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Melbourne Eastern Suburbs Japanese Restaurants

Weekend Wagyu WonderlandOnly here this weekend!Melt-in-your-mouth A5 Wagyu meets hand-pressed sushi rice for our indulgent Weekend Special: A5 Wagyu Nigiri. Seared to perfection, drizzled with house sauce, and topped with our signature garnish,...
Taku Japanese

Taku Japanese

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Camberwell

A Taste of Japan Awaits at TakuBook Now!Experience authentic Japanese cuisine at Taku Japanese—where every dish is crafted with precision and flair. From fresh sashimi and signature sushi rolls to flavour-packed small plates like grilled...
Omakase is a culinary experience led by the Chef, produce and the seasons and that is what you’ll find on the menu at Minamishima on Lord Street in Melbourne. Offering two dining areas, the counter...
Marble Yakiniku

Marble Yakiniku

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Glen Waverley

Marble for marbling score, yakiniku for the char-grill, head to Marble Yakiniku on O’Sullivan Road in Glen Waverley to taste the finest authentic Japanese cuisine. Expect an immersive dining experi...
Eazy Peazy

Eazy Peazy

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Richmond

Pre-game Feed Me Eazy Book nowHeading to the game? let us take care of your pre-game dinner! Experience our Feed Me 'Eazy' menu without the worry of missing out on the first bounce-off. Click on more info to book your table:
Daikokuten

Daikokuten

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Hawthorn East

Inspired Japanese brunch and onigiri-style fare await discerning foodies at Daikokuten on Tooronga Road in Hawthorn East. Large windows invite natural light into this café creating the ideal spot t...
SUSHI ON

SUSHI ON

Japanese      Opens at 12:30 PM

Kew

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Izakaya Jiro

Izakaya Jiro

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

Hawthorn

For sake and Japanese bites dished out in a cool urban style, take to Izakaya Jiro on Glenferrie Road. Popular among Hawthorn locals, Izakaya Jiro personifies eclectic Tokyo chic where giant cut-ou...
Japanese Gourmet Kenji, nestled on Toorak Road in Camberwell, has been serving authentic Japanese cuisine since 2007. This cosy eatery offers a diverse menu featuring sushi and sashimi sets, bento ...
Edoya

Edoya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Doncaster East

Opening in 1994 in Kew and operating as a small restaurant seating just 30 guests, Ocha gained a loyal following and eventually moved to the refurbished Bee Hive complex in Hawthorn, providing arti...
The Wasabi Place

The Wasabi Place

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Kew

Zen Japanese Restaurant

Zen Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Hawthorn

Haiku

Haiku

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Camberwell

There's Japanese funk on the stereo and Mum's recipes on the plate at Hibiki "Echo" on Toorak Road in Camberwell. A minimalistic interior of timber, slate grey and trailing greenery makes for a lig...
Oushou Japanese

Oushou Japanese

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Hawthorn