Sushi Izakaya Waka

Had dinner here tis evening, it was really good, very busy which is always a good sign to me. Enjoyed the variety of food options on the menu and everything we had was very tasty. The staff was super friendly. Great little spot.

Not sure how I come across this place but yup, decided to give it a try. The store was quite easy to find as it is located next to the carwash area.
Was the first one to come in and was given seat as soon as I entered. The sushi rolls on the menu looked appetizing so decided to go for Spicy Waka Roll (assorted sashimi, shallots, spicy sesame sauce).
Food was prepared pretty quickly. More people started coming in as soon as my dish arrived. The combination of salad (mix of green and red leaves) and sashimi are amazing. The sashimi were fresh and the portion was pretty good even though it might seemed small when it is rolled over and cut into 8 pieces. The greens were crunchy and fresh making the whole dish chewy. Besides that the spicy sesame sauce, mayonnaise on the side and sprinkles of red peppers were a good combination. It has tangy aftertaste and I skipped the wasabi to have a better taste of the sauces.
Price wise it was on the moderate level. At least the 8 pieces of sushi were pretty filling as the sushi master included quite a bit of rice. From the waiters conversation, it was pretty clear that they are Japanese and I did confirm with them. This place might be small but it definitely provided some authentic sushis.

This hidden gem a little off the beaten path in Manly had the best salmon carpaccio I have ever tasted, and I am given the restaurant 5 stars based on this dish alone as I will definitely be returning for it next time I’m in Australia. The salmon was expertly presented, melt-​in-​your-​mouth delicious, bathed in its citrus marinade and topped with generous portions of crunchy green onions and greens. The beef carpaccio looked amazing, too, although we did not get a chance to try it.
We also had the decent scallops and the mediocre Waka roll, neither of which I particularly recommend, but the salmon carpaccio… You must make the trek to this restaurant if you’re in Manly — it may be the best dish I had during my 8-​day trip to Sydney.