After heading to our favourite Japanese restaurant in Dickson to find it was closed we headed out to Gungahlin to try Kokoro for the first time. I'd read some read good reviews so I had pretty high expectations! We arrived at about 7pm on a Saturday night and didn't have a booking. The restaurant was quite full but we were lucky to get a table for two. We love Japanese food and ordered a selection of dishes including agedashi tofu, okonomoyaki, seaweed salad, gyoza, a sushi set and tempura. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent too. I don't like it when you order heaps of dishes and it all comes out at once. So I was really happy when they asked us if we wanted to wait a few...
Taste: ate here on a Monday night, busy. Despite the high demand of customers present, food came prompt and still very hot. (Mixed tempura) we had the Niagara sushi, that was served with a generous amount of cheese sauce! and had some crunchy bits on the topping along with the roe... may have been Panko crumbs ? But worked so well with the Niagara sushi in itself. The beef teriyaki was tender, juicy and was marinated well with the teriyaki sauce.. would probably suggest a bit of tangy dressing on the salad served on the side. The mixed tempura had a pretty good variety of vegetables and 2 pieces of prawn. The cuts was not too big, not too small which was perfect as an added dish to share as...
My daughter insisted that on her birthday she should get to pick the restaurant for dinner. Her immediate choice…..the Smiley Face Restaurant. Ok, so that is not it’s real name but you can understand my daughters confusion. Kokoro is a Japanese restaurant that has been in Gungahlin for ages. We have been going to Kokoro for about 6 years now. In fact I remember going the first time when my daughter was a baby. I have tried most of the menu and have never been disappointed. The people are also super nice. The chefs yell out hello to you from the kitchen as you walk in and the service has always been great, even when my kids have trashed the place. They have an excellent lunch menu where you c...
If you're in the capital city and you like Japanese, come to this place. We've only been to two other Japanese places in this city (Acton and Dickson) and this place beats them hands down. We had a seafood yaki udon, a miso ramen, a soft shelled crab salad, a couple of miso soups and a floral tea. All were good to very good, and the service was friendly, courteous and reasonably quick. The only downside is its location. Traffic from the city to Gungahlin can be tricky (especially for dinner). Work that in your schedule/plan and it'd be worth the while, if you crave Japanese while in this city...
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Kokoro is a charming restaurant located near Coles in the Gungahlin shopping district. They offer lunch specials and a wide selection of Japanese cuisine. One unique feature of the restaurant is their Blooming Tea, which is not only visually appealing but also delicious. Lindsay and Alexi both had a craving for sushi, sashimi, and takoyaki, so they decided to opt for a banquet for two. This blog post will be a departure from their usual entries as they share their experience trying a variety of dishes at Kokoro.
If you're in the area, make sure to visit kokoro for lunch or dinner. I can't find my photo of the Yosenabe udon, but it was amazing. The dish was a large serving of udon filled with a variety of seafood including crab, mussels, clams, prawns, and squid. Just a heads up, they do have a short break between lunch and dinner, so be sure to check their hours before you go. And if you're looking to go for dinner on a Friday or Saturday night, be sure to make a reservation in advance.
Kokoro is a hidden gem in Gungahlin! Who'd have thought you could find such great sashimi, katsu and bento box this far north in Canberra! <br/ <br/ The seafood was fresh, sauces flavoursome and the quality was absolutely superb. Loved the flavours, decor, service and the overall experience! It's definitely worth the visit, Kokoro is Canberra's own tiny little slice of Japan! <br/ <br/ Domo arigato Kokoro!
Outstanding Japanese food at very reasonable prices. Their sashimi is always fresh, takoyaki is just like having it in Japan, and 'main meal ' dishes are generous servings. The tea is expensive for some reason $7/pot), but otherwise all priced well.
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The sushi rolls are very creative and the volcano and Niagara are my favourite. The soft shell crab salad is nice. However, the tempura and set meals taste alright.
We were welcomed with "Irashaemase" as we entered the restaurant, and enjoyed an authentic Japanese cuisine. It was a pleasant dining experience overall.
