Monday 21 November 2011

Kagen Sake House, Newington


Scott and I eat Japanese on the regular, it helps when the best in Sydney is just around the corner. I know this is a big claim but after eating Japanese all around Sydney I can honestly say this place gives all the big names a run for their money. Upon entrance we are traditionally greeted by the chef and hostess. We sit down and order enough food to feed a family.


Agedashi Tofu $6.80
These silky cubes of tofu are my personal favorite. Deep fried tofu is served with a dashi-based sauce then topped with spring onion and Bonito flakes. Bonito flakes are shavings from the dried flesh of the bonito, a fish which is a relative of the mackerel (tastes like bacon!).

Mix Tempura $15
A mixture of juicy prawns, asparagus, capsicum, pumpkin, sweet potato and eggplant. These are dipped in tempura batter and fried to a crisp. Often tempura can absorb too much oil and taste like greasy fish and chips but not at Kagen, they get it just right!

California Roll $13
Inside out sushi roll containing salmon, crab stick, cucumber, avocado and tobiko (fish roe).

Salmon Sushi (13pc) $24
This doesn’t come on the menu in such a large quantity but when they are this good 6 pieces just doesn’t cut it. Its always fresh and I would happily eat it every day.

Affordable prices, great food and friendly staff. The only bad thing I can say about this place is they never give you enough soy sauce. If like me you saturate your food in soy sauce and wasabi this may be a problem.

Rating 9/10

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