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87/100 (434 ratings)
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"What can I say. My wife and I rate this amongst the top restaurants in Melbourne. It's the complete package from service to top quality food. Thank..."
Yani Kabylakis
"Amazing food, service and place.. took my pregnant wife here, it started with one guy who sat us down and swopt her chair for a more comfortable..."
Vince Scarpa
"My family have been regular visitors to this great restaurant over the last 6 years. We went this time to celebrate my sons 12th birthday 🎂 as it..."
Warren Doyle
"Had dinner there last night great food great service recommend to all and will be back again..."
Mick Yacoub
"All the food was delicious, booked for my birthday dinner and the service was lovely. Highly..."
Cat Roe
"What an exceptional experience! Great service, delicious food, excellent work. I told the staff on the phone that we are booking for the evening for..."
Mark Khoder
"One of Melbourne's best places. Price quality outstanding perfect for a good start into collingwoods exciting nightlife. As a person who works in..."
Patrick Greber
"What a place, amazing creative delicious food, friendly staff and I assure to be back...how about tomorrow? Yeah, book me..."
Esther Thiry
"I can't explain what I had the experience at this place... Ive been japan 40 times but this place can not compare with any other..."
Bohyung Lee
"So good! I've been looking for a good Japanese else restaurant since I moved to Melbourne. The food is amazing, plus they do delicious..."
Gavin Brett Thomas
"Great dinner experience with great customer service & beautiful Japanese food. Their new dessert menu, Green Tea Creme Brûlée is to die for & the..."
Paula Risanto
"Went there for my birthday dinner and the service was amazing, smiles from the staff and all my family. The food was sensational, highly recommend..."
Madeleine van der Molen
"Had dinner with friends here last week. The night was great: food is so good, the host is nice and service is excellent. We will be back very..."
Thong DO
"The food here is amazing. Each course is well balanced and stands alone as a great experience. Plates run expensive for Smith Street however I found..."
George Forgan-Smith
"Really tasty food but it’s a little pricey. Fish tacos were amazing along with the meat skewers. Also the plum wine (green tea) was amazing. Would..."
Trent Cliffe
"I made a booking here to celebrate two of my friends' birthday. I don't think the lady is aware of the booking. Again, it doesn't really matter as we..."
Sing Chongkijthavorn
"An amazing dining experience on Smith Street in the heart of Collingwood. The staff are amazingly friendly and attentive, and the restaurant and bar..."
Brendan Hong
"Great food, Great atmosphere and excellent service. ( and great company) All the makings of a great night out. Although I did not partake, I would..."
Matthew Robinson
"Delicious food with varied excellent cocktails and sake. Quite a cosy atmosphere. The staff and service was excellent and the prices were..."
Tom Churack
Cibi
84/100 (1440 ratings)
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"We've enjoyed coming to Cibi for their amazing traditional breakfast for years...it's worth crossing town for. The staff are so lovely and friendly..."
MyLinh Ly
"I love this place. Great coffee great staff and great..."
Gary Windiate
"ちび の たべもの わ おいしい です。 The food at CIBI is..."
Aditya Shekhar
"Loved the food - great..."
Jacqueline Shaw
"Brunching at CIBI was simply an amazing experience. The dishes that we ordered, CIBI lunch complete (seasonal fish, vege, rice blend) and traditional..."
Angel Khong
"This cafe/deli/shop Is fantastic. I've always wondered what a Japanese breakfast was and now I know.Dish No 1 was: Cibi lunch complete of..."
Timinmelbourne
"I love the concept of this place, besides restaurant they also have store to sell nice stuff from Japan. The plants 🌱 looks so nice and so tempted..."
MissCat
"What a cool space in typical Collingwood fashion. This open warehouse is part cafe, part nursery and part Asian homewares store. All in all though,..."
Morgs71
"A little gem of a neighbourhood cafe - or combination homewares, Japanese deli, nursery and cafe warehouse. A fun place serving up Japanese..."
Alan Tse
"What a superb place! I can't believe I used to walk past this place for a month and never knew what a treasure was inside. The minimalistic exterior..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"I have a habit of getting comfortable ordering the same dish over and over again, at CIBI it was the Japanese breakfast Plate. However I arrived..."
Ta.be.tabi
".Pork katsu sandwich ($16.50) ⭐️4.5/5 ⭐️Savoury porridge ($18.50) ⭐️3.5/5 ⭐️Traditional breakfast ($21.60) ⭐️3.5/5..."
Cafehoppingkids
"Pretty Japanese cafe in Collingwood. They sell Japanese food ingredients and tableware in part of the space.- soy latte..."
Chai
"Easily one of the nicest cafes in Collingwood. The space is beautiful and the food is simple and nourishing and centred around whole foods. There..."
Quince And Cheese
"Definitely recommend the yuzu cake here! It was sweet and slightly doughy and moist, we really enjoyed it! You could find some yuzu rind mixed..."
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"We came here in Saturday. We understood they were busy on Saturday, but from the time we got there till the food came to us, it took one hour!!! Our..."
SSSangria
"Homey Japanese cafe in Collingwood.The place is really cosy, with ample sunlight and sections where they sell things and put plants. The..."
JOELLE
"Cibi can do no wrong in my books! I love coming here for a quick sandwich, and also for lovely sit down meals. I particularly love their homemade..."
Top Melbourne Restaurants
"simple japanese food that you think can cook at home but you can’t. grandma’s breakfast is great. i had their udon special once, that was..."
Jonathan Ong
"I have to say never been a sandwich person but I woof down the fish sandwich! OMG it was so good! 🤩😋😱Cibi is housed within an..."
Jennyabouttown
"Big fan of the light style of cooking here with really clever vinaigrettes and marinades presenting vegetables and light proteins at their purest ...."
Alex
"Had a delicious vegetable lunch plate and soy latte at Cibi the other day. I love the ambience of the cafe, and the staff were very friendly. Looking..."
Alice
"Absolutely amazing as always! Great environment and tons more space since they upgraded. Always a one to recommend, keep up the great work!!..."
Bonnie
"I really liked this cafe. The menu was simple - not too many options on there, but the food I ate was really delicious and the perfect size. The..."
Unravelled
"Came here for a snack before having brunch. Grabbed a delicious matcha muffin filled with red bean. Wasn’t so happy they didn’t have any tea..."
One.hungry.girl10
"A cute cafe that sells Japanese inspired-food. Set in a large warehouse and sharing its space with The Plant Society (very much like its sister venue..."
Vanessa
"Homey, authentic Japanese dishes. Reminds me much of my host family and their meals when I was in Japan. The garden and plant supply stores connected..."
Emptystomach
"I love the cups that they use which is perfect size for a small coffee...A bit late coming this shop however it is a good spot to catch up with..."
Frankyhorner0730
"A wonderful comfortable venue for a relaxed weekend brunch. A range of choices from Japanese dishes to Aussie standards. Kids loved their miso soup..."
Scott
"The Japanese breakfast is always a delight, the coffee always good, and I always look forward to browsing through the shop afterwards. Staff are..."
FJ
"Cibi // a Japanese food space that serves breakfast and lunch. I went there some time ago and really enjoyed my dining experience there. Food was..."
HANNAH
"A favourite spot in Melbourne. I visit religiously for the "ultimate breakfast" almost every weekend. Comforting home-style Japanese food, made with..."
Jerem.xyz
"Other than taking over 15 minutes to prepare fruit toast, this place is the Best!The time wouldn't be an issue if I wasn't on my way to..."
Mrs Brunch
"Found here often for the best coffee, lovely ambience, homewares to drool over and a lovely jap style brekkie/lunch. Always good. Never fails to meet..."
Little S
"Absolutely love Cibi! The weekend traditional breakfast is a must and is such a refreshing change from the samey breakfast menus that dominate..."
Roxanne Griffiths
"CIBI was recommended to me by several friends, so it was time to try it out. We went for a late brunch on Sunday with some friends. Two people took..."
I. D.
"My 'go to' coffee and chill spot. Calm ambience and sweet staff. The 'Traditional' weekend breakfast (beautifully presented with salmon, rice, miso,..."
Noodle
"You must know how much I love Japanese by now?😛 I’m on a mission to find every Japanese breakfast place in Melbourne!. We stumbled upon this..."
Couchfoodie
"Coffee is not always consistent here, especially when ordering a long black. However their special lunch with the salmon is spectacular. Also their..."
Aubrey
"Usually I can tell my mate at work's been to Cibi by the smell of burnt coffee wafting from his desk.In spite of this fact, I thought I'd give..."
Takeaway Dolphin
"Beautifully presented Japanese food in a beautifully designed space.We always have the Ultimate Cibi 'Japanese Breakfast' plate when we..."
