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VIC Japanese Restaurants

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...
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 Wed 6:00 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 Wed 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 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...
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...
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
The Omakase Banquet Book Now!Omakase dinner is a journey through Japan’s culinary landscape, guided by the expertise and creativity of our beloved chefs. Available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. Each dish is metic...
Shyun

Shyun

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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:
Izakaya Miyazaki

Izakaya Miyazaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

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 ...
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 ...
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 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:
Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Machi

Machi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 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...