Bishamon Japanese - Forest Lake

We went there with some friends and in hindsight we probably should have ordered a shabu shabu or sukiyaki hotpot because that was what all the Asian diners

After eating steaks for a month during a business trip to Newcastle, I thought it was time for a changeJapanese was the obvious choice.

All you can eat sukiyaki, who could argue with that!? Came here with a large group of 15 hungry crossfitters and wasn't disappointed.

We went there with some friends and in hindsight we probably should have ordered a shabu shabu or sukiyaki hotpot because that was what all the Asian diners were eating. Instead we ordered some entrees which were quite good and our main meals from the specials board. Unfortunately the meals were not so special - my crispy pork and vegetable noodles was acceptable but the chicken and vegetables was not what we expected with a couple of pieces of strange processed chicken roll and unappetising starchy vegetables. It was also a bit expensive - especially as it was so unremarkable!

I ate here last weekend and had a great meal. The place was busy so book ahead on the weekend. Service was smooth and professional. My wife and I had the sukiyaki and the quality was fantastic - additional meat and vegetables were provided when we initially had finished as part of their "hot pot special". I will come back another time to try the shabu shabu which seemed to be quite popular.