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Melbourne CBD Japanese Restaurants

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...
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...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

M10-12 Delmonico Sukiyaki SetNEW ReleaseIndulge in the rich flavors 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 savor the finest Wag...
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 ...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Kisume

Kisume

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Warabi

Warabi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Tetsujin

Tetsujin

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Shonan Kamakura

Shonan Kamakura

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Embracing Melbourne's laneway culture, Shonan Kamakura on Katherine Place is the place to savour the true flavours of Japanese cuisine. A casual atmosphere and modern dining space, complete with co...
Shoya

Shoya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Chocolate Buddha

Chocolate Buddha

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Namoo

Namoo

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

For steaming bowls of ramen all day, any day, Melburnians seek out the glowing red and yellow sign of Shujinko on Russell Street, a hole-in-the-wall eatery tucked into the heart of the city. Cosy u...
Udon Izakaya Maedaya
Niku Niku

Niku Niku

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD