For more information on Kyushu, Ph: 9953 8272. The gyoza were dry and flat in consistency. Given its popularity, it has never been a place to linger - you can go across to the Oaks before/after, but we weren't rushed at all this time and the service was friendly. how could they have missed the drinks list on the table) they serve wine and beer and are quite happy for you to bring your own without corkage. PORK MAKI- although we don't eat pork anymore, there was a time not so long ago that we LOVED this dish and I suspect it's the most popular item on the menu- caramelised shallots wrapped up in thin marinated pork in a sweet soysauce. Good food but service appalling with a very grumpy waiter! Getting service attention was difficult, staff not well trained which is a shake because the food coming out of the kitchen is terrific. The food was excellent. We've been eating here since the '90's. The Intolerant Traveller (Yes, That's Me). Would give it another go when we arent rushed.More, Kyushu has always had a lovely range of good japanese dishes but it serves above average quality and differs from the run of the mill staples. A lothas changed since then-thank goodness - fortunately the food at Kyushu is still as good asever. We love this place so much. Because of the tight seating it looks a bit messy. Yet from 2.30pm we started being hassled to leave the place evenafter having left a hefty tip on top of an already hefty bill. Despite one review here saying it wasnt licensed ( did theyactually go? Booked for lunch today. It basically all came at once so we were basically scoffing the food down to make room on the table which made it somewhat less enjoyable. Locals dominate the diners, a sure sign of consistent delivery, and we are happy for people who criticise our special place to go somewhere else. The food is still good even after 15 years. The edamame was a great starter and being vegetarian I had a few starters as a main. Hotels near (SYD) Kingsford Smith Airport, Restaurants near Kyushu Japanese Restaurant, Asian Restaurants for Lunch in Neutral Bay, Japanese Restaurants for Families in Neutral Bay. After today, never agin. Moral, check the bill.More, Kyushu has been a favourite Neutral Bay venue for many years. Took some friends mid-week and was great to see the quality is as high as ever. Alternatively, you may use, There are newer reviews for Kyushu Japanese Restaurant. The gyoza were dry and flat in consistency. The food too is impeccable with a great choice of Japanese dishes at reasonable prices. Locals dominate the diners, a sure sign of consistent delivery, and we are happy for people who criticise our special place to go somewhere else.More, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. The mixed carpaccio was better, however the slices were cut too thick for a dish of delicacy. Bento Box contains too much rice (the dreaded carbs) but I suppose thats to meet a price point. The tofu was delicious (highly recommend it), the cucumber roll was fresh and the spring rolls were tasty and hot. All were nice. The owner / manager is extremely rude.from taking the booking over the phone to telling us to 'get out' at 9.45pm because they were closing (due to close at 10pm). It was noisy however any popular restaurant is. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. It's bright, loud and packed so food is what matters here. had Gyoza and fried vegetable spring rolls and finely Pork Maki. Spicy pork fillets which I didnt find too spicy. Every dish was great, but the standouts were the agedashi tofu and the pork maki. Map updates are paused. Be prepared also for bright fluorescent lightingambience is always fun, lots of noise and people (I believe way too many to cater for social distancing rules - we were squashed back-to-back with a table behind us). Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? Although it has been here for years, you could easily walk past and not know it was here.Top quality food and service, great value and even better with byo. Bento Box contains too much rice (the dreaded carbs) but I suppose thats to meet a price point. The only downside was the restaurant wasn't very pram friendly and there were no high chairs on offer, but once we had the pram in it was all good! We had a wonderful dinner in a restaurant that served amazing food!! Their sashimi is also delicious the best I've had and although pricey, is worth it. Kyushu Japanese Restaurant: Another hidden secret - See 150 traveler reviews, 10 candid photos, and great deals for Neutral Bay, Australia, at Tripadvisor. Kyushu Japanese Restaurant Unclaimed Review Save Share 149 reviews #8 of 72 Restaurants in Neutral Bay $$ - $$$ Japanese Sushi Asian 9 Grosvenor St, Neutral Bay, North Sydney, New South Wales 2089 Australia +61 2 9953 8272 Website Closed now : See all hours See all (10) Ratings and reviews 4.0 150 reviews #8 of 72 RATINGS Food Service Value Kyushu Japanese Restaurant: Family favourite - See 150 traveler reviews, 10 candid photos, and great deals for Neutral Bay, Australia, at Tripadvisor. - (which I guess is a good word if you are describingtheir kitchen, but not so much if you are trying to create a romantic setting for dinner). The rest of the staff are very efficient and friendly but need to be aware of social distancing (leaning in close to take orders etc). The teriyaki chicken is a must-try, as it is cooked to perfection with Kyushu's signature sauce. Kyushu Japanese Restaurant: quick business lunch - See 147 traveller reviews, 10 candid photos, and great deals for Neutral Bay, Australia, at Tripadvisor. You need to book in advance and in the not so positive side it's a bit noisy. Great sign. We had a wonderful dinner in a restaurant that served amazing food!! Kyushu Japanese Restaurant in Neutral Bay is our favourite restaurant ever and we