Alternative Japanese Restaurant & Sake Bar — Restaurant in Tasmania

Nestled in the quiet charm of Huonville, Alternative Japanese Restaurant is a hidden gem with soul, grit, and a touch of rock ‘n’ roll. Walking in, you’re greeted not by the polished sheen of pretension, but by walls dripping with personality—classic manga heroes stare down at you with appealing eyes, their stories etched in vibrant color, while guitars hang like talismans of rebellion. It’s a shrine to creativity, and you feel it in every corner.

The food? It doesn’t just impress—it sings. This is Japanese cuisine with a winking edge, a playful nod to tradition wrapped in a wild, inventive spirit. The volcano specialty? A fiery spectacle that makes you lean in, as the blowtorch blazes and your anticipation peaks. Every dish is a perfect balance of flair and substance, an orchestration of flavors that respect the roots while dancing wildly in the branches.

This place isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience. It’s a small, unassuming joint where art, music, and food collide in a way that feels effortlessly cool. If you’re in Huonville, and you crave not just a meal, but a story told in flavors and flames, don’t miss this. Five stars—and I’d give it six if...

Had a wonderful lunch today, the staff greeted me warmly and were very lovely throughout. I ordered the chicken skewers, the veggie gyoza and the chicken ramen - everything was very fresh, tasty and presented beautifully. I really like the vibe there as well and their chairs are really comfy too! There was a bit of a wait for food to arrive but it was well worth it thankfully! I watched lots of sushi and other meals being delivered to other tables and everything looked delicious, ill definitely be back to enjoy more food! Be sure to stop here and eat if you enjoy Japanese...

Ordered spicy tuna hand rolls, and I don't know what the fella making them thought they were supposed to be, but hand rolls aren't supposed to be inside out and drowned in spicy Mayo. Every other time I've gone here, they've just wrapped the Mayo for spicy Mayo.

How exactly am I meant to pick this up with my hands? No chopsticks were provided either.

Edit: was about to eat them with a fork( and they started to fall apart), but saw there was tofu in them. Nowhere in the menu did it say that it has tuna. Who wants spongy tofu with their...