The Boom Boom Room

We tried the $108 Omakase Banquet (one guest had the gluten-free version). The overall quality and freshness were solid, and the cocktails and wine were nicely made. The scallops were a standout, while the chicken skewer felt fairly ordinary. That said, service was on the slow side, and the overall experience felt a bit short—both in terms of portion size and pacing. The banquet was quite light for the price, so we added several à la carte dishes, which noticeably increased the final bill and made the diner feel expensive for what we received. One side—the sweet potato chips, which used to be included in the banquet and typically served with the wagyu—was forgotten; we ended up cancelling them once we had already started eating the beef. On the upside, the dedicated gluten-free menu and the rare option of a full vegan banquet are thoughtful and commendable touches. We'd be happy to return if the overall value and experience improve to better match the price.

Omakase banquet in a large group. Service was mostly attentive - with special care taken for the gluten intolerant folks - but occasionally patchy. Food was a fairly high standard (well above Brisbane average, but more like Melbourne average). My favorite was the melt-in-mouth pork belly. My least favorite was the dumplings (surprisingly not very juicy or flavourful). The salmon was perfectly cooked (moist and nicely seasoned) but not particularly Japanese.