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En Izakaya
91/100 (970 ratings)
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"Hidden along the quieter end of Carlisle Street in Balaclava, this Japanese eatery could easily be missed. Promoting itself as modern Japanese, En..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"I have been coming here for years and just realised I have never written a well deserved 5 star review. This is a quiet, smaller..."
Lily Steiner
"On ANZAC Day eve we were grateful to find a romantic restaurant open for dinner! The interior was moody with stylish drop lighting and the service..."
M.
"Had the following dishes:Tuna and spring onion yuba – The raw tuna seems to be partially minced with finely diced spring onion, wrapped..."
.itadakimasu~
"Had their wagyu beef burger set lunch menu and it was good, even though it is a fushion resto but taste wise was authentic japanese, not chinese as..."
MF
"Food (7/10): came here for a pre dinner meal and I wouldn't say the food was amazing but it certainly wasn't bad. En izakaya serves Japanese tapas..."
Eating Sushi
"Venue - it's a cosy venue with tables a little close together. Some Japanese features and architecture (like heading to the bathroom) scattered..."
Flying Forward
"Had a lovely dining experience here for dinner on a Wednesday night. Looks a little on the fancier side of casual dining, but carried some nice, good..."
Cynthia Giang
"The plating is really lovely, the tuna with wasabi even better. The sorbet is really more of a granitta, either way again a knock out. Salad also..."
Nelly
"All five adults enjoyed a close to perfect Mothers Day lunch today. We ordered 9 dishes, plus rice for under $40 a head. The menu is modern, diverse..."
Droolfactor
"This place sells itself really, the photo's are accurate, the restaurant looks really nice inside out. Staff are friendly. I went here on Valentines..."
Dave Pham
"Great modern Japanese food at affordable prices. Friendly service and a good wine list. Book a table for an evening meal as it's often packed out...."
BonBonV
"Went here last Sunday when it was hot so major relief inside! Beautiful experience as the restaurant was empty but we knew it was meant to be great..."
Lozza MW
"Everything was amazing !!! I love it ! Must order the wasabi sauce on raw tuna and tuna wrapped in tofu !! Thank you for the good food !!..."
Samantha
"Absolutely love this restaurant! Modern Japanese tapas is delicious!!! This quaint little restaurant serves up the most interesting and tasty food...."
@twogoodtoresist
"OMG. We visited for lunch and chose from the luncheon menu. We opted for the vegetarian option. Miso for starters, rice, salad x 2, tofu and..."
Check Please
"We opted for En Izakaya’s lunch set menu plus we ordered a couple of extra dishes as most items on the menu sounded very enticing! We thoroughly..."
Foodinfocusz
"Very chilled vibe. Came in at 4:30pm and were the only ones here. Food came out at a reasonable pace and was absolutely top notch. A little bit..."
Jack
"It's a lovely place for japanese fusion.While it does sit on the pricey side there are some real gems on the menuThe eggplant..."
.xLngo
"I have been here 5 or 6 times over the past couple of years. Always a good experience whether the great value lunch deals or nice dinners. Highly..."
Paul
"Went here after having post Japan holiday blues and the food here blew my mind. If you're thinking about going here- just do it! It's pricey but a..."
Custard Queen
"The food here is excellent. As others have mentioned, this is authentic Japanese food with a modern fusion-y twist. There is a good mix of..."
Markmulcair
"My hubby and I went for dinner at En Izakaya and had a great experience. The food was amazing, service was friendly and as first timers there we..."
Emilia
"This nifty little Japanese place is great. First thing to notice - the service is amazing! Staff are very polite, helpful and attentive to detail...."
Brungiel
"My partner took me here for a surprise, as I love Japanese. The food was divine, and the service was lovely. They brought out each serving one at a..."
Ashleigh Paul
"The dishes here were delectable and well presented. Our waitress recommended 4-5 dishes to share between two people which turned out to be just the..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"One of my favourite Jap restaurants in Melbourne! Love the food! Lovely small restaurant with a great atmosphere too!! Highly recommended!!!..."
Jack
"Love this gem!! Consistently good and of a high standard!! Been here a few points and always walked out happy. good customer service too. Keep it up...."
Jl
"Really enjoyed dinner here. The tuna sashimi was exquisite, it was topped with a wasabi dressing and pistachio nuts. Delicious! We also had the..."
