Comments on: Enjoying the Japanese aesthetic at Tempura Hajime http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/ The insiders' guide to Melbourne restaurants, food and drink in Melbourne. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:19:34 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: The Espy’s Ichi Ni rocks St Kilda | Tomato http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/comment-page-1/#comment-44702 The Espy’s Ichi Ni rocks St Kilda | Tomato Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:01:02 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/#comment-44702 [...] roots and, bugger I’ve forgotten what else. We had decent tempura, not aspiring to the pinnacle of Tempura Hajime, but good enough to have us [...] [...] roots and, bugger I’ve forgotten what else. We had decent tempura, not aspiring to the pinnacle of Tempura Hajime, but good enough to have us [...]

]]> By: Ed http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/comment-page-1/#comment-10343 Ed Fri, 03 Aug 2007 02:06:43 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/#comment-10343 Charles, let's do that. I just got a couple of busy weeks to get through before my boss gives mea night off. We are indeed lucky and I've been meaning to get over to yours for a while. Charles, let’s do that. I just got a couple of busy weeks to get through before my boss gives mea night off. We are indeed lucky and I’ve been meaning to get over to yours for a while.

]]> By: charles greenfield http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/comment-page-1/#comment-10287 charles greenfield Thu, 02 Aug 2007 01:21:21 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/#comment-10287 hi ed if you make the booking for a monday nite, when my boss gives me the nite off ! I'd love to join your group booking, and do hajime again someones got to kick off aren't we lucky in melbourne to now have 2 different omakase japanese kitchens regards charles hi ed
if you make the booking for a monday nite, when my boss gives me the nite off ! I’d love to join your group booking, and do hajime again
someones got to kick off
aren’t we lucky in melbourne to now have 2 different omakase japanese kitchens
regards
charles

]]> By: Tomato - » Tempura Hajime booked out until August! http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/comment-page-1/#comment-5605 Tomato - » Tempura Hajime booked out until August! Mon, 14 May 2007 04:54:16 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/#comment-5605 [...] News come via a friend of a friend: “I just made a booking… at Tempura Hajime (the place you told me about) earliest date. August 2nd.” Wow! Tagged:Japanese Restaurant reviews South Melbourne [...] [...] News come via a friend of a friend: “I just made a booking… at Tempura Hajime (the place you told me about) earliest date. August 2nd.” Wow! Tagged:Japanese Restaurant reviews South Melbourne [...]

]]> By: Ed http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/comment-page-1/#comment-5512 Ed Sat, 12 May 2007 07:39:50 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/#comment-5512 Hi Raymond Tomatoes Tomatoes was one of six dishes I tasted that night and for me it just didn't do it. With food, art – writing –it's all a matter of personal taste and you are probably right that I was too harsh to say "yuk". But out of all the dishes I think it's the one I wouldn't order again. I'm afraid I hold my own opinions and to me it doesn't really matter whether it came from a Mitchelin restaurant in Paris or whether what other chefs like it or not. I just approach the food from the point of view of an ordinary punter. I thought the rest was good but a lot of stuff in many many places is trying very hard, TT being one. But you are quite right your customers should come first and if that dish suits their taste and you sell loads of it keep it there. I don't actually have the power to give or take away hats just make a recomendation to the editorial panel. Hatted restaurants are visited several times by different reviewers and in any case I can't comment. Rumours are just rumours unless the editorial panel are gossiping to their friends. If you have to, feel free to slag me off – I presume that's the veiled threat in the message. By the way, I was back at Fenix a while ago and was really impressed what was served in terms of the quality and number of servings. Everybody enjoyed it. I'm not trying to start a war I was just reponding honestly to a reader's question. Hi Raymond
Tomatoes Tomatoes was one of six dishes I tasted that night and for me it just didn’t do it. With food, art – writing –it’s all a matter of personal taste and you are probably right that I was too harsh to say “yuk”. But out of all the dishes I think it’s the one I wouldn’t order again. I’m afraid I hold my own opinions and to me it doesn’t really matter whether it came from a Mitchelin restaurant in Paris or whether what other chefs like it or not. I just approach the food from the point of view of an ordinary punter. I thought the rest was good but a lot of stuff in many many places is trying very hard, TT being one. But you are quite right your customers should come first and if that dish suits their taste and you sell loads of it keep it there. I don’t actually have the power to give or take away hats just make a recomendation to the editorial panel. Hatted restaurants are visited several times by different reviewers and in any case I can’t comment. Rumours are just rumours unless the editorial panel are gossiping to their friends. If you have to, feel free to slag me off – I presume that’s the veiled threat in the message. By the way, I was back at Fenix a while ago and was really impressed what was served in terms of the quality and number of servings. Everybody enjoyed it. I’m not trying to start a war I was just reponding honestly to a reader’s question.