Tony
"Looking for something like japanese breakfast? This is the place you should go to! Come over here during the weekend and you will get the amazing..."
Joshua Pramono
"Cibi has a very cosy and welcoming environment. Food menu is simple but good and makes you want to go back for more. Its a bonus seeing the open..."
Twinkle Twinkle
"Light and healthy breakfasts, although slightly overpriced for the portion sizes. Service is average, could be a bit more enthusiastic. It's..."
Kimmy_desu
"So cibi in my mind should be spelt Chibi, but then maybe it's not the Japanese word I assume it is... But that's not what is important here. What is..."
Tiges
"Hidden cute place on the alley! Very serene and inspiring! The food were simple yet tasty. The portion was generous and the Ultimate dish will take..."
CLABEL
"I had heard so much about their traditional Japanese breakfast served on weekends and it certainly did not disappoint! Each element was neatly..."
TresHungry
"if you like japanesse atmosphere like detailed, caring but simple.  personally, I like concept like gallery cafe but don't expect hearty..."
Prahashin
"Great space with a casual vibe. Excellent place to relax without loud music pumping so ideal for a business meeting. Unfortunately only had the..."
Gez
"The Triple Soy Plate was delicious! My dining companion had the Soba salad which looked equally good so I'm going back for that soon. Friendly..."
Fatchops
"An authentic Japanese breakfast. I went for the "ultimate" breakfast option which came with omelette, Miso Soup, rice and what tasted like mashed..."
Nomnom
"Lovely place with authentic Japanese food. We had the weekend breakfast special - grilled salmom, potato.salad, naato, Japanese salad and the best..."
Robot.tomato.space
"Quality and healthy Japanese food, however I find portion a little small to the price. Like the kitchen/ pantry items selling at store, but..."
Snoopy
"Really great little cafe. Loved my beans on toast, though the serving was quite small. My friend's Texan sandwich looked amazing! Slightly pricier..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Love the latte! The asa gohan style or traditional japanese breakfast is a must here. Salmon a bit salty but totally falling with the potato salad..."
Helenaconia
"Cibi, located on a narrow offshoot street in Collingwood, offers fresh, Japanese dishes for those seeking a flavourful escape. Set in a wonderfully..."
Skinny Glutton
"CIBI - memories of Japan~. Had the ultimate breakfast, and reminded me of the days with my homestay family, waking up each morning before heading off..."
Bo
"Cibi is a cute little place, and it's fusion of traditional Japanese light fare with good coffee, mixed in with a bit of retail therapy is a breath..."
Eat.Play.Shop.
"Cibi's decor is very modest and understated. Mismatching tables and chairs scatter through out the cafe, which has a subdued level of noise even..."
Little Miss Peckish
"...wooden spoons instead of metal ones which made it even more of a comfortable dining..."
Chompandslurp
"C ibi is a cafe that thinks it's a gallery. Actually, it is a gallery and regularly holds openings to launch the various (mainly kitchen) products it..."
Ed Charles
"Sometimes when I'm sick of having crappy toast for breakfast I like to venture out to establishments around my house, and hiding in the side streets..."
Noodle_lover69
"East meet west. This is a place where the 'east meet the west'. The coffee is great, so as the traditional Japanese breakfast. Love the brown rice..."
Wk
"Love. Perfect coffee everytime. Deeeeeelicious food, really miss this place since I moved out of the area. What a..."
Babyb
"Just enjoying the Japanese curry and a roasted brown tea. Sublime on such a cold Melbourne day. Highly..."
Biancs
"Asagohan, green tea muffin, cold soba noodles, extra miso, egg and potato salad are the food we usually will order. The salmon in the asagohan seems..."
G
"My favorite..."
Matilda
"I Have a Crush on Cibi!. The best place for Japanese breakfast - on a weekend. Lots of sunshine and a relaxed pace... away from the..."
Lettuce Cup
"As usual- the food was amazing. The only reason I come here is for the traditional Japanese breakfast, and it is consistently good. despite..."
Loves To Eat Kate
"Great for a different brunch. Sick of the usual brunch options? Get some Japanese breakfast, with rice, grilled salmon and an assortment of..."
CP
"Great potato sandwich. My mother and i went here for sunday breakfast recently and found the whole experience heaps zen. particularly enjoyed the old..."
Alexandra Glazov
"Simple Jap food but small portions. Went for lunch, the interior was nice, they also have a section where they sell some stuff like cutlery etc. We..."
Mochii
"Original cafe. What a find! Why has the Japanese breakfast taken so long to catch on in Melbourne? Cibi is a great concept. The traditional breakfast..."
Outandabout
"Love this place. Only had coffee and a sandwich so far. But am looking firward to many fine visits. Has a great atmosphere and lovely..."
Travis Bickle
"Lovely food and friendly staff.. The traditional Japanese breakfast was a big winner with our table, both the 'full' and 'vegetarian' versions. The..."
Khan Churchill
"Fantastic japanese breakfast!. Their Saturday japanese breakfast are my favourite!the staff are always friendly and breakfast always..."
Nomnom
"Cool. Cibi is a nifty little place with a fantastic layout, good atmosphere and really pleasant, relaxed clientele. The coffee is good but only comes..."
Collingwoodlandia
"How refreshing!. Try the Japanese tea instead of coffee with your breaky for a change. And their bircher is very home made and tasty. Zenta is a very..."
Sharyn Honey
"Limited but Luscious. Great coffee, small menu but great at what they do.Check out the lovely Japanese inspired..."
Frequent Foodie
"Brilliant space. CIBI is a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere. You may walk past it and miss it altogether but it would be such a shame. This is..."
Eatup
"Love Cibi!. My fav cafe in Melbourne - fantastic staff, food is perfectly presented and as good as it looks, and good coffee. Love Bobo the resident..."
ChrisAL
"Cibi is cafe, homeware shop and art installation all merged into one. The cafe is set in a spacious converted warehouse and there were plenty of..."
Food Lover
"Delicious Japanese breakfast. Quite filling but not too heavy. I also had a coffee and a yuzu shortcake. Service was good but it took a while for..."
Marta Tesoro
"This Collingwood Spot is a fun mix of just about everything! You come for the cafe which serves up Japanese inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch..."
JoJo Foo
"Brunching at CIBI was simply an amazing experience. The dishes that we ordered, CIBI lunch complete (seasonal fish, vege, rice blend) and traditional..."
Angel Khong
"Wow YUM! Ok so miso soup… mouth watering. Breakfast was delicious, perfect size, scrumptious, perfection. Service was so so lovely. All the staff..."
Magella Stecher
"Great place for a bite. Great place to check out imported Japanese condiments and kitchenware. Sparkling sake! Intermixed with other condiments from..."
joomeng quek
"Delicious Japanese style quick, light lunches. Was $31 for a small sandwich and bento but delicious and already made, so most importantly,..."
Trader Joe
Wabi Sabi Japanese Restaurant
81/100 (1129 ratings)
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"🇯🇵 japanese food🍱 breakfast set🍣 chirashi🏚: Wabi Sabi Salon📍:..."
Sense Of Food
"I love Wabi Sabi so much! It's healthy and fun and colourful and so tasty. The food is wholesome and affordable for what you get. I recently got a..."
Quince And Cheese
"This place has very similar if not the same menu as Neko Neko but somehow the food here tasted better, perhaps made with more TLC.Vegan..."
VegoLover
"Tried two of the ramens there. The tofu one and the shoyu shickoji one. The Tofu one was great , I really enjoyed it, quite spicy which I..."
Tabi Ei
"Loved the ambience and the food. Been there twice and was extremely satisfied with both the food and the service on both occasions. The jap curry was..."
Beverly
"A late night supper here and it was superb. Seated at a lovely crafted timber table with the restaurant still sprinkled with diners on a Tuesday..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Wabi sabi salon in Collingwood. I am really into this small cosy cafe or restaurant. Give you a unique Japanese fusion and like something you won’t..."
Steven Gu
"The food and service is really good here. I got the tempura mushroom dinner bento and the veg gyoza. However I feel they're a bit overpriced,..."
Kim
"Wabi Sabi has completely changed the way I view Japanese food, these guys definitely know how to put on a feast! With a great selection of vegan..."
Miriam Haug
"The food was amazing. I dont usually eat sashimi and I'm now a convert. Second time I've ever eaten ramen and such a standard has been set that I..."
Eva Las Vegas
"Wabi Sabi Salon has recently updated its menu so I was keen to visit. The offering skews vegan and pescatarian, with four types of ramen (three of..."
Nadia
"3066Wabi Sabi Salon was well located for our Friday evening plans, we'd booked a table which turned out to have been a good move as it was pretty..."