Netty
"Had lunch here today and here's a brief outline of what we thought of it:- Decor/ambience: Quite good, the dining space is clean and modern,..."
Kimmy_desu
"Great wine list and reasonable priced. I am not a huge Japanophile so cannot comment on the authenticity but the food is delicious and specials spot..."
Edward Schweitzer
"This is probably one of the very few places that you will find exceptional authentic Japanese food in Melbourne. The service is great, the food is..."
Kirbz-t
"Went there with two friends on 11/6. At Lunch they have these fantastic 17$ menus. I took Seafood Menu: Tuna sashimi, Salmon Fillet and Fried Salmon..."
Maurice Bisaccia
"Nice food. I’ve been there several times. Food is always very nice, but they should be more careful about their rice. It’s somehow dry and..."
Kefalonica
"Braised Otway Pork Belly is AMAZING if you like pork belly (which I love love love).Miso Pumpkin Soup was on the specials board and it's a..."
Shanton
"When we arrived at 7pm, the place was less than half filled. But gradually it was fully packed as the night goes on. Did notice the crowd was made up..."
Cltyw
"I have a confession to make. When En Izakaya debuted with 3 stars in Cheap Eats this year I didn't understand what the fuss was all about, but that..."
What's For Tea
"We have eaten here several times and introduced other friends. The food is great with different takes on Japanese flavours and dishes. I love the..."
Tanya Lee
"Great food. Went here on Valentine's Day, great food and venue. Highly recommend the pork belly and beef dish. Great place for a date, will..."
Michelle Flanagan
"Highly recommend and the service is excellent, must..."
Will
"Quality Japanese food for the discerning palate. Developing an addiction for the tuna sashimi (with wasabi pistachio sauce, unbelievable!) and the..."
Angie St Kilda
"So amazing! Food was beyond good and staff were excellent. They are very accommodating to vegans and vegetarians (for vegans: just mention it to..."
Molly
"Still Great place to be.. Been here a couple of time for last 2 years or so, as we live bit far from Balaclava. This place is still one of the best..."
Foodiejs72
"We'll be back!. Thank you for such a lovely lunch. Between the four of us we shared 8 dishes. All were beautifully presented and tasted delicious!..."
Sarah
"Simon Beeton. This place is a gem. We discovered in our day living locally but still return now were living in Mentone. Great food, authentic..."
Simon B
"Love this place!. Love this place. Personally didn't like the ox tongue but everything else was perfect . Will definitely come..."
Ad
"This is my neighbourhood gem, have been going to En Izakaya regularly since it opened. Always top quality food and amazing service. Andrew (owner)..."
Brunchlover
"Delish. Absolutely amazing. We had bar seats which was excellent - luckily we called around 6pm on a Saturday night as we got the last two spots in..."
Feeding_frenzy
"Oishii Japanese. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the ox tongue. The ox tongue was perfectly cooked and is definitely one of the best..."
Hungry Hippo
"Excellent Food. We really enjoyed the food here, especially the Kingfish Carpaccio. Servings are not large, as befits this style of Japanese, bit we..."
Babyboomer
"Absolutely love this place! Is on the dearer side for someone who has a huge appetite but it's so worth it. I highly recommend the sashimi salmon..."
Hungry Little Hippo
"Nothing to fault here. Great food and service in a warm and welcoming environment. Whole menu was good but the BBQ calamari salad was surprisingly..."
Matt
"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!. This place always hits the spot!It's a party in your..."
BetterbeWTC
"Cozy, quaint & splendid. Went for a nice family dinner and wanted to try something new. En Izakaya was perfect, from there cozy environment,..."
FrequentDiner28
"I booked this restaurant for a Sunday night at 6:30pm. I arrived a little earlier and was seated straight away. It's a very cosy place, and allowed..."
AJ
"Flawless as usual. Every dish was perfect. The calamari, pork belly, the fish, the salad, the wagyu beef, the wine, the service. I love this place...."
Mike Hunt
"Great food & service, the sweet potato dumplings are a must!! can't wait to..."
Shane
"Respite from the generic. Izakaya s - good ones - showcase a brilliant fusion of Japanese and western flavours en izakaya is no exception. The design..."
Artfutures
"Fantastic!. We love this place! The owners and staff are so friendly and the food is always exceptional and so reasonably priced. The tuna sashimi in..."
