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How we read reviews →Melbourne CBD izakaya where creamy mentaiko udon and Osaka-style vibes draw a loyal crowd.
Lively, colourful izakaya styled to feel like Osaka, with live music on Tuesday nights and a buzzy, photogenic dining room reviewers say transports them straight to Japan.
Live music performances on Tuesday nights, a fully Muslim-friendly menu with no pork, and elaborately plated share dishes reviewers compare to dining in Japan.
Strong Japanese authenticity signals, reviewers repeatedly say the food and decor feel like being transported to Osaka or Kyoto, staff converse in Japanese, and dishes are compared favourably to dining in Japan.
Reviewers are split, most call it affordable and generous for the quality, though a couple flag specific dishes like the mentaiko udon and nabe as pricey for the portion, and a 15% cash surcharge drew criticism.
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