have been going there since about 1990. Hotels near (SYD) Kingsford Smith Airport, Restaurants near Kyushu Japanese Restaurant, Asian Restaurants for Lunch in Neutral Bay, Japanese Restaurants for Families in Neutral Bay. The food this time around was OK (albeit every dish arriving at the one time filling thetable to the brim). Neutral Bay Tourism Neutral Bay Hotels Neutral Bay Bed and Breakfast Neutral Bay Vacation Rentals We're sorry, hotels cannot be booked for more than 30 days. I know thsat this place is lincensed but is it BYO as well. table to the brim). Never again will we go thereMore, I have visited Kyushu for many years and always been happy with the food and experience but I must say, they've really gone down hill in recent times. The food was really nice. Having just visited Japan, I wasn't sure Kyushu would still cut it - it did :) Well worth it, next visit already being planned!More. Now the biggest problem was the timing of the food. Kyushu has been a favourite Neutral Bay venue for many years. Tempura was nice. I've been going to Kyushu for over 6 years now. And also a serving of sushi. It was sad, dry and mushy. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. FISH TERRIYAKI-(my favouritenowadays)- very lightly battered and flash fried fish piecesin a rich sticky and sweet sauce. It's bright, loud and packed so food is what matters here. The owner / manager is extremely rude.from taking the booking over the phone to telling us to 'get out' at 9.45pm because they were closing (due to close at 10pm). I could eat 30 of these little morsels in a row- they are seriously delicious. Neutral Bay, North Sydney, New South Wales 2089. Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant? Kyushu has been a favourite Neutral Bay venue for many years. The mixed carpaccio was better, however the slices were cut too thick for a dish of delicacy. Yes, Kyushu Japanese Restaurant offers takeaway services. Bento Box contains too much rice (the dreaded carbs) but I suppose thats to meet a price point. The mixed carpaccio was better, however the slices were cut too thick for a dish of delicacy. The value as-well as the service is outstanding. The owner / manager is extremely rude.from taking the booking over the phone to telling us to 'get out' at 9.45pm because they were closing (due to close at 10pm). we have been here a few times over the years and Kyushu continues to provide great service, reasonable value (A$40 ph) and GREAT foodwhich is what it is all about. Lastly, I just want to point out-I'M STARVING. Would give it another go when we arent rushed. Rarely am i displeased with a busy outlet as this. My wife and I really enjoyed the food in this restaurant. Just the sashimi needed some fine slicing. Deservedly so, too.Impeccable polite service, prompt and professional. Never again will we go there. Their special teriyaki sauce fits perfectly with chicken, beef and squid. A lot has changed since then- thank goodness - fortunately the food at Kyushu is still as good as ever. The food was high quality and delicious. Map updates are paused. to die for. I summoned the matreD and served himnotice that we have not been plated or offered drinks, in our case water. We love to meet some friends in this friendly restaurant the food and menu are excellent. Neutral Bay. Kyushu Japanese Restaurant Unclaimed Review Save Share 149 reviews #8 of 72 Restaurants in Neutral Bay $$ - $$$ Japanese Sushi Asian 9 Grosvenor St, Neutral Bay, North Sydney, New South Wales 2089 Australia +61 2 9953 8272 Website Closed now : See all hours See all (10) Ratings and reviews 4.0 150 RATINGS Food Service Value Atmosphere Details Having just visited Japan, I wasn't sure Kyushu would still cut it - it did :) Well worth it, next visit already being planned!More. The owner / manager is extremely rude.from taking the booking over the phone to telling us to 'get out' at 9.45pm because they were closing (due to close at 10pm). Yet from 2.30pm we started being hassled to leave the place evenafter having left a hefty tip on top of an already hefty bill. The best pork maki ever. Moral, check the bill. The food is always great, it's affordable and can be quick if you want to "eat and run". If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our. We started with some sashimi but wasnt sliced finely but like big chunks. Now our grown children take their friends there and their friends take their families and friends there. As might be expected on a Friday evening the restaurant was very busy and a reservation is a must. Tempura was nice. Just the sashimi needed some fine slicing. Had I not kept and reviewed the invoice for this review I would have missed the charge. The food this time around was OK (albeit every dish arriving at the one time filling thetable to the brim). Trust me dear readers and thank me later. The sensation you get when your tongue presses against their sauce are such a delight and the texture of the salad, rice and chicken together is amplified by their sweet teriyaki sauce. It basically all came at once so we were basically scoffing the food down to make room on the table which made it somewhat less enjoyable. It does get busy and sometimes noisy and you certainly need to book but it's well worth it. Alternatively, you may use, There are newer reviews for Kyushu Japanese Restaurant, Yummy food, very friendly and laid back - good for groups. My friend ordered the Teriyaki beef which was a generous portion size and was presented well. Kyushu has been around for years and it is no secret it is very good Japanese at a decent price. The disappointment occurred upon reviewing the invoice to find that despite only drinking the house beers we had beencharged corkage. Its about 10 mins from me so I am always here to the point the staff remembers my order by heart. Moral, check the bill. how could they have missed the drinks list on the table) they serve wine and beer and are quite happy for you to bring your own without corkage. Just the sashimi needed some fine slicing. Every dish was great, but the standouts were the agedashi tofu and the pork maki. Be prepared also for bright fluorescent lightingambience is always fun, lots of noise and people (I believe way too many to cater for social distancing rules - we were squashed back-to-back with a table behind us). The gyoza were dry and flat in consistency. You just know what youre going to get at Kyushu. