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James Parker, Northbridge.
14/20

Hit Northbridge now for sushi’s greatest hits

While the Japanese restaurant performs many of sushi-kind’s greatest hits, its most gratifying moments are reserved for those that seek out B-sides and deep cuts.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
The sushi train, imported from Taiwan, fits the narrow Bourke Street site.
13.5/20

It’s super weird, fun and accessible, but a few things almost send this big-name sushi train off track

The Bossa Nova pitch sounds like a drunken late-night thought bubble. But it’s a welcome measure of weirdness for this great restaurant town. 

  • Besha Rodell
Chicken short wing, a perfect meaty lollipop, is served with chilli kosho.

Five must-try dishes at Tombo Den, Windsor’s hot new Tokyo-inspired diner

Head chef Dan Chan shares the absolute must-orders at Chris Lucas’ new split-level diner, plus the food and travel experiences that inspired them.

  • Tomas Telegramma
A wall of vending machines at Gacha Cafe.

Getcha self to this fun gacha spot for snacks that taste just like Japan

Visiting this George Street spot is like cracking open a toy capsule as it swooshes down the machine.

  • Lee Tran Lam
Pork katsu curry.

Keep warm and curry on at this cosy Japanese cafe, Melbourne

Japanese curry is one of the world’s great culinary remixes, and Kare is on a mission to showcase the comfort food.

  • Dani Valent
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Katsu katsu is an onomatopoeic phrase used to describe the sound of crunchy food. You’ll hear that crunch a lot here.
13.5/20

Snap, crackle and crunch: Former Nobu chef hits Albany Highway

Those averse to chilli might be concerned. Your doctor might be alarmed. But fear not: this is big-value, comforting Japanese soul food.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
14.5/20

Jackets off! The city’s born-again Japanese canteen is already chockers with corporate types

After closing in December, popular all-rounder Azuma returns to the CBD.

  • Terry Durack
Bossa Nova is a sushi train and bar with a Brazilian bent.

Bourke Street’s slick new sushi train (driven by dining big guns) has plates from just $4.80

Hospo heavyweights Con Christopoulos and Victor Liong transform a “magic” space into Bossa Nova, a sushi spot with a Brazilian bent.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Go-to dish: Tempura hot rolls filled with avocado and topped with a slice of strawberry.
14/20

Bet you’ve never had a hot sushi roll like this before, Melbourne

Over the past five years, we’ve welcomed about a dozen high-end omakase restaurants, but Oshan’s South American angle is interesting.

  • Dani Valent
Lobster bisque ramen.
13/20

Is the ramen at this popular global chain worth waiting over an hour in line for?

Mensho Tokyo has outposts in the US, Thailand, India, China and Melbourne. Now it’s Sydney’s turn to experience the deep, long flavour of ramen master Tomoharu Shono’s unusual noodle dishes.

  • Callan Boys

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