SushiGoi at Coogee, Sydney

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The Nishikigoi (goi fish) is a respected cultural symbol in Japan and most of east Asia of life, growth and plenty.


When Drew suggested having lunch at a restaurant with the namesake of the fish along Coogee Bay Road in Sydney's eastern suburbs, I was curious. It turned out to be a most satisfying experience for an easy afternoon - no fuss, smiling quick service, relaxed clients, fascinating decor (image above) - and I would return. This was a place so different from its competitors in Sydney's Chinatown and most of its so-called Asian suburbs.





The SushiGoi restaurant basically ran a train of food - the sushi kaiten concept - around a horseshoe layout - and apart from the main servings of bites rolling in front of you, you can also order sides from the menu and especially their udon. Amongst several things, we took in braised unagi; tuna and Tasmanian salmon with vinegar laden compacted rice; wagyu beef bites in marinade; crispy fried chicken Nippon-style; agedashi tofu (silky, melty and yet crispy all at the same time)and a lovely Italian-styled dessert, the mortal sin.





Families, couples, mates and more seemed to roll in with ease during lunch hour on a public holiday. The location is fantastic - we went for a lazy beverage time along Coogee Bay Road after paying our respects at the Dolphin Point Memorial Coogee victims of terrorism at Bali. The site moved me - so beautiful overlooking the surf and so touching, realising the young lives that had been cut short and so sad compared to some petty selfishness I have seen amongst some individuals I come across. Walking down some grassed slopes, we also came across a make shift shrine in honour of the apparition of the Virgin Mary. On the beach, I was impressed by how close the descending aircraft to Sydney Airport flew above the beach combers with such regularity.





The SushiGoi Restaurant is the heart of action at 230 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee Beach NSW 2034.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Bought a voucher to check it out and catch up with local friends. Rang a week before deadline to check fine print re: bookings. Told very busy and unable to accommodate vouchers before deadline, so will be extending by 4 days. Arrived with still 2 days to go and told that there was no such offer. What was worse than implied deceit, they weren't busy. Not to honour voucher and offer is bad business! Also, from what I could see: They are the same as any other sushi train and nothing special compared with any of the other ones in Coogee - If anything, they are poky, on the main street and with no beach view!
15 November 2011 at 10:14
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