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Melbourne Japanese Restaurants

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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...
Nightfall Teishoku Book Now!Join us as we redefine Ichigo's way of dining after dusk. Whether you seek a moment of quiet indulgence, a heartfelt dinner with loved ones, or an elegant gathering with friends, we invite you to e...
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 ...
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Kuroushi A5 Sirloin/Ribeye Sukiyaki SetSpecial Offer.As a certified restaurant serving the renowned Kuroushi brand, we source our premium Wagyu directly from Kagoshima Kuroushi, bringing you an authentic farm-to-table experience—as close as it gets t...
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 ...
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...
Happy Hour @ Eazy Peazy5 pm -6 pm Every Day$10 beverage, $5 bites, daily special skewers, skewer platter 9 for $49. To book your table, call (03) 9965 1977.
Kumo Izakaya

Kumo Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
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...
Daikokuten

Daikokuten

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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 h...
Bring Your Own AlcoholBook with Us Now!Here at Mama Yama we would love to invite you to bring your own alcohol! Any time, ANY DAY! To book your table, call (03) 9754 8283.
Minamishima

Minamishima

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Machi

Machi

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
Kisume

Kisume

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Kazuki's

Kazuki's

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Carlton

16 Chef Hat Award
Warabi

Warabi

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
For sake and Japanese bites dished out in a cool urban style, take to Izakaya Jiro on Glenferrie Road. Popular among Hawthorn locals, Izakaya Jiro personifies eclectic Tokyo chic where giant cut-ou...