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. We love this place so much. Moral, check the bill.More, Kyushu has been a favourite Neutral Bay venue for many years. We had a wonderful dinner in a restaurant that served amazing food!! Kyushu Japanese Restaurant 9 Grosvenor St, Neutral Bay, North Sydney, New South Wales 2089, Australia +61 2 9953 8272 Website Improve this listing Ranked #8of 124 Restaurants in Neutral Bay 148 Reviews Price range:USD 0 - USD 25 Cuisines:Japanese Dining options:Reservations Restaurant details Dining options:Reservations ClintonN_13 We started with some sashimi but wasnt sliced finely but like big chunks. All mains are served with steamed rice and as you can see portions are very generous. Through this hard that everyone in the world is experiencing right now I was so relieved to enjoy Kyushu's fantastic food as a takeaway!!! Deservedly so, too.Impeccable polite service, prompt and professional. We've been eating here since the '90's. Greeting was not overwhelming and once seated attention was non existent. The gyoza were dry and flat in consistency. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. My family have been enjoying the food of Kyushu for over 20 years. The mixed carpaccio was better, however the slices were cut too thick for a dish of delicacy. You still need to book on any day of the week- it's You know you are at a great restaurant when it is packed early on a Thursday night. Would give it another go when we arent rushed.More, Kyushu has always had a lovely range of good japanese dishes but it serves above average quality and differs from the run of the mill staples. Must book for dinner and arrive early for lunch to avoid being turned away. Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our. This restaurant is almost 30 years old and every single time the quality and freshness is there. more. Finally got around to checking out this always buzzing restaurant and we weren't disappointed. Neutral Bay. Yes, Kyushu Japanese Restaurant offers takeout services. Everyone returns. Now the biggest problem was the timing of the food. charged corkage. Would give it another go when we arent rushed. I summoned the matreD and served himnotice that we have not been plated or offered drinks, in our case water. Deservedly so, too.Impeccable polite service, prompt and professional. It was sad, dry and mushy. Trust me dear readers and thank me later.More, A few Mates had a get together and started here for a feed. Get quick answers from Kyushu Japanese Restaurant staff and past visitors. The food is great and the price is very reasonable. Are you sure you want to delete this question? Now our grown children take their friends there and their friends take their families and friends there. I recommend this restaurant.More, Rarely am i displeased with a busy outlet as this. I dont let my kids sit on the floor or run around when I take them out. When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. Neutral Bay. Kyushu Japanese Restaurant in Neutral Bay is our favourite restaurant ever and we have been going there since about 1990. Service was better than before, food was excellent, fresh and tasty we had the salmon lovers sushi and sushimi as well as dumplings, their famous pork maki and teriyaki chicken topped off with green tea ice cream all for $92 bloody bargain!! My only reason for 4 versus 5 is the atmosphere has gotten a bit chaotic. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Great sign. As always food and service ok. We arrived for our 1.15 booking on time and ordered food and beverages far from sparingly. I summoned the matreD and served himnotice that we have not been plated or offered drinks, in our case water. more. Bento Box contains too much rice (the dreaded carbs) but I suppose thats to meet a price point. We have been here many, many times. The owner / manager is extremely rude.from taking the booking over the phone to telling us to 'get out' at 9.45pm because they were closing (due to close at 10pm). And let's be honest, no one can ever proveme otherwise. We've been eating here since the '90's. Kyushu Japanese Restaurant: Great food, service and value for money - See 147 traveler reviews, 10 candid photos, and great deals for Neutral Bay, Australia, at Tripadvisor. We started with some sashimi but wasnt sliced finely but like big chunks. more. - See 147 traveler reviews, 10 candid photos, and great deals for Neutral Bay, Australia, at Tripadvisor. Takeaway is an option too. The service there is delightful although, at times, the food may take quite a long time. On the day, lunchtime they were full as they are consistently. The food was excellent. We love to meet some friends in this friendly restaurant the food and menu are excellent. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. As soon as someone in the family mentions the name "Kyushu" our mouths start watering. My wife and I really enjoyed the food in this restaurant. The reality was far from the craving. Kyushu Japanese Restaurant: Lovely Japanese - See 147 traveller reviews, 10 candid photos, and great deals for Neutral Bay, Australia, at Tripadvisor. Been going to Kyushu literally for years. 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