Makoto

If you know me well, you will know that I am the biggest fan of Japanese food mainly sushi! At home, my family has sushi nights on Tuesday- that's how serious we are about sushi!! Makoto has definitely slipped my radar of good sushi trains, I've walked passed it (Liverpool st) countless times and it was just known to me as the sushi train that had ridiculously long ques outside. This is my third time visiting Makoto, the first time I went was with my uni friends who kept raving on about how good Makoto is and that it is THE best sushi train in Sydney. I definitely have to agree with my friends because Makoto has knocked off every sushi train that I've ever been to to be crowned the king of all kings of sushi train (that didn't really make sense- it's just the best ok!? :P).

After a tiring day running around being a tour guide for family from overseas, we decided to dine at Makoto and luckily we were able to get a table for 4. Surprisingly, it was quiet maybe because it was a Monday night. We chose a table because it is easier to talk to each other and share dishes. The problem with sitting at a table is that you have to constantly get up to choose what you want but you can always order it and one of the staff will bring it to you. I think the major thing that separates Makoto from other sushi trains is that the seafood is extremely fresh and each dish is prepared with care and precision.

The waiter serving us was Naoki (make note of him- he's a very good waiter!), he was very polite and helpful compared to the other staff. The other staff were quite rude especially when my friend approached them to order some dishes, that particular staff even had a major miscommunication with us and put our dishes into a takeaway box and put it at the cashier. Overall, I am please with the one staff that constantly served our table.

Sashimi deluxe | Salmon, tuna and kingfish sashimi | $15.80

Salmon sashimi | $6.60

Black plate | $5.60

Scallop | $5.60

Eel nigiri | $3.60

Before eating the eel nigiri at Makoto I disliked eating eel and now I think back and wonder how can I hate such a tasty, tasty dish! The eel nigiri was tender and it had the most delicious sauce, the second time I came here with my friend we ate 3 plates of this!!

Seared salmon | $3.60

Oyster sushi | $5.60 (for 2 pieces)

We wanted to try something different, so my friend ordered the oyster sushi and I'm so glad she did because the oyster was extremely fresh. The oyster sushi may seem quite bland to some people but I think it is a perfect palette cleanser. The different textures work very well to create a light and refreshing dish.

Cooked prawn and mayonnaise | $3.60

Salmon belly & tuna nigiri | $3.60 (for 2 pieces)

Our salmon belly and tuna nigiri put into a takeaway container because of miscommunication. Both were very fresh and cut very generously.

Green tea cheesecake | $3.60

Homemade green tea brulee | $5.60

If there are two desserts you must get, it is the green tea chessecake and the green tea brulee! Just try them both, you won't regret it!

Overall, I am super happy with the experience at Makoto- the quality of the food was fresh and generous, the service was good from the one staff- the other staff aren't too bad but a smile would be nice :) and the dishes are priced moderately.

Happy eating x