Fukutontei is a small specialist restaurant sitting on Russell Street in the CBD. The eatery is known for its Japanese style pork dishes and has a huge range of different menu items, including items such as ramen, rice dishes, udon, hot pots and many others. Perfect for the casual lover of pork.
Fukutontei
Umenoyado yuzu-shu
Gyu tataki
The gyu tataki was very tender with a nice and light sear on the outside. The soy dressing was a bit light and lacked the flavour you would find in a good ponzu sauce. The sprouts which were spread on top gave the tataki a bit of a strange texture as they were very stringy.
Buta kimchi nabe $16.80
Nabe, which is short for nabemono is the Japanese term for the hot pot style dishes which are served widely in Japanese culture. The buta kimchi nabe was a hot pot dish featuring sliced pork belly with various other ingredients, such as tofu, okra, enoki mushrooms, and kimchi. The base of the hot pot was a soup flavoured using kimchi, which left the hot pot with a flavour reminiscent of Korean cuisine. The only negative was that the hot pot was kept hot using a flame which left a burning odor which was very unpleasant. Other than that, the dish was great to enjoy on a cold night!
If you enjoy pork and Japanese food, Fukutontei definitely has you covered. Fast and efficient service, as well as cheap prices and a large range of dishes means you can keep going back and trying a different range of dishes.
If you enjoy pork and Japanese food, Fukutontei definitely has you covered. Fast and efficient service, as well as cheap prices and a large range of dishes means you can keep going back and trying a different range of dishes.
Food Rating 7.5/10
Overall Rating 7.5/10