WAQU

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Overall Rating

8.1

WAQU Recommended based on its 290 reviews
Calculated using a Weighted average

Food
8.1
Ambience
8
Service
8.1
Value
8.2



WAQU Details



WAQU Address

308 Pacific Hwy
Crows Nest NSW 2065
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WAQU Menu
WAQU Website




Prices

Average Meal Price $41 - based on one entree & main course only

General Price
Set Menu - 7 course menu for $75
Menu changes seasonally (every three month)
*serve set menus only. No a la carte menus are available.

Lunch
Entrees $6.00-$16.00
Mains $22.00-$38.00

Degustation
6 course for $60, $100 with matching wine
7 course for $75, $123 with matching wine

Prices last updated:  05/2012


Bookings

Bookings are essential
Maximum group booking size is 12


Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 80

Private Room
serve set menu only
Seating Capacity 12


Hours

Lunch
Thu to Sun Noon - 3pm
Dinner
Tue to Sun 6pm - 10:30pm
Remarks
Close Monday



Classifications

Restaurants


Categories

Bookings Online
Restaurant Bookings

Dining Atmospheres
Hip and Trendy
Romantic and Intimate

Dining Features
Degustation Menu
Licensed
Private Room


Payment Types Accepted

Amex
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EFTPos




Overview of WAQU

Located in the heart of Crows Nest, WAQU offers a unique dining experience featuring contemporary cuisine with fine Japanese touch. With a stylish interior and warm friendly service WAQU is the perfect setting for your dinner. Also suitable for functions and group bookings.



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    User Reviews of WAQU, Crows Nest

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    8.5 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  9     


    The food was quite nice and excellent service staff. They suggested me nice cocktails. I will return.

    May 28, 2012 

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    7.3 Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  6      Value  7     


    First went to WAQU about a month ago (Saturday night), took the 7 course menu, bought our own wine and was raving about all aspects of the visit. Food, service and value for money were all outstanding. Eagerly returned last Friday night to be really disappointed: (7 course again (new menu) and accompanying wines.

    The food was average, this menu was not as exciting as the previous. The waiter was very tight with his service of wines, and the choice of accompanying wines was average at best (BYO is Much better option). The service on our first visit was faultless.

    The service on our recent visit fell below average, we waited 30 minutes for our first course and wine, and the sourdough we ordered came with our 3rd course after we asked for it 3 times. We then waited up to 30 minutes between courses and were often left with empty glasses, only to have the last three courses come out one after the other. The salmon I asked to be cooked through, came out raw. The lamb was outstanding and worth waiting for! Approx 3.5 hours for the whole experience was too long in my opinion.

    My scores are based on both my visits! Will I go back? Not in a hurry. What we thought would become a regular local restaurant for us really disappointed.

    May 14, 2012 

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    8.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     


    We visited WAQU the Saturday gone and opted for the 7 course Autumn 2012 set menu/degustation.

    On arrival we found the service and atmosphere to be welcoming, as you would expect from a fancy Japanese restaurant.

    The first couple of dishes were 100% Japanese, but from there on in, it was more of a fusion style. I had the Barramundi for fish, my partner the Salmon, both perfectly cooked and well seasoned. As for the meats, I went the duck and partner went the lamb. Her's was well cooked, however, she preferred the duck and I prefered the lamb, each to their own I guess.

    The dessert was very innovative and they score a couple of extra points for that.

    All in all I would say decent value for money, as the food was very good, but not amazing as you would come to expect from somewhere such as Tetsuya's. Obviously this is a restaurant not aiming to be Tetsuya's so I have scored accordingly.

    May 01, 2012 

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    9.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  10     


    Last night I experienced the Autumn 2012 degustation at this classy establishment.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the fresh ingredients, the visual detail of the food, the design of the glassware and plateware. Everything about the restaurant to be honest!

    The food is so fresh, delicate and aromatic and IMO equivalent to a one hat standard. Some flavours were completely new taste sensations too (Japanese ingredients, a certain tubular mushroom, the satsuma potato chips etc). I especially adored the citrus sauce on one of the dishes. Just beautiful.

    The service was polite and impeccable. And value wise I can only shake my head and wonder how they can do it with the amount of time that must go into the preparation of these complex dishes. I love restaurants that devote time equally to both vegetables and meat. Highly recommended for a gourmet night out.

