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Oka Teppanyaki
Oka Teppanyaki
Oka Teppanyaki
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10+ YEARS IN TBR
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OKA TEPPANYAKI

(4.9 Score)
11/34 Parap Road, Parap,
Darwin NT 0820 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

✓ Fish Rice Plate ✓ Spicy Raw Beef Salad ✓ Unadon ✓ Karaage ✓ Curry Chicken Don ✓ Yasai Platter ✓ Pork Katsu Curry Rice Plate ✓ Yaki Meshi ✓ Yakitori ✓ Unagidon ✓ Takoyaki ✓ Beef Yakiniku Rice Plate ✓ Prawn Gyoza ✓ Chicken Teriyaki Rice Plate ✓ Spicy Salmon Roll

“Oka Teppanyaki brings to life a classic style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food, creating a fun, lively, and exciting dining experience. Their highly skilled chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create unique flavours that tease your taste buds. The restaurant can accommodate bookings for over twenty people and offers catering services. They also provide a traditional Japanese à la carte menu with classic options such as sushi and bento boxes. Oka Teppanyaki is an excellent choice for families and groups. They care about food allergies and will go above and beyond to ensure a positive experience. In addition, they offer takeaway and catering for large parties and corporate functions. Some highlights include soft shell crab tempura, sizzling fish of the day, miso pork, vegetable tempura, and lamb.

2025 Update: Oka Teppanyaki serves quick and convenient Malaysian and Chinese lunch favourites.”

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License ABN 603 348 572

Price:

Main Course
Chicken Teriyaki $20.00
Assorted Tempura $21.00
Sizzling Mix Seafood $23.00
Sizzling Fish of the Day $22.50
Wafu Steak $23.00
Beef Sukiyaki $26.00
Miso Pork $20.50
Lamb $21.50
Garlic Prawns (Spicy Option Available) $26.00
Garlic Scallops (Spicy Option Available) $24.00
Sizzling Tofu $14.50
Vegetable Tempura $17.50
Chicken or Pork Katsu $20.00
Sushi & Sashimi
California Roll with Prawn $12.80
Futomaki Vegetarian $12.00
Crispy Salmon Roll $16.00
Salmon Aburi Roll with Caviar $16.00
Unagi, Cream Cheese & Avocado Roll $16.00
Spicy Tuna Roll with Caviar $16.00
Spicy Salmon Roll with Caviar $16.00
Ebi Fry (Prawn), Cream Cheese & Avocado Rolled with Miso Mayonnaise $16.00
Avocado Rolled with Miso Mayonnaise $16.00
Assorted Sushi $22.50
Assorted Sashimi $31.50

Contact:

08 8941 5453

Tue-Fri: 11am - 2pm | 5pm - 10pm
Sat & Sun: 5pm - 10pm
Mon: Closed

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Oishi-Ya
Oishi-Ya
Oishi-Ya
10+ YEARS IN TBR
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OISHI-YA

(4.8 Score)
Shop T36/37 Mitchell Centre, 55-59 Mitchell Street,
Darwin NT 0800 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

✓ Plain Curry ✓ Miso ✓ Hiyashi Chuka ✓ Shi-O ✓ Pork Katsu ✓ Spicy Beef ✓ Shio Butter Corn ✓ Kimchi ✓ Tokyo and Very Hot Ramen ✓ Hiyashi Tofu ✓ Chicken Katsu ✓ Sweet and Sour Karaage ✓ Prawn Tempura ✓ Teriyaki Chicken ✓ Teriyaki Beef ✓ Beef Donburi ✓ Salmon Tempura ✓ Salmon Hot Pot ✓ Plain ✓ Chicken Katsu ✓ Pork Katsu Curry

“Oishi Ya offers a wide selection of sushi and numerous other options. The restaurant features a spacious interior with both a front and back entrance. It serves cuisine prepared by a chef with extensive experience in Japan. Oishi Ya Japanese Sushi Train features a train system where you can order and pick up your food. You can still order takeaway and collection via phone and Uber. The restaurant serves reasonably priced bento boxes. This place is ideal for lunch or a light evening meal. Try some Japanese vodka to add a little sparkle. Oishi-Ya delivers to areas including Darwin City, Cullen Bay, Parap, Fannie Bay, Stuart Park, Bayview, and Ludmilla.”

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License ABN 44 158 074 778

Price:

BENTO BOXES
Bento Boxes $28.90
Bento Boxes $15.00
SASHIMI
Small Sashimi $20.90
Medium Sashimi $40.00
JAPANESE CURRY
Chicken Katsu Curry $21.90
Pork Katsu Curry $21.90
Crunchy Prawn Curry $22.90
Plain Curry $15.90
DONBURI
Chicken Katsu Donburi $22.90
Teriyaki Beef Donburi $22.90
Teriyaki Chicken Donburi $22.90
Spicy Beef Donburi $22.90
Tempura Veggie Donburi (V) $21.90
Sashimi Donburi (GF) $24.90
Beef Yakiniku Don $22.90
Pork Katsu Donburi $22.90
Beef Donburi $22.90
Pork Shogayaki Donburi $22.90
Eel Donburi $25.90
Oyako Donburi $22.90
Tempura Prawn Donburi $22.90
Karaage Donburi $22.90
JAPANESE RAMEN NOODLE
Spicy Beef Ramen $23.90
Tokyo Ramen $22.90
Karaage Ramen $24.90
Miso Ramen $23.90
Very Hot Ramen $23.90
Spicy Miso Ramen $23.90
Extra Chashu $3.80
Extra Noodle $6.50
Boiled Egg $4.00

