Saturday, May 10, 2008

Makoto Sushi Bar (City)

Address: 119 Liverpool Street (Cnr, Pitt & Liverpool St.) Sydney 2000
Tel: (02) 9283-6767
Fax: (02) 9283-6775

Trading Hours:
Monday to Friday: (Lunch) 11:30-14:30, (Dinner) 17:30-22:00
Saturday&Sunday: (Lunch) 12:00-14:30, (Dinner) 17:30-22:00
Website: http://www.masuya.com.au/en/makoto/menu.html

I went here only recently for the first time, after every other person who lives in Sydney ranted and raved about it being the best Sushi joint in town. It does live up to its name as one of the best - and the queues definitely prove so.
There is a certain novelty about sushi trains, sitting there with chopsticks poised like a kid in a candy shop. I was quite suprised by the variety, and mix of flavours available.

Some noteables on the Sushi Conveyor:


  • Abalone ship sushi (pictured above)- not usually a fan of abalone or ship sushi, but this was delightful - the abalone was nice and tender and the marinate slightly sweet. 
  • Battered calamari rings - don't underestimate this seemingly dull dish, squeeze the lemon over and the flavour is a nice suprise (tangy).
Also, the hand rolls are quite nice too. They are not on the conveyor belt, but need to be ordered on the side from a small menu. My co-eater ordered a soft-shell crab hand roll - very fresh and tasty!