Japanese Archives – Page 2 of 7 – The Penguin Eats

Izakaya Jiro

Izakaya Jiro is a well-known Japanese eatery situated in Glenferrie that’s famous for their Izakaya menu...Izakaya Jiro is a well-known Japanese eatery situated in Glenferrie that’s famous for their Izakaya menu and small dishes. Having recently expanded their offering to serve Japanese BBQ...

Mr. Ryu

As a newly opened cafe, Mr. Ryu has done well to differentiate itself by offering a...As a newly opened cafe, Mr. Ryu has done well to differentiate itself by offering a traditional, authentic Japanese with a modern twist. Paying respect to the fresh...

Ayame

Ayame offers a quality Japanese dining experience that holds true to its heritage. From the fresh...Ayame offers a quality Japanese dining experience that holds true to its heritage. From the fresh, expertly prepared produce, to the careful execution, Ayame is an authentic and...

Mr. Ramen San

We visited Mr. Ramen San based on the recommendations of many foodies as their favourite Ramen...We visited Mr. Ramen San based on the recommendations of many foodies as their favourite Ramen joint in Melbourne. Unfortunately the broth here definitely didn’t live up to...

Ishiya Stone Grill

It was a top notch experience from start to finish. The quality produce simply seared on...It was a top notch experience from start to finish. The quality produce simply seared on the piping hot stone grill is definitely one of the best ways...

Ippudo (QV)

Was it what we expected from a $20 bowl of ramen? Not really. Was it worth...Was it what we expected from a $20 bowl of ramen? Not really. Was it worth the 45minute wait? Most definitely not. Authentic Japanese ramen this was not...

Hakoya Ramen

Competition is undoubtedly fierce between an ever increasing number of ramen joints popping up in Melbourne....Competition is undoubtedly fierce between an ever increasing number of ramen joints popping up in Melbourne. Despite this, Hakoya ranks amongst one of the top ramen we’ve sampled...

Shujinko (Flinders Street)

We are no strangers to this rapidly expanding 24-hour ramen chain. This visit confirms our initial...We are no strangers to this rapidly expanding 24-hour ramen chain. This visit confirms our initial impressions that while this fast paced Japanese style eatery may not be...