    Apr 29, 2012 

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    8.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     


    Excellent food and service. Had a delicious 6 course meal for a fairly reasonable price and the atmosphere was nice on that of a Saturday night. Will definitely return.

    Mar 04, 2012 

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    0 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

    3.8 Below Average

    Food  4      Ambience  6      Service  3      Value  2     


    Thanks God, the word Terrible means the same in Spanish and in English. otherwise it would be so difficult to describe the service and food at WAQU. I won't be back again. Poor service, disappointing Japanese dishes and very expensive for the quality of food.

    Feb 11, 2012 

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    9.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  9     


    7 courses each for my wife and I, with matched wines. So, got to share mains and sample 9 different dishes, plus the freebie Amuse Bouche.

    The food is really interesting. Best comparison would be a more modern take on Tetsuya. Food is not quite up to Tetsuya's standards but in the same area. (And I haven't actually been to Tetsuya's for almost 10 years now so who knows how he's been getting on.

    The only downside (let's get it out of the way) was one piece of chewy meat in the 4 provided for the Shabu Shabu Beef course.

    Highlights were many... Cherry Gazpacho was a great start to the meal. Crystal Bay Prawn "Mi-Cuit" was great also. But surprisingly for me (not being a usual fan of cooked fish) both the Pan Fried Ocean Trout and Pan Fried Barramundi were exceptional! And the dessert was a perfect finish.

    Go with an open mind and experience something a little different. There are lots of "foams" and "gels", and this seasons menu at least, seems to be very crunchy!

    And the sommelier is great fun to listen to as well. (Also on the Entertainment Book - Sydney North).

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    Feb 11, 2012 

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    0 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

    5.5 Average

    Food  7      Ambience  6      Service  4      Value  5     


    The food here is pleasant. When we came here a season ago, the seafood froth looking thing reminded me of smelly fish market and uncleaned aquarium, so it made me a bit sick. There was a trout entree and that wasn't fresh either as it had the fishy smell which fresh fish don't have, so those 2 dishes were disappointing, but other dishes were pleasant.

    The service is quite pretentious, impersonal, they just state what the dishes are really quickly, giving the impression they don't want to be there and left quickly. When asked to repeat what they say (cus they really mumble it really quickly), they say it really quickly again and left. Overall experience was "rushed", "pretentious" and "impersonal". Back then, we thought we may go back there in a month or two time, but we hadn't been back and don't think we will.

    Feb 02, 2012 

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    8.3 Highly Recommended

    Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  7      Value  10     


    Had a very reasonable and delicious 6 course menu for $60 which was great value. Food is fresh and inviting but a little lackluster in the service. Well worth a try.

    Jan 28, 2012 

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    1 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

    9 Highly Recommended

    Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     


    Wow, we had the 6 courses and were treated to a taste sensation, the fusion of flavours and textures was a dining delight. Both the trout and smoked lamb were equally good. The wine list is complementary to the food and the front of house staff are knowledgeable about the food they are serving, attention to detail is a plus from the time you walk through the door, you are special. Thank you for a beautiful evening and I will definitely be back.

    Jan 20, 2012 

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    Special Offers for WAQU

    Special Offers Special Offer Early Bird Special

    Come and order before 7pm on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, before 6:30pm on Friday & Sunday and enjoy a full seven course menu at discounted price.

    Seven course menu for $60pp (normally $75pp).

    With seven course matching wine for $100pp (normally $123pp).

    *Maximum of 6 people per table under this offer.
    *Not valid in conjunction with any other promotions.
    *Not available on Saturday nights.
    *We request to have the table back by 8:15pm on Friday night.

    Valid to 30th Jun 2012

    How:
    Bookings are essential.


    Special Offers Three Course Menu for $55

    Great Value Three Course Menu. Enjoy 300g full blood Wagyu Beef Sirloin Steak (mbs 6+) as main course.

    Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only.
    Valid to 30th Jun 2012

    How:
    Bookings are essential.


    Special Offers Autumn Menu

    6 course menu for $60pp. $100 with matching wine.

    7 course menu for $75pp. $123 with matching wine.

    Valid to 30th Jun 2012

    How:
    Bookings are essential.



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