Sushi cuisine: the best places to taste it in Fitzroy
8 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"I have been many times and will continue going for as long as it stands, one of the oldest and most earnest casual Japanese dining in town, no tricks..."
Vincent Deng
"We went in here for a quick dinner. We found the prices quite high. We took a starter box and a sushi platter. All the food was delicious. The..."
I. D.
"Another great find for authentic Japanese food on Brunswick Street. Always went past but never actually dined here. It was a quiet night for these..."
Kimmy_desu
"If you're after some delicious and fresh authentic Japanese food, make your way to Akari. The sashimi melts in your mouth and is very reasonably..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"Brunswick St has a stack of good places to eat and even though it's not famous for its Asian food you can do a lot worse than Akari. Service can be..."
Charlie
"Wonderful authentic dishes. Run by a Japanese couple, lovely atmosphere and service. Highly recommend the beef sashimi, plus the fused Izayaka..."
Liangcare218
"Delicious Japanese for what it is worth. I won't say this is the best Japanese but the restaurant serves honest Jap cuisine. Simple, quick,..."
Ally
"Great, reasonably-priced food. Friendly staff. I can recommend the teriyaki chicken (very succulent and generous portion, served with a substantial..."
AJ
"I had a feast with friends last night and everything was impeccable! Delicious, timely, courteous, well-priced. I am sold - this is an outstanding..."
Dan Da Man
"Delightful local neighbourhood restaurant. Akari is the place the locals come to for a nice night out. If you want posh silver service (and the bill..."
MickeyMoo
"It was a combination of 'Cry me a river' playing & a customer paying his bill by saying he used to come here 18 years ago & he'd bought his mates..."
Vanilla
"Awesome. Great food and great value. Steamed veggies with sesame sauce are a particular highlight. The sashimi is great value as..."
Marvin
"Great value for money and I didnt mind the low carb Japanese beer so I had a good night with good service. Very busy..."
Check Please
"Delicious and very..."
Tastytreat
"Love this place, great authentic Japanese food. Good variety available on the menus and I have yet to get anything I didn't enjoy. Some of my..."
Jesse Pratt
"There are a great many Japanese restaurants in Melbourne, but Akari is one of our all time favourites. Great food with beautiful presentation, good..."
Andrew Pam
"Food was really very good, price was very reasonable. Staff were very friendly, but not very attentive and got a couple of our orders wrong. all in..."
Jodie Eddison
"Can't rate this place highly enough, really really great food and fresh ingredients. One of the few places where the take-away is as amazing as the..."
Jamie Charlesworth
"Food is very fresh and tasty and reasonably priced... a great little restaurant. Very much a favourite of mine! Highly..."
Steve Fleming
"Great sushi, awesome tempura. Did not complain when we accidentally stayed past closing..."
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-Grabbed Nigiri Sushi Set. One of the best sushi venues in Melbourne - kept simple and focused..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Cute Japanese pantry on Smith St, extremely popular and fresh sashimi. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: Literally one..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Rating: 4.5With lockdown in place, got my wonderful boyfriend to pick this platter up for me. Service is quick and easy with online ordering and..."
Munching With Mel
"Such a pretty platter and not expensive at all for fresh sushi. The salmon sushi (pictured on the left) was so yummy and the favourite of the..."
Nicky Tran
"The best and most affordable sushi I’ve ever had! The fish is so delicious and fresh, I really can’t fault it at all!..."
W
"Another day and another review deleted by a Zomato. My latest review has been deleted again.Anyway the service at this Japanese pantry is..."
Timinmelbourne
"I visited recently, I have only had take away but not eaten in. I was expecting a restaurant, however this is more of a supermarket with a side..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Can’t get any..."
TxA Global
"The fresh and exquisite sushi those professionals churn out oh so effortlessly is unmatched. No sushi place in the north comes close to this humble..."
Vonlutge
"Very delicious! Could eat so much if I had more..."
Sophia Trinh
"good, fresh sushi. reasonably priced. there’s not much place to sit and eat. great food for a hot day!..."
Jonathan Ong
"Have been a frequent customer here - I absolutely adore the sushi. The nose maki mix, hotate hollandaise and Nasu dengaku are DIVINE...."
Xiu Ching Saw
"Definitely the place to get sushi/sashimi on Smith St! Fresh and delicious! You can also pick up your favourite Japanese snack while you're there as..."
ElCompass
"Our regular sushi joint, Hinoki delivers fresh sushi made right in front of you. A cute concept store where you can browse for Japanese groceries..."
