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Melbourne Japanese Restaurants

Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Akaiito Lunch MenuVisit Us Today!Akaiito Lunch menu! For the first time since 2020, Akaiito welcomes you back for lunch. Indulge in a seasonal 2-course $55 or 3-course $68 menu, featuring refined dishes crafted with the freshest i...
Komeyui Restaurant

Komeyui Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

South Melbourne

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese Restaurant on Ferrars Street in South Melbourne. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executiv...
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

An Authentic Izakaya ExperienceShare the izakaya wayStep into Izakaya Miyazaki and discover the warmth and vibrancy of Japanese izakaya dining. Share plates of fresh sashimi, grilled skewers and seasonal specials, all crafted to pair perfectly with ...
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,...
Minamishima

Minamishima

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 PM

Richmond

18 Chef Hat Award
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...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
A secret within Melbourne’s city centre, Ishizuka on Bourke Street offers a refined Kaiseki experience, reflecting the pinnacle of fine dining in an intimate, subterranean restaurant space. Kaiseki...
Premium Handcrafted Sushi & Sashimi at HinataTry Us TodayAt Hinata Premium Sushi and Sashimi, we bring the art of traditional Japanese cuisine to life with premium sushi and sashimi packs crafted daily from the freshest ingredients. From our popular Mixe...
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...
Tucked away on Yarra Street in Warrandyte, Ichimi Sake Japanese Restaurant offers an intimate escape where tradition meets contemporary flair. The warm glow of timber accents and minimalist décor s...
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

M10-12 Delmonico Sukiyaki SetNEW ReleaseIndulge in the rich flavours of Japan with our M10-12 Delmonico Sukiyaki Set! Perfect for sharing, this premium experience is designed for 2-4 people. Gather your friends and savour the finest Wagy...
Guided By InstinctBook Now!Delve into an intimate dining journey through a seasonal multi-course menu — an edible canvas of pristine seafood premium meats, and organic vegetables from our own farm. Build each hand roll guide...
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...
Tucked along Bluff Road in Black Rock, Kicho Japanese Restaurant offers an elegant dining experience that blends traditional charm with modern sophistication. Soft lighting, timber finishes and min...
Experience a symphonic, curated, yet unpretentious experience of Japanese cuisine at Kura Robata & Sake on Lygon Street in Brunswick. Meaning ‘cellar' in Japanese, Kura is a modern Melbourne dining...
Eazy Peazy

Eazy Peazy

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Richmond

Thursday - Buy one Get oneBOGOThursdays are new Friday, and what better way to celebrate then BOGO at Eazy Peazy in Richmond. Heading to MCG, Rod Laver, or just finishing up an office day, come down and taste our spring cocktai...
Kisume

Kisume

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Kumo Izakaya

Kumo Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Brunswick East

Restaurant & Catering Association
Offering an ideal respite from the worries of the world, Kumo Izakaya on Lygon Street in East Brunswick features eclectic Japanese style and a creative menu. Seamlessly blending the industrial and ...
Warabi

Warabi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award