Andrew Turner
"We came as a group and they put us in a nice area at the courtyard (covered with heater on). Friendly service from the moment we walked in. I don't..."
Budi Sudarto
"Because I had wanted to try Wabi Sabi a long time before they closed for renovation, I came here with no holds barred when it finally re-opened and..."
Fatcat
"Now the team from Neko Neko, still a fave are doing wonders at this place. As a vegan I find lots to choose from and all of it delicious. No really I..."
Bob Weis
"Love the noodles here. The broth has a rich yet subtle flavour and the atmosphere is very nice. We have had lots of team lunches here and the service..."
JtotheG
"Came here to try the newly revamped Wabi Sabi and was not disappointed! The new menu appears to have more choices I'd want to eat and on this..."
Hangry Cat
"Plenty of vegetarian/vegan options. The tempura, tofu and tempeh salad and ramen were all super yummy!! Very reasonably priced. Highly..."
Donna
"The dishes were tasty and flavour packed with an attention to detail. I loved the cosy woodsy traditional Japanese decor, I didn't feel like I was in..."
Aggie Koczwara
"One of the most expensive lunch bento box I have experienced. Simple work only a few pieces of tuna. Presentation is elegant. Despite first..."
David Liao
"Let’s continue our culinary journey on Smith Street and we come across yet another Japanese restaurant. This cozy eatery with its indoor wooden..."
Cheronnie
"This place is the perfect amount of japanese boho kitsch and the food is amazing. Can never go past the tuna sashimi salad and the beef tataki -..."
Amy-Louise Rutherford
"Wabi Sabi salon presented beautiful insta-worthy meals. I had chicken katsudon, it was a little bit cold, but I think this could be because they were..."
Hangry Jules
"Kaarage was not as crispy as I like kaarage to be. Mushroom Bento was delicious and the black cod was very flavoursome although the Bento was not..."
The Hangry Hippo
"You get a good Japanese curry for about $20. You generally can't go wrong with a katsu and even though it's good it could be a little bit..."
TravisV
"Great food and wonderful experience . The waiters are very accommodative . We are strict vegetarians and they changed our order to minus eggs and add..."
Abhijit Nayak
"Wabi Sabi is an authentic and cosy Japanese restaurant in Collingwood. Service was great and there is an outdoor seating which is perfect for larger..."
Jiji
"There are plenty of ramen options on Smith Street alone, but this place is a decent pick.  The sweet potato chips were an absolute delight - the..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"A Fresh take on Modern Japanese Food!This place was on the list and we decided to go and take a look, we arrive and the place was full..."
Just Jamie
"One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Great atmosphere and food, a bit pricey is the only downside. Service is also pretty good. Highly..."
Belle Eats Melbourne
"I went to Wabi Sabi Salon after Neko Neko couldn't fit my group in. Luckily they let us book the beautiful outside area that has a mini Japanese..."
Caroline Beaney
"Such a cute atmosphere. The back area is nice when the weather is good. The sashimi slices were tiny but the black cod with saikyo miso was one of..."
Clalla Morishita
"I always delight when I find an authentic Japanese eatery just like this one. Lunch on Sunday here was wonderfully relaxing. I enjoyed the gozen, it..."
Soleil
"I recently attended a friend’s wedding that was catered by Wabi Sabi Restaurant. So here is my review for the catering component as I have yet to..."
SueyLuey
"Came here with 6 people for mums bday.This place is nestled in with a stack of awesome restaurants next to it, so it has to be good otherwise it..."
Food Glorious Food
"Wabi sabi! What a great institution on smith street when you want to get Japanese food. Came here the other night, and got their Grilled Black Cod..."
Yuan Diego
"Always a fan of Japanese food .... especially a quirky one.This place is exactly that, once you go inside as first impression doesn't give..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"I can't tell you about the rest of the menu, and I'm not sure I'll ever know, because when I return here to eat again, I'm not sure I can order..."
Gotham
"I'm very confused with how to proceed in eating my small, dainty meal with lots of sections but luckily it tastes good. There are a lot of vegan..."
Iris Myandowski
"Love this spot to get a bento, they are always top qual. Here, you get options of meat, fish or veggie bentos and I have had all types and they're..."
MandyToorak
"Had the agedashi tofu and eggplant bento and really enjoyed it. It was vegan but you'd never know- full of flavours and versatility. The tofu was in..."
Skellie
"My favourite Japanese place here in Melbourne land is Wabi Sabi Salon. They have an inventive, interesting menu that delights the tastebuds with..."
Donutsam
"Not so traditional but very delicious. Crispy agedashi tofu with intense umami sauce and crunch of fresh daikon strips. The slightly seared ocean..."
Delicious Doris
"Loved their food. Wagyu is tender and great. Deep fried chicken is very juicy which I would say it's one of the best I ever had in Melbourne. But..."
Fryday Night Foodie
"A couple of weeks ago, I went to Wabi Sabi Salon for the first time. This day had torrential downpour and we were seated in the quaint 'outside room'..."
Expensive Delicious Habit.
"Fantastic food, some of the best Japanese I've had in Australia. Great service and lots of different traditional options on the menu. The $25 dinner..."
Patrick Leyland
"Took me by surprise that this Japanese Fusion cuisine has quite a large serving! I'm usually not a fan of fusion cuisines, but I have to..."
Oh Hui Wen Wendy
"Feel like you've been transported to Tokyo as you walk through the doors of this charming eclectic Japanese restaurant. Their menu offers a great..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"A great place to stop for lunch! We ordered the sashimi lunch plate and the teriyaki chicken. I really wanted the bento but wasn't keen on deep fried..."
Matty T
"A group of 8 in a busy Friday night and we all were really satisfied with the food and service. All dishes were very tasty, unique and nicely served..."
Shlomi
"If you loved your eating experiences in Japan (generous services, multiple components, weird and wonderful)  then tada! Wabi Sabi is the closest..."
Amy Fogs
"Good value for money. Had the meat bento which was pork today and it was juicy and tender. Love all the pickles that come with the bento..."
Kirsten Tanner
"First time eating here last nice and I'm wrapped to have found another gem of a restaurant. Our waiter was fantastic, full of jokes and entertaining...."
Cristy Phelan
"Came here for lunch on Monday and got the meat don lunch set. I have to say it was really delicious. I got the crispy chicken as that was the meat..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Wabi Sabi lunch considered of my chicken teriyaki and husbands' bento box. My chicken was really nice and tender, teriyaki was spot on. Bento box..."
MsV
"Very solid Japanese restaurant with good food.  There is a cool outdoor seating area as well.  Service was okay.  Reasonably priced as..."
Mrs Mark
"Went here for a friend's birthday and had a really good lunch experience. Dishes were varied, interesting but most importantly, very tasty. Staff..."
Mark
"Good Japanese, with a sizeable with many standard dishes having an interesting twist. Quirky but pleasing interior with an interesting set up...."
C
"Love this place so much! Best atmosphere, delicious fresh food. My favourite this to have here is the raw wagyu! Definitely give it a try if you..."
Rhianna Hume-Cook
"Stepped into a different country, a different time altogether, when I entered Wabi Sabi. Having spent some time living in Japan, Wabi Sabi felt..."
Chillout.im
"Had to wait a little for takeaway and they sat me down at a table with a beer. The atmosphere is great and the chicken teriyaki don was a delight -..."
Renato
"I think the best ramen I have had in..."
Stuart Smith
"Very relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff :-) I really like their interesting selection of sushi! The only thing is that I don't like the style of..."
Erica Parkes
"Loved the lunch bento box with terriyaki chicken – it was amazing. Some quality Japanese rice and Japanese salad plus pickled vegetables and..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I don't eat sushi, so this isn't the place for me! But I went along with a mate, and he declared it to be good. It's on good old Smith St in..."
Mic Cullen
"White fish tempura bento; the fish was really fresh and I was really happy that they weren't dripping with oil! The portion of the bento was..."
Addy
"While some of the food may not have been complete winners for me, the atmosphere and the service did completely win me over, it's so nice to be able..."
Ashley
"Yummy!!. Everything was yummy! Prawn tempura, salmon sashimi, wagyu wrap, ocean trout sushi, all for a reasonable price. Will come back and..."
Lovefood
"Authentic Japanese food, friendly attentive service and reasonable prices. Our party of five ate here last night and all were impressed with the..."
Daddyboy
"Great atmosphere and pretty good food.. Have been a few times for lunch. Has a great atmosphere, is run by some friendly young Japanese women. There..."
Roger Kaputnik
"Yum yum yum! Every dish we had was super tasty and delish and a little different to the normal japanese u get everywhere. Service was great and..."
