Kazoku Japanese Cuisine

Really nice and affordable.
Salmon was fresh and beef was tender.
Definitely will come back

m back w reviews caux y not… this place okok 3.8/11 xoxo got the aburi mentaiko & pal got the tonkatsu don…! Well cooked, seasoned and portioned but nothing special to it!! !

Came here for the 1-for-1 Burpple deal and got the Kazoku bowl for $12.90. Seriously what a steal!!!! Sashimi portion was generous and so fresh. Definitely worth the money and would come back again even without the burpple deal. Feels like daylight robbery but we are the ones robbing. 😅 Also ordered their sirloin steak in med rare and it was cooked to perfection too 🫶 and also topped up $2 for a chawanmushi, salad, and miso soup. Yes, all 3 for $2 🤭 10/10 would recommend.

Of course, we couldn’t leave @kazoku_japanese_cuisine without having another one of their dons, which is covered by #burpplebeyond one for one deal. It might be kinda basic, it might be entirely predictable, but we simply had to try the Aburi Mentai Salmon Don ($11.90 nett).⠀
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As you might’ve guessed from my previous reviews, the sashimi was faultlessly fresh and were sliced generously thick. The blowtorching released the fragrance of the omega-3 rich oils in the salmon while altering the texture, giving it a softer, crumblier mouthfeel when chewed upon. Of course, the star attraction is that savoury, creamy umami Mentaiko mayonnaise, which had its deliciousness amplified due to it being scorched by the blowtorch.⠀
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Kazoku is an incredibly affordable place to satiate any hankering you have for sushi or sashimi, and it turns into outright robbery when you use Burpple Beyond for their rice bowls. Once again, thank you for the hospitality, @kazoku_japanese_cuisine & @burpple!

The Aburi Mentai Ebi Salmon Roll ($15.90 nett for 8 pieces) is the new crown jewel of @kazoku_japanese_cuisine maki (handroll) range, and it looks glorious. Just like the name, the roll itself is a mouthful. Crabstick and ebi tempura (prawn tempura) are rolled up tight in rice, but that ain’t even close to being it. A thick slice of salmon sashimi is draped atop the roll, garnished with a dollop of Mentaiko mayonnaise, and blowtorched beautifully.⠀
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The seared salmon was downright divine with the mentaiko, as both slightly charred elements united to form the perfect union of umami. Of course, the deliciousness of mentaiko wasn’t limited to the salmon, and it was more than enough for the whole roll. Speaking of the roll, the ebi tempura was utterly unrivalled. The supremely crunchy panko breading concealed a springy, juicy large prawn within that even managed to eclipse the stellar seared salmon.⠀
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These redolent rolls from Kazoku are perfect for snacking upon as you imbibe a drink or six from ToGather’s bar. Whether your poison of choice is beer, wine, or even soju, you definitely gotta roll up on Kazoku’s marvellous maki with some alcohol.⠀
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Arigato gozaimasu for hosting us, @kazoku_japanese_cuisine & @burpple!

Once you’re done with the turf, it’s time to move on to the surf. The spicy sashimi carpaccio ($13.90 nett) at Kazoku raised an eyebrow initially, but soon the other eyebrow shot up at just how surprisingly sensational this unique sashimi platter(?) was. The same fresh, thick slices of octopus, salmon, scallops and tuna were joined by some crabstick & a generous amount of Thai chili sauce. The Thai chili sauce was incredibly feisty & fiery, setting our tastebuds alight, while adding spice, sweetness and a little saltiness to the sashimi. Nobody anticipated this fusion, but this fusion is definitely one made in culinary heaven.⠀
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Thanks for inviting us, @burpple & @kazoku_japanese_cuisine!