So you’ve all been reading about DS…now you actually get to hear from the guy himself! Introducing DS in his first guest post after featuring on the blog for 2+ years…
When I heard we were going to Kujin for dinner, I was thrilled!
When E granted my somewhat naïve petition for the right to do a guest post, I felt a little more nervous than I’d anticipated. What would I say?! I ain’t no food critic after all…but what I can do is give you my insights as someone who loves Izakaya Teppanyaki, the restaurant experience and good food of all kinds.
Kujin strikes a delightfully harmonious balance between fun and low-key Japanese teppanyaki, and a classy, sophisticated dining experience. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, the lighting is dim, the décor is classy, and the food is fantastic!
We took our seat at the bar and greeted the chef in front of us. He was friendly and gave us brief smile, before getting back to business. We took that as a cue to do likewise, and quickly ordered a range of dishes that were swiftly and masterfully created in front of us.
The highlight was definitely the ‘Tamago Yaki’ ($8) – a Japanese style omelette that is conventionally cooked in a frying pan so that it can more easily be shaped and folded into a square roll before being sliced and plated. The omelette is slightly sweet and comes with an amazingly light and sharp dipping sauce. The real treat; however, is watching the chef at Kujin fashion the egg not in the bounds of a frying pan, but on the open hot plate, guiding and moulding it using just his spatulas. Amazing!
We also ordered the Teriyaki tuna – with teriyaki sauce, seasonal vegetables ($24), which was excellent. The tuna was so fresh and smooth, and the thick, sticky teriyaki sauce was among the tastiest I’ve tried. A simple, yet excellent dish.
To go with the garlic fried rice ($13) – which is always a winner – we ordered the Wagyu beef Yakiniku – thinly sliced wagu beef with Japanese BBQ sauce ($22). The beef was perfectly cooked, and was a delight to eat alongside a cold Asahi that I’d been waiting for all afternoon! 
To finish off, we each had a green tea ice cream. Although I’m not a huge fan of matcha (E will tell you she loves it – don’t believe her), it was surprisingly good! [Note: you also get the matcha ice cream as part of the Washoku Lovers benefit!] However, after a pretty large meal, we struggled to get through it all and had to pull up stumps a little early.
Overall, Kujin is an excellent option for a fun yet sophisticated teppanyaki experience. It’s amazing to watch the chefs deliver high quality food right before your eyes. Get amongst it!
Kujin
1/41B Elizabeth Bay Road
Elizabeth Bay 2011
www.kujin.com.au/
Disclaimer: talk&spoon and DS dined as guests of Kujin, with thanks to Yuri at Washoku Lovers.
