About Restaurant: Michael Bong didn’t come to Japanese cooking along the obvious route – he’s Korean, for one – but now that he has, he’s certainly making the most of it. Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar on Little Malop Street in the centre of Geelong is a tribute to the corner bars of Tokyo, with a focus on the charcoal grill and the skewered mates that come off it. That results in top-notch pork belly, beef and chicken thighs for the meat-eaters and salmon, prawns and scallops for the fish fans as well as beancurd and vegetables for the vegetarians. Aside from the grill, there is also an astounding array of sushi and sashimi dishes, octopus pancake balls, salt and pepper squid, alongside dessert options and a long cocktail menu that befits all the best, boozy backstreet izakaya joints in Japan. Take trip into Geelong town centre for a Japanese meal to remember at Tomodachi on Little Malop Street – just remember to book your table before you arrive, as they do get crowded.
Positive Review Count: 40 Reviews
Price Range: $40 and under
Restaurant Type: Japanese
Keywords: Good for special occasions, Healthy, Great for outdoor dining
Review Info: Menu
Review Titles: Overall ratings and reviews
Review Descriptions: Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
Details: 4.4Food , 4.2Service , 3.8Ambience , 4.1Value
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Dining style: Casual Dining
Price: $40 and under
Cuisines: Japanese
Hours of operation: Brunch
Mon–Thu 9:30 am–3:00 pm
Fri–Sun 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Dinner
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number: 0432 733 092
Website: http://www.tomodachiizakaya.com/
Payment options: Mastercard, Visa
Dress code: Casual Dress
Executive chef: Michael Bong
Location: Shop 3, 6-8 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong, AU-VIC 3220
Neighborhood: Geelong West
Parking details: None
Additional: Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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