Q What's the difference between Sushi & Sashimi? What's 'nigiri' sushi? A Sashimi is sushi without the rice. Nigiri sushi are the small balls of rice with various toppings, usually fresh raw fish, as opposed to 'Maki' sushi which are rolls in nori seaweed. Q Where are the toilets? A Toilets are located in the passage connecting the front section to the rear area, on the right as you proceed down to the back room. In the garden &endash; Men's at the rear, and Ladies near the front as you go out to the left. Q Can I have a spoon for miso soup? A No. Q What is Kobe beef? What is Wagyu beef? What's the difference? A Kobe beef is Wagyu beef from Kobe much like Champagne is sparkling wine from the Champagné region in France. Q This place doesn't look very Japanese to me. A Neither does Japan nowadays. Q How long have you been here? A About 9 years. Q What was this restaurant called before? A Farquis / Saverinos / Cape to Cape (& others). Q Is the chef Japanese? (We get that a lot). A Yes. His name is Masayuki Ito. If you enjoyed the food a neat little Japanese tradition is to send the kitchen guys beer. (It's a tradition). Q What new on the menu? A The Stonegrill. A square piece of solid granite heated to 400°C. We cook it very slightly in the kitchen and it's up to you to wait until it's done exactly how you like it. (Steaks come out 'blue'). Q Why did you get it? A We were tired of people complaining that their steak's done too much or not enough so this way you get exactly what you want. (Just kidding : we like that because 1) it's still hot when you eat, 2) it cooks in it's own juices rather than added oils which makes it taste better and 3) it looks cool. (Plus it is a modern rendition of an ancient Japanese cooking tradition). Q How does it work? What do I do? A Everyone has their own way. Some push it off the side and cook it bit by bit, some just eat it. Eat the thin pieces first. If the meat is well marbled (eg wagyu beef, teriyaki chicken) it may spit a bit so protect yourself with a napkin or push it away. Q What shouldn't I do with the Stonegrill? A Pour the dipping sauce on the stone. It will burn and taste bad and the dishwasher will hate you. Obviously touching it will hurt. Q What if I want a steak but don't want that Stonegrill thing? Will you cook it for me? A Just ask your waiter. Usually the chefs can except on weekends when they are hell busy. Q I love your garden area. Do you do weddings? A Yes. For weddings we can sit a maximum of 150 in the garden, or 190 if you seat guests in the back room also (250 cocktail) . All prices & menus on the web site tsunamisushi.com.au. If you have a friend getting married ask a waiter for our DVD that has lots of goodies like pictures & a videoclip of a wedding, and give it to them. We even have mailing packs. Q Do you hire out the back room? Can I have my party or function there? What about rain? How many people will fit? A Brett had his 40th birthday here, complete with Jo 19 as DJ and our resident 'geisha girls' and managed to fit 240 people in with the front still empty. Have a look at the garden or ask to speak to Brett, Eric or Mayumi about booking a party or function. We cater for lunches in the garden too. And it is under cover if you look closely. Full details at tsunamisushi.com.au Q I have a sesame / soy / peanut / something-else allergy. Do you use any of it in your cooking? A Please please please ask to see the manager or someone with fluent English. Q Do you have a web site? Can I book on it? A Yes. www.tsunamisushi.com.au. See menu, book a table, or get function & wedding prices. Q Why do you shut on Mondays? A To have a day off. (Soon to change). Q What wine should I order with what dish? A Whatever wine you like the most. Pinot works. Q Did you know you are spelling the wine varietals wrong? It should be "sauvignon blanc", not "sauv blanc" and "cabernet merlot" instead of "cab merlot". A Shut up. Q What do the 'cup' ratings on the wine menu mean? What makes you think you're experts? A The ratings are not ours. They are from the Penguin Australian Fine Wine Guide, by Huon Hooke & Ralphe Kyte-Powell &endash; they are experts. Q Do you have any famous people come here? A No-one famous comes here. We like it that way. Q Any hot tips? A The furry beans in the bento box are called 'edamame'. Don't eat them whole. Pop the little beans out of their pod. Q Do you ever get tired of doing this? A Sometimes. Q What is kayaku gohan? A Rice cooked in broth of shiitake mushrooms with vegetables like lotus roots etc.

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