Comments on: Sashimi Bentoh at Kimurakan Japanese Cafe http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html ...satisfying the internal growl Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:28:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Amber http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html/comment-page-1#comment-5614 Amber Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:59:42 +0000 http://tummyrumblesblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe/#comment-5614 Well thats really a shame to hear! We've never had a bad meal there, the food has always been super fresh, never noticed any flies or bugs, the staff/waitresses always extremely polite and friendly (never had the chef serve us before!)and Ive never noticed any bad smells! If I lived in the city I would eat there MORE than once a week! I just love it! So sorry to hear you've had bad experiences there. I personally recommend Kimurakan Cafe and couldnt rave about it more! If you do give it another go, make sure you let us all know! Well thats really a shame to hear! We’ve never had a bad meal there, the food has always been super fresh, never noticed any flies or bugs, the staff/waitresses always extremely polite and friendly (never had the chef serve us before!)and Ive never noticed any bad smells! If I lived in the city I would eat there MORE than once a week! I just love it! So sorry to hear you’ve had bad experiences there. I personally recommend Kimurakan Cafe and couldnt rave about it more! If you do give it another go, make sure you let us all know!

]]> By: mellie http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html/comment-page-1#comment-5613 mellie Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:48:11 +0000 http://tummyrumblesblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe/#comment-5613 Hey Amber - it was the presentation of the cafe itself which turned me off on my last visit. Dingy and run down has never bothered me (in fact, I think that's where you can find some real treats!). But a few things worried me at the time; the rather excessive vinegar fly population buzzing around the shop (which is usually an indication of poor hygiene and sanitation), the rather dank aroma of fish (even the dingiest sushi houses in Japan never smelled that bad!), and then the dirty looking Chef who handed us the menu (you could have chipped the gunk off his apron in chunks!). With that many good eating venues in Melbourne, we'll it's easy just to go somewhere else. But if you think they've lifted their game, perhaps its worth a return visit? Hey Amber - it was the presentation of the cafe itself which turned me off on my last visit. Dingy and run down has never bothered me (in fact, I think that’s where you can find some real treats!). But a few things worried me at the time; the rather excessive vinegar fly population buzzing around the shop (which is usually an indication of poor hygiene and sanitation), the rather dank aroma of fish (even the dingiest sushi houses in Japan never smelled that bad!), and then the dirty looking Chef who handed us the menu (you could have chipped the gunk off his apron in chunks!).

With that many good eating venues in Melbourne, we’ll it’s easy just to go somewhere else. But if you think they’ve lifted their game, perhaps its worth a return visit?

]]> By: Amber http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html/comment-page-1#comment-5337 Amber Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:44:45 +0000 http://tummyrumblesblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe/#comment-5337 Mellie - Do you mean the presentation of the cafe itself or the food? I know it looks very basic and a bit run down but those places are often the best! Ive always had delicious meals there every time and everyone I've recommended it too has loved it as well. Kimurakan is definitely up the top of my favs places to eat in the city... Its all about the food, not the walls! Mellie - Do you mean the presentation of the cafe itself or the food? I know it looks very basic and a bit run down but those places are often the best! Ive always had delicious meals there every time and everyone I’ve recommended it too has loved it as well. Kimurakan is definitely up the top of my favs places to eat in the city… Its all about the food, not the walls!

]]> By: mellie http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html/comment-page-1#comment-5153 mellie Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:13:13 +0000 http://tummyrumblesblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe/#comment-5153 Hi Amber - I haven't been back to Kimurakan for ages (at least a year!). The last time I went it didn't present very well (see my update in the post above), so I decided not to eat there. And I haven't been back since! Hi Amber - I haven’t been back to Kimurakan for ages (at least a year!). The last time I went it didn’t present very well (see my update in the post above), so I decided not to eat there. And I haven’t been back since!

]]> By: Amber http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html/comment-page-1#comment-4828 Amber Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:32:52 +0000 http://tummyrumblesblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe/#comment-4828 Kimurakan Japanese Cafe is the best secret in town! The bento boxes are amazing, the food is fresh & healthy & soo cheap!! Shhhhh... dont tell too many places about this lil secret gem! Kimurakan Japanese Cafe is the best secret in town! The bento boxes are amazing, the food is fresh & healthy & soo cheap!! Shhhhh… dont tell too many places about this lil secret gem!

]]> By: Anna http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html/comment-page-1#comment-2279 Anna Wed, 06 Dec 2006 20:52:00 +0000 http://tummyrumblesblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe/#comment-2279 The Sukiyaki Don was absolutely brilliant too, especially for $7!! The Sukiyaki Don was absolutely brilliant too, especially for $7!!

]]> By: mellie http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html/comment-page-1#comment-2278 mellie Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:59:00 +0000 http://tummyrumblesblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe/#comment-2278 Hey Sarah - oooh...I'll have to go back and sample that one for sure! :-) Hey Sarah - oooh…I’ll have to go back and sample that one for sure! :-)

]]> By: Sarah http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html/comment-page-1#comment-2277 Sarah Thu, 30 Nov 2006 03:42:00 +0000 http://tummyrumblesblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe/#comment-2277 Hey Mellie,<br/><br/>I often go to Kimurakan for a quick lunch or dinner! Last week I had chicken curry udon... delicious!<br/><br/>The bentoh looks great<br/><br/>xox Sarah Hey Mellie,

I often go to Kimurakan for a quick lunch or dinner! Last week I had chicken curry udon… delicious!

The bentoh looks great

xox Sarah

]]> By: mellie http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html/comment-page-1#comment-2276 mellie Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:59:00 +0000 http://tummyrumblesblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe/#comment-2276 Hey there Ed - haha...in fact my most recent visit worked out at a value packed $0.38 per minute. Bargain :-)<br/><br/>Hiya Cin - Glad you've been enjoying the recent spate of reviews - I have certainly been culinarily busy! Unfortunately I've had to start at the gym in an effort to curb the expanding waistline :-)<br/><br/>Hey there Belinda - Yup, make sure you give Ye Shanghai a try. It does get rather busy about 12:30, but if you get there before then you are assured a seat (unless you book that is!). I went a second time a few days ago, and it was certainly still tasty, but a little too oily for my liking. But hey...the flavour is in the fat, right? Hey there Ed - haha…in fact my most recent visit worked out at a value packed $0.38 per minute. Bargain :-)

Hiya Cin - Glad you’ve been enjoying the recent spate of reviews - I have certainly been culinarily busy! Unfortunately I’ve had to start at the gym in an effort to curb the expanding waistline :-)

Hey there Belinda - Yup, make sure you give Ye Shanghai a try. It does get rather busy about 12:30, but if you get there before then you are assured a seat (unless you book that is!). I went a second time a few days ago, and it was certainly still tasty, but a little too oily for my liking. But hey…the flavour is in the fat, right?

]]> By: Anonymous http://tummyrumbles.com/2006/11/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe.html/comment-page-1#comment-2275 Anonymous Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:34:00 +0000 http://tummyrumblesblog.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/sashimi-bentoh-at-kimurakan-japanese-cafe/#comment-2275 You've been doing so much reviewing, it's great catching up on my reading! (I keep walking past Ye Shanghai and will have to go now). You’ve been doing so much reviewing, it’s great catching up on my reading! (I keep walking past Ye Shanghai and will have to go now).

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