2020/03/11
[Komeyui Japanese Restaurant] Editor's Pick - 2020 March Issue
Our top rated Japanese restaurants in Melbourne.
This Month our pick: Komeyui Japanese Restaurant
Komeyui
181 Ferrars St, South Melbourne 03 9645 5420
7 days 12~3pm / 5~10pm
Web: komeyui.com.au
Yakitori Bar - YTB
396 Bay St, Port Melbourne 03 9646 2296
7 days 5~11pm
Web: ytbau.com
A hagama is an ancient type of Japanese rice cooker, which most believe cooks rice better than any modern one. All of Komeyui’s rice is cooked in a hagama, and there are many who are drawn to Komeyui because of that. You see, hagama-cooked rice may be fluffy and delicious, but it takes extr effort compared to a rice cooker, so people figure if a restaurant is willing to go that far just for the rice, the rest of the menu must be cooked with similar care. In Komeyui’s case it’s true, which is why Komeyui is now in its ninth year of business.
Komeyui’s sushi, for example, uses mostly Australian- and New Zealand-caught fresh fish, and the combination of that, with the flavourful rice, cooked in the hagama with the highest-quality vinegar, is what creates a truly incredible dish. We’d recommend ordering the Omakase Sushi & Sashimi (served at the counter) for the best experience. Komeyui’s charcoal-grilled Wagyu Sirloin Steak, too, fills your mouth with joy, thanks to its crispy surface and juicy flesh.
In welcome news for CBD workers and residents, Komeyui is moving to Southbank at the end of this month. The concept and menu will remain unchanged, with owner-chef Kumano-san saying he’s aiming for even higher quality food and service, and specifically chose the new furniture and fittings to ensure the most relaxing atmosphere.
As for the old Port Melbourne location, that’s becoming Yakitori Bar – YTB. Opening at the start of this month, it’ll be a place you can have a laugh with friends while enjoying charcoal-grilled yakitori. With these two new restaurants, there’s no doubt Kumano-san will continue to help lead Melbourne’s Japanese food scene.
編集部お勧めの日本食レストランをご紹介します。
今月はこれからの展開に目が離せない「Komeyui Japanese Restaurant」。
日本に古くから伝わる“羽釜”。この羽釜で炊いたご飯を食べたくて、米結に通っている人は少なくありません。ご飯がふっくらおいしく炊けている、すなわち、ほかのメニューも丁寧に作られているはずだから。そんなお客の期待に応え続け、今年で９年目を迎えるお店です。
AUS産、NZ産の魚を主に使い、羽釜で炊いたご飯と最高級の酢で酢飯を作る、新鮮なネタと旨味いっぱいの酢飯が合わさった寿司は、極上の風味。カウンターでいただく“おまかせ寿司・刺身”は絶品です。地元の旬の食材を使い、特に、炭火を使う焼き物は表面はパリッと中はジューシーで、“和牛サーロインステーキ”を口に含んだ時は、うれしい驚きの連続でした。
そんな米結が、3月末にSouthbankへ移転します。お店のコンセプト、メニューはそのままに、「今まで以上にクオリティーの高い食事とサービスを、そして居心地の良い空間でゆったりと過ごしていただきたいと家具、調度も選び抜きました」とオーナーシェフの熊野さん。
そして、現在のPort Melbourneのお店は、Yakitori Bar (YTB)として3月初旬に新装オープン。仲間とワイワイやりながら、炭火焼きの焼き鳥を楽しめるお店になります。期待できる2店舗が新たにオープンし、メルボルンの和食をリードしていくことでしょう。