Willie's 21st Birthday

So, its the 14th of september and what did my mum decide to do? Go to a med-high end japanese restaurant (anyone knowing me will know that i'm cheap). Upon arrival, we were greeted by 2 japanese waiters that led us to our tables.

The environment was excellent but too bad we got to sit on chairs instead of sitting down on the ground with cushions (not sure what they are called now).

And now, the shocking bit. The price tag that comes with the food that we ordered:

Unagi Canape ($12 each)

Salmon Sashimi & Tuna Sashimi($19.80) & Spider Crab Legs ($25)

Mmmm..Lobster ($39.50) & Wagyu Beef ($35)

Alrighty then, once the pictures of the food are out of the way, on to the review. I cant really express in words taste of foods but being the Asian that I am, I cant really justify paying $263.80 for a meal that I am not even full after. The dish recommended by the waiter (ie. spider crab legs) is a really worthwhile try. You would think that its like normal crab meat but do not be fooled!!! The legs surprisingly are filled with lots of meat and they are yummy~ albeit tasteless due to the amount of batter used. But good nevertheless.

Also, if you are a big fan of alcohol/sake, this is a must try restaurant... I was looking through the sake list and I was astounded at the amount of sake they hold and yet at the same time, felt that I cant afford most of these sake.. with the most expensive being $880 per bottle =( o well~ tried the $40 per shot and it was excellent... not sure what its called now but it ends with a name called 'shizuku'.

Its not something we would do very often but if you have the money, blow your hearts out to this magnificent little restaurant.

And to end the post, a picture of a little cake that tastes like nutella... mmm~

Happy 21st Birthday to Willie, yesterday.

PS: the restaurant's name is Shoya Restaurant Melbourne (http://www.shoyamelbourne.com.au/index.php)