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Akaiito

Akaiito

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Tsukiyo Private Dining RoomDine Under the MoonlightImagine yourself dining under the moonlight - the Tsukiyo Visual Dining Experience is our intimate, private dining room. This interactive visual journey challenges the senses and adds a new dimensi...
Kadota

Kadota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Daylesford

18 Chef Hat Award
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...
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...
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 ...
Valentines day @ Eazy PeazyValentines DayCelebrate the special evening with a delightful Valentine’s Day set menu at Eazy Peazy! Enjoy a selection of our finest dishes, including crowd-favourite “Charcoals” and our special Valentine’s D...
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 ...
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...
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...
Kumo Izakaya

Kumo Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Brunswick East

Restaurant & Catering Association
Half Price CocktailsWednesday NightWednesday night at KUMO we are offering Half Price Cocktails! Come and enjoy our great range including Japanese Slipper, East Meets West, Ikebana, Sake Mohito - not to mention all the Classics! F...
Brother Shota

Brother Shota

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Albert Park

Shota's Lunch Bento SpecialContact us today!Chef selection of sashimi, vegetable tempura, house salad, spinach mushroom ohitashi, miso soup, rice with your choice of main: Salmon Teriyaki / Grilled Chicken Teriyaki / Yakiniku BBQ wagyu / Yak...
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.
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...
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...
IKKAI

IKKAI

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Cater with Super Sushi KynetonSpecial Events Need a Platter? Catering? Got an office meeting or party? Having an event? Having some friends over for lunch and don't know what to serve or just don't want to cook! Ask us about our catering plat...
A Special Okinawa Blue Zone Dinner Event7th February 2025Join us for a special Okinawan Blue Zone Dinner at Shizuka Ryokan, hosted by Chef Rieko Hayashi. With over a decade of experience in healthy cooking, Rieko brings the authentic, nutritious of Okina...
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...
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...
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...
Kisume

Kisume

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Melbourne CBD

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association