Siobhán Jones
"A very authentic japanese experience. Many flavours reminded me of the more interesting dishes i ate in Japan. You probly need 3-4 dishes per person..."
NDAJ
"Most amazing Japanese I have ever had. Very unusual dishes and very tasty but also delicate and not too heavy. Service was..."
Rosalyn Gladwin
"Tonight we at at En Izakaya for our son's birthday and the food was out standing. The highlights were the thinly sliced grade 9 Wagu beef served with..."
Kim Hennig
"Perfect service and great food. The service here was flawless. The food was divine. Portions were a little on the small side but tasted so fabulous..."
C_bright
"Amazing meal!! Best in..."
Sam Lynch
"Great Japanese Restaurant. We had a delightful Japanese dinner here. Service was friendly and helpful, servings were ample and the pricrs reasonable...."
Grome
"Awesome!. Fantastic service. Cute set-up.AMAZING food.Very well presented. And best of all -..."
Louise Miles-Hallal
"Great Japanese. Went last night. Service was fantastic, staff very knowledgeable.Im vegetarian and although the pickings were slim, ordered..."
Jason
"Excellent menu and fusion of modern and traditional Japanese cuisine. Great for sharing. Well presented and good balance of flavours..."
Nicholas Bowman (Online Game Time)
"Very nice. Really good service and food and very reasonably..."
Paul R
"So happy to have finally tried this local place out. Went there with high expectation due to so many recommendations and it did not let us down...."
Fabian Yanez
"A little celebratory dinner here a few weeks ago. It has a charming ambience and great for a night with your partner. Each dish is presented well,..."
Ryo Sekine
"Great little Japanese Izakaya. Plenty of options to choose from. Great flavour, but as this is Japanese style tapas, portions are small. Price wise,..."
foodandtravelbyretta
"Authentic Japanese atmosphere, service and outstanding menu,..."
John W Newey
"My new favourite place! It’s becoming a weekly thing. Love the slow cooked beef dish and the sesame chicken thigh dish. The tempura prawns......."
Madison
"Beautiful and delicious! Excellent service and atmosphere. I’m happy I found real Japanese food in Melbourne, absolutely..."
Marietta Univaso Navarrete
Mopho Canteen
79/100 (1238 ratings)
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"I love Mopho canteen and I am a regular customer. Once you taste the fried cauliflower you will be hooked. I literally dream about it...."
Tilly Vickers-Willis
"What’ stands out for me with this pho joint is that the restaurant’s broth is unique compared to the stock standard pho you usually get around..."
JustCruizing
"Review based off of an UberEats order last night - one of the best pho's I've had in Melbourne, the broth was layered and to die for! I was feeling..."
Kimberley Leggett
"I've been here a about a million times. The food is always delicious. Especially the spring rolls, the Cauliflower and the outstanding Beef..."
JimmyC
"Small restaurant . Quiet atmosphere . Friendly staff and pretty good pho soup. They also have a very good spicy sauce. The broth was..."
Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra
"Seriously the best pho! Never ever disappoints. The broth is to die for! I often order online and also dine in. Cool little spot to eat in at,..."
Brookejessie
"Love the vegan pho, always jam packed with leafy goodness, service is good and spring rolls are mouth watering. Quick, easy and warming. Would be..."
Jemima Toby
"This place is great! Great value for money, the food is fresh and tastes delicious. Love the Vietnamese salads and recommend this place for anyone..."
Matt Tehan
"I've been a couple of times, had the spicy beef salad and the soft shell crab salad. Was ok, but to be honest the salads were almost entirely herbs...."
Jessica Smith
"I love this restaurant. The banh mi is a must, as is the pho. I come here probably once or twice a week, I love the beef brisket banh mi, the bread..."
Gabrielle Pugh
"GET THE $10 BAHN MI + DRINK for lunch.Crusty French roll- fried shallots, slices of cucumber, different sauces, succulent meat, fresh coriander,..."
Kitschii
"My favourite Vietnamese kitchen in the area wit Uncle but it is cheaper. Tried everything on the menu and my top 3 is : seared tuna, betel leaves..."
Isabella Parigi
"Seriously good food! Had the signature tuna salad. So much flavour. Took about 25 mins to arrive so don't come if you are in a rush. Happy hour 3-7pm..."
Cloe
"This place is my favourite local Vietnamese restaurant. The beef pho is delicious! I was very impressed this evening as after a malfunction on..."
