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Went to Shoya for a birthday dinner on the weekend.

The Food:

A group of 8, we ordered the shoya degustation which included 8 courses of modern japanese food. Highlights included sea-urchin and egg topped with salmon roe, sashimi served in a bowl of ice, wagyu beef tataki cones and scallops wrapped in salmon topped with salmon roe.

Not only was the food delicious, but well presented as well. A great example of this was the fresh sashimi served in a bowl made out of ice. See pictures below:

Sea Urchin & Egg topped with Salmon Roe

Fresh Sashimi served in a bowl made of ice! (looks like a goldfish in a bowl from a distance)

Scallop wrapped in Salmon topped with Salmon Roe

The Drinks:

Along with the food, Shoya has an extensive Sake list, with dozens to choose from. Being relatively new to the whole Sake, scene we asked the staff to recommend a few bottles which we had warmed. The recommened sake was good and complemented the food well.

Summary:

Overall, dinner @ Shoya was an enjoyable experience, the food was delicious and the service was professional and friendly. At $130/person (including drinks) it’s definitely a place for special occasions and best experienced with a group.

Thanks to melicious for the photos.

Shoya Japanese Restaurant - 25 Market Lane, Melbourne VIC