Sandybee4444
"Do yourself a favour.. Wabi Sabi Salon is wonderful. The Agadashi tofu is delicious and their rice paper rolls are to die for. Do you yourself a..."
Ash
"Love the plum wine, & weekday bento box..."
Monique
"Solid. Set course menu surprisingly good value - and substantialGood foodGood atmosphere and serviceWill..."
Moov
"Great food and service. We ate here on Saturday evening with our daughter and her boyfriend and on a warm Melbourne night eating in the rear..."
Wonder
"Incredible bento box! Staff were lovely and accommodating. Seriously, the bento box was..."
Emily N
"Sunday special of ramen was great to warm me up on a cold winter day beautifully taste broth with melt in the mouth pork well worth it . Heading back..."
Rockabilly Boi
"So delicious! I just loved it. The pork belly dish is phenomenal as is the soba noodle..."
Deezarock
"Love their sushi rollsss. Best sushi roll I have had, other dishes are okay and healthy. But the miso soup can be quite tasteless..."
Gwyneth Wong
"Mmm mmm. Lots of yum vego..."
Brooster
"Great and a bit different. This restaurant is a winner. Try it and be a bit adventurous in what you..."
Imprettyfussy
"Wabi Sabi, hai!. Amazing experience at Wvabi Sabi Salon. We tried the Omakase set, with five courses for $45. It began with sashimi, the kingfish was..."
SalmonySalmon
"Had lunch in the outside area. Group of 10 and kids. Nice food, good service. Will be back...."
Leeroy
"Went here with my wife for dinner. Great flavours with fresh ingredients and service was pretty good. Pork belly was perhaps a little overcooked..."
Goinghome04
"Great tasting dinner with authentic Japanese flavours despite portions on the small size. Great Jap beer selection and friendly service. Highly..."
Jack
"Great service- fresh food that is full of flavour- amazing soba noodle..."
Eurasian
"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! What more can I say? Had the Fish Bento with Miso Soup and also an Asahi... was nice and cold and just capped off an..."
Jason Inglis
"Been here a few times - easy to spend too much but having lived in Japan for abt 7 years I find it the closest to what I experienced in Japan..."
Eric Wilson
"Expensive but tasty. Finally get a chance to try out this restaurant, it was monday night and the place was quite empty (which I think is acceptable..."
Steffi Junanto
"We had a great night here last week. We had the entire restaurant booked and ordered a banquet. The staff were very sweet, only slightly slow w..."
Rowena J
"Quality japanese food you cant fault. I am very impressed with the decor, service and food. Despite being seated in a separate but cosy shed at the..."
Unforkettable
"The Worst atmosphere. I was told to sit next to my husband and to sit in front of complete strangers, and the other strangers squeezed in right next..."
Mel
"A unique and modern approach to Japanese cuisine. We tried 5 dishes and desert, all of which were sensational. Love it, love it, love..."
Glenda Fry
"Great all round. Was brought here on the recommendation that it was the 'best Japanese in Melbourne' and can say that it's not too far from that. I..."
Sweet&Sour
"Food is amazing. But we sat out the back and it stank like a..."
Nic
"Food and service were lovely as always, but it is hard to eat here with a group (we were 8), especially with the new summer menu. Items are too..."
Aviv
"It's one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. The decor is rustic and the little courtyard is beautiful. I always order the lotus root..."
Marina
"Loved the salad. The sesame dressing salad is my favourite. Very fast service but a little bit..."
Don CyberJunkie
"Yum!. We tried this place on a whim... Loved it! Exactly what we felt like - Fresh and generous serves. We loved sharing the massive vegie and..."
Northcotechicky
"Fantastic Japanese!. Rated best Japanese Restaurant in Victoria 2010 in the Restaurant and catering awards, this place is a little hidden gem!..."
Carley Ludlow
"Great sushi. Favourite place for a quick lunch - great spicy salmon hand rolls. And only..."
Brunny Girl
"Amazing place - food is delectable, service is outstanding and the traditional Japanese decor is great. Don't sit upstairs though - gets far too hot...."
Jesspo
"One of my favourites. I *love* this restaurant. A wonderfully original japanese menu, and *great* for vegetarians too. The seaweed salad is..."
T
"Good food and relexing atmosphere! Especially the Yellowtail salad and the wagu sushi are..."
Zinnia Cheng
"This is one of the best Japanese I've ever had. Salmon and avocado was great, tempura flounder was ok, pork belly pie was so intense and duck breast..."
Jess Liauw
"Fresh and tasty jap with a twist. Wabi Sabi is not your average Japanese joint, and has a refreshing menu of fresh, light and slightly quirky dishes...."
Sharyn Honey
"Japanese eatery wait staff who are actually Japanese? Priceless. Great warm sake and super cute..."
Mme Ange
"Great creative dishes. Reasonable prices. Good seasonal..."
Food Angel
"You could do much worse than a visit to this quirky Japanese cafe who can lay claim to an amazing signature dish. I'd gladly eat just this - Wagyu..."
SerendipitousK
"It was four years ago since we came here and the food this time was much improved from the previous experience. The menu is designed for sharing but..."
Joanne Lung
"Overall good experience. Dishes looked fancy. The salmon sashimi was a bit too salty, which made the following dishes tasted plain... Vegetarian..."
Lena
"Looks a small restaurant from the street, but actually quiet large as there are other areas. The service was great, especially the waitress,..."
John Lawson
"My friend and I enjoyed vegetarian lunch there. Our dishes were nice and colourful with a variety of vegetables. The staff were very friendly and..."
Chia
"Took my partner on a date night here, booked online noting allergies and that I didn't want to be near the door. When we arrived she clarified my..."
Justin Curreen-Harris
"Oh my goodness, the service here was lovely! The food was equally great, price was reasonably cheap for the portion we received. Saving this as one..."
Nadia Craven
"Spent a week in Melbourne and this was the best restaurant out of all of them. Interior is quirky and clean, staff are polite and service is quick...."
Eshlie A
"Great food, a lot of choices for all diets and really well priced, lovely staff… it gets a bit crowded and can be really noisy, great for quick..."
Mz Beatz
Chotto Motto
80/100 (767 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Dinner
Drinks
Japanese
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Ive tried to visit Chotto Motto but it's always booked out so I had to settle for some take away. OMGosh these are simply THE BEST gyozas..."
Timinmelbourne
"My favourite fashion forward venue that is interesting and beyond creative, try the tofu phone when you are in next. Great reason to leave the table..."
Helen Slattery
"I was hesitating a bit about this place. Some of the reviews are mixed and i was worried it might be another hipster central restaurant. Turned out..."
Inem
"Such a trendy Japanese restaurant tucked into the streets of Collingwood. Absolutely loved this place, it was full of nostalgia with old school items..."
Theknifeandforktalk
"Awesome vibe, amazing dumplings. Pretty loud inside when busy but worth it for the great..."
Jai.leong
"A quirky new bar / gyoza place that has opened up. Has lots of character including a beer vending machine! (Well, it dispenses a drink and you have..."
Alan Tse
"Chotto Motto is an interesting fun place to get a modern, westernized twist on gyozas.Ordered: 🌽 Yokocho..."
Jasmine
"Fun and great Japan-inspired vibes with delicious dumplings and variety of drinks! It’s very popular and the food does take a while to come out so..."
Daniel Wirjoprawiro
"This is the cutest, quirkiest and tastiest little Japanese eatery Melbourne has.Go for the Katsu Sando with their special sauce on a weekend..."
Emptystomach
"Birthday lunch at Chotto Motto...Quirky little place with an inviting interior including a beer vending machine and pink florescent lights. Loved the..."
Foodie_gal
"No. of Visit: 3Overall Rating: 4.-4.2◆funky little place, from interior to menu, all are really playful, curious and tasty.(However..."
Lancelthebard
"Wicked atmosphere and tasty food. Like all good places in this area we had to wait for an hour before getting a table for our group of 5 - however..."
Molly King
"Visited relatively early on a Tuesday night and it was shockingly busy, with about a 25 minute wait. Luckily I was able to snag the only available..."
Quince And Cheese
"Chotto Motto is a really cute new Japanese gyoza & craft beer bar in Collingwood. It’s impossible to walk past and not want to have a look inside...."
Tomas
"Decked out in Japanese motfis and posters, Chotto Motto is the new kid on the Collingwood block serving up Melbourne's best crispy gyozas and craft..."
Food Comatose
"A welcomed addition to Collingwood, this restaurant is a super cool concept and the attention to decorating the place was on point. The food was..."
Keen For Cuisine
"Came here for dinner with friends after a long day at work and this place really lifted our spirits. Great energy from the decoration but also the..."
