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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..."

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"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..."

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