Readers my know by now, every time I go to the Gold Coast, it is inevitable that I try to hit up my two favourite Japanese restaurants down there, Amimoto and Wagyu Ya. This has often meant that on daytrips, I am unable to fit in much else or try new things because my preferences are so well defined. Well, last weekend I finally made an effort to try something else and we drove down to Goto for a quick weekend lunch, after hearing so many good reviews.
It was lucky we booked ahead, the restaurant was very small and walk ins weren't necessarily able to secure seating. We were most fortunately given seats at the bar, and were able to watch the chefs in action. Menus were provided quickly by the friendly waitress. There was a selection of starters, mains and sushi. Prices were on the higher end of the spectrum.
First to arrive were our sushi rolls, the Premium Wagyu Roll and the Crunchy Chicken Roll. Starting with the wagyu roll, it came in six pieces, the wagyu was very very thinly sliced and draped around the roll, which was filled with avocado, cucumber, carrots and snow pea sprouts. I would have preferred the beef to have been a bit more thicker cut so that we could appreciate its flavour and marbling. Otherwise the veggies in the roll were crunchy and fresh. The chicken roll had a bit more protein to it, being filled with fried chicken, avocado and cucumber.
Our final sushi roll was the Goto House Roll. Inside was some cooked prawn, tamago, cucumber, avocado and topped with fresh salmon, kingfish and tuna. This was the best of the three sushi rolls. The fish was fresh, although it could have been thicker sliced, the fillings were also quite delicious, especially the creamy ripe avocado. I only wish there was more to the dish.
The highlight of our meal was undoubtedly the Premium Kaisen Don. I was told by our waitress that this is far far superior to the standard kaisen don. This was as delicious as it was beautiful, with two cuts to every type of fish, we were able to both try some of everything. Our favourite pieces in the bowl were the chutoro and the rich and fatty salmon belly. The rice was also well done with a smooth exterior and a soft chewy interior. It also came with a delicious steaming hot bowl of miso soup, which went down a treat. Although I don't really rate the sushi rolls at Goto, the Kaisen don made the visit worthwhile. If we come back, next time I'll be trying their Tempura Udon as well, which was extremely popular.
Taste: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Service: 8/10
Environment: 7/10
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