Jen + Larry
"I have lived in the area for three years now but for some reason have overlooked this place, simply walked pass it on many occasions without giving..."
Melbournevietguy
"My favourite Japanese place for fresh and delicious sushi. Value for money. The sashimi and sushi platters are just great. Do phone and order in..."
Megan Kong
"Love this place! Defs go here if you want a taste of Japan! A half grocery and sushi restaurant. One of the best quality/ restaurant/fine dining..."
Ptle
"Very good quality sushi . Especially the Unagi, love them so much. highly recommend for having a party or visiting friends or family. Easy and..."
Cathleen
"Hinoki Japanese pantry is probably the most delicious, affordable sushi I’ve had in Melbourne. It definitely is not the cheapest but for the..."
Melissa Phu
"There is a reason this place is on Melbournes best Japanese list- it is truly a mouthwatering experience. A bodega styled store, you can order your..."
Gabrielle Ebsworth
"Hinoki presents such a fun concept. A joint restaurant and small Japanese restaurant means you get to wander and explore the novelty while waiting..."
Jasmine
"Hinoki Japanese Pantry is a cute little convenience store located in Fitzroy They have an amazing array of Japanese snacks and drinks and..."
ALICE ⚡️
"Japanese groceries with sushi joint in one. Sushi served here is pretty different with carrot fillings. Taste healthier than your typical sushi...."
Michi
"Finally popped in to this cute store after being in my to go list for a long time!The place is really cute and well kept. There isn't a lot..."
ＪＯＥＬＬＥ
"Great place for sushi and sashimi. Seafood here is really fresh and sushi 🍣 are done really well. The store is a combination of Japanese grocery..."
Eatwithbonny
"Hinoki Japanese Pantry had been on our ‘to try’ list for a while now. We generally go out of our way and make an effort to travel to these places..."
One Piece Left
"Came here for a random Japanese lunch while walking around the area. What a pleasant surprise! The sushi we ordered had fresh sashimi (yum!) and was..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Rating: 3.5 - 4Food:- King fish yuzu (nosé maki pack): no strong fishiness even though king fish tends to be quite heavy in flavour..."
IsaH
"Quality is always A-grade and melts in your mouth would be a buzzfeed worth it series winner and the staff are so lovely!! Also don’t forget to..."
Jessie Tran
"Best sushi I’ve eaten! Everything was so fresh and delicious. It can be a bit pricey for 1 person, but the food justifies the price. Highly..."
Cristina Garotti
"Best sushi and sashimi in town with affordable prices! Sashimi were fresh and sushi were yum. Have been here a few time, love this place and will..."
Ronnie Chan
"It’s cheap. It’s phenomenally tasty. There is a huge variety to chose from. It’s a winner. It’s front half cafe back half supermarket. Chose..."
Angelat
"The most amazing sashimi. I frequent Hinoki a couple of times a week as I live down the road. The fresh fish supplied by JFT (one of the biggest..."
Mike Gomez
"Go for the sashimi, leave with the sake and packets of ramen, Japanese kit kat and some Calbee chips. The sashimi is fresh as. Better than what you..."
JJ
"Love the sushi here. The makis were very fresh and the sushi rice were soft and tasty. It’s actually a mini mart that sells Japanese stuff as well...."
Snowflower
"Beautiful freshly made sushi - made to order or you can pick up a quick take away box. I go for their massive platters- and have a peruse around..."
Karma Clarke
"Oh how I adore sushi. When I was living in Adelaide it wouldn’t be uncommon to find me consuming this sublime delicacy at one of my all time..."
Sam Giles
"Beautiful place for japanese stuff shopping and also their sushi and sashimi is really fresh and tasty. The chef makes your sushi or cuts your..."
Piggy 小猪
"I usually come here to buy groceries such as kakuni, dumpling sheets, japanese snacks and fresh salmon so I can have sashimi at home. I have only..."
Hungry Big Potato Bear
"Bless this place. We ordered one of the larger sushi/sashimi combo platters early in the morning for our picnic, and were far from disappointed. It..."
Kat Blanche
"Hinoki Japanese pantry in Fitzroy. Definitely a great place to dine in during lunch time. It is actual just a Japanese grocery but serve great and..."
Steven Gu
"Small place, small food, BIG on freshness!!!If you are after some quick and fresh Sushi or Sashimi. This is D place.I believe the seating..."
Always Hungry
"A friend recommended us this place, this is our first time here. We ordered the Salmon Aburi, Avacado Maki, and Sashimi. The sushi is so fresh and we..."
