Machi

Best Known For

Lobster Donburi: lobster done two ways, on a bed of fragrant rice, topped with chirashi-style sashimi.

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 fits in well with the eclectic style of Melbourne's foodie suburb; take a seat alfresco and people watch while sipping an icy wine, or indoors where a sleek vibe awaits with dark wood and moody lighting. From tapas to sushi and sashimi there are plates to tempt all tastes, perhaps start with black vinegar chicken karaage, or pan-fried pork dumplings and soy vinegar sauce; before memorable mains such as miso black cod, mixed vegetables, onion dressing and yuzu miso sauce. For a decadent dessert, indulge the senses with yuzu cheesecake, green tea sponge cake, green tea and black sesame ice cream.