Kame House - Food (NSW)

4 /5 Harry S: A great new addition to the North Shore dining scene. The space is modern and welcoming and well insulated from the adjacent highway noise. Seating options range from comfortable booths through to kitchen side stools. The staff are friendly and the service unrushed. The food is beautifully presented and meticulously chosen. This is not your usual Japanese local; dont expect a sushi train experience here. All options come with side dishes and dessert. The flavours are subtle in the truest Japanese tradition. There is plenty of Sake to choose from but also a good wine list and great Japanese beer on tap.

3 /5 Denise (Dee): Was a nice meal for the chirashi set, the black vinegar rice is good, didnt really like the mushy seasoned fish or alphapha sprouts added. Definitely on the pricey end, especially the greentea which I didnt realise was $14 for one person, till I paid for it. I really dislike places that offer you sparkling, still or tea as options when sit down without informing that any of these options will be charged some ridiculous amount. Thats like more than double what most other places charge for tea. The kids meal my daughter didnt like, cos the chicken was quire dry (needs mayo) and the egg has truffle oil taste on it. We went at lunch time and it was pretty quiet so could sit where we liked, place looks clean and new, the quietness made everything seem a bit awkward. Service was professional, subtle. You can easily park around the back in the carpark near by.

4 /5 Brianna Yang: Firstly the ramen was 10/10. Full of flavour and reasonably priced too. Luckily I went at 7.50 pm so I got to taste both the sushi (must be ordered before 8pm) and ramen which started at 8pm. The next gen chirashi box was delicious but I was really disappointed that the uni (sea urchin) was almost brown in colour and was not fresh at all. It was extremely fishy and could not be eaten. Triple salmon don was bland & flavourless and was definitely not worth $75. I regret having this dish. Probably will only go back for the ramen not the sushi.

4 /5 Michelle: My experience at Kame House left me with mixed feelings. Arriving on a Saturday night with high expectations for both the cuisine and service, I was initially disappointed when the waitress simply gestured towards empty tables instead of leading us to our seats. This lackluster start set the tone for a service that, while adequate, didnt quite meet the high standards I anticipated from a restaurant with prices on the pricier end of the spectrum. Thankfully, I had the foresight to book a table online, as the restaurant quickly filled up after our arrival at 6:30PM. I would highly recommend booking online, especially for those travelling from afar to dine here! Moving on to the food, my husband and I opted for the Signature Kaisendon ($95) and the Next Gen Chirashi ($145). Both dishes were served in set menus alongside chawanmushi and miso soup. While the chawanmushi was delightful, we were slightly disappointed that it didnt come with the fish roe topping wed seen advertised on their social media. I ordered the Signature Kaisendon, which impressed with its blend of flavours and textures. The white soy foam surrounding the rice and assortment of sashimi added a unique twist, and the portion size was satisfying. However, it was the Next Gen Chirashi that stole the show. Despite its hefty price tag, this dish lived up to its reputation. The variety of fish meticulously arranged over a bed of chewy rice was a culinary delight. Additionally, weve read reviews about the sea urchin being not fresh, so we werent sure what to expect, but it was definitely fresh when we had ours ++ My only critique would be the slightly lacking rice-to-fish ratio, which left my husband still feeling hungry after his meal. Presentation-wise, the dishes were impeccable, showcasing the fresh, thoughtfully crafted ingredients. The dessert, a yuzu jelly, provided a refreshing conclusion to the meal. The ambiance of Kame House was nice and cosy, with traditional Japanese decor adding to the tranquil atmosphere. However, as the restaurant filled up, the noise level rose, making conversation challenging toward the end of our meal. In terms of value for money, while the quality of the food was undeniable, the prices felt inflated given the portion sizes. Nevertheless, Kame House offers an authentic and creative Japanese dining experience thats worth a visit, especially for special occasions. Overall, while there were some hiccups in the service and pricing, Kame House delivers on its promise of high-quality Japanese cuisine in an elegant setting. Just be sure to book ahead and temper your expectations accordingly.