MissCat
"Never had sashimi before until i came here. I thought i was going to hate it! Yet i love it until now~ their sashimi definitely made fresh! A bit..."
Oodreiilittlepotato
"My favourite for Japanese takeaway! Having spent a lot of time in Asia eating very nice Japanese foods- especially in Japan and Korea - I was very..."
Richard Fink
"Our pick for the freshest and best sushi you can find in Melbourne! The grocery is also definitely worth a browse and jam packed full of imported..."
AlwaysHungryForMore
"The sushi platters made fresh to order, decent portion sizes of the fish here, which a lot of other places tend to cut corners on.Plus a small..."
Jeremy Rei Cole
"Love this sushi store.. we bought one sushi mix large + sushi sashimi medium + one Japanese Sake to share among 4 of us.. Sushi takeaway in such a..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"The platters are excellent and a good place to buy groceries and eat in. Small number of seats so be willing to wait but definitely worth it...."
Dani Boudville
"Not really a restaurant but more of a japanese mini-mart. Fresh sushi made on the spot by the chef. Selection is not the greatest but still carries..."
Jason Toh
"Been wanting to check this place out for a while but didn’t have a chance since we’re far away from the area, until today. Since we got back from..."
Mai T Tran
"First time having sushi here, we ate shared the platter and it was amazing. Presentation is always on point and enjoy the different options..."
The Food Book
"Well, been here for years and simply perfect sushi everytime, and leave with a bag of japanese groceries. This is not a ‘restaurant’ so seatings..."
Mikki
"Those platters are so incredible looking and they taste just as good as they look! I made my husband drive us back from Mornington just so I could..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"Good place to look around the shop and buy some Japanese foods, however the sushi are under my expectations. If just for a healthy lunch, Hinoki is a..."
MissCatCat
"Understated store conveniently located in the heart of Fitzroy. Fresh sushi made to order at a reasonable price which is worth the wait. The store..."
Jonathan Murphy
"Very fresh sushi, as it's made to order. It can take a while to get your order sometimes when they're busy. Dont stress though, just get busy with..."
Keysey
"My favourite place to satisfy my sushi cravings! Fresh sushi made to order and while you wait there’s a Japanese grocery to buy more snacks !..."
One.hungry.girl10
"A little expensive and very busy (hence the 4, not a 5). Beautiful packaging (in the true Japanese style, way over the top and most environmentally..."
Alan Tse
"Love love love this place. Best platters, fresh fish, authentic sushi and an added Japanese supermarket to bring some of hinoki home! Just a shame..."
Valérie Vuu
"Fresh and delicious, one of the best sushi places in Melbourne. They prepare and assemble the sushi in front of your very eyes and it's incredibly..."
Ziggy
"Lovin’ this place when Le bf recommended this place to have sushi 2 years ago. Until today, whenever we have some savings, we will come here for..."
Timeless Food
"The Sushi is always made fresh and their range is delicious!To top it off, they have a range of Japanese groceries too. Love visiting Hinoki!..."
Jayden
"Ordered:Medium sashimi 9/10Kingfish Yuzu 8/10 Salmon aburi 10/10 It's not exactly a restaurant but a combination of a sushi..."
Michelle Du
"My love for sushi and sashimi is undeniable, after Lune Croissanterie we stopped here to have lunch. This cozy, small sushi place is actually a..."
Cindy Tran
"Living in Melbourne, I actually spot sushi places everywhere. From famous franchises to small stalls located right next to a train station... you..."
HANNAH
"Best place on Smith St to grab a casual, healthy lunch that isn’t a $20 smashed arvo brunch. Has got ready to go options and build your own meal..."
Natasha
"I'm a repeat visitor to this authentic Japanese store. Their sushi cafe is great. I ordered the Shoji's platter which is a great mix of sushi sashimi..."
LovesFood
"The sushi is made to order therefore it was fresh and you could taste the quality of the ingredients used. I liked how it was also a small..."
TLuv
"Really like this place. A take away sushi place with a small supermarket. Sushi was very fresh and authentic. Supermarket has a good variety of..."
Snow
"honestly the best sushi I have ever tasted. the price is so good as well! Id say the only downside to this place is that they dont have many seats!..."
Foodie
"I remember the first time I visited a few years ago and thought I'd try just a small portion of the nose maki and nigiri just to see what their sushi..."
KLLYXNG
"The best fast food sushi you can find in Melbourne. Very fresh and good quality sushi and sashimi for very reasonably prices and you can shop..."
