I was served by Blair, she was an amazing host and made me feel incredible welcome whilst being incredibly knowledgeable each part of the dishes. I had the edamame, karage chicken with their own in house made sauce, salmon sashimi, tofu. All the dishes were made with elegance and class that is unmatched for Canterbury and would be on par with a restaurant in Japan.Further, the speed at which the dishes were served was incredible, I did not wait between dishes. The style of the restaurant is a modern take with traditional elements. You will not be disappointed with your dinner and a highly recommend that you enjoy an evening at this venue. Once again, thank you Blair and the team at Ikura for your hospitality and service

New local Japanese that will impress your palate. Everything was fresh and clean. Wide variety of dishes, and some of it are very authentic. Very recommended and must try this place!

Outstanding service from the moment we walked in. Minimalist style and decor create a relaxing atmosphere. We ordered the set menu for 4 people including their volcano roll, sashimi combo, teriyaki chicken and teppan beef. Food was amazing, especially the Volcano Rolls and the waitress ensured our experience was good from beginning to end.

My recent dining experience at a local Japanese restaurant, Ikura was truly exceptional. The impeccable service and delicious food earned this establishment a perfect 5/5 rating. The staff was friendly and the menu featured a wide range of Japanese dishes, each crafted and bursting with authentic flavours. The sashimi, in particular, was a standout, with high-quality ingredients and freshness. The presentation of the dishes was remarkable, Overall, Ikura is delivering an unforgettable dining experience. A definite 5/5 experience, will come again!

Drove pass Canterbury Road, saw this newly opened Japanese and decided to have dinner with family. The sashimi is fresh, sushi is good portion, plate presentation is great! The most importantly, all dishes are tasty!

Very good new Japanese restaurant, with the usual entrees, sushi, sashimi & bentos; as well as a unique specials menu with more creative & interesting variants on teppanyaki, rice, wagyu etc. We had the very delicious mushroom rice & hot plate wagyu, both meats & sauces were succulent & delicious. Very lovely & attentive staff who go to extra effort with a smile. Presently not licensed but they are happy for BYO & there is a bottle shop right next door. Will definitely be back for more!

Delicious food and good portions. We had the: - beef carpaccio (tangy and well balanced) - sashimi (fresh and beautifully presented) - tempura eel (lightly coated and crispy) - beef rib (was on the sweeter side but soft and tender) Service was great, waitress was attentive and lovely. Nice ambience, soft music paired with minimal and classy decor. Glad there is a quality Japanese restaurant in the area and we will be back!

I cannot recommend Ikura enough if you love Japanese food. The food is mostly traditional but with a great additional twist in the presentation and flavours. The service is warm and friendly and even though the restaurant is relatively new, it seems to have great love from it's patrons already. At the moment it's BYO, but the Liquourmart a couple of doors down has some good Saké options.

This place is an absolute must-try in Canterbury. One of the standout dishes is their Chilli Prawn Tempura with salsa sauce. The prawns are perfectly cooked, this dish is absolutely delicious. To me, another must-have on the menu is Karai Shogayaki, the pork belly slices cooked in teriyaki sauce. I love the sweet juicy flavour and a slightly burnt smell combined in this dish.

The Salmon Sashimi is thick & fresh, love it ! Udon Kimchi : big portion, nice taste. Near train station, so I can eat first before catch my train. Very good service.

It's a really nice place to have Japanese food here, the fish sashimi was such thick than others sushi take aways. I would recommend for all people to have some drinks and sushi here.

Tried this newly opened Japanese restaurant near the Aldi in Canterbury and it was nice. The place was beautifully set up with a calm clean Japanese look. Even though there was only one waitress she was friendly and efficient. The place was pretty empty as not many have discovered it yet so it was manageable for her. The food was fresh and delicious and great portion sizes. I had the Aburi salmon roll and it was great. My partner enjoyed his chilli pork Bento too.

(3.5 stars) Don’t let the big burst of lobster salad catch you unawares as you bite into a crisp zucchini flower ($12/2) at Ikura Canterbury. They were my meal highlight at this tiny new Japanese fusion restaurant in Canterbury, though spurting bright orange liquid down your clothes would be a disastrous start to any meal. You can eat the same lobster salad in a slightly less explosive way in another fusion entry: the lobster crunch roll ($20). Arranged down a long slate platter, this 8-piece uramaki places the lobster salad with crisp fried onions on the top of the crab meat, cucumber, avocado and egg omelette inside-out roll. It’s a tasty whole-of-mouth experience that only needs a little wasabi to cut through the creaminess. Topped with writhing bonito and lashings of tonkatsu and mayonnaise, takoyaki ($10/6) are a straight-up version of the popular fried octopus balls. We shared the deluxe sushi and sashimi combination ($65) that arrived in a cloud of smoke on a segmented wooden board. This fun presentation saw us pick across fresh tuna, kingfish and salmon as both sashimi and nigiri, and a pair of dressed Pacific oysters. The final wooden square contained a saucy scallop nigiri and a Japanese sweet prawn nigiri: fight over them as you will. Servings felt like good value for money. With the restaurant currently awaiting a liquor licence—why do they take so long—I enjoyed my meal with green tea ($3.50) with a hot water top-up offered. You will find Liquormart Canterbury a few doors down the road, and easy parking at night in the Council carpark adjacent to Aldi.