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How we read reviews →Modern Japanese on Lygon St. a $59 tasting menu that rivals venues charging twice the price.
Sleek, warm, and quietly stylish. dark tones, considered fit-out, and ambient lighting that signals a proper night out without the formality of fine dining. Feels more polished than the price tag suggests; already confident for a venue barely six months open.
Multi-course tasting menu at $59 per person with choice of main; bottle of wine under $40; sashimi-grade seafood consistently praised for freshness; matcha creme brulee as dessert standout; takeaway available; Oushou lager on tap.
Modern Japanese interpretation rather than traditional. the menu blends classic technique (nigiri, tataki, tempura, agedashi tofu) with contemporary plating. Reviewers who have recently visited Japan describe it as comparing favourably to the real thing.
Exceptional value. the $59 tasting menu delivers multi-course quality that reviewers consistently compare to venues charging double. À la carte pricing is moderate; one reviewer felt certain items were small for the standalone price.
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