Tokkuri is a funky Japanese restaurant with a great selection of sake and wine, located in the vicinity of an apartment complex (Stockland). We would not even have heard of this place if not for the latest Groupon deal we had ($49 dine in for 2 people).
We arrived at precisely 12.30 p.m., the start of their lunch hour. Decor is very nice, with color scheme of black and brown and funky ceiling lights. Shelves at the bar display bottles of wine and Japanese liquor and sake.
The deal includes a choice of house sake, beer, or white wine. We had the house sake, which was served as soon as we were seated. It was served warm and tasted slightly on the sweeter side.
Sushi roll (choice of salmon avocado or spicy tuna) was OK, nothing fancy as they are just normal rolls. The popcorn prawns (battered in light tempura batter and drizzled with mayo) were nice and light (despite the mayo -_-).
The wagyu beef (choice of wagyu beef or grilled salmon), although had a nice flavor, I must say did not have the melt-in-the-mouth texture wagyu meat should have. We ordered it to be done medium, perhaps should have chosen medium rare.
Tempura were decent and crispy. At least for a voucher deal, they did not skimp on the prawns (we had two nicely sized tempura prawns and some other vegetables)
I think for the voucher price, it is certainly a pleasant experience and quite a good deal. But when the deal said the original value would be $150,.... urm... I don't think so. I certainly would not have paid $150 for the meal. Then again, these vouchers tend to overrate their descriptions.
Worth another try the next time we are on the northern shores.
Tokkuri Sake and Wine Bar
Stockland Cammeray
Shop 16, 450 Miller St
ph 02 9922 2288
*pictures taken with iphone
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