Mino (Willoughby)

When we heard Mino has opened a new restaurant at Willoughby, we were dying to go given our kaiseki experience at the Mosman restaurant last year.

The Willoughby restaurant focuses on sushi but a set menu is also available. While the ‘Willoughby set’ is a smaller set menu than a kaiseki but still offer 4 courses consisting of soup, sushi and sashimi, an entrée plate, and your choice of main. All the dishes were authentic and generous in portion – all for $30! If I have to be picky the entrée plate was rather salty, so get yourself a nice beverage.

Details:
Mino Sushi & Sake Willoughby
533 Willoughby Road
Willoughby NSW
http://minomino.com.au/willoughby/

Mino Japanese Restaurant (Mosman)

I have never had the opportunity to try a Kaiseki – a Japanese style banquet that is a showcase of the chef’s skills. Off we went to Mino Japanese Restaurant at Mosman for Sunday lunch when we knew about their Kaiseki menus.

Over 6 courses, we sampled over 15 different style of cooking. All the mini dishes in the entrée platter have great balance of flavours and together formed a wonderful experience, while the Wagyu steak was a standout main course.

At $59, it sure matches many high end degustation menus offered by restaurants in the area.

Details:
Mino Japanese Restaurant
521 Military Road
Mosman NSW 2088
http://www.minomino.com.au/