Shoya Japanese Restaurant

So glad to have finally made it to Shoya, they’ve been high on my to go list for ages. We tried their all you can eat bbq ($78, usually $98) and the offer is a bargain! You get so much deliciousness (unagi, sushi, udon) and premium cuts of beef and other meats. We also opted in to get some ice cream, I honestly can’t pick a favourite, it was all good!

One of our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Food was very delicious and wait staff were really friendly

This is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. Lunch deal is a very good value while dinner is a bit pricey. High quality sushi & sashimi.

Favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. The staff are so attentive and knowledgeable. Always taking friends here to impress. Always perfect. Food & service above and beyond. And the fresh shaved wasabi is just another of the finer details that make Shoya so amazing!

Interestingly, this was the first time that I've come across a Japanese restaurant with very average service (I love Japanese food & frequently go to Japanese restaurants. I also used to work & live in Japan & every now & then, travel to Japan for holidays)
The food was great but service was slow, below par & lack of attention to details (eg, for a table of 4,2 people were served with hot towels, 2 weren't, etc)
If not for the good food & drinks, I would rate it 2 stars.
Also, this was the first time that I've seen a Japanese restaurant that seemed to be in favour of people of Western look over Asian
Needless to say that a return to this restaurant wouldn't be on our forseable agenda

Upscale place featuring premium ingredients. Quality of food is excellent and service is prompt and attentive.

We had the digustation menu that showcased a good selection of dishes from their menu.

The flavours are delicate and each bite brings delight. The staff takes time to explain each course which I really appreciated.

Come here and be spoilt.

I have eaten at Shoya tens of times over the last decade. The set lunches are affordable and of very high quality. The degustations are good value and make a night to remember.

From today's visit, I would like to thank the staff for their polite, energetic service. From entry, to meal, to exit, they made our experience. We were celebrating two birthdays and it must have come up in conversation because the staff surprised us with a small cake with "happy birthday" written in chocolate icing across a plate. It was a brilliant touch to an already outstanding meal.

My only suggestion is to switch up the music. They were playing a very short playlist of Disney tunes performed on piano (I think I heard Let It Go four times). But that was a small nuisance for a very enjoyable lunch.