Japanese Archives – The Penguin Eats

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...

Hakata Gensuke Ramen Professionals (Hawthorn)

As one of our favourite dishes in Japanese cuisine, we’ve no doubt devoured ramen from each...As one of our favourite dishes in Japanese cuisine, we’ve no doubt devoured ramen from each and every ramen joint across Melbourne. To date however, none even manages...

Izakaya Kuuraku

We really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately there are definitely a couple of teething issues...We really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately there are definitely a couple of teething issues that are preventing it from true greatness. The timeliness of service, simple...

Moshi Moshi

While offering a modern take on Japanese cuisine, Moshi Moshi hasn’t forgotten the traditional foundations that...While offering a modern take on Japanese cuisine, Moshi Moshi hasn’t forgotten the traditional foundations that makes Japanese food so great. The fresh ingredients, simple seasoning and flawless...

Aka Siro

We arrived at Aka Siro with much anticipation and such high expectations. Unfortunately, despite the quality...We arrived at Aka Siro with much anticipation and such high expectations. Unfortunately, despite the quality produce used, the execution of all our dishes were sorely disappointing, universally...