Yebisu Izakaya

This well-decorated izakaya offers a huge range of food and drinks, conveniently order-able via the mobile device on each table. The food is of good quality but definitely on the expensive side compared to other Japanese restaurants. One cool gimmick here is the alcohol cart that goes around the restaurant. A staff member will offer free samples of numerous brands of sake for promotional purposes.

Unclear rule for dine-in. We went here on Saturday, and there were heaps of empty tables. The waitress greeted us and took us to a table in the back. We were checking the menu when the same waitress came and said “we have the rule of minimum spending of $40.00 pp”. It wasn’t our plan to spend how much on the meals, but hearing the sudden rule just made us feel uncomfortable to go ahead. We felt upset because there should be a sign or st like that before the guests come in, have a seat and about to order food. Never had a chance to taste the food because we left due to the unclear rule.

Not sure if the change of ownership or COVID lockdown, but the restaurant will ask you for a minimum spent of $40 pp. Unfortunately my partner couldn't eat much, so I would have to eat more than I wanted to in order to allow to eat there. Menu also fairly limited with a high price, within City, you will definitely find much cheaper or restaurant with more option than this.

If you want a Japanese experience, this is the place to go! I went on the 7/1/21 around dinner and this is my review. The service was amazing, especially from the staff member Fusao Nakamura, his service made the whole experience truly enjoyable! He showed my partner and myself around the menus and recommended us the meals that is popular in Japan, he was constantly checking on us and making sure everything is okay. From start to finish he has looked after us on the whole experience. The food was excellent, you can just tell that the food was made with pride and care. All the meals tasted freshly made and full of flavour and presented in such a way you just have to take photos of it to show off to your family and friends, I just wanted to order the whole menu and try everything. The atmosphere of the restaurant just made you feel like you are in Japan and it looked beautiful. The whole restaurant was clean and presentable with great lighting. Once again I would like to thank Fusao Nakamura for the excellent experience! I will definitely be coming back and will be bringing more people. Keep up the fantastic work!