Jae Lee
"Hinoki make these beautiful sushi/sashimi platters that are great to bring along to a pot luck for a fresh feel. Platters are prepared fresh and can..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Had the ‘nigiri salmon and tuna’ pack which had four salmon and four tuna sushi and the ‘aburi salmon’ pack had six seared salmon sushi with..."
.itadakimasu~
"Really fresh and delicious. Staff are helpful, friendly and approachable. Great place for some fresh sushi at a really good price point...."
Zeyneep._
"The house special of nosé maki tasted as good as it looked. The traditional maki roll was filled with pickled carrots, then topped with diced salmon..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"I get my pickles, natto, miso, nori, wasabi and sushi from this excellent Japanese grocer. You can sit and eat in the shop or takeaway. Love this..."
Chela
"AMAZING SUSHI! Loved my experience and the shop is so cute. Sushi was on point and actually quite affordable, I could tell everything was prepared..."
Andrea
"Hinoki is such a cute little place. Picked up a platter and some sashimi to go. Fish was fresh and the rice was delicious. Great presentation and..."
Hungry Ham
"You cannot go wrong with this place! The sushi and sashimi are always fresh! Most things are made to order and delicious. It reminds me of the..."
Melissarigos
"Japanese mart, tick. Amazing sushi, tick. Authenticity, tick. Fresh sushi made in house while you hoard on your favourite Japanese cooking..."
Charlie Says
"Been dying to try the sushi here and finally got to it. I ordered the large sashimi deluxe platter and it was AMAZING. Fresh and delicious. I can’t..."
Demi
"Sushi was fresh and delicious. Price may be a little high but you get what you pay for. There are very few dine in seats so, it may be a better..."
Hangry Horace
"Highly recommended! The sushi & sashimi are fresh, inexpensive and most importantly special & delicate. The whole store feels authentically Japanese...."
Alice
"Absolutly amazing sushi and sashimi. Some of the best i have had outside japan. I come here often from the other side of town which should say..."
Foodtaku
"Absolutely delicious - possibly the best and affordable sushi I've had in Melbourne! The Aburi Salmon, Sashimi and Nosé Maki are a must..."
Michelle Licuanan
"I really like the sushi here which is fresh and delicious. I also like that they sell offcuts of fish such as samon belly which I can buy and fry or..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Love this set up, sushi made fresh to order inside a small Japanese grocery. Not much of an option to dine in but nevertheless amazing selection of..."
Melbrunchin
"Funky, authentic and affordable Sushi 🍣. It's like a Japanese mart with a sushi kitchen built in. We were recommended this place by a friend and..."
Must Be Hungry
"After buying some snacks in store, I wanted to try the sushi here for the first time. The sushi here is soo goood, the Japanese staff makes them..."
Celia
"On a lovely, warm Friday afternoon I had this (see picture) delicious non-veg Sushi platter. To be honest, I love Sushi as much as I love life. I..."
PARTHA MOHAPATRA
"The sushi was made fresh and I enjoyed the nigiri vegetarian pack which had some different combinations and some of the best mushrooms I have had. I..."
Caitlin M
"Fresh, tasty, true sushi at a great price..."
Vanessa Espírito Santo
"My favourite cuisine in the world is hands down Japanese, I love all of it, could eat it all day, everyday. Ergo, one of the things top of my..."
Cheronnie
"The nigiri, sushi and sashimi here tastes amazingly fresh!! My new favourite Japanese go to! They use fresh grainy wasabi and premium soy sauce. We..."
World Eats Food
"Found the sushi here better than it's sister restaurant, Suzuran. The lighting and ambience is a lot more modern and brighter as well. The sushi was..."
Kristie Koo
"Been wanting to go here for agesssss! The photos look so nice. I love how they make it fresh!!! Worth the wait. I really liked the salmon nigiri and..."
Angela Eats
"Always come back here time after time. The food is amazing!! The staff are friendly! I always get the huge packs as I think they are better value for..."
Paulina
"Love this place so so much! Been here every week for their sushi! Especially love the salmon and prawn nigiri ❤ Wish there is more seats as it can..."
MM
"Yum sushi. Nice and fresh. Squishy if you wanna eat there, as there's only small amounts of table space, but definitely worth the wait. Soy matcha..."
Lyn Murphy
"Love this place! Great, fresh sushi and sashimi. Reliable and reasonably priced, great service. Authentically Japanese. Regularly visit and am..."