]]> By: raymond capaldi http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/comment-page-1/#comment-5505 raymond capaldi Sat, 12 May 2007 04:13:00 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/#comment-5505 Well ED What can i say,about your veiws on Fenix,I admire your skills of words especially when you aspire to be a food critic in this wonderful city of melbourne,yuk it has a meaning but not in a adult vocabulary and also good to see you follow the same path as others in youre reveiws you can't see the trees for the forest ,lets just follow the leaders as they say ,what happened to being different putting your self and your writing that little bit out there,by the way this recipe for the white chocolate and sorrel idea came from a 3 star michilin restaurant in paris .....maybe you should reasearch what is happening in the world of cuisine..by the way our customers love this dish and was one of the dishes that 3 top sydney chefs thought was brilliant as for a two star chef in europe ...i love feedback that is positive not negative ..yuk i would not even consider it's a shame that you reveiwed us and as the rumour goes we will get one hat again ...not to worry our customers come first ..you are the first reveiwer i have wanted to respongd to and will use your blog in many discussions i have in the industry days to highlight the abilitys of your creative mind Well ED

What can i say,about your veiws on Fenix,I admire your skills of words especially when you aspire to be a food critic in this wonderful city of melbourne,yuk it has a meaning
but not in a adult vocabulary and also good to see you follow the same
path as others in youre reveiws you can’t see the trees for the forest ,lets just follow the leaders as they say ,what happened to being different putting your self and your writing that little bit out there,by the way this recipe for the white chocolate and sorrel idea came from a 3 star michilin restaurant in paris …..maybe you should reasearch what is happening in the world of cuisine..by the way our customers love this dish and was one of the dishes that 3 top sydney chefs thought was brilliant as for a two star chef in europe …i love feedback that is positive not negative ..yuk i would not even consider it’s a shame that you reveiwed us and as the rumour goes we will get one hat again …not to worry our customers come first ..you are the first reveiwer i have wanted to respongd to and will use your blog in many discussions i have in the industry days to highlight the abilitys of your creative mind

]]> By: Ed http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/comment-page-1/#comment-5013 Ed Wed, 02 May 2007 23:31:43 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/#comment-5013 Mellie, bummer. But we should set a date anyway. Do you want to kick-off? Mellie, bummer. But we should set a date anyway. Do you want to kick-off?

]]> By: Mellie http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/comment-page-1/#comment-4916 Mellie Tue, 01 May 2007 04:50:25 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/#comment-4916 Damn...after that very nice review in Epicure today we'll never get in! ;-) Damn…after that very nice review in Epicure today we’ll never get in! ;-)

]]> By: MarvellousMelbourne http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/comment-page-1/#comment-4481 MarvellousMelbourne Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:37:01 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/#comment-4481 Akita in North Melbourne and of course, TH's older sibling, Yu U. I have seen their menu but judging from Akita's menu, I guess it's nothing to rave or complain. I am sure if you ask for meal to be off-menu or anything ala Jamon Sushi you will be satisfied Akita in North Melbourne and of course, TH’s older sibling, Yu U.
I have seen their menu but judging from Akita’s menu, I guess it’s nothing to rave or complain. I am sure if you ask for meal to be off-menu or anything ala Jamon Sushi you will be satisfied

]]> By: Jack http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/comment-page-1/#comment-4480 Jack Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:28:46 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/04/enjoying-the-japanese-aesthetic-at-tempura-hajime/#comment-4480 Count me in, for a blogging catchup at Hajime... I'd be interested to see how much Dai has tweaked the menu, its always hard for a restaurant to keep the menu fresh for regulars when there is so many courses; re Tetsuyas latest reviews always mention that it's a bit same-same. Either way, I'd kill for the sea urchin stuffed scallop again! Mellie keep me in the loop with Hajime visit! Jack Count me in, for a blogging catchup at Hajime…
I’d be interested to see how much Dai has tweaked the menu, its always hard for a restaurant to keep the menu fresh for regulars when there is so many courses; re Tetsuyas latest reviews always mention that it’s a bit same-same. Either way, I’d kill for the sea urchin stuffed scallop again!
Mellie keep me in the loop with Hajime visit!
Jack

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