Ogawa — Restaurant in District of Gungahlin

I've been to Ogawa about 2 or 3 times prior to this visit, but the last time I visited was 5yrs ago. When they first started out, I used to go very late and there used to be an additional Japanese menu for more authentic dishes .

Now they have refreshed the small space they've got: it's typical Japandi style with natural timbers, black broody writing and fake plants with surprisingly realistic roots. ( See pic). The toilet is also clean and simple.

We got a salmon carpaccio and another scallop and leek dish. Both sauces on these dishes were just amazing and there was a large amount left over from the scallop dish to dunk the karaage chicken in.

The large sashimi set is good value for money, and probably the most affordable one in town. The pieces are a good size and thickness. The prawns were incredibly sweet with a slippy texture ( without being slimy), the scallops were mildly sweet with a hint of lime. Perfect. Then there was salmon, tuna, kingfish and snapper: all lovely, and just like what you'd get elsewhere. Then there were another 2 slices of very fatty and marbled salmon... It sort of looked like it was from the cheek area. There were another 2 pieces of very fatty fish.... Very decadent. These 4 fatty bits were not my favourite, but definitely added some variety to the sashimi platter. I had this with plum wine, which was an excellent pairing.

A great experience and I'll have to try the nigiri next time. It's not on par with higher end Japanese restaurants, but taste is great for the prices, you...

This is the second time I have eaten here and I tried a few new things as the place is great. The trick is to order on the app but only press send on things as you are finishing one course otherwise it all comes out at once (lesson learnt from last time)

Started off with my favourite mini cooked tuna (not very adventurous I know) but I like the light sweet taste with a bit of wasabi on top. Prepared fresh and delivered quickly to get my hunger under control early.

Next thing I tried was something new, the tempura snapper with amazu sauce (fyi a couple of pieces missing from the photo as I had already started before taking the photo) the batter was light and the sauce was a slightly sweet light vinegar that went so well with it. WiIl have again especially with AMAZING Amazu sauce!

Had never tried eel before today and it was yum, almost a cross between light fish and scallop (so less of a strong flavour that scallop), heaps of egg omelet and rice so it was super filling. I found to have the ginger with the eel in a combined bite was a winner. WiIl have again

Final new thing for the day was a Mango mochi ball which came with a squirt of whipped cream. I know I am late to the party in trying mochi balls but this was a sticky delight and not super sweet either just a great palate cleanser for the end of the meal. Staff are stay out of the way unless you need them, place is always clean and tidy - if you haven't been give it a go and try some...

Last night was my wife's birthday. As I am unwell, I gave her money to buy some takeaway food, and we remembered from a few years ago how delicious Ogawa's food was. This hadn't changed - the food was still delicious, and we enjoyed and appreciated it.

What she did not appreciate was being treated rudely by the chef, who loudly repeated her requests without smiling. When she asked him to speak more gently, he took no notice of her. The female staff member was much more civil.

I don't know; maybe he has just having a bad day. Either way, this was highly inappropriate behaviour towards any customer, regardless of their background or anything else. In this economic climate, I'd have thought any business wanting to stay open would be keen to ensure that customers would be happy to return.

I am not into character assassination, so I will give this business another chance, and go in with my wife together. If the chef treats her this way again, we...