Asako - MORTLAKE

I have been a loyal customer of Asako in Mortlake for a long time. However, a few months ago, the restaurant changed ownership. While the branding, menu, and prices remained the same, I am sad to say that the quality of the food and the passion in its preparation have declined. If you had asked me six months ago, I would have called it the best Japanese food I have ever had, with exceptional quality at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, after two recent visits under the new ownership, the sashimi is not as fresh, the ingredients seem lower in quality overall, and the owner appears to be unfamiliar with the menu. I had to show them what I wanted to order, and tonight's meal was disappointing.

The food at this restaurant is fantastic and very fresh. However, despite it not being very busy (only 3 other tables were occupied in the late afternoon), I had to wait 45 minutes to be served. Another family arrived at the same time as mine and had already left by the time we finished eating. The food is nutritious, but the service could definitely be improved.

Asako is an amazing restaurant that I have been frequenting for the past three years. The seafood is incredibly fresh, and the small restaurant never fails to impress. My personal favorites are the grilled sushi, sashimi, tempura, and udon dishes. The authentic Japanese aromas are delightful, and the prices are very reasonable. Even with a group of eight, we can keep the bill under $300 while enjoying a satisfying meal, including dessert options like green tea ice cream and "Doraemon Pancake." I recommend visiting Asako if you are in the Concord/Canada Bay area.

Dog friendly (2 cuties in for a Sunday lunch welcomed), amazing quality fresh Japanese, friendly service great value. Will be back soon!

We ordered Prawn Tempura for an entre and a sizzling seafood for the main. Having waited for over 30 minutes between the entre and the main, to our disgust a dish which can hardly be called sizzling seafood arrived at our table. The 'sizzling seafood' contained two rubbery pieces of calamari (inedible), 2 prawns and 2 mussels - all straight from Frozen Packets!! So much for fresh seafood. The sizzling seafood dish was full of onions, some zucchini and carrots!!!! For this crappy food and service we paid $47!!!