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How we read reviews →A regional izakaya reviewers rate above city restaurants, hidden behind a Woodend shopfront.
Cosy, warm 'comfy home vibes' dining room with heated outdoor courtyard seating, described as vibrant and buzzing yet intimate enough for anniversaries.
Extensive share-plate izakaya menu with chef's tasting and banquet set menus, a heated outdoor courtyard, and staff who accommodate dietary requirements and allergens.
Reviewers repeatedly describe it as an authentic Japanese experience, with one reviewer thanking staff in Japanese ('Domo arigatogozaimasu').
Reviewers see the set and banquet menus as worth the premium price for the quality, though a couple flagged individual dishes like a $40 five-scallop entrée and a $230 takeaway order as not matching the cost.
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