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How we read reviews →Hawthorn East's cult Japanese cafe, famous for handmade onigiri and curry rice bowls
Cosy, compact Japanese cafe with natural light and modern decor; gets genuinely buzzy and loud on weekends as hard surfaces don't absorb noise.
Extensive handmade onigiri list (spicy salmon, scallop, unagi, wagyu), hojicha and matcha lattes with latte art, QR code ordering, and a 90-minute seating limit on busy days.
Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as authentic and reminiscent of trips to Japan, praising the balance of flavours across onigiri, curry and rice-bowl dishes.
Split opinion. most reviewers call it reasonably priced for the quality, though several flag it as a touch expensive for the portion sizes.
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