Edamame - more than just soybeans

Another entry from the archives... within a week of hearing about this newly opened eatery, I found myself eating there on consecutive days. The first was more or less planned, the second because I was following a group. It's a nice setup with a bit more character than the other Japanese place along this stretch, and should do good trade amongst the uni student crowd unless they shy from the price tags and opt for cheaper offerings. Shot on right is from second visit - fellow diners sitting on the bench seats outside waiting for the shop to open for lunch.

Address: Shop 2, 224 Hawken Drive, St Lucia
Phone: 3876 0060
Parking: Limited spaces behind/under building, otherwise on street

Photos below are combined from my two visits in August 2006.

Inside view. The majority of seats are outside (covered).


Karaage (deep fried) chicken


Can't remember... it's what I ate for dinner on my first visit.


Yakitori platter (yakitori, negima, tsukune, kushikatsu). $7.40 per person, min 2 people.


Gyoza - pan fried dumplings filled with prawns and vegetables


Mochi with hot sweet red bean soup. $5.90


Apple custard harumaki (spring rolls), served with scoops of green tea ice cream, sesame ice cream & whipped cream.

The thing about posting photos from the archives is that it's a bit difficult to remember how the food tasted at the time. Nevertheless, my impressions of this place were generally positive.

Time of visit: Saturday dinner / Sunday lunch
With: island, yannie / Clay folk