Note: I was invited as a guest to Yori, however all opinions are my own.
Yori Fusion Bento serves a fusion of Japanese and Westernised dishes. Started by two Korean brothers from different mothers, Jayden and Derek are raising the bar of the traditional Japanese bento by combining modern Asian and Australian flavours.
There are so many dishes I want to try and the okonomiyaki waffle is my first pick. It is so much better than expected. The waffle is crispy and fried. The flavours are just like an okonomiyaki with Japanese mayo, okonomiyaki sauce and bonito on top. There’s a silky onsen egg that oozes yolk when I pop it and two fried prawns for a bit of protein. I really loved this dish and like that there’s no chunky cabbage in it. I can easily see myself ordering it for breakfast.
The chicken katsu curry bowl ($16.90) is house-made with cabbage and lemon olive oil dressing, red radish, pickled cucumber, wasabi mayo, Japanese curry and white rice. It’s everything I want in a katsu curry bowl and more. Perfectly fried and succulent pieces of chicken katsu, crunchy fresh vegetables, plenty of curry sauce and beautiful pearly white rice (not just your regular jasmine rice). Yes I’d order this again.
The Yakiniku beef bowl ($20.90) with chimichurri dressing, silky egg, roasted asparagus, and white rice is another pleaser. The beef is seared nicely and I feel there’s something unique about it. It just didn’t taste like any other yakiniku dish. I’m told one of the chefs used to work at Inka, hence the slight South-American twist of chimichurri. It all works fabulously.
At the time, the chicken katsu sando was still an experiment and not available on the menu so I am very lucky to try it. This is amazing – juicy thick slices of chicken katsu, in between soft white bread and slaw. I love it! Simple and one of the better ones around town.
We finished off with Yori’s dessert. The taiyaki filled with red bean ($4.90) is hot, sweet and crunchy.
I also bought the mochi trio ($4.90) of mango, strawberry and matcha flavours with a little cream sandwiched in between. Sweet and creamy. All of this dessert is perfect with a cup of T2 Gunpowder tea.
Ichi zero % beer is not my thing, but a good option if you want to partake in a beer before heading back to the office / class.
We really have no complaints. Everything is freshly made and super tasty. I’m keen to try the korokke, flamed unagi and soba noodles next time. You can order online for store pick up via their website too.
Check out my reel of the experience below
Yori Fusion Bento
Kambri, Australian National University
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