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Melbourne Inner City Japanese Restaurants

Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
A dazzling Red Thread of Fate light fixture twists its way across the dining room welcoming guests to Akaiito on Flinders Lane in Melbourne city. A moody vibe of black marble, dark granite and plus...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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 ...
Ichigo

Ichigo

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Expect an exquisite fusion of flavours to tantalise taste buds at Japanese-inspired Melbourne restaurant Ichigo on Franklin Street in the heart of the city. Find a light, bright and breezy vibe ind...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Kisume

Kisume

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Kazuki's

Kazuki's

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Carlton

15 Chef Hat Award
Carlton diners savour the art of Japanese barbequed meat at Shinbashi Yakiniku Melbourne on Lygon Street. Bringing authentic Oriental fare to the city's north, Shinbashi's sleek, elegant ambience e...
Nobu is renowned world wide for innovative style & quality; Crown Casino’s very own Nobu lives up to its reputation with riverfront views & a three level deluxe fit out in Southbank. Set by the cei...
Tetsujin

Tetsujin

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Melbourne CBD

Koko at Crown

Koko at Crown

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Southbank

Experience the mystique and tranquillity of Koko, featuring fine Japanese cuisine and a stunning interior by internationally renowned designer Tony Chi. The Southbank restaurant features teppanyaki...
Shonan Kamakura

Shonan Kamakura

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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

Don Tojo

Don Tojo

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Carlton

Offering a casual dining option specialising in Teriyaki, Chicken curry and sashi don (sashimi served on a bed of rice).
Ichimaki

Ichimaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Melbourne Docklands

Namoo

Namoo

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

Chocolate Buddha

Chocolate Buddha

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD