Comments on: Saké Restaurant & Bar, The Rocks

By: Howard

Howard — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:14:00 +0000

@Trissa : Worth giving a go especially if you have a big group!

@Joey : It got a pretty high review in Good Living as well, worth a shot atleast once.

@Fiona : Chewy bits I expect from cheaper places, but it is still a turn off :/

@Simon : The prices were a bit on the steeper end but at this end of town it is expected. I think it was $140 for 3 people with drinks, give or take.

@Eve : We went on a week night, I think it was Monday and it empty therefore the service was attentive but not itrusive. I’ll have to try the sake next time, they spoke a bit about it and looks like they have a good selection!

@mademoiselle délicieuse : I think most raw fish has awesome texture, cept for mackarel which I can’t get use to.

@Anita : You should definitely come here then, or even Azuma at Chifley plaza for a different and more ‘authentic’ experience.

@Caitlin : wow thanks for the heads up, sounds almost as risky as eating the poisonous blower fish in Japan! I wonder if the restaurants knows about the side effects …

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:03:09 +0000

Howard, it sounds like you got lucky. Butterfish is a common name for escolar, which is a by-catch of tuna. As stocks of popular fish decline, many fishmongers and chefs will inevitably start promoting alternative fish species and by-catches more and more. Generally there is nothing wrong with except in the case of butterfish/escolar. The fish I am speaking of is white and it has a very rich, satisfying texture. I’ve eaten it and it was indeed delicious.

However, that flavour and texture is because of an indigestible oil. I found out later that one in three people have terrible side-effects (along the lines of anal seepage) and it’s banned from sale, or requires warning labels, in many parts of the world! Fortunately I was lucky as well but knowing what I know now, I won’t be taking that risk again.
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By: Anita

Anita — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:22:14 +0000

The presentation of the food is beautiful. I haven’t had much Japanese food at all, would love to expand my experiences.

By: mademoiselle délicieuse

mademoiselle délicieuse — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:08:25 +0000

Butterfish, eh? Never heard of it, let alone tried it but the texture sounds lovely! .-= mademoiselle délicieuse´s last blog ..Ju Ju, 25 Aug 2009 =-.

By: Eve

Eve — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:42:17 +0000

I tried sake restaurant & bar for lunch last Monday for our anniversary. Not bad, will return. We ordered 3 tasting glasses of sake – the house sake, some other sake and the yuzu sake! YUZU SAKE rocks! yummO though it’s not your typical sake. Girls would love it…when I smelt it, it reminded me of Japan…beautiful.

Food wise we ordered the sashimi combo, salmon skin roll and soft shell crab roll. For desert I ordered the green tea bombe laksa and my partner ordered green apple mille feuille. They were nice but could be better. Desert not their forte yet?

Service was so-so. Waiters/waitresses not so attentive, more there to look good. Needs a lot of work here…

We are definitely going back again and will try non sashimi, non sushi dishes next and LOTS more sake when they get all their sake in.

By: Simon

Simon — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:00:26 +0000

Having been to Japan myself, it unfortunately sets a high bar for the quality of Japanese food here. Not much of a fan of the use of creamy things in sushi. Less so for cheese.

Prices reasonable for what you get, or do you need to go out for second dinner afterwards?

By: Fiona

Fiona — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:01:49 +0000

Hard to get awesome sushi – yes, especially without the chewy bits!
.-= Fiona´s last blog ..Christmas Party @ Hudsons in the Botanic Gardens =-.

By: joey@FoodiePop

joey@FoodiePop — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:48:31 +0000

Reviews for this place have been breeding like rabbits, and for good reason: the food looks great! The butterfish looks beautiful and the Nixon looks yum. Looks like a must-try.

By: Trissa

Trissa — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:09:21 +0000

I’ve heard good things about this restaurant and have been curious to try. Thanks for sharing the pictures and review – it looks like it is a must try now!
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