Hako

Posted by: Catcherting | 17 September 2010, 10.59am

Don't come here expecting Sushi Sushi style food, this isnt a takeaway, but an experience. The food is fantastic, fresh and favoursome, and the service was good. Great Saki to choose from as well. Traditional japanese, come with an empty stomach, good company and some cash. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for, and that is high quality food and a great atmoshpere, could have relaxed here for a few hours.

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Posted by: Kimberley_R | 26 March 2010, 2.50pm

Found this place whilst wandering through Melbourne.

After finally getting our menus (which would be the only complaint) they assited us with what to order, explaining the chefs special and what was most popular.

There were 3 of us, and we ordered one main and 5 entrees. They inlcuded the eel, beef carpaccio, california rolls, bok choy and mushrooms (i know its not very japanese but amazing broth!!) pork belly and the fresh sashimi. All of the meals were great, service was fantastic, they explained all meals when we had questions.

We were last the leave, the staff were winding down, and didnt care that we had not left, that was nice that they didnt push you out like they do in Melbourne.
If you go on a Friday or Saturday you may have to book I'd say.
Overall a great night.

Food:			Visit: Wed 24 March 2010 Mealtime: dinner
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Posted by: lonecow | 21 September 2009, 11.47pm

My sister and I had lunch here today - I was very impressed. The interior style was simple and minimalistic, which I really enjoyed. It was busy but never felt crowded or slow.

Really enjoyed my vegetable bento and tea, servings were just the right size for me (so perhaps on the small side?) and the tofu was perfect. We also were served complimentary edamame as we were seated and the wait was minimal.

Can't wait to go back again.

Food:			Visit: Mon 21 September 2009 Mealtime: lunch
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Posted by: pink elemental | 22 April 2009, 3.39pm

Thoroughly enjoyed the food. A good range of very interesting and tasty dishes.

The place has very minimalistic decor which is simple but maybe a bit plain. And the lighting is dim.

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Posted by: Glutton | 22 March 2009, 11.14am

We went to Hako last night for a birthday dinner. Upon arriving it was a little quiet but within half an hour the place had started to fill up. You could have been excused for thinking that you were in a converted warehouse restaurant in New York somewhere. The food was fantastic! We decided to try as many unusual small dishes as we could. Black seaweed braised in sweet soy was a subtle but complex, earthy dish (I am still craving it the next morning). We were told by the waitress that this is a very traditional dish and usually served at home. We both agreed that we could have eaten a mountain of the stuff! Japanese Pumpkin simmered with minced chicken, tempura scallops, marinated tuna, outstanding oysters with a clean, umami dressing and exquisite sushi (perfectly matched by a special seasoning on each piece of nigiri to complement the flavour of each piece of fish) were all triumphs. But the most amazing thing was a special ceramic bowl containing 3 baby fish balls coated with tobiko slowly simmered and served cold. This was a special dish from the kitchen for my partner's birthday and also because we were such adventurous diners. Amazing - pure essence of the sea but totally balanced between savoury and sweet! Service was so friendly and informative. I can't understand how anyone could think any different. We will definitely be back!

Food:			Visit: Sat 21 March 2009 Mealtime: dinner
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Posted by: doridoridori | 18 March 2008, 4.52pm

Food is divine here!

Go with a few friends and try lots of entrees from both the main and specials menu.

Fantastic!

Food:			Visit: Mon 10 March 2008 Mealtime: dinner
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Posted by: PKKSP | 22 February 2008, 2.53pm

Went here for what we thought would be a quick lunch. I'd heard good things and read a good review in The Age. Was thoroughly disappointed. The initial service was acceptable but there was a delay with our food and we ended up waiting for 55 minutes for it. When we asked about it, we were told that there had been a problem in the kitchen.

When the food arrived, the servings were small and my salmon (part of the bento) was overcooked. Not good value for $15.80.

Food:			Visit: Fri 22 February 2008 Mealtime: lunch
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Posted by: M&C | 15 December 2007, 7.06pm

We went to Hako to celebrate a very special occasion as it has a very good review.

After we were seated for a while we had to ask for the menu. The food selection was limited. We chose one entree & two main dishes.

One of the main dishes arrived first, followed by the entree some time later. Wasabi and soy were not served by default; we had to ask for it - twice.

Food was not bad, had it all actually arrived. The last main meal was over one hour late. By that time we had already finished all the other dishes and decided to cancel our order.

This was the first time we had to walk out of a restaurant.

To top things off we were given the wrong bill twice.

Food:			Visit: Sat 8 December 2007 Mealtime: dinner
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Posted by: monotone | 9 January 2006, 6.14pm

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