Jason King
AmyHuangTotoya: Japanese grills and beers
May 31st 2008 01:29
Totoya in Neutral Bay has been one of my favourite Japanese restaurants for a very long time. It is one of those places that focus more on their food than the ambiance and the decor, which suits me just fine. The place is always busy even on a weekday night.
Understandably, there are mixed feelings about this place. Some people find it great while others pick on the cleanliness and the service of the staff. It's true. This place is not spot clean. The tables may be a little sticky and the floors may not be marble white, but I've never ever felt the quality of the food had been compromised in anyway. The staff don't always speak great English, which can become difficult when ordering special requests such as enquiries about gluten free products as well as catering for any allergies the customers may have. However they are by no means rude. Some of them are a little bit intimidated and shy about their English and may repeat over and over again, but they are as helpful as possible in their own Japanese way.
The food. I agree sushi is not the strongest point about this restaurant, more famous for their skewer grills and their wonderful draught beer. The hot pot is a great choice too on a cold night and the highlight is the noodles - udon - they seem to make their own and the texture is not too soft with a slight chewyness to it. A wonderful combination to the hot pot soup.
A down to earth restaurant offering authentic flavours. Not for those who value service and ambiance above all else though.
Totoya Japanese Restaurant
Shop 13, 166-174 Military Rd
Neutral Bay
02 9908 7045
Understandably, there are mixed feelings about this place. Some people find it great while others pick on the cleanliness and the service of the staff. It's true. This place is not spot clean. The tables may be a little sticky and the floors may not be marble white, but I've never ever felt the quality of the food had been compromised in anyway. The staff don't always speak great English, which can become difficult when ordering special requests such as enquiries about gluten free products as well as catering for any allergies the customers may have. However they are by no means rude. Some of them are a little bit intimidated and shy about their English and may repeat over and over again, but they are as helpful as possible in their own Japanese way.
The food. I agree sushi is not the strongest point about this restaurant, more famous for their skewer grills and their wonderful draught beer. The hot pot is a great choice too on a cold night and the highlight is the noodles - udon - they seem to make their own and the texture is not too soft with a slight chewyness to it. A wonderful combination to the hot pot soup.
A down to earth restaurant offering authentic flavours. Not for those who value service and ambiance above all else though.
Totoya Japanese Restaurant
Shop 13, 166-174 Military Rd
Neutral Bay
02 9908 7045
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