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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...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
Lovingly crafted Japanese flavours are on the plate at Kadota restaurant on Camp Street in picturesque Daylesford. This warm and inviting venue is the passion project of owners Aaron Schembri and R...
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,...
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...
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...
Super Sushi Kyneton

Super Sushi Kyneton

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Kyneton

Bao Sliders: A Delicious TwistOrder Now!Switch up your usual sushi routine with our fluffy bao sliders — a mouth-watering fusion that will delight your taste buds! Soft, pillowy bao buns filled with flavourful ingredients make for a perf...
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...
Machi

Machi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

St Kilda

Truffle Season Special: Truffle Rice with Toothfish at MachiBook Now!Celebrate truffle season in style at MACHI St Kilda with their indulgent new menu highlight – Truffle Rice with Glacier 51 Toothfish. This seasonal dish pairs the luxurious depth of truffle with th...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Ramen NightEvery FridayOur ramen omakase features a menu that changes with the seasons, highlighting the freshest ingredients available at the time. Each visit offers a unique experience, with dishes reflecting the curre...
Kura Robata & Sake

Kura Robata & Sake

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Brunswick East

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

Feed Me Express LunchLunchtime FavouritesExperience our lunchtime favourites at Eazy Peazy for only $43 pp; to book your table, call (03) 9965 1977.
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 ...
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 ...