Theknifeandforktalk
"Chicken Karaage is amazing! Light crispy crumbs with juicy meat. Croquette had this spiced flavour to it. The garlic sauce on the dumplings is..."
Edwar Kartio
"What a cute little place! The vibe is super cool and great to come with a small group of friends, great selection of drinks for a fun chill night. In..."
Arnold Ho
"What a great restaurant!!! The decorations are really fun and entertaining!!! The staff was so friendly and professional! The food was tasty and we..."
Valentina Angeloni
"Lovely! We Sat in the garden area with the heaters it was so warm. Love the karaage and kingfish sashimi! I found the dumpling ok but not impressive...."
Meme Z
"What a fantastic place! Such a fun atmosphere. The food is outstanding, the best dumplings in Melbourne. A whole bunch of vegan options if you need..."
Kitty von Lustbaden
"The food was outstanding, lots to choose from and a good amount of dishes to get share plates, sides and dessert. Absolutely gorgeous flavors. Many..."
Vegowego
"Food was amazing. Especially, Mac n cheese and Chicken karaage with Green curry mayo. Staff were super friendly even though they were really busy, as..."
Leah Sornsawan Nipatvaranan
Aka Siro
79/100 (2271 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is absolutely amazing! Everything was spot on! Great staff and delicious..."
Liliana Pasán
"Intrinsic EATing whilst in Melbourne. Be prepared to wait as seating is communal but constant. Thickly sliced Salmon Sashimi with wasabi and..."
Josephine Mulipola
"Bustling atmosphere and delicious food. It's dangerous sitting at the service counter - everything that is dished up looks sensational so you just..."
Gavin Collopy
"I absolutely love everything about this place. Super delicious food, friendly staff, and nice..."
Marcellina Putri Marzully
"One of my all time faves. Love this..."
Melissa Charlie Brown
"Delicious food, great service, staff very friendly. Really enjoyed the staff conversing amongst themselves and with native customers in Japanese,..."
Rick Cuddy
"Excellent service, homely atmosphere and fantastic food..."
Rose Chan
"Service was excellent. Staff were friendly. Food was beautifully presented. I could easily make a habit of dining..."
Judith Napier
"So minimalist, so chilled out and great food!!! Will be coming back again and..."
Sandy Edmond
"Another amazing night at one of Melbourne’s truely authentic Japanese restaurants.. And a wonderful menu to boot. Treat yourself your taste buds..."
Darius Dezen
"One of my faves. Everything on the menu is..."
Luan Ngo
"Tonight we had tapas menu.. Amazing..."
Gianluca Bocci
"It's rare to find, but when you do find a real authentic Japanese restaurant you know it is going to be good. This is definitely one of those places...."
Mike Ramensky
"Wonderful taste mix making me more more hungry and wanna order more!!!..."
Jacque Chan
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-One of my favourite restaurants..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"Beat japanese hot food in melbourne...."
Jieun Ha
"I love love love love this place so much! The best Japanese home-cook place ever - very authentic. Only one page of food menu but everything is..."
Momojojo
"I love Aka Siro’s! Their speciality is the teishoku – set lunch meal which includes a dish of your choice, bowl of miso soup, salad and unlimited..."
AngeLuvFood8
"We waited almost an hour for Aka Siro but it didn't seem to bad because concept of a visible wait list also made it very..."
Jasmine
"This is by far one of the best Japanese restaurants I've been to in Melbourne. The moment you step through the door and greeted by the staff, you're..."
ABC Eats🍜🍙🍩
"This place is the secret tunnel to Japan - your authentic Japanese experience starts the second you step into this cozy restaurant in Collingwood...."
Eat_Sleep_Repeat
"This small place offering Japanese food is very lovely. The food is authentic Japanese. Be sure to try the Gyu Teki Teishoku and the Agedashi..."
Val
"My favourite Japanese cafe in Melbourne! A must visit for good quality Wagyu beef and chicken karage! The Higarashi specials are a tasty option too...."
Sarah Quek
"A small cozy Japanese restaurant at Collingwood. Went there for Saturday lunch and it was a little bit of wait to get seated. Ordered wagyu..."
Eatwithbonny
"We waited for half an hour to get a group table. Well worth the wait. Excellent service and great foodie experience..."
Paul J Fisher
"This place, is as good as it gets for classic japanese casual dining. The cocktails are damn good, the food is good. The only thing is that it can be..."
John M
"Aka Siro which means red and white and is a simple eatery in Collingwood. The food is simple,homey and it gives you a taste of Japan! The menu is..."
M3lissa____
"Very lovely place, warm and cozy atmosphere, family style Japanese dishes, very cute they wrote the specials on the pot lid, the tofu and curry we..."
FoodieInMel
"Visited Aka Siro for dinner and it always a pleasant dining experience with them. The restaurant is small but the food is outstanding and a little..."
Cindy
"This is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne Taste so authentic and delicious for sure!Should try it whenever you're in..."
Emerensiana Vitalis Handoko
"5 stars for the most delicious Sunday lunch at Aka Siro. Absolutely love the cosy, warm ambience. A slight wait (30min) for our table which was worth..."
Nina Lily
"I crave for genuine, homey Japanese food once in a while - not sushi/sashimi, but the kind of teishoku (set meal) and kobachi (small dishes) that one..."
Usagi
"Bring on my carnivore instincts. The Teki beef steak was fabulous. My friend had the cheese and ham katsu which she said was soooo tasty. Literally,..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"this is definitely one of my fav places in melbourne. been here many many timeshomey japanese foodgyu teki beef steak, salmon..."
Jonathan Ong
"Great food and ambience. Good quality food for a reasonable price. Recommend the beef steak dish and the king prawn. The place is small inside and..."
GoMelbS
"I always come back to have a feel of Japan. Their beef and karage chicken are one of the highlights. Not forgetting their katsu curry and daily set..."
Xiaoqin Samantha
"Have you ever felt so willing to give a business your money?We’ve been dining here every weekend for months during their lunch..."
Jessica
"Highkey my favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. All their dishes are amazing, but I especially like their karaage and teriyaki hamburg! Their..."
Kelly Effendi
"My partner and I attended Aka Siro on a Thursday night and it had a real nice vibe, it felt like we were back in Japan. The food and service were..."
Nick Galofaro
"I love everything of this restaurant: the food, the portion of each dish, the vibe, the decoration and location. Thanks for a delicious..."
Phuong Anh Ngoc Do
"Aka Siro in Collingwood. Nice Japanese restaurant and only open from Thursday to Sunday. Nice ambience and friendly staff with good service. Open..."
Steven Gu
"Very busy on weekend. The seating is quite tight due to the small size of the shop. Food and drinks are excellent with unlimited rice. Service is..."
Bui Thao
"I love this place! The decor and small area reminded me of a cosy home. The food was amazing, each dish was flavourful and made me want more. Alhough..."
Carynn
"I loved this place. I've been want to go for ages and finally went. Can't recommend enough. It's small and quaint, and the food and experience is..."
Kotix
"Such a hidden gem in the back streets of Collingwood. Aka Siro is the perfect spot for an authentic home cooked Japanese experience. Definitely try..."
AlwaysHungryForMore
"Always love coming here at lunchtime for some traditional Japanese Home Cooked dish 🍱🇯🇵.My favourite to order is always the..."
Little Picky Very Hungry
"Very homie Japanese restaurant,really enjoy the atmosphere there, very causal ! I’m a fan of curry, this curry is a bit salty than others, but if..."
Juneren
"The food is delicious.  Very close to being authentic, in a great setup.  The place is very busy but the food was still fairly quick.The..."
Bobby
"Oishī Tabemono !Akasiro is deserving of its high rating but please don’t be fooled into equating that as a fine dining establishment...."
Robocop
"A small but busy restaurant. My coworker and I arrived around 12:20 on a Friday and we were lucky enough to nab two seats that had just finished. We..."
Nom Monster
"A  little slice of Japan in Collingwood - ambience was reminiscent of dining in Japan from the interior design to the chefs in the kitchen...."
Obie
"My partner took me here for dinner. We were seated at the bar on stools. This is a cute little Japanese restaurant serving tapas style dishes...."
Timinmelbourne
"Had the karaage special and it was yum. Very traditional and made me feel like I'm in Japan. Only reason I did not give a 5/5 is because serving size..."
Melissa Wong
"First time come here for dinner,small japanese restaurant and love the positive vibes around it. Remind me of the authenticity of local japan..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"Finally got a chance to visit over the long weekend. We were early and waited at another cafe. Before 12pm a lot of people started lining up. We were..."
