toriciya japanese

it was recommended by my friend in sydney who is also japanese like myself. i loved all their food and price is reasonable compared to melbourne’s japanese food. every ingredients tasted fresh and they have a great selection of sake. i would definately recommend anyone looking for authentic japanese to make a visit. tucked away in a residential area of cammeray. i also loved how they played “showa music” :) keep us thegoodwork!!

food is good, fresh, pricy. everytime when i make the booking, he always tell me ’minimum spending is $50 per person’. i only here this in this restaurant. while it’s easy to make it over$50, sashimi is $100 per person, food isgoodanyway.

love their miso eggplant and grilled sea bass fish head yet the yakitori are verygoodas well! authentic japanese little restaurant, eggplant was slightly fried and served with a thick spread of miso sauce on top, the tangy sweet taste made me lick my fingers! the grilled bass fish head was seasoned with salt, the meat was very tender and juicy! wasnt dry and overcooked at all!

really nice authentic japanese restaurant/sushi bar. cosy interior (definitely recommend a booking for weekends), very japanese feel, excellent friendly service. food is verygood(except for the wagyu beef which i found average, and not worth the additional cost). had the degustation menu, and while expensive, it is reallygoodto get multiple dishes. while each one seems small, i left feeling really full. seated at the bar, you get to see the sushi chef in action. truffled cabbage smelled of truffles, but i couldn't really taste it while eating. service was prompt and attentive (water refilled almost immediately)

hidden gem of a place in the quiet suburbs of the north shore. it looked just like an izakaya straight from japan. there were quite a few tables of japanese people dining, which is always agoodendorsement. we got the degustation plus a couple of extra sides. way more food then we can fit in, but i saw the chawanmushi in the menu & i just had to try it! the egg mixture was very smooth & subtle seasoning, just enough to highlight the other meat/prawn in the mix. the dishes of the degustation included a variety of japanese favourites: kingfish sashimi, tempura, wagyu, yakitori skewers, and a trio of sushi. the surprising highlights were the cabbage baked in truffle oil, and the dessert with the fresh strawberry inside the mochi. most of the other dishes were quite good, except for the yakitori skewers and the agadashi tofu (avoid if ordering a la carte). overall a very enjoyable dinner.

i have been this restaurant a least 5 times before, but the food quality is dropped so badly and also the service as well. the staff there is so so so rude !!
i mad a booking for dinner at 8 pm tonight , me and my friend arrived a little bit earlier at 7:50, so we just went in side want to check if the table is available for us, there was one table is empty and bar table is empty as well , so i asked the waiter if we can come in now ? he is so so so rude, he said if you want come in and sit down it’s not ok , you booking is 8:00 you have to come at 8:00 ! you can sit down on the floor !!! that’s what he said ! and i was so shocked i said i won’t come back at 8 , and than he and chef all very angry and super rude they reply me “gooddon’t come back !” that’s the worst japanese service i have ever experienced in my life! most japanese are so kind and nice , i don’t think they are japanese ! they should feel shame to be rude like this !!! i will never go back to this restaurant!!!!!!! ever !!!

toriciya is an incredibly little izakaya well hidden in cammeray, in sydney's lower north shore. the menu is extensive, featuring daily specials and a solid degustation menu. for $60 per head, the degustation isgoodvalue for money, providing a varied selection of the highlights of the menu. the kingfish carpaccio with jalapeño and yuzu soy is particularly outstanding and easily beats sake's take on the dish. sushi servings are also generous and wonderfully fresh.

in terms of drinks, toriciya has an impressive range of sakes to choose from, and the menu is particularly adept at describing the different types on offer. sake generally comes in 180ml to 1800mls, with the latter giving you the luxury of choosing your own cup. beers and soft drinks are also on offer.

the restaurant itself has a wonderful vibe - decked out in a traditional izakaya style with lovely trinkets and art works spread throughout. the service is attentive and very friendly indeed, which only makes the food even better. this place gives many upmarket, established japanese restaurants a solid run for their money.

this place is well worth the visit - be sure to make a booking and be mindful of the $50 minimum spend per person.

don't like it, won't be returning. 
been hearing people singing the praises of this place since my last visit, so decided to give it another chance. the sashimi was alright, but not spectacular; agedashi tofu was not good; grilled fish head was ok, but also didn't stand out; lobster tempura wasn't fried enough; the ox tongue sauce was too, too sweet; and.. i don't like okra rice (it wasn't my order but yes, that is just a personal preference). 

the sashimi was probably the 'saving' grace, but if i wantedgoodsashimi, i would go straight to crows nest.

everything was great, but compared to its price, and other japanese restaurants in the same price range, it's just not there yet.

taste: 4/5
presentation: 3.8/5
service: 3/5
atmosphere: 3.5/5
price range: 85pp 
location: 2/5
overall rating: 2.5/5 compared to its price range

1 - terrible
2 - not verygood
3 - nothing impressive
4 - enjoyable
5 - excellent

authentic food :). came here to check out the uni sashimi. ordered the uni sashimi, sashimi platter, popcorn lobster, crab croquette and udon. the food wasgoodand the popcorn lobster sauce was unique and awesome. slightly on the pricey side but worth a visit :)

it was definitely a enjoyable meal and the service was helpful and deferential. it became clear that the restaurant was not-so-secret after all because it filled up quite quickly on a friday night, so it’sgoodto get in early. it didn’t end up being the cheapest meal (we spent around $45pp incl drinks) but the food was delicious and the whole experience made for a great night!

it has been over a year since i last reviewed toriciya, and i thought i would see if anything has changed. and whilst the specials menu is always changing, the standard of the food is, luckily, still the same. the pickled wasabi leaves have made its way onto the regular menu. the seafood is as fresh and delicious as ever. the skewers of crispy chicken skin are a must and for all those on a liberal diet, the specials of sticky roasted pork belly with all its glorious fat should not be missed. the brussels sprouts were a bit confusing, on the one hand the flavours were nice with the curry salt, but on the other, it was quite a heavy dish. the grilled eggplant was alsogoodbut quite bland unless dipped in the soy sauce. it is always interesting to dine out with people that you don't usually eat with, as they choose items that you normally wouldn't. udon, to me, is such a standard, uninteresting dish. but at toriciya, t he clean flavours from the bonito flakes in the dashi and the handma

amazing, elegant, confident but most importantly incredibly flavorsome food. this is a seriouslygoodrestaurant!

authentic japanese, great service. not cheap though, as i spent a little bit more than $50. reallygoodsake & shochu.