Gypsy & Pig

I have been wanting to try this little restaurant on Little Londsale St. I was actually a bit confused with where the entrance was, then as I enter, I was a little overwhelm by how small the place is. There was 2 tables of 4 and the rest of the seating is around the sushi bar. Maybe 12 seatings. It is interesting watching the chef at work, there seems to be 5 staff working (including the chef) in a very small venue. Surprisingly, they were no very attentive, they would stand at the register most of the time. The menu is not huge, we ordered the assorted sashimi, scotch eggs and a the mix fry which have crumbed deep fried eye fillet, calamari, fish, prawn, hamburg steak. I am not quite sure there was calamari in that pie of deep fried chunks. We also asked for the set meal which comes with miso soup, rice, 2 small dish, and pickled vegetables. I have to say they were not exaggerating about it being small dish as it was a bite size.
Overall, I have to say that I was quite disappointed with my meal seeing how I have anticipated coming here for a while. The sashimi was good and fine, the scotch egg was quite tasteless and the chunks of fried bits are tasteless and I have had better for the price I paid. I gave it 3 stars coz the sashimi was fine, the wait staff was pleasant enough (they just don’t engaged in any conversations).

One of my favourite restaurants. Cute décor with pigs everywhere clash with the serious, dark elevated platform that is the chef’s stage. He works away quickly and quietly, sending out dishes via his well-​trained female staff. Everything hits its mark even if the fusion idea doesn’t sound possible on paper. Tuna tataki w Parmesan? Sure. Japanese scotch eggs? Superb! Try everything.

Such a cute and very traditional looking restaurant if you really want to feel like you’re actually in japan. If you are a into all that katsu and fried stuff this place is awesome. They turn their dishes into a modern take of a bento. Great value for buck if i’m missing japan i come here and it just hits the spot

A friend booked and I had absolutely no idea what this place was. Nearly didn’t see it (despite the obvious pig-​themed signage) as I walked past and had to double back. Tiny little restaurant but was pleasantly surprised, everything was delicious, and the gratin was to die for — not the slightest fishy flavour at all, just an incredible richness of flavour.

Run by Japanese people with authentic (generally non-​sushi) Japanese food, this place is worth visiting.
Walking in to the restaurant it is quickly apparent that effort has been put into allowing as many people as possible into small area. If you go at a busy time, don’t count on personal space.
My preference on the other hand is to take advantage of their outdoor tables, enjoy the fresh air and the fantastic food while watching the world go by.

This place is tiny! Stepping in, the biggest table I see is for four people but don’t let that stop you from coming to this wonderful Tonkatsu joint.
The food is a little pricey but the quality of the food as well as the service of the establishment more than made up for it. I ordered the Hide-​Tonkatsu set ($ 22), and it came with unlimited (rice+miso+salad), 2 sides, and a deep fried pork loin. How good is that?
Come here if you love pork. Avoid this place if you have a phobia of pigs because the whole place is filled with pig paraphernalia.

Just great. Service really good. Food outstanding. Really good place — it makes Melbourne, Melbourne.

Tonkatsu is one of my favourite foods ever, so I was overjoyed to find a place in Melbourne that specialises in it’s crispy, porky goodness.
Gypsy & Pig certainly does not disappoint. The beauty of a place that specialises in one thing is that it’s consistently great. Although it is a hair over on the pricey side, the tonkatsu sets really hit the spot.
Seating is a little cramped and awkward but nothing you wouldn’t find wandering in off the streets in Tokyo. I wouldn’t come here in a big group but rather an intimate dinner for two to four… or one.

I ordered the tonkatsu and wasn’t disappointed. It was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. It also comes with plenty of sides. I also tried some of the katsudon. The special sauce is amazing! Really, really yummy. Come in early as seats are limited.

Gypsy & Pig has my favourite vicious cycle of more-​beer-​wants-​more-​food. This is a modern Japanese restaurant where the main theme is Kurobuta — Berkshire pig prized for its juiciness and Kirin on tap (probably not really part of the theme, more my attention span).
Service was prompt, though a little be awkward where the specials board were placed right next to my face. But really, not a big deal, more of a space issue like how restrooms were outside the establishment.
The orders of deep fried kurobuta loin, fresh wagyu tatami, aspragus w/​prosciutto & slow poached egg were delicious and without fault. The pork was amazingly soft and moist on the inside, and I probably can’t go back to a normal tatami. Non-​meat loving friends who ordered sashimi and tofu stew with kimchi were not disappointed either, tastings of the broth proved to be a one of well developed flavour. I do note that the food is ever so slightly on the salty side, which is again perfect for beer.