One.hungry.girl10
"A small restaurant where you can eat authentic Japanese food!!I would be a regular customer if here is close to my house.Ordered Higawari..."
Chai
"Nice, authentic Japanese food in a japanese setting. Between the 4 of us we ordered the meat dishes (4 dishes) and rice. Portion sizes are okay, but..."
APoddy Belly
"So authentic and fresh!! The Katsu curry was just done perfectly! Definitely coming back for more. Tiny venue, so not super comfy and only takes..."
Linda
"Went to Aka Siro and tried their famous Kara-age Teishoku & Sumomo (soda + ume drink). They were great! Kara-age was crunchy & not too oily, and that..."
Stepo
"Loved this gem! We visited on Sunday during lunchtime. We ordered the ham katsu, mix fry and chan chan yaki teishoku..All of them were hearty and..."
.rednosekuma
"The best Japanese restaurant I have tried in Melbourne! Best deep fried chicken as well! A lot of yuzu dishes which I absolutely love! How I wish I..."
Rosie
"Japanese Restaurant tucked away in a corner in Collingwood. Excellent food, very friendly staff. Still very traditional which makes it authentic...."
MelbFood
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I loved the vibes of this place, it feels very authentic and the staff are so welcoming. 🍩Lizzie..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Cute small Japanese joint in the back streets of Collingwood. My pork cutlet katsu curry was fairly generous, curry tasted homemade, the cutlet was..."
RoamingEats
"Have been recommended by friends to check this place out. Came here for lunch and got a seat by the counter. Wait staff was not that attentive as he..."
ElCompass
"It was our first time visiting. We're pretty skeptical about the rating.But! After the meal, I have to say they deserve it.The staffs are..."
Cheng YuLing
"one of the best japanese restaurant in melbourne, the quality never drop and it feel like eating at home. Really nice for lunch, i haven't try dinner..."
David
"Cute little restaurant tucked in a side street in collingwood. Fresh quality ingredients with simple effective combinations of traditional japanese..."
FlavourFavours
"My little brother is always picky with food and can hardly finish any brunch food that we share with him. Brought the family to Aka Siro today, LO..."
Jeanajoy285
"Cute cafe and reminds me of Japan. The food is good and close to what you would get in Japan. Lunch on Saturday was busy and crowded. Customer..."
Cathy
"I love the interior of this restaurant! It seems that we are dining at Japan. The food was amazing, the service was very warm and welcoming too...."
Vendy Foo
"Little Gem in CollingwoodExcellent service and pride in food. The flavours were balanced and well thought out and maintained the integrity of..."
Judith Pimentel
"Food: - Teriyaki Hamburger Teishoku: 2 beef+pork patties and heaps of different types of vegetable (green beans, sweet potato, eggplant,..."
IsaH
"One of the best Japanese eatery I have ever tried. All the cookings were tasted like authentic Japanese, clean and delicate flavors. Had a lunch here..."
Ferry Gondo
"Great little place with fantastic staff!! Quite busy on a Saturday night but managed to get a table for five. The menu had a great variety of options..."
Loz Arthur
"I was here last weekend for lunch. Queued for 30 minutes cos it was no empty seat left.I ordered kara~age curry, and i really love it. The..."
V3R0
"The restaurant has a family feel (not fancy at all), the food is not as salty as some of the other mid-priced Japanese restaurants. Although I'm not..."
Alice
"Nice food but nothing special ! Limited vegetarian options. Very small dining area and sharing this area with kitchen makes the restaurant a bit..."
Zomatoaddict
"We arrived at the restaurant at 12.10pm for lunch on a Sunday and the place was already packed. We still managed to get a counter seat. Service was..."
Hangry Horace
"This place remind me of small cozy family restaurants appeared in so many Japanese TV series! The food all taste fresh and delicious. You can feel..."
Durianne
"Small place that serves amazing and honest food with a great service. Everything that we tried was incredibly good and walked out wanting to visit..."
Pablo Ruiz Andujar
"Oh my god have been here twice and-Amazing !Awesome authentic vibe, very cosy- efficient service Great sake 😍😍And holy wow..."
Frances Mona
"I highly recommend coming here and giving it a try. This is authentic and well priced food. decor is cozy and stylish. I want to go back to try..."
Minimoo
"The restaurant serves the Japanese authentic cuisine located in Collingwood, Peel street.The place was pretty small but cozy. The interior design..."
Jeffry
"DELICIOUS!!! 😋😋This is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Collingwood! It is authentic, fresh and hits the spot every time! My..."
Jiji
"DELICIOUS HOMEY JAPANESE FOOD!!Yes yes yes!!! You most definitely should try this place. I almost always order their gyu-teki! The interior..."
Jean
"Highly rated Jap restaurant for good reason - it's a really quaint and unassuming shop on Cambridge St and the food is made with care. Ideal to make..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"Thought it was a nice cosy place with pretty yummy food. Though I must say that it was rather expensive and the servings aren't very big. The food I..."
Sotasty
"I've been walking past this sweet little Japanese restaurant for years without even noticing it's there. There is only one vegetarian main (tofu and..."
Iris Myandowski
"Beautiful food, beautiful location. Have visited many times and has always retained quality. Friendly staff and solid service. Highly recommend..."
Flo May
"Aka siro has always been one of my favourite and go-to places for japanese food. It gives a homey vibe as it serves their humble and affordable..."
Eliza T
"If there’s one common thread running through our meal at Aka Siro, it would have to be the light and delicate nature of each dish. Though each had..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"The atmosphere, customer service and food is really great. Honestly very minimalistic and just good quality ingredients. Take note: specials come on..."
HonestAsian
"If you haven't tried aka siro, you've got to check it out. This review is purely about their lunch menu, but since they opened a few years ago, they..."
Yuan Diego
"On a Thurs only the tapas and the regular dessert menu is available. There's no sake _menu_ but if you describe what you're looking for, they'll find..."
Lioslaith
"Really good! Great service, great food. One gripe is that we ordered the two pork belly dishes expecting chunks of pork belly. Instead, it was more..."
Telyawhat
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JZY
"Been here so many times, this authentic Japanese little restaurant is amazing. My favourite dishes are the Navy curry - the best one in Melbourne!..."
Tuck Tuck
"Two of us had 3 smalls, 2 mains n a salad. We had miso soup too. Everything was so tasty, loved every dish! The ginger cocktail I had was also very..."
Snow
"Nice small japanese restaurant, big portion and good quality food. Love coming here for lunch! too bad they dont accept cards, remember to always..."
Yuxi Chen
"Excellent, authentic modern Japanese food. It's like a little restaurant you'd stumble upon down an Alley in Tokyo... Well run and lots of soul in..."
Michael Dunn
"Magnificent. Service, food, atmosphere - all perfect. Cannot be faulted. Love it. Love it. Love it. Broccoli and ricotta is pure genius. Did I say..."
Tigerland
"Thursday tapas win! Hubby and I shared 5 tapas dishes (including 2 specials - meatballs and fish) and I'm already raring to go back for more! Fish..."
Shimona
"Lovely little Japanese restaurant. Stepped into the shop and it felt like I was back in Japan. Had the Higawari Teishoku, which is the three dish..."
Super Soba
"Went dinner with my family.If you guys wanna find some authentic Japanese cuisine you must try this one!We ordered Barramundi, Salmon, some..."
Capcimen
"Two of us came just before a gig, they picked 5 dishes for us to share plus two drinks. We loved it all - Dishes like the eggplant and..."
Ronnie
"Dinner are served tapas style for sharing, recommend reservations. I've been to akasiro so many times and they never disappoint. They constantly..."
Jodie Poh
"Had dinner at Aka Siro last Saturday night with my wife, we both really liked this place - calm, friendly atmosphere, genuine Japanese restaurant,..."
Chris Shearer
"Feb 2017 update:We pushed our score to a yummy 4.5!This is the first time we tried their dinner menu and we were very impressed with the..."
Luke And Hannah
"Great meal, lovely service and excellent drinks. The fried chicken was crisp and perfectly balanced with the cabbage salad. The eggplant was tender..."
Frog
"Nothing pleases me more than finding a quaint little hiding spot glowing with charm and pleasant surprises. I’ve lived in Collingwood a little..."
Donutsam
"I had a higarawi tesuko which was trio of eggplant, deep fried chicken and baked potato with cheese. The meal came with miso soup and a bowl of..."
Goji
"Walked past this place couple of times, been wondering if they are another westernized Japanese eateries like the others surrounded. Well I am glad I..."
Bribe My Reviews W GoodFood
"This would be one of my favorite new restaurant/café. I ordered the gyu-teki teishoku which was cooked to perfection. The special secret sauce..."
