Tokyo Syokudo
About
Japanese
Price Range : $11-30 ($$)
Location
Adress: 10 The Strand, Croydon, New South Wales 2132
Phone: +61 2 9715 6001
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsNo
- local_barAlcoholNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVYes
- fastfoodCatersNo
Reviews
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Arthur B.
Very small place and it's hard to get in without a booking, but the food is Devine. Love the soft shell crab
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Passionate F.
The direct translation for Tokyo Syokudo is Capital Food Temple. This "Temple" is rather tiny so you may want to book, take away or start early. The chef prepared the food in a rather theatrical manner reminding me of the priest in the altar.
The service is very good, the waitstaff keeps on apologising for not getting the food out quickly enough. Just for the record it took the "Priest" twenty minutes to prepare the food. Maybe they should focus more on efficiency rather than the theatrical aspect of their cooking.
We ordered Tokyo Toy Box, Wagyu udon and Soft Shell crab.
The winner is definitely the Tokyo Toy box which is a set menu which comprises of Miso soup, Adegashi Tofu, Sashimi, Tempura, Fried Chicken, Rice and Salad. Not only this is the yummiest of them all, it also provides the biggest bang for your bucks.
Next is the Wagyu Udon. I doubt the Wagyu is from good quality butcher or comes from a great cut. It is very chewy and doesn't taste like a Wagyu. The udon is very nice though, not too chewy and not too soft. The Udon soup is also just about right. Not too bland but not too savoury.
We advise against ordering their Soft Shell Crab unless you like being ripped off. It comprises of five tiny little pieces. It does taste okay but nothing to write home about. -
Heidi C.
Tokyo Syokudo is as simple as it gets for Japanese food, a couple of rolls, udon and a small selection of sushi.
The aburi (seared) scallop and salmon belly were great at $6 for two pieces each.
Other than that, the sushi rolls and udon were not spectacular and nothing to write home about but did the job. Sushi rolls like teriyaki chicken roll and soft shell crab roll were huge, enough for a meal for one person if you're not a big eater.
The rice needs a little improvement in my opinion.
Verdict - OK for a simple sushi fix