HOTARU Japanese Cafe & Restaurant (19 The Boulevarde)

A hidden gem we discovered in Tascott! We stumbled upon this amazing Japanese restaurant during our holiday to Tascott, and what a find! Our latest order was absolutely fantastic – we got the Premium Gyu Don, Tempura Prawn Cold Soba, Takoyaki, Grilled Salmon, Vege Roll, Mini Avocado, and Grilled Tamago. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The gyu don was tender and savory, the soba was perfectly chilled and refreshing, and the takoyaki had that ideal crispy-outside, creamy-inside texture. But what really made our experience memorable was the thoughtful Christmas surprise they included with our order – dog treats and adorable dog charms for our pup!

Nice little place. Ingredients were very fresh. Interesting combo of food in the menu. Must try again.

We found this place during our getaway stay in Central coast. Very interesting place which, had everything you need from breakfast to proper Japanese dishes including sushi. We ordered a bit of everything and were super happy with the service, taste and quality of the food. If you are nearby definitely plan to make a stop here, we definitely recommend this place!

We made an intentional stop here on our way from Nelson Bay to Sydney, craving a wholesome Japanese meal. Although the Japanese menu starts at 11:30am and we arrived early, we were happy to try the breakfast options and it turned out to be a great decision. Every dish arrived promptly and was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this charming café for its friendly staff, amazing good portion food, and clean welcoming atmosphere.

We came here for Breakfast and you can tell they take care in sourcing the freshest ingredients to make high quality meals. The Chips were honestly the nicest hot chips we have had. The sourdough was super fresh and soft. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and left very satisfied with the portion size. Overall it was really delicious food and very friendly staff. We will be back again soon.