James Parker Sushi & Sake Bar

Had an awesome dinner at James Parker for my birthday. Sashimi is super fresh, service was super efficiency staff are very pro and super friendly.
Booked table last minute and told only available is 5.30 — 7pm. Placed order, then after only 10 minutes, they start serving the food already! Very very impressed~ Therefore, we finished our meal even before 6.30pm. Can rest n hv dessert too afterward~ how awesome was that~
Grand décor but affordable price. We order large sashimi, assorted nigiri, Tuna Belly (limited), Sushi roll, grilled fish, soba noodle, cheese prawn n etc… total 9 dishes plus 2 sides n 4 plum wines on rock, cost less than 80/​pp (there were 4 of us)
I enjoyed the meal here very much will definitely recommend it to my friends again next time.

Been there twice. Both times were great. Very friendly and efficient staff members. Quick order taking. Food was fantastic. Freshest sashimi I have tasted in Perth. Lotus chips were a novelty but absolutely delicious. Desserts were unusual but tasty. Will be back soon and recommend to all my friends.

A clap for them trying I suppose, but honestly the dishes were at best mediocre and most of them didn’t make a lasting impression.
To start off, we ordered the lotus root chips and edamame. Both okay and faultless, except the wasabi mayo was no way enough for the big bowl of lotus root chips, and when you ask for more, they charge you extra for it.
The wagyu beef tataki tasted nothing like wagyu, the flavour was just not there, this really is the first time I’ve tried bland wagyu, and it was not a good experience. The spicy mentaiko was way too salty. To the point where it was physically painful putting that in your mouth! The sea urchin lacked everything, I mean that dish needs to be taken away and get a make-​over ASAP! The ingredients included Raw egg yolk, sea urchin, tofu skin and dashi jelly – none of which had any salt or flavouring whatsoever. The waitress failed to inform us that we need to flavour it with soy sauce ourselves, and honestly the whole thing tasted like goo.
I did not care for the 4 kinds of mushroom tempura and the pork yawagawa hot pot, both tasted bland with no highlights whatsoever.
The sashimi plate was really good however, loved the raw prawn sashimi! The sanmi soba was awesome too! But stay away if you cannot stand the taste of natto. The meal was completed with the 3 kinds of sorbet, and it was just divine. The citrus flavours were really strong and just lovely.

James Parker Sushi & Sake is a Japanese restaurant in Northbridge with quirky and adorable décor. The best way to enjoy food is to share with friends.
The restaurant’s signature dishes include the JP assorted sashimi ($ 52), which the chef carefully prepares with a selection of super fresh raw seafood. We also ordered the grill of JP wagyu beef sirlon toobanyaki ($ 33). The hotplate is truly very hot, like the fires of Mt Doom. It gives a wonderful charred flavour to the random vegie bits. The lovely tender steak had minimum seasoning, but was still a table favourite.
Fresh tuna aburi ($ 21) was a meaty dish of seared tuna with a light and delish ponzu (citrus-​based) sauce. Yummo! The agedashi tofu ankake ($ 8 was so disappointing compared to all the other delicious food. We found the sauce incredibly starchy and flavourless, same as the coating on the tofu.
The unexpected star dish was the 4 kinds mushrooms tempura ($ 19). It looked outstanding, particularly with the fans of enoki mushrooms. Tempura batter should be delightfully light and crispy, so it makes you smile inside. We loved the mix of shiitake, shimeji, enoki and oyster mushrooms.
Service was seriously A+. The waitstaff were so attentive and friendly, explained the dishes, recommended drinks, but didn’t hover around. Our meal cost roughly $ 40pp before drinks.

Well this has become my absolute favorite Japanese restaurant in Perth no contest! The food was incredible, in terms of freshness and so very authentic I was in heaven! I recommend dining at the bar, as you get to see the art and level of precision the cooks show when preparing the dishes! The waiter was very kind and helpful especially with me being pregnant and recommending dishes or how to eat certain dishes… An experience I hope to have again and again! I felt like a girl full of giddiness and wonder:)

My boyfriend’s favourite cuisine is Japanese, so for his 21^st birthday I organised a dinner at James Parker in Northbridge for him and some friends. The venue’s interior is modern with Japanese accents, and features a great sushi bar to sit and watch the chefs prepare your meal. They also have an extensive list of Japanese beers, spirits and wines, perfect for a birthday celebration.
The staff were very attentive and helpful throughout the night. We started with a few drinks and after hearing their recommendations we also ordered a few entrees, sushi rolls and other a la carte dishes.
For entrees we ordered the Wagyu Beef Tataki ($ 19), which is seared wagyu beef with ponzu sauce and some crispy deep fried topping. I preferred this over the other entrée of Fresh Tuna Aburi ($ 20), which is seared tuna slices with vegetable and ponzu sauce.
From the a la carte menu we ordered Eggplant Dengaku ($ 15) which is deep fried eggplant with a miso sauce. We also shared a simple Lotus, edamame, aburaage salad ($ 15) with mixed greens and deep fried bean curd.
Sashimi is one of my favourite things ever and James Parker’s fresh fish didn’t disappoint. We decided to share the Assorted Sashimi ($ 46) between us, which included a variety of eight different types of seafood. I really enjoyed the raw scallop and uni!
From the Sushi Bar, we ordered the Aburi Salmon Roll ($ 19), Eel Dragon Roll ($ 20), Volcano Roll ($ 20) and Soft Shell Crab Spider Roll ($ 20). The most delicious out of the four was definitely the Volcano roll, which had seared scallops, fish roe and a creamy sauce.
We also ordered some Mushroom Tempura ($ 19), which had four different types of mushrooms coated in a light tempura batter; shiitake, shimeji, maitake and oyster mushroom. We also has some Gyoza ($ 10), perfect little pork filled dumplings, simply delicious.
Other dishes we shared but aren’t worth too much of a mention are the Karaage with oroshi ponzu ($ 16) and Grilled Miso Pork ($ 16). I would say these dishes were average, so stick with the sushi rolls and sashimi when you come to James Parker.
For desserts we chose the Shiratama uji kintoki ($ 8), shaved matcha ice with mochi balls, red bean and green tea sauce. Also, the Yukimi daifuku ($ 8) which are two pieces of mochi filled with ice cream and covered in peanut powder.
We had such an enjoyable evening and it was nice to try the variety of dishes James Parker had on offer. Throughout the night the service was excellent, and the fresh seafood dishes were great. Can’t wait to try more!

