Waqu, Crows Nest

I haven't seen Miss A for awhile and organised a catch up over dinner (as usual). Waqu is the restaurant which we have been talking about and will visit there one day. This "one day" has arrived and Miss A arranged the booking for us.

Waqu Spring Menu

The restaurant offers six course tasting menu. We will only need to choose which entree and main. Since we have four people and only three choices, we choose all three choices to share among ourselves.

 Japanese Salt and Pepper squid and chicken, dashi Mayonnaise; Tiger Prawn Escabeche on Miso Paint with Crusted Rosemary

Once the waitress has taken our orders, the drinks have been served, the amuse arrives. I prefer the salt and pepper squid and chicken over the tiger prawn escabeche. This is the first time I like squid and chicken over tiger prawn!!

Spring Vegetable Soup

Then comes the soup. When we had our first spoonful, we are exclaimed cold? Did they forget to heat it up before serving it to us? Despite it is cold, this soup is quite refreshing and I can feel it is spring. :)

Three Kinds of Market Fish Sashimi, umami soy sauce

My favourite sashimi. I thought there should be nothing wrong with this one? But yes all good. :)

 Onsen Tamago + Foie Gras Parfait

Now it is our entree. I have ordered the Onsen Tamago + Foie Gras Parfait. The onsen egg is really smooth and runny. The vegetables are crunchy and fresh.

 Scallop & Crab Mousse

Roasted Duck + Smoked Oyster Salad

The other choices of the entree are Scallop + Crab Mousse and Roasted Duck + Smoked Oyster Salad.

Wagyu Beef

I have ordered the Wagyu Beef as main. Although I am not a big fan of the wagyu, the other choice of the day is either barramundi or pork with ginger, which I do not like to eat at all. Their wagyu beef is really tender and cook to perfection. I enjoyed it very much. 

Panfried barramundi, yuzu emulusion, nori seaweed paint, chamame mash potato

Miss D90 said the best part of this place is the nori seaweed paint.

65 c cooked pork loin + roasted rib, ginger jus, apple puree, braised bamboo, sauteed shiitake & zucchini

Never thought of pork can be served in so pink colour. Thought it has not been cooked well. I guess it is similar to the colour of ham? 

Finally finishes off with dessert. Tonight our dessert is strawberry based and most of the pieces are in pink.

Strawberry Mousse, Macaroon, Pink Pepper Puree, Strawberry Jelly, Cheese Ice Cream

Although the meal might not be fantastic, but with great company that what's matter most!

Waqu

308 Pacific Highway

Crows Nest NSW 2065

(02) 9906 7736

The Counter, Crows Nest

When I was given the menu, I felt like I am about to start a questionnaire! :O There are so many choices.It took me awhile to read through what do they offer. 

Questionnaire

Step 1, choose your patty, size and whether on a bun or plate. Step 2, choose your cheese... there is a lot of variety. Step 3, choose your toppings (up to 4). This is the fun part... so many different topping you can choose... this took us awhile to choose the best combination! :) Step 4, choose the sauce... it is not just tomato or mustard. There is at least more than 10 type! Finally, choose your bun. There is over 5 different buns. ;O The waiter comes to us quite often to ask if we are ready. hahahaha... We didn't wait for long for our custom build burger to come. Here are are creations. 

 Version 1

Version 2

 Version 3

We also ordered the Fifty Fifty which chose half onion rings and chips. It completed the meal. :D

The "fifty fifty"

The Counter

118 Willoughby Road

Crows Nest NSW 2065

(02) 9436 2700

Sakana-ya, Crows Nest

This is one of my favourite Japanese restaurant. It has not been westernised. It only serves traditional Japanese food where you can see lot of Japanese will come here to dine. They also serve the freshest sashimi. Since I have a craving for sashimi so I have tagged my friends to go along with me. :)

You will walk past a Japanese garden if you are entering through their back door.

Japanese Garden

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 Japanese Pottery

Daily special sashimi... this time I have choosen salmon, king fish, sea urchin and scampi.

Daily Special Sashimi

They will make scampi miso soup with the scampi heads.

Scampi Miso Soup

Another must order is their barrasushi. It is as nice as it looks!

Barrasushi

This is another must have dish (only if they are available)... grilled king fish head (half). You can also have the nimono style which is simmered with salt soy sauce.

Grilled King Fish Head

The deep fried New Zealand flouder which is so crispy that you can eat the fin and bones!

My friend's favourite Japanese chawanmushi. Their version is with lots of chunky seafood. The egg custard is so smooth.

Chawanmushi Combination

Finally this is the only place I have eaten this Japanese rice dumpling. It is one type of mochi. It requires around 20 mins cooking.

Japanese Rice Dumpling

Everytime I go there, it brings back memory of my Japan trips! :)

Sakana-ya
336 Pacific Hwy Crows Nest NSW 2065
02 9438 1468