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Melbourne Japanese Restaurants

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...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Minamishima

Minamishima

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Situated in the heart of Melbourne City, Chef Hat-awarded Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is a destination for authentic Japanese dining. Since opening its doors in 1981, this oriental restaurant takes ...
Daikokuten

Daikokuten

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Hawthorn East

Authentic Japanese Dining at DaikokutenBook Now!Experience authentic Japanese flavours at Daikokuten, where every dish is crafted with care and creativity. Start your day with breakfast favourites like the onigiri breaky set or chilli kinoko scr...
Kumo Izakaya

Kumo Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 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 ...
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...
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Tucked beneath Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Izakaya Miyazaki offers an intimate and refined Japanese dining experience. The subterranean setting exudes a moody elegance, with dim lighting and...
Hinata Premium Sushi and Sashimi on E Concourse in Beaumaris offers an elegant escape into the art of Japanese cuisine. The moment you step inside, you’re welcomed by a serene atmosphere that blend...
Taku Japanese

Taku Japanese

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Camberwell

Named after an art technique to make impressions of fishermen's prized catches, Taku Japanese restaurant on Burke Road in Camberwell is making its own impression on the local dining scene. The inte...
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...
Expect an intimate dining experience from a multi-course seasonal menu at Temaki Sushi Melbourne on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city. Paired with a unique selection of sake, Japanese ...
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Authentic Wagyu Sukiyaki ExperienceShare the sukiyaki joySavour the art of Japanese dining with Ikkai’s Wagyu Sukiyaki sets, crafted to share and designed for moments around the table. Choose from premium cuts, including [JP] Kuroshi™ Wagyu, paired with ...
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...
Kisume

Kisume

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Kazuki's

Kazuki's

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Carlton

16 Chef Hat Award
AOI.TSUKI.

AOI.TSUKI.

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

South Yarra

14 Chef Hat Award
Warabi

Warabi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award