Tom
"Came across this place today and it was a great find! The food was really different and really good. Service so friendly, nothing was a problem and..."
Foodlover12
"Hot trending restaurant offering Japanese home cook eating experience. Nothing fancy or pretentious food, they are all humble japanese home food..."
Ferolen
"Have been wanting try out this place for a while. Had lunch there today, but sad to hear the gyu-teki was unavailable, settled for the karage, which..."
Maria
"Always a go to place for a great Japanese meal! Their Gyu-teki Teishoku (beef scotch fillet) would have to be my favorite dish. The beef is always..."
Nom Nomz
"Simply the very best teishoku styled meals at Aka Siro. My absolute favourite Japanese diner in Melbourne. Here, you don't get delicately..."
Tony
"I wish I could rate Aka Siro higher than 5.0/5.0. I can't fault it in the slightest. Every dish is perfect. This is Japanese at it's finest. Cheap,..."
Lauren Shay
"I've been to this restaurant twice, and it never fails to amaze me! The food itself is simply delicious. In addition, you can eat the rice as much as..."
Peifinna Pangestanu
"Came here on a Thursday night (around a month ago) not realising it was tapas Thursday but we were keen to still try it any way. It's a small and..."
Quynh
"Collingwood harbours some of the best examples of certain food types available in Melbourne, and for Teishoku styled, set meals, Aka Siro is no..."
MSY123
"Great retro Japanese ambiance. We went for dinner & it was fully booked. After few minutes we given a small counter table. Japanese homely food with..."
MelbfoodCritic
"My new favourite place! The experience was perfect from start to finish. Service was exceptional, food was amazing and wine was also really good...."
Kate
"My favourite go to place when I'm not sure what to eat. It's Japanese food but maybe not as you know it. Nice and casual, home cooking, it's..."
Laurie
"Love the food ! Especially fried chicken! So tender and full of flavour and yet no greasy feel. Suggest to put in eftpos. Will be visiting again...."
CL
"Visited this little gem on a Thursday night for their tapas menu, and will definitely be back to try the full menu. The tasty little morsels were..."
Ab_cat
"Consistently great. Generous portions, super friendly service, cool atmosphere and a great selection of not stereotypical but still very Japanese..."
Steven Alexander Connors
"As soon as we sat down we were given some menus and a pot lid that had the daily specials written on it. We didn’t have to wait long for our food..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"I loved that the specials are written on a pot lid! What came after is a tasty, home style Higawari Teishoku, friendly service in a cozy setting...."
J0yy173
"What a charming little place! Delicious, flavoursome food in an cosy, authentic izakaya-style setting. Really enjoyed the dining..."
Meeateor
"Waiters were very friendly, food was served reasonably fast. We tried multiple dishes - the traditional fish and the steamed tofu were standouts, and..."
Annabelle Woo
"Amazing Japanese place, with delicious food and great service. Blue cheese and sweet potato; surprisingly works well together!!Plus they..."
Simon
"Wishes I had discovered this place earlier! Such incredibly delicious food! With a Special twist on Japanese food, share plates dinner, Great price-..."
Amimi
"been here just last night for the first time. very nice foods but such small portion, may need to order 10 dishes or more for 4 poeple , im..."
Tam Nguyen
"I Just left and I can't say how satisfied I am right now. The chicken karaage was amazing and as was everything else, filled with warmth and goodness..."
Tash Nastoilov
"Small restaurant and lots of staff means the staff are really attentive, service was excellent. Small portion sizes and relatively cheap price per..."
Benjamin Pian
"It's now one of my favourite Japanese restaurant in melbourne. The teishoku was delicious!! Nice environment and the staffs were very friendly...."
Nikuyama
"Food is always delicious, they do small plates which means you can try lots of things, and I like that the menu has some unique options I've never..."
FoodIsMyFavourite
"Absolutely love this place! It was highly raved about by a close friend of mine, and we decided to give this a shot. We ordered the chicken karage,..."
Rachel Tan
"Been driving past this place a few times. If not for the slight glow from the lights inside the restaurant and the many times where I've seen people..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"My Japanese friend told me it is really a good place to try the Japanese dishes and I live Japanese cuisine, so Last time my friend and I went here..."
Ran Zheng
"Dined in on a late Saturday afternoon. Place was busy, so we sat on the "bar" area, which was good as we got to see the chefs in action...."
Mistletoe
"Highly recommend this place especially during summer. Some dishes are simply amazing. Not in big portion but still filling. This is a cozy but yum..."
Reneeee
"Omg the food here is divine. Super authentic and affordable. I only wish it was open more lunch times in the week, than only Thurs and Friday, as..."
Claire
"Aka Siro has always been a favourite Japanese restaurant of mine. They serve different menu for lunch & dinner. Personally I prefer the lunch menu,..."
One Piggy & A Bear
"Tonight was the best night. My partner and I have had the best Japanese food in town. I don't even remember how many dishes did we order. 😊..."
Gaga K
"Great little Japanese place. We went on Thursday for dinner so the menu was Tapas style and every dish we had was great. I couldn't fault the food..."
Duncan
"Our air bnb host recommended this restaurant to us so we headed down. We were so happy to find such good food for such a great price ($25 each)! I..."
Jemma Atkinson
"Aka Siro, slightly off the hipster beaten track that is smith street bring back a feel of japan and quality eats, no complaints from me on anything..."
Steak Me Out
"Great home cooked japanese restaurant. a rare gem. I have been here twice and would really recommend to everyone. It is hearty food cooked with care..."
BD
"I love Japanese food and this is definitely the place to satisfied my taste buds! I orderd he chicken karage with bowl of rice. At first when i..."
Ellen Silvia Oetomo
"This. Is. Japanese. Food. This is not a western imitation of Japanese food, and you won't find the standard udon-ramen-katsu-sushi menu a lot of..."
Alex Caton
"Eat here, seriously. I never liked Japanese food, then I came here. I never wanted to go to Japan, then I came here. Best for lunch on a lazy Sunday,..."
Martin Newkirk
"“It’s good when food tastes good, it’s kind of like proof you’re alive.”― Haruki Murakami. Since I began working at what is seemingly my..."
Skinny Glutton
"Excellent honest Japanese food, homely ambience. Reminds me of a gem I found in Ueno, Tokyo. The curry here is bloody amazing. Perhaps the best..."
Finding Resonance
"Nice cozy small Japanese restaurant. The staff spoke Japanese, average service. The lunch menu was really simple, few special of the day wrote on the..."
Jianierrrrrr
"Reminds me of my time in Japan. Quick, fresh, friendly. Check out this nice cut of sashimi. The interior setting also threw me back to Osaka...."
Matthew Nigel Gillet
"So I'm in love with Japanese food, but this place is a winner because it's different. Don't expect your typical udon/sushi/teppanyaki, this cosy..."
Arthur Yim
"Love this place. Genuine japanese food. Great service. This place is small, and you may have to wait for a seat - but definitely worth it! The staff..."
The Beard Eats
"Casual, but very tasty and authentic Japanese food. Many set menus (teishoku) to choose from. My favourite is Gyu-teki teishoku (beef steak). It’s..."
Kefalonica
"Took a friend who was visiting from out of town here. Food was incredibly fresh, high quality, authentically Japanese, made with care, and delicious...."
Doran
"Good food. Food here is really great. Fresh ingredients prepared with care.Staff are friendly but there are room to improve in terms of..."
Aeroplane Jelly For Me
"Love it!. Been here for lunch and dinner. Both sensational! One of my favourite Japanese spots in..."
Taku
"Menu at Aka Shiro Reminds me of going to Japan when we visit Aka Shiro. I have been to Japan numerous times and love the food, the meticulous nature..."
The Peckish Connoisseur
"This small café situated on the corner of Peel St and Cambridge St was staffed by Japanese. Half its seating capacity was dedicated to bar seats,..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"The place has great character, the food is deliciously authentic, and the staff are courteous. Highly..."
Sheepish
"As soon as you enter you are greeted warmly, which is not unusual for Asian restaurants, especially the Japanese ones, but you can feel there is a..."
Secret Temple
"Love this place if there was coffee I would be here for lunch every..."
Crdav1
"This place is great! Light and airy, relaxed atmosphere and super friendly staff. Food was fresh and delicious with generous portions. Can't wait to..."
Prue Kasby
"Loved it!. We ate here for the first time last night and loved it! Staff are very friendly and the food was really good. Highlights were broccoli..."
Nicola Crisp
"Lovely for lunch. The interior and ambience of this restaurant is beautiful, and the staff are wonderful. We visited for lunch, and the food was very..."
Julycheee
"Very tasty, nice ambiance & friendly..."
