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Minato

Overall Rating

8.4

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47 East Esplanade
Manly NSW 2095

Phone (02) 9977 0580

 

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Minato Details

47 East Esplanade
Manly NSW 2095
Phone (02) 9977 0580

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Cuisine

Japanese

Opening Hours

Dinner Tues-Sat

Average Meal Price

$21 - based on one main course only (entree could not be calculated)

Prices

Mains $14.00-$27.50

Licensed & BYO

BYO Wine
Corkage per person $3.00

 




Overall Rating              8.4  
 
Food                8.9  
Ambience                7.8  
Service                8.5  
Value                8.0  

 

Highly Recommended based on 19 votes
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Overall             Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 6 Service 8 Value 8

 

The room is very cosy, and the food really nice. We would recommend the kaiseki menu which is very good value. The service was very good too, and fast.
 
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bucebu  -   See my reviews 4reviews, 20 September 2008
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Overall             Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 6 Value 8

 

This is the best sit down Japanese restaurant in Manly. There is far better available in the City but you have to make do out here. Food is good and always fresh. Service can be patchy but it's not a silver service place so I don't expect it to be perfect.
 
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sanpedrogold  -   See my reviews 21reviews, 20 August 2008
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Overall             Average
Food 6 Ambience 6 Service 7 Value 6

 

My husband and I have been going to Minato for years and have had a great experience each time, until last week. My large sushi was smaller then it has been past and not as good. My husband asked for extra mustard for his tonkatsu and they charged $2.50 for a small drop. I fear one of my favourite restaurants is going a little down hill.
 
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sapphire3  -   See my reviews 1review, 22 May 2008
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 9

 

Have been to Minato a few times and have always enjoyed the food. All servings are fresh and presented really well. The service is always very efficient and pleasant.

The wait staff are very attentive without being overly attentive. Going off the toilets is a funy experience (passing through the kitchen) with a washing machine in the toilet! It just adds to a good night and a good laugh!
 
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Fizzles  -   See my reviews 5reviews, 25 April 2008
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 9

 

Definitely the best sushi in Manly! Fresh sashimi and tasty chicken and tempura. Good value if you order out of the lunch cabinet and eat in or take away, although the dinner menu is more pricey. Service is prompt an pleasant, complimentary water and newspapers/magazines a nice touch if you eat in. You know it's good when you frequently see Japanese patrons. This is top stuff!
 
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yell  -   See my reviews 10reviews, 24 March 2008
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Overall             Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 6 Value 8

 

Simply one of the best Japanese restaurants on the North Side. I am a Manly local and go here at least once a fortnight. Service is a little slow and vague but it's always with a smile so can be forgiven!

Occasionally they have forgotton part of our order which is annoying, however the food is spectacular. A little more expensive than average but worth it for the freshest sashimi and incredible sushi rolls. Especially love the spider crab rolls - delish!
 
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redbetsy  -   See my reviews 10reviews, 10 January 2008
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 8

 

We have been on three occasions for dinner. The food is just fantastic quality. Great tempura, sushi and sushimi. Our favourite local restaurant.
 
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amberkali  -   See my reviews 3reviews, 17 November 2007
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 7

 

Food was great- service was too. Highly recommended Jap Restaurant in Sydney.
 
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Saad  -   See my reviews 3reviews, 31 October 2007
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 10 Ambience 8 Service 10 Value 9

 

Beautiful food, people and decor. Easy the best sushi in Manly. Bit more pricey than other japanese places but well worth the money.
 
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Chinotto  -   See my reviews 12reviews, 06 August 2007
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 9

 

I am a Japanese and live in Northern Beaches. Since this April Minato has got a new chef and their food got marvelous. Do try 'Kaiseki', $50 pre-fix course. I recommend this for Japanese people, too. However, 'Katsu-don' and some other a la carte menus might not be so good as 'Kaiseki'.
 
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QWI02717  -   See my reviews 1review, 13 July 2007
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