“ This is the sister store of Camberwell Suzuran—brand new and freshly renovated. It offers a wide range of Japanese products and includes a sushi bar. I haven’t tried the sushi yet but definitely will soon—hopefully it’s just as good as Suzuran! ”

“ This restaurant is actually really really good. The food was AMAZING especially the kids meals. I enjoyed eating the Takayuki balls and other sides. The bentos were really good as well. And the thing I like about it was that each bento came with a miso soup. The udon and rice were also good. I liked the udon more though. There are also lots of yummy and nice desserts!!! I loved eating the matcha cheesecake because there were some smashed cookies. ( they were a bit like Oreos but not exactly) And at first I thought the cookies were really really bitter. But then I found out that I was eating it the wrong way!!! Because you actually need to eat a bite of some cookies then a bite of the cheesecake. The matcha powder was also a bit bitter, but when you ate it with the cookies and cheesecake it was ok. Another yummy dessert I would say is the parfaits. The parfaits come in a few flavors. But I would personally get the match parfait. It was really really good!!! It had black jelly( I’m not saying this to be racist but I didn’t know what else to describe this), white jelly, the cookies that I mentioned before, green jelly and a matcha Pocky. The drinks were also good. There are different types so people can choose the one they want. Some types of the drinks are juice, tea, wine etc. And you can choose if you want them hot or cold because it’s the same drinks in winter. Overall, I think this restaurant is AMAZING and FABULOUS. Go try it for yourself some time! ”

“ Wow, best izakaya-style restaurant possibly in Melbourne. Recently been Japan-side a number of times and dare I say the food here is actually better! Can't stop thinking about the tebasaki wings cooked over binchotan coals... Friendly staff, clean surrounds, casual atmosphere, low key no pressure vibe.. impeccable. Thanks for a great evening, Kuromatsu ”

“ Kuromatsu: A First-Time Japanese Feast! Over the weekend, I took a delicious leap into the unknown and dined at a Japanese restaurant for the very first time. The place? Kuromatsu—and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! First impression? Packed! The place was buzzing with energy, but thanks to a reservation, we waltzed right in. Soft lighting, no blaring music, and a warm, welcoming vibe—it was already off to a great start. Enter Chloe, our charming and ever-helpful server. With zero Japanese skills on our part (unless you count pointing at pictures on the menu), she guided us through the ordering process. And oh, what a selection! Sumibi tori chicken, chicken karaage, pork gyoza, salmon yuan yaki… It was like a parade of small, mouth watering dishes arriving at our table. Now, let’s talk about that salmon yuan yaki—absolute heaven! If I had no shame (or limits), I’d have ordered ten. Maybe eleven. Who’s counting? The ordering system was also pretty slick—everything was done through a touchscreen at the table, where you could even track the chef’s progress. No frantic hand-waving for a waiter—just tap, order, and watch the magic happen. The crowd? A fantastic mix of people. Families, couples, groups of friends, and yes, one very excited little girl at the next table who was clearly having the time of her life. So, the final verdict? Would I recommend Kuromatsu? Absolutely. Was it reasonably priced? Very. Would I go again? Try and stop me! And if the chef ever decides to share that salmon recipe… well, let’s just say I’d be first in line. Go Kuromatsu! ”

“ This is my second time visiting this sushi place. We have sashimi & sushi platter, beef tartare and beef and beef tongue skewers. Their sushi platter is bigger than it looks, all the ingredients are fresh and clean. The skewers are so delicious. The matcha parfait is a bonus, it is not expensive and potion is big enough for 2 people to share. ”

“ Great Japanese restaurant around Doncaster East. We came with our family of four and we enjoyed the efficiency of the service, a delicious taste of the food and the ambience of the dining area. The roast beef with Japanese sauce and the scotch fillet were both incredible, with slightly different textures but a chewy and delicious taste. The chicken Katsu don had a strong curry taste, which I thought was delicious but may not be suitable for everyone’s tasting palate. The chicken teriyaki don was great. So was the California roll. The interior has a very nice ambience and if I didn’t know any better I’d think I’m dining in the CBD. Prices are all reasonable. Thank you very much ”

“ An excellent Japanese restaurant run by Japanese chefs that serves fresh tasty sushi. Wonderful staff. I hope they will have a Japanese breakfast menu one day. ”