Orita's 2 Japanese - Balnarring

I have been a huge fan of Orita-san's amazing cusine since he opened his restaurant, Orita's in Toorak nearly 20 years ago. Even when I relocated to Canberra to work for over 10 years, I always come back several times to feast in his beautifully decorated restaurant. I love it even more when he moves to Balnarring to open Orita's 2. His food is cooked with undying passion and it is always fresh and elegantly flavoured so you can still taste the natural ingredients. I have eaten in Tetsuya and at The Iron Chef Dinner and in Japan but Orita-san's food is still my favourite. It is simply because he is always inventing and creating new dishes. A case in point, one day while entertaining several guests while finishing an wonderful long lunch at Orita's 2, I noticed he was preparing food for his staff. The aroma was heavenly and yet familiar and Orita-San kindly let me sampled the amazing garlic intestines. Wow, what an incredible home cooked food and I have eaten this particular home-cooked meal over 5 times and most recently yesterday as I insisted on having it with my guests. Orita-san and his staff, especially Carla are very friendly and professional in their relations with the clients. They always spend time explaining their dishes and service is exemplary. A big group of ours and now the children and overseas visitors, totalling over 40 have enjoyed and we are sure will continue to enjoy for many years to come. Some of us travelled over 65km to 100km one way to enjoy his creatìve, delicious and occasionally rare hand-picked seasonally ingredients like wild mushroom and golden oyster mushroom. Yum. At the right place at the right time. We love the ambience, the friendly and professional service, all fully trained Japanese staff and a wonderful Master Chef. To Orita-San and team, best wishes always. Steven and friends of Orita's 2.

Could not recommend this beautiful little restaurant enough. By far the best, authentic Japanese food I have ever tasted. Blown away by the service and the staff. We left this place with full tummy’s and even fuller hearts

A truely excellent and authentic peice of japanese cuisine on the peninsula. Crispy tempura batter, generously cut sashimi, fluffy sushi rice and seasonal changes when certain produce ends its season we were lucky to have the scorched salmon belly sushi and if they have it for a special when you go then don't hesitate. You're welcome in advance. The sauces are simple yet refined in their flavour profiles which is incredibly refreshing. A good stepping stone for those unfamiliar with japanese food and it produces a soothing sigh for those who know its delicacy. Cannot recommend highly enough! An absolute must dine! Don't forget to book!

Best restaurant in Balnarring—just ask Leo! The steak is absolutely amazing, and the sashimi? Wow! Don't even get me started on the sauces—they're incredible too! Honestly, whatever you choose from the menu, it's prepared flawlessly. These chefs truly know what they're doing. Overall, I’d rate the dining experience a fantastic 15 out of 10. If you're in the area during Christmas, make sure this restaurant is on your must-visit list!

This is undoubtedly the best food I've ever had! The presentation is stunning, the service is top-notch, and the staff is incredibly friendly. It’s a phenomenal dining experience! I highly recommend you go, but be sure to make a reservation since it’s a small restaurant.