Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Eating in Brisbane - Redcliffe 'Kashikoi Sushi'

My cousin Robyn found this restaurant on Anzac Avenue and recommended it to me. Since arriving in Australia 6 years ago I had yet to find a Japanese restaurant to a standard that I was used to in Japan. Sono in Brisbane was the only one. There are some small restaurants in Brisbane that serve cheap Japanese food, but nothing of a slightly higher quality. Kashikoi sushi would have to be the first one. 
Don't be confused by the name. Sushi is a specialty here, but they also serve a different menu that is cooked to perfection. 
Tempura would have to be my favourite dish. Naughty, crispy, juicy, and PRAWNS...what more can I say?? 
I have been on a quest since arriving here to find a place that serves tempura correctly. I tried restaurants everywhere only to be disappointed by the mushy soft oily mess that was presented. To this day Sono had been the only one that was capable of understanding true tempura. Now I can add Kashikoi Sushi to my list. Perfect tempura. Absolutely perfect. A plate with two of everything: $11.90.
Another dish I love is Agedashi Tofu. Deep fried tofu in a refreshing soup. $?? I forgot... I think it was around $5.90. Usually the Tofu is coated in a crispy batter, but this was a little different. It was chewy and stretchy. Maybe a new variation?? Either way, it was still delicious. 
To accompany my meal I chose a side dish of Soba noodles. $2.50. Portions were generous! I could have chosen the Tempura Soba $12.90, but the tempura goes soggy in the soup and you get more tempura by ordering it separately. The soup was perfect. Not too salty with the right stock taste. I loved it. 
Wagyu steak is always a winner. This cut was tender but not trimmed, maybe a rump or possibly sirloin? Not the best steak I have had. For $18 I would rather have Hogs Breath. Nice flavours though. 
Oh la la! The sushi was fancy. Yum yum and more yum! I haven't tried the raw fish yet, but this place will be a regular stop for me so I will let you know! 

Tuna and Avocado 'Caterpillar". 
Thanks Robyn! 

Visited March 2015.
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