Contact:

08 8942 2906

Mon-Sun: 11am - 2pm|5pm - 8:30pm

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Ichi Izakaya
Ichi Izakaya
Ichi Izakaya
4+ YEARS IN TBR
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ICHI IZAKAYA

(4.7 Score)
Level 1/48/50 Smith Street, Paspalis Centrepoint,
Darwin NT 0800 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Chashu Don ✓ Chicken Katsu Curry Rice ✓ Fresh Salmon Don ✓ Fresh Tuna Don ✓ Tonkatsu Curry Rice ✓ Unagi (Eel) Don ✓ Vegetarian Curry Rice ✓ Wagyu Don ✓ Chashu Ramen with Port Broth Soup ✓ Chicken Katsu Ramen with Pork Broth Soup ✓ Chicken Karaage Ramen with Pork Broth Soup ✓ Vegetarian Ramen with Veggie Miso Soup ✓ Wagyu Ramen with Pork Broth Soup

“Ichi Izakaya is the definition of a hidden gem, offering lunch in Darwin. The restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine, including sushi, sashimi, ramen, tempura, and grilled skewers. Their service team is friendly, and serves the food quickly. This Japanese restaurant's top-notch Japanese dishes are prepared by a highly skilled chef with extensive experience. They are licensed with a wide range of Japanese whisky, sake, and local wines. The restaurant also offers delivery and takeout services. It has a modern, stylish interior, wooden tables and chairs and Japanese-inspired decor.

2025 Update: You can make a reservation 2 hours in advance.”

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License ABN 24 167 248 759

Price:

SASHIMI
Assorted Nigiri & Maki Set $21.00
Salmon Sashimi $20.00
Sashimi Deluxe $43.00
Assorted Sashimi $25.00
Tuna Sashimi $21.00
Aburi Sushi Set $31.00
White King Fish Sashimi $21.00
TAPAS
Japanese Pork Gyoza $12.00
Chicken Karaage $15.00
Chicken Katsu $19.00
Takoyaki $11.00
Edamame (V) $9.00
Tako Karaage $15.00
Agedashi Tofu (V) $10.00
Miso Soup (V) $7.00
Vegan Gyoza $12.00
French Fries (V) $10.00
Okonomiyaki $12.00
Vegetarian Spring Roll $10.00
TEMPURA
Prawns Tempura $17.00
BENTO
Teriyaki Salmon Bento Box $29.00
Chicken Katsu Bento Box $29.00
NOODLES
Chicken Katsu Ramen with Pork Broth Soup $21.00
Chashu Ramen with Pork Broth Soup $23.00
Vegetarian Ramen with Veggie Miso Soup $21.00
Wagyu Ramen with Pork Broth Soup $23.00
Mayu (Black Garlic) Tonkotsu Ramen $24.00

Contact:

0491 038 228

Mon,Wed,Thu & Sun: 11:30am - 2:30pm|5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tue: Closed
Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm|5:30pm - 9pm
Sat: 5:30pm - 9pm

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OKA TEPPANYAKI REVIEWS

This is a hidden gem …. Of Parap! Frank and the team are here to share their passion for Japanese dining with a twist. It’s fast paced and fun! Without spoiling the plot of the evening it’s a story of food - and if you can catch it helps! This is a place not to be missed for old and young alike…, food quality is high and so is the entertainment It’s not a one off experience either - you are made to feel very special! Have fun with food.

Went to Oka with my mates for the first time. The hospitality was aswesomee!! The food was amazinggggg. Chicken and fish bento box is a must try. Packed with flavour and perfect portion size. Will be going back for more

Definitely a hidden gem in Darwin. Super ‘Fun’ style and delicious Japanese food. Steak highly recommended. Nic is absolutely a star for both cooking and performing. If you think much of great vibes and good food, try this one. You will be surprised.

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OISHI-YA REVIEWS

Always friendly and welcoming at this restaurant. I love the sushi train too, even though I’ve ordered from the menu. Clean, tidy but most of all tasty! I’m here often so that speaks for itself! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free soy sauce provided as well

Found this place just walking down Mitchell Street. We came in as a party of 5 hoping for the best and they didn’t disappoint. I ordered Spring Rolls, Tuna Avocado Sushi, and Chicken Teriyaki. Fish tasted fresh. Meal was very good and tasty. Prices were reasonable. Would recommend this place if you looking for some good Japanese food if you’re in the Area

We visit every time, we are in town & never disappointed. Freshest Sushi I’ve ever eaten! Highly recommend ordering Hot Pot. Would have to be the best Japanese in Darwin.

ICHI IZAKAYA REVIEWS

I love the atmosphere there i love there food even though i always order same dish that is chicken karrage ramen that was 19AUD now 21 AUD you will be full after eating it and it ks very satisfying. Love the place recommend you go there their and eat i normally go there with my uncle coz he also likes it very much and he introduced me to it. Its like i go once every week or 2 Parking: Parking is normally always full there.. but i still recommend eating there

Great food, fresh and tasty. Decent size portion of the soft shell crab. Sashimi nice and fresh. Order food from the menu via a QR code and pretty quick delivery of food and super fast for drinks. Would definitely recommend and will be returning

The excellent Japanese catering in town makes me feel like I'm staying in Tokyo. I particularly love their curry, fresh salmon, and tuna! The curry sauce can be refilled.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OKA TEPPANYAKI Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Reviews Accuracy: 8
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OISHI-YA Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Contact Info: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Experience: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ICHI IZAKAYA Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Contact Info: 8
Current Evaluation: 8
Reviews Accuracy: 8
Complete Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10