A lot of people assume Japanese dining begins and ends with sushi and sashimi, but Yamashita Hobart’s menu includes many cooked dishes as well. If you enjoy Japanese flavours but prefer not to eat raw fish, you can still have a full and satisfying meal here.
A good place to begin is with small cooked dishes like pork gyoza, takoyaki, house-made croquette, or agedashi tofu, all of which appear on Yamashita’s ordering menu. These dishes are easy for first-time diners because they are warm, familiar, and full of texture, while still giving you that classic Japanese restaurant experience.
Start here
A good place to begin is with small cooked dishes like pork gyoza, takoyaki, house-made croquette, or agedashi tofu, all of which appear on Yamashita’s ordering menu. These dishes are easy for first-time diners because they are warm, familiar, and full of texture, while still giving you that classic Japanese restaurant experience.
Comfort mains
If you want something more filling, Yamashita highlights donburi rice bowls topped with grilled meats or seafood, and its menu also includes options such as Chicken Karaage Don and Teriyaki Chicken Don. Other cooked mains mentioned across Yamashita’s menu and blog content include tempura, grilled Tassie pork belly, hot pots, okonomiyaki, Unagi & Beef Don, and tonkatsu-style set meals.
Best picks
For diners avoiding raw fish, some of the easiest choices are Chicken Karaage, tempura, pork gyoza, agedashi tofu, Chicken Karaage Don, and Teriyaki Chicken Don because they are fully cooked and already well represented across Yamashita’s menu and dish features. If you want a meal that feels especially warm and comforting, a donburi or hot dish is often the best fit, which matches Yamashita’s own emphasis on simple, soul-warming Japanese comfort food.
Conclusion
At Yamashita Hobart, not eating raw fish does not mean missing out on Japanese dining, because the menu goes well beyond sashimi into fried, grilled, simmered, and rice-based dishes. For a first visit, a smart order would be one starter like gyoza or agedashi tofu, followed by a cooked main such as karaage don, teriyaki chicken don, tempura, or another hot rice dish.
Contact Information
Ready to indulge in authentic Japanese cuisine? Here’s how you can reach us:
- Address: 31 Criterion Street, Hobart, TAS 7000, Australia
- Phone: +61 438 214 220
- Website: https://yamashitahobart.com
- Online Ordering: https://yamashitahobart.com/order-online/yamashitahobart.com
- Reserve a Table: https://yamashitahobart.com/reserve/
Opening Hours:
- Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Closed on Sundays and Mondays
We look forward to welcoming you to Yamashita Japanese Restaurant for an unforgettable dining experience.