Marie
"A small sushi/grocery shop combined located in Fitzroy.The place looks ordinary and nothing fancy but don't let that fool you the..."
Foodie Guy
"We are so lucky here to have an amazing selection of fine cuisines. One of the best sushis I have had (that are also affordable) is from Hinoki. We..."
Occasionalist
"Great sashimi and sushi located at Collingwood area. Take the tram 86 from Swanston St to come to this little gem. It sells all Jap products and..."
Ling Yap
"I really like the concept of a place to eat and shop and it's becoming more common in Melbourne. Quality sushi and made fresh. The grocery store has..."
SushiSushi
"When you visit here be ready to compete for the small window seating area, spots go like hot cakes. They do pack all orders in takeaway packaging..."
Soleil
"So basically its a japanese supermarket with take away sushi based on order, and they have very limited seating (we sat infront of the cash register,..."
MF
"Literally the best sushi you can get that is affordable. Really great environment on the inside as well. Highly recommended :)Try also the..."
Robert Guo
"Probably the best sushi I've had. Salmon was incredibly fresh, I will return for sashimi next time.The fusion of flavours was good too,..."
Chardos
"Not a sashimi lover here but my partner is, go here if you love sashimi! I also love how they have a mini Japanese supermarket inside that you can..."
Melbourneats
"Best takeaway sushi in Melbourne, hands down. So fresh and delicious, they make it to order. Their sashimi cutting skills are next level...."
Giselle Levens
"This sushi place/grocery will satisfy your sushi craving. Order a little set (everything was good but the seared salmon was definitely the highlight..."
3Tran
"Hinoki Japanese Pantry is both a shop and a sushi restaurant. To guaranteed freshness, the sushi here is made to order. The food was terrific, and of..."
Big Belly Full
"Such a cute concept. Been wanting to go here for a while and I'm so glad I finally found the time to. Everything is made fresh on the spot and its..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"Cool fushion of a grocery store and a sushi place. Here we ordered a huge dish of various sliced sushi rolls. The ingredients are definitelyvery..."
Luke And Hannah
"Always providing fresh and delicious sushi.The staff are friendly and helpful, and they also have a goos range of japanese grocery items...."
Peony
"My new favourite sushi! Went here with a friend for lunch, our orders were made fresh to order and we were both blown away by how good the sushi..."
Maddy Cheetham
"One of the best sushi places around, fresh quality ingredients, friendly staff and the prices are very good. As a bonus you can shop for all your..."
R.M INC
"Fantastic fresh sushi. Made to order. Great for lunch or a platter when entertaining friends. Once you come here there is no turning back- I'll never..."
FoodN
"One of the top sushi places in Melbourne is over at Hinoki pantry in Collingwood and after being myself, I can definitely agree. From the front..."
Donutsam
"great sushi and sashimi, wonderful selection that is very authentic, very polite and smiley service. anything there screams quality and taste...."
Valina Whites
"Came here at 11am when the doors opened to avoid the queue and get seats for a good lunch, and we was not disappointed. There was an unintentional..."
Sherena Ng
"The sushi are super kawaii and delicious!! Abit exxy for a plate and might not be enough to fill your stomach but i guess you're paying for the..."
Date With Beneva
"I ran about 3km from city to Hinoki just because the review I saw on zamato and it didn't disappoint me!At the first Glance I entered in,this..."
Chenxu Chai
"Best sushi place I've been to in Melbourne so far! Quality of fish is fantastic, there's no aftertaste like other places I've been too. Very..."
Judy
"Great sushi and all the ingredients are very fresh. I'm very impressed by the sushi has wasabi inside which it is doing in a pretty traditional way...."
Catlady
"Read about Hinoki through the Postcards show and I was itching to discover this jap food store with a built in sushi bar. Oh my their sushi menu is..."
FoodforThought
"It was the aesthetically pleasing maki that first drew me to Hinoki. In the photographs, it appears as though the maki are overflowing with fish and..."
Prayingmantis88
"After seeing good ratings for this place we made a visit here. Firstly the concept is quite good if having the supermarket and restaurant counter in..."
We.eat.travel.love
"One of the more decent and reliable sushi takeaway places in Melbourne, and priced reasonably.The salmon pieces here are probably one of..."
Yimp
"First of all, I really like the concept of this place. It's a Japanese supermarket/sushi restaurant. Where you can get freshly made sushi rolls and..."
Gabby Webb
"Great fresh sushi and excellent variety. Very limited and casual seating which could be improved to make this a 5/5. A license would be nice to be..."
