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VIC Japanese Restaurants

Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
March Oyster SpecialOnly $2!Don’t miss your chance to add the perfect addition to your seasonal degustation with $2 Sydney Rock Oysters available until the end of the month. Reservations via the link in bio.
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...
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...
Ichigo

Ichigo

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Melbourne CBD

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...
Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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 ...
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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 at 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 ...
'Shun' – A Celebration of Autumn’s BountyApril 4: Dinner EventExperience 'Shun' – A Celebration of Seasonal Perfection! In Japan, 'Shun' is more than just eating seasonally - it’s about savouring ingredients at their absolute peak, when flavours are richest a...
Shyun

Shyun

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Richmond

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   $$$$$   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 ...
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...
Daikokuten

Daikokuten

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 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   $$$$$   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...
Super Sushi Kyneton

Super Sushi Kyneton

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Kyneton

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:
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...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Kazuki's

Kazuki's

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Carlton

16 Chef Hat Award