Kammadhenu - Neutral Bay

Coming to this place we always have the classic of soba and okonomiyaki however , this weekend we tried something else. The bento we had was good but the katsu was rather disappointing. I was surprised though with the expectation that it would be fantastic like their signature soba and okonomiyaki but I have learnt my lesson not to venture out from its signature.

We were there for lunch today. The basic bento box was good value and really delicious. I tried the teriyaki chicken main meal with the box, very nice. We also order the basic bento box with teriyaki wagyu beef, vegitarian bento box and a curry soba. All dishes were good. We will be back when we are in the area.

I've been here a few times now, both with family and friends. The time before last we dined here with friends and sat at the counter by the teppanyaki hotplate. We ordered a few dishes to share and had a few beers. It was good. Last time it was just the kids and I. I ordered a small sashimi platter, two kid-sized okonomiyaki, an okonomiyaki for me and a beer. The bill came to $90. Add a tip to that and it was $100. It felt a bit steep for what we had. Nevertheless, I'll probably return as I do like the food.

I usually look forward to coming to Shimbashi but our most recent trip was not as hospitable as usual! Love coming here and sitting in the tatami/traditional section for the true, authentic Japanese vibe. When we arrived this section was almost vacant but we were told that children had just dined here and it was very dirty and had to be cleaned. Ew! Anyhow, was stuck in the corner, behind the screen and they made no effort to move us. Food was delicious: gyoza, calamari, sushi and soba.

This is two restaurants in one: a teppanyaki grill and a noodle (soba mostly) house. Two kitchens but you can order from either or both.The restaurant has been here for some years - the Shimbashi noodle half even longer.Everything is done with integrity and with few concessions to what customers have learnt to expect in a Japanese restaurant outside Japan. (That's a compliment) No California roll on the menu.I always find it hard to go past the soba which i learned to love in Japan but I'd trust anything on the menu.