Had dinner there last night. Food quality was very good. Assorted sashimi was very fresh and we also shared some otoro… awesome. The soft shell crab roll and the salmon roll was also pretty good. 6 of us are for around 50 bucks a head which was reasonable for Japanese of this quality. Recommended. Only thing that I didn’t really like was the two hour limit on bookings… just made the meal feel a little rushed.

First up was the chicken karaage ($ 12.00) which came with a dipping sauce of curried mayonnaise. We enjoyed this dish so much we actually ordered another serving! The plate with six chicken pieces was steaming hot; the flesh juicy and tender. The mark of a good karaage for me is about both the inside and outside — and this one ticked both boxes, with the crunchy exterior oh so satisfying.
The curried mayonnaise was a nice original twist on your standard. A good balance of flavour, and just the right creaminess while offering a little spice.
The next dish was the wagyu beef tataki with ponzu sauce jelly ($ 19.00). I was expecting big things for this dish given how beautiful tataki can be, with the softness and freshness of the meat. However we sadly found this dish quite bland, and the wagyu didn’t have any real marbling which is the real appeal of this cut of meat.
It was pleasant enough in flavour, but just lacked wow factor and in the end we found it didn’t live up to the hype that our waiter had given it.
The lotus root, edamame and aburaage salad ($ 15.00) pictured at the start of this post was bright and colourful, with varying textures and intensities of flavour. Not everyone loves lotus root but I’m quite partial to them when fried to a lovely crisp and well seasoned. And I am a big fan of edamame, though normally I enjoy them just on their own, popping the bean out of the pod.
The aburi salmon roll ($ 19.00) was the unanimous favourite for the evening amongst us all. With the creamy avocado, juicy pops of salmon roe and the buttery, fatty torched salmon, it was just a gorgeous sushi roll. I’m a huge fan of aburi, with that slight char and caramelisation to the flesh of the fish — the flavour just soaks into the rice bringing about a great pop of tasty goodness. I have to say, I would happily return back here for this sushi alone. Yum!
Like the wagyu tataki, the fresh tuna aburi ($ 20.00) didn’t quite hit the mark unfortunately. The sear of the outside of the tuna was beautiful, the slices even. But there was no seasoning, and the ponzu sauce was nonexistent. For me in particular, I love sashimi and raw cuts of meat, so I think I was more disappointed than any on how this dish wasn’t as impressive as we’d hoped for. Again, not an offensive dish, but just a little lacklustre.
The agedashi tofu ($ 8.00) looked promising and for Linda and I we both LOVE this dish. James Parker’s version was a little stretchy in the skin, lacking the crunchy outer that I find a real selling point for agedashi tofu. The accompanying sauce was well balanced though, and with just a little extra salt it would have been spot on.
The second sushi roll to come out was the soft shell crab spider roll ($ 20.00) with cucumber and tobiko. I adore soft shell crab, and was pleased to note that it was well cooked and crisp, with a slightly creamy meaty centre. I thought the presentation of this dish was visually pleasing, and the ingredients nice and fresh. With a smear of the accompanying wasabi, the flavours popped in my mouth.
Our final dish is the aburi wagyu roll ($ 20.00). With the same wagyu used in the tataki, again it didn’t have the level of marbling that signifies a good piece of wagyu beef. The rice though was firm and sweet, but I would have loved some avocado instead of the lettuce so there was the necessary creaminess to balance things out.
After finishing this dish we all agreed that we weren’t full enough so we decided to add some additional dishes. After devouring our second serve of chicken karaage, we tucked into our final two items.
The prawn tempura ($ 25.00) had a great tempura batter — light and crisp with a good amount of seasoning. I enjoyed the dashi dipping sauce, and the zing of citrus from squeezing lemon over the top. It’s a good dish, but paying $ 5.00 per prawn… well I have to say I found the price way too high for what we got.
The pork gyoza ($ 10.00) is the final course in our dinner. I was actually a bit too full to join in on this one, but from what my friends told me the pastry was nice, with a good amount of crunch, but the filling was really watery, leaking out everywhere. Once you got past this point though there was actually a nice flavour to the filling.
By that point we were all feeling pretty full and happy. There were some highs to the meal and some mid-​ground moments, but the service throughout was consistent and positive.