It’s been a long hiatus. As usual, work, study, travel and any number of other distractions keep getting in the way.
Wagaya is an amalgamation of good ideas, and it’s quickly understandable why it’s so popular. I’m a huge fan of the buzzers that you sometimes find in Korean and Japanese restaurants. It totally beats futilely trying to catch the eye of the surly and overworked waitperson. I reckon all restaurants should take a leaf out of this book. Wagaya takes this even further by removing the need for any human interaction at all. Perhaps surprisingly though, on the occasions we’ve been here, service has always been courteous and helpful. There is even a waitperson who goes around filling up your water glasses.
Every table contains a touch screen where you can select from a huge number of dishes ranging from sushi to sukiyaki to deep fried cheese. There is also the intriguing option of ‘sushi roulette’ which consists of 6 pieces of innocuous appearing sushi, one of which contains a deadly amount of wasabi. Fun party game 
You can also review your orders in the system, and when you’re finished request the bill. Prices are extremely reasonable.
I’ve been here a few times now and it’s always busy, so it’s advisable to book ahead. It’s surprisingly spacious considering how small it appears from the outside. The décor is tastefully somber and minimalist, and there are also a few private rooms for functions. Food always seems to magically appear in good time once you order. The food itself is fairly average, in my opinion, but good value for money. We’ve sampled the takoyaki, salmon sashimi, grilled wagyu, temupura udon and sukiyaki among others. Wagaya’s strength lies in its novel ordering system, variety of dishes and reasonable prices.
menu
wagyu skewers
level 1, 78-86 Harbour St
ph: 9212 6068
5pm-late
