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Melbourne Japanese Restaurants

Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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...
Daikokuten

Daikokuten

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
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...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
Nights at TemakiBook Now!Temaki Sushi offers a unique and intimate approach to traditional Japanese hand-rolled sushi. Enjoy a delicious meal, in a beautiful space with drinks and music into the evening. Check out our menu...
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...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

Richmond

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Eazy PeazyNYE $99ppCelebrate New Year’s Eve with a vibrant dinner at Eazy Peazy Richmond, just moments from the MCG. Before heading into Melbourne CBD for NYE fireworks, enjoy a $99 NYE set menu featuring our chef se...
Kisume

Kisume

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...