Japanese Restaurant Cheers

Food was below average. We waited one hour for our food - it was cold, bland and the portions were tiny for the price!!! :o One lady was running the kitchen, cashier and taking our orders and while I felt bad because she's a lovely and sweet lady, the food just didn't do anything for us. It was bland and the dumplings were microwaved. :( maybe they need more staff. Hope they can fix it 🙏 🙂

This is the worst Japanese food I had in perth. I don’t know how this place gets so many good reviews. The tables and menus are oily. We waited a while to have someone take order for us because there were not enough staffs. The cashier lady had to go to kitchen to help all the time. You can’t see any staff most of the time. The food is definitely overpriced in term of its quality. It took a long time for the food to arrive. None of the food tasted good. They all seems to be microwaved or prepared long time ago. Miso soup was salty and sour. Teriyaki beef was dry and overcooked. Tasted like beef jerky. Yakitori did not look like it’s grilled. The pork in katsudon had a strong pig odour and was dry and stale. The rice was terrible, it felt like it had been sitting in rice cooker for too long, no texture at all. Please avoid this place at all cost! Don’t be fooled by the good reviews.

Wow what an amazing little secret place this little Japanese restaurant is! Awe inspiring from the traditional style entrance to the traditional style seating. The menu is very traditional but oh so delicious the meals may at busier times be slow but oh so worth the wait. The Chef and his wife were attentive and friendly but not intrusive. The meals are so close to being in Japan and lip smacking and morish. This little gem is absolutely of a restaurant tucked away is the best in Perth. Dishes were simple but so authentic and perfect. Definitely will be back and highly recommended for all.

When you walk in you are greeted by a nice auntie. The interior setting of the restaurant feels like your in an noire 90’s Japanese movie, it’s got the traditional seating along the wall as well western seats. The food is slightly expensive BUT the quality and the quantity makes this place totally worth eating at, I am surprised by the massive size of servings. The deep fried prawn entree was made with love and diligence, the flavours entwined by the thin batter and pre warmed soy sauce was balanced in taste. The sashimi was firm, fresh and melted in the mouth. The other main, teriyaki chicken was massive in proportion for the price paid. It was moist/supple and was not over powered by the sauce. The auntie that served us was friendly and pretty swell. The only whinge is that the parking outside is Wilson, so make sure to park around the corner.

Okay - seems Subiaco has 3 Japanese eateries ran by Japanese people. Cheers was last for me to try. Sashimi is fresh, sliced a little too thick to our liking. Ginger pork my friend had was a bit bland, she said. For me - the rice was a little - underdone. But overall; yummy tempura, the eggplant agebitashi was to die for! We all fought over that one. Ambiance was really traditional which I liked and overall pleasant experience with nice sake. Warnings: can get busy - only 2 people serving so allow generous timing. Vegetarian options very limited obviously as in many Japanese dishes Bonito flakes are used for flavoring.