Stuey Edwards
"Mopho serves delicious Vietnamese food which is full of flavor. The presentation of food is great and the pricing is very decent. The food comes..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Mopho Canteen quickly became one of my favourite places for pho when I discovered vegan pho on their menu. Not only do they do a damn good aromatic..."
Minh Thuy Le
"Delicious Pho! never really expect pho from modern funky places to live up to the genuine stuff on Victoria street, but this is awesome! Im strictly..."
Amy Fogs
"This is my go-to place that never dissapoints. Just as good if not better than the first time I had it, and keeps delivering fresh tasty flavour..."
EatDrinkPlay
"Wow. Just wow. Super cheap, insanely tasty and great service. I think I've just found my new favourite lunch joint. Had the prawn betel leaves, the..."
Phoebe Dubar
"Compact but diverse menu will keep me coming back. Well priced beef pho, great flavour and excellent crispy spring rolls. Also, all the right herbs..."
Clive
"This is seriously the best pho i've ever had! My boyfriend and i get cravings for it and order it more than twice a week!!The Banh Mi is also..."
Emily
"Fantastic food and service. One of the best Phos out there and the crispy tofu salad was delicious. We will be back soon. ..."
Jared Eisen
"Great value Vietnamese food that does not compromise on flavour or quality. With pho in the name, that’s their signature. Delicious bowls of pho..."
Forksake
"Love this place...food is fab as is service.I repeatedly have the Seared Tuna dish and a cold glass of Chardonnay watching Carlisle Street's..."
Kim Walsh
"I have been in Melbourne for just over a week and have eaten out most nights. I ate at Mopho Canteen tonight with my wife and two year old. Best meal..."
Michael Gregory
"Love this local! We've been twice in two days already. The first to have an evening snack of the spring rolls and tofu salad topped with fresh herbs..."
Love2Eat
"The pho is pretty good. But the dessert is the best dessert I've had in years! The perfect combination of good quality chocolate mousse, proper..."
EnjoyEatWatch
"MoPho Canteen Does what it says on the label. I had the salt and pepper tofu, the veggie pho (flavourful and more than I could eat) as well as a..."
Alice Yeah
"Bang on the money. I will be back at Mopho fo sho. $12 for a pho = nice decor + real service + delicious broth + handmade..."
Angie St Kilda
"A return visit to try more of Mopho’s delicious dishes and once again they didn’t disappoint!Lovely fresh flavours, good value and in a..."
Foodinfocusz
"Thoroughly enjoyed the dishes and oh so fresh ingredients! Great presentation and flavours of the food. Service friendly and a nice feel to the..."
Foodinfocusz
"I'm genuinely surprised at some of the negative reviews; three of us pitched up for lunch here last week (late August); two of us had the beef pho,..."
Alastair
"I came in last night hearing a lot about Mopho Canteen and it turned out much better than my expectations. The Springs rolls were unbelievable and..."
Percy Inglis
"Who’s behind it? Adam Davis & Samarla Carey (owners). Adam (chef) previously of Mr Wolf, Circa & Melbourne Wine Room. Samarla is currently..."
Nic Cril
"We got take-away from here. Was really fast, waited only about 5-10 minutes.I had the veggie pho which was really nice and my friend had the..."
Ypmurc
"This place has some promising things on the menu but sadly the Pho is not one of them. The broth taste like a miso or soy, definitely not a..."
Jessica Scott
"The Pork Spring Rolls are very unique and delicious.Also their Pho's are absolutely to die for, especially the Beef Pho. Very unique store..."
Matthew Shrimpton
"Amazing food and great venue. the seared tuna salad is delicious and the staff are super friendly. Definitely one to check out you wont be..."
Dove Raybould
"The food is absolutely divine! Everyone in Melbourne needs to try the pork spring rolls and the dessert! The music and the staff create an amazing..."
Naomi D'Roza
"Really nice service and all is so yummy. Keep it up. Fast and friendly service. Not many customers. Think a lot of people do the take away...."
Charlotta Adolfsson
"Although it's not authentic (tastes more like Thai beef noodle), it's so so good! Try Pho beef: the beef meat just melts in your mouth!!! So yummy!..."
World In A Bite
"My friends and I stumbled across this little gem by accident and I'm so glad we did. The tuna starter was amazing and so were the crunchy spring..."
Amanda Alessi
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