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VIC Japanese Restaurants

Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:30 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 Fri 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...
AOI.TSUKI.

AOI.TSUKI.

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

South Yarra

14 Chef Hat Award
Individual, season and produce-driven degustation dining experiences await at AOI.TSUKI. on Punt Road in South Yarra. Delivering an omakase menu and with a name meaning ‘blue moon’, leave yourself ...
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...
Nestled on vibrant High Street in Kew, Kiraku Japanese All You Can Eat is a destination for those seeking to savour premium Japanese cuisine in a warm and stylish setting. Featuring timber floors, ...
Marble Yakiniku

Marble Yakiniku

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Glen Waverley

Wagyu CourseMonday to ThursdayNow available: Chef’s Special Wagyu Course — an exclusive experience crafted for true Wagyu lovers. Indulge in premium cuts, expertly prepared for maximum flavour. Available Monday to Thursday. $99...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Minamishima

Minamishima

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Nourishing Vegan DinnerShojin RyoriA rare plant-based dining experience inspired by Japanese temple cuisine. Rooted in mindfulness and respect for nature, this seasonal vegan menu nourishes body and soul. Join us for a mindful meal....
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Discover a culinary passage to Japan’s heart at IKKAI on Hardware Street in Melbourne’s CBD. Rooted in a passion for Japanese gastronomy, IKKAI is a haven where tradition, innovation and the finest...
Kura Robata & Sake

Kura Robata & Sake

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Shyun

Shyun

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Carnegie

Discover the joys of Shyun, a cosy Melbourne gem serving all your favourite Japanese dishes, just minutes from Carnegie train station on Koornang Road. Traditional Japanese seating amidst a pleasan...
Eazy Peazy

Eazy Peazy

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Richmond

Pre-game Feed Me Eazy Order Yours NowHeading to the game? let us take care of your pre-game dinner! Experience our Feed Me 'Eazy' menu without the worry of missing out on the first bounce-off. Click on more info to book your table:
Kumo Izakaya

Kumo Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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 Fri 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 Fri 7:00 AM

Hawthorn East

1.2.3 Onigiri Onigiri OnigiriBook Now!The most onigiri flavours in Melbourne! If you’re a big onigiri fan, DAIKOKUTEN is the place to go. Get in your cars and go now, don’t forget to pick up your bestie. Call (03) 9882 9888 to book or ...
Super Sushi Kyneton

Super Sushi Kyneton

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 10:00 AM

Kyneton

Super Sushi Gift VouchersAvailable In-StoreCome in and see our friendly staff to purchase a gift voucher, a great little gift for any sushi lover. Click on more to purchase online:
Machi

Machi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 5:00 PM

St Kilda

Expect dishes combining Japanese techniques with Australian produce on the menu at Machi on Inkerman Street in St Kilda. With a name meaning ‘small town, or community', this Japanese restaurant fit...
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Kisume

Kisume

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association