Latte Jay
"Yep - ticks all the boxes. Inexpensive, fresh and delicious. We were here for dinner. Will be..."
Hoody
"Beautiful place. Wonderful food. authentic, home style Japanese ambience. Felt like we were in the back streets of Tokyo. Loved it and will be..."
Gabrielle Pestinger
"Just perfect. I literally just ate here with my girlfriend for lunch, and we have both decided that we adore this place. It's quiet and intimate, the..."
Jcapaul
"Always delightful. Been here for lunch a few times now and it's never disappointed. Food is tasty and of good quality, and portions are generous. I..."
Daz
"Japanese delight hidden in Collingwood. What a delightful surprise... This reminds me of the quaint little Japanese eateries I had the privilege of..."
Tastytasty
"Frikkin fantabulous. Visited for our third time last night and it did not disappoint. As a starter we had the salmon sashimi and oysters which were..."
Facebook User
"Delicious!. My bf and I love this place! We always order the karaage chicken dish and it is the best we've had in Melbourne! Keep it up guys! Look..."
SHYLOKeats
"Bloody hell, that is a good Tonkatsu!. I have now eaten here four times, three times and once for dinner. This place is as authentic as it gets from..."
Oz SituAsian
"Consistently excellent. One of Melbourne's most authentic Japanese restaurants, and authentic as in 'the kind of place you might actually find in a..."
Richard J
"Just Gets Better and Better. We just had the most wonderful dining experience at Aka Siro. Service was great and friendly : ) Food was absolutely..."
Grace Bull
"The only Japanese food in Melbourne made by Japanese! this is real Japanese food people, after living in Japan I came back to Melbourne trying to..."
K.S
"Genuine & cute. Simple and real. Lovely staff. Honest food. Nothing more I need from my local..."
Loveandmalbec
"Lunch. Excellent food, I had the pork belly omelet, delicious. Great service and food, everyone enjoyed the meal. Rice and miso included in price,..."
Daniel
"Loved it - Sat night izakaya tapas menu. Everything was well presented and tasted just like the izakaya bars in local Japan. Definitely a keeper!..."
Baahjaven
"Real Japanese teishoku in a open space similar to izakaya style. If you are looking for simple delicious Japanese set meal, this is the..."
Acky
"Yummy homestyle Japanese. Had a lovely lunch here. Attentive service with a smile and a warm atmosphere in the backstreets of Collingwood. The food..."
Hungrymoo
"Best Japanese in Melbourne. Aka Siro is consistently excellent. I go there around once a fortnight and have never been disappointed. I love going..."
Anon
"Great, light meal. We really enjoyed it. Had rice balls, pork belly and tofu. Delicious, nice ambience (early sitting Friday evening). Attentive and..."
Fifi
"This place reminded me of some of the Izakaya bars in Japan. Authentic, fresh, beautifully presented and delicious. The sake was top notch too. Will..."
Catherine Forge
"Mobile review. Not a hand roll in sight at this small open planned restaurant.The specials are written on old anodized aluminum saucepan..."
Brunny Girl
"Good authentic Japanese food. Price tag of $20 per set is on pricy side, but the dish has good flavor and portion of the food is adequate. I think I..."
Saysay
"Most delicious food I have eaten in ages! It is so beautifully presented and cared for. The dining room is warm and welcoming, staff very friendly...."
Ness
"Simple oh-so-good japanese. Where do I start? Hmmm, the amazingly friendly and attentive chef and staff? Or the cute little setting tucked away from..."
Kelvin Wong
"Good value Osaka-style Izakaya. Lunchtime main dishes come with rice & miso (home-made) included. Interesting fresh juices and side dishes ($3.50..."
JiroMiki
"Set to Impress. Aka Siro’s open plan kitchen is the focal point of the restaurant. Low laminated table are teamed with long bench style seats which..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"Most authentic Japanese in Melbourne. Before I say anything I just want to say I took photographs at this place and had absolutely no problems..."
Sofia Levin
"Nice afternoon brunch, very clean and simple, but warm n cozy, good service, fresh ingredients, comfortable seating. right..."
Love Food
"It's great to find somewhere doing authentic, deliciously simple Japanese cuisine. The char-grilled eggplant with miso component of my vegetarian..."
Nanza
"Can be pricy lunch but worth it!. It is not every day lunch for me since $18 is a bit pricy but the Tonkatsu set I had was super great and worth it...."
Kimba_the_possa
"Feel like you could be in a back street in Japan. Great vibe, great food. What more can you ask..."
EscargoMan
"Great Authentic Japanese food. Shared 3 dishes with sides which were all beautifully presented and very tasty. Staff were very friendly and helpful...."
NJ
"It's great to see this place just opened up. It's a lovely light-filled space with really friendly staff. I got there on a quiet Saturday and had a..."
Ro Man
"What a beautiful place! The food is so fresh and the people are so happy and friendly..."
Jimjams
"September 12, 2012 Aka Siro 106 Cambridge St, Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia (No phone Number) When we visited Mina-No-Ie we spotted this small..."
Piggyeatalot
"It's not every day an awesome cafe/restaurant opens in the building you live in, but today is that day, and it's a great thing. Akasiro is open, and..."
Mic Cullen
"So you think you’ve eaten Japanese food in Melbourne? I don’t doubt for a moment that Aka Siro serves the most authentic Japanese in the state;..."
Sofia Levin
"We both loved the detailed little touches in the Japanese cafe… from the rustic wooden benches, to the patterned blue cushions that we sat on, the..."
Fatboo
"Quiet pricey BUT the foods are awesome. Fresh sashimi. The pickle is awesome. Complexity of the dish compliment each others. Yes the foods were cold..."
Regina Siena (resatriel)
"Delicious and beautifully presented, but a bit..."
Jarek Głowacki
"The place has changed its format most likely due to covid. They only do takeaway bentos although you can always eat at the restaurant. Regardless,..."
Timur Nugroho
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"Glad I came across this small hidden Japanese restaurant. I had the chicken box which was tasty! The rice was a little chewy but overall I was happy..."
MrMena
"Best Japanese food I have had in Melbourne! Details to the taste, presentation n quality of the dish. Best money guaranteed for the dishes! Loved it!..."
Claire@&@
"I came back here a lot and its the best. I love the Gyudon bowl so much. Definetly a must try. They gave us a miso soup in the start and its so good...."
Alexander Hanafi
"Have been to this restaurant for several times. The service here is always great. When I ask if they can give me some tomato sauce for the katsu don,..."
Nick
"So yummy! Great bibimbap, and it was very cheap for lunch. I loved that the stone bowl came extra hot so there were a lot of crispy rice..."
Tara H
"Beautiful presentation. Super crispy coating, but too much potato and not enough seafood stick fillings inside. 6/10. Teriyaki Chicken, Onion, Egg..."
FOOD TRIP
"California roll. The crab is deep fried. pretty..."
Kim
"Fresh sashimi and crispy tempura. Bit quiet but that's nice sometimes. Fair..."
Lishy Pants
"A nice little place to share with friends or family, reasonable price and quality food, will definitely..."
Jasmine Leung
"OK Japanese. OK, no-nonsense Japanese at a reasonable price. Oyaka Don has been the standout so..."
Scottt
"Open in public holidays...relaxing atmosphere. It is the rare few Japanese restaurant open on Christmas day on Smith St. We has sashimi platter,..."
Celina
"Bibimbap...that is all. All too often I find myself craving the beef bibimbap from Shoubu. It is cheap, healthy, hearty and delicious. I have never..."
Georgia
"Value, fast service & good food. A relatively new edition to the list of Smith St Japanese restaurants, -- which I think currently stands at about..."
Alex Walker
"I jogged down Smith Street, thinking I'd find a joint that would have rice paper rolls, all the while eating into my precious parking meter time...."
Gem
"Went here for lunch today. We ordered miso soup, seaweed salad, salmon sashimi, chicken curry don and the beef udon. All of it was delicious and..."
Josh Vergeer
"Great homely Japanese food in quiet setting. I've visited a few times and can't pull myself away from the delicious dashi broth in the Tempura Udon...."
Gary Chisholm
"Good price, nice setting. Miso and seaweed salad very..."
John Stonehouse
"Great spot. We go here regularly. The food is great and the price is great value. We go to a few other Japanese in the area now and then that are..."
DALE McKENZIE
"I love the stone bowl bi bim bap for lunch. It's a Korean dish and usually with raw egg and condiments but I'm not complaining about this..."
Gustav Kroyherr
"Great value for money. $10 for a curry at lunch time. Gyoza are disappointing though as they are deep..."
Thomas Kanze
"Friendly staff. Good vegetarian options - they even use vegetarian stock in the tofu curry and veggie..."
Alex Fraser