolls too, especially the tempura. It is probably one of the best Japanese restaurants around.
Overall everyone in the group had a great time (some of the group were regulars). I can’t wait to go back!
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jazdie -
See my reviews 6, 18 April 2008
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