TamPoPo

Third daughter celebrated her birthday in December.  She had completed her degree overseas and will starting work after a week rest.  We held the celebration in Tampopo at Ngee Ann City branch.

Wagyu beef noodles to go with yuzu wasabi, which was spicy hot

Sukiyaki set

Tonkatsu set

Mont Blanc cake from Rive Gauch

BONDI JAP LUNCH

We were still full from our breakfast so a light Japanese lunch in a small deli at the corner of the street.  The place is small with tables against the wall.  Each table is able to accommodate the most 4 persons.  We ordered 2 set meals and some side dishes to share.

SUSHI TENGOKU BYO

Great Japanese food in the outskirt of Sydney.  The place is down to earth and is popular amongst students for good value food, as they serves gigantic sushi.  It opens only in the evening and is crowded every night thus booking is a must.

Simple deco with not more than 20 tables.  Prepare to wait as there is manpower shortage.  With the crowd and noise this is not a place to linger

Delightful Japanese meal.  Sushi are enormous

Super fresh sashimi

Hugh global salmon roe

Grilled scallop sushi

Fresh scallops

Best fresh squids with a good bite

Sushi Tengoku Address

121 Anzac Parade

Kensington NSW 2033

KATSU DINING

After settling in the hotel we proceeded for dinner at a Japanese eatery nearby.  It was bbq food where the food was prepared in another section outside the eatery.  We proceeded to order food and pay outside the eatery.  We shared the food as the portion was large.

Big piece of crackling pork katsu with stewed beancurd, fried egg & sausages and vegetables with thick sauce

An extra side order of fried sausages

Chicken katsu rice.  The tender chicken was deep fried with egg batter

Another side dish  - Fried chicken

Sesame fried chicken with onions and herbal plant.  The chicken were fragrant and well seasoned

SHIN KUSHIYA @ VIVOCITY 2

We were like children looking forward for sweet rewards and tried almost all the desserts.  I love the mochi and the portions were big enough to satisfy our cravings.

Mochi ice-cream set served with brown sugar syrup

Match ice-cream with ice-cream and chewy mochi served with red beans and brown sugar syrup

Oven-baked mochi, chewy and crispy served with red beans and roasted soya powder

Matcha ice-cream with matcha mochi, slight bitter

Tofu cheesecake, soft and without much cheese taste

Tiramisu

Soy pudding with red beans and roasted soya powder

Soft and creamy cream brulee without too much caramelized sugar which can be bitter

SHIN KUSHIYA @ VIVOCITY

Japanese restaurants that satisfy customers' sweet tooth are not many.   Shin Kushiya is one Japanese restaurante that not only provides yummy and reasonably priced food but also has a selection of unique desserts to choose from.  The branch in Vivo City has nice ambience with light-wood furniture and bright red seats.  Its seating capacity is big with some facing Sentosa waterfront which are reserved for couples.

Salmon Ikura Don was nice and fragrant with fresh salmon and salmon roe over rice

Pumpkin Croquettes

Pork with mozarella cheese filling

Their specialty charcoal grilled skewers with distinct smoky flavor.  Enoki mushrooms wrapped in pork

Spicy sushi rolled with salmon, avocado

Executive sets

Pasta with mushroom and bacon

Deep fried crispy pork cutlet

To continue with desserts !