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Melbourne CBD Japanese Restaurants

Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Functions & EventsCelebrate with UsIf you’re looking for that new venue to impress, Akaiito provides an exclusive space unlike anywhere else in Melbourne. Our underground speakeasy bar is available for a variety of functions and eve...
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...
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...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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 ...
Ishizuka

Ishizuka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Kisume

Kisume

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Warabi

Warabi

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Shonan Kamakura

Shonan Kamakura

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
Tetsujin

Tetsujin

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Shoya

Shoya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

Namoo

Namoo

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

Niku Niku

Niku Niku

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Melbourne CBD

Niku Ou

Niku Ou

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

For steaming bowls of ramen all day, any day, Melburnians seek out the glowing red and yellow sign of Shujinko on Russell Street, a hole-in-the-wall eatery tucked into the heart of the city. Cosy u...
Udon Izakaya Maedaya

Udon Izakaya Maedaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Melbourne CBD