Frog
"Across my handful of visits to Hinoki Japanese Pantry, the sushi and sashimi has been sensationally fresh and tasty. The larger platters are perfect..."
Theycallmemaggie
"I love Hinoki's simple menu of fresh, made-to-order sushi and the fact that they sell slabs and slabs of sashimi in the pantry. Prices are..."
Kell
"5/5! Need I say more? If I could describe Hinoki in one word:..."
Will Cole
"This place is consistently good. Eclectic collection of Japanese food and beverages. Their sashimi is particularly tasty and fresh. Thank you..."
Kate Grange
"This sushi was faultless and so delicious. I had the seared salmon with toasted sesame sauce and it had a slight charred flavour and lovely nuttiness..."
Andreas
"Hinoki gives you a great selection of delicious high quality sushi traditional and new.The sushi restaurant is attached to a japanese..."
.xLngo
"A friend and I ordered the Large Sushi/Sashimi platter for lunch and left full and contented.Generous portion size comparatively to usual..."
Matthew Tan
"Best sushi I've tasted in long long time!!! So fresh and great flavors. They should defo add soft shell to the menu though enough though it's not so..."
Kesh.d
"Fresh and delicious sushi, I like the different sauces they use on different sushi, very unique.Also bought Kewpie Mayonnaise from their store...."
Nora_wx
"Delicious, generous and beautifully crafted sushi in the heart of Smith St. The little soy sauce sachets surprisingly provided plenty! All made to..."
Milla Vanilla
"I would definitely come back and buy sashimi! Love this cozy and bright pantry. I would never believe that I found this great place for sushi and..."
Rachel Zhou
"I am of the opinion that sushi shops that focus on takeaways don't normally serve great sushi. Hinoki dispelled that notion. Absolutely loved every..."
Eric T
"I love Hinoki Japanese Pantry, great varieties of fresh authentic sushi, sashimi. Prices are reasonable for the great quality. Can also shop for your..."
Juve FoodNation
"Love this place. The maki mix is made fresh and the spring onion inside provides a healthy surprise of flavour and is quite filling. Highly..."
Mich.f
"Sashimi is excellent. Takes a few minutes to prepare but worth the wait! Delicate flavours, good sized portion provided with a full-strength..."
Kemal Ajay
"This place is more like a grocery store than a restaurant and is probably more suited for takeaway. Seating is limited but it was not hard to get a..."
Sasha19
"Hinoki is a lovely Japanese grocery store in the middle of Fitzroy that also serves a variety of fresh sushi from their sushi bar. With a spacious..."
Melbourne Culinary
"One of the most authentic Japanese Sushi places I've found in Melbourne as of yet.With a large range of Sushi, Sashimi and even Sake!..."
MSY123
"Super fresh sushi. Hinoki love what they do and what they do, sushi, they do well. This is more of a Japanese grocery store with a small sushi bar to..."
Andrew Kelly
"After savoring sushi this good it's hard to go back to the ordinary. I believe this is run by the same people as Suzuran in Camberwell, which means..."
J0yy173
"By far the BEST SUSHI IN TOWN!! I live so far I rarely get to go to this side of town so I don't get to eat at this sushi place often. The sushi is..."
Kat_Eats_Mel
"DO: Anything. We got the platters. The grilled items and sushi/sashimi combo didn't disappoint. DON'T: Just order takeout like we did. A..."
David Food Leasing
"I've been meaning to check this place out for ages, but never had the time. I think I'll start making more time, I mean, what's not to love, proper..."
DumplingDoll
"Love this little place - fresh sashimi and sushi made while you shop for authentic Japanese groceries. I always have to make a stop if I'm in the..."
Mel
"There hasnt been any badly made sushi during the many times we have come here.Unlike some places that give you lots of rice and thin..."
TY
"This place is expletive inducing and superlatively good. The sushi here makes you understand why an entire culture eats it. The price is very fair..."
6ixty
"Melbourne doesn't lack any places where you can find sushi. If you want some of the better sushi I suggest Hinoki. It's hard to pin point why the..."
Chips&Sauce
"one of the best authentic sushi places I've been to. Sushi made to order and sashi is fresh and odourless. The sashimi melts in your mouth, the..."
Cookielessvee
"You don't often see salmon aburi on menus, so when I saw it at Hinoki I ordered it pronto (along with the spicy tuna maki). It was around a 20min..."
Fatcat
"Been here twice now. First time I came here I ordered quite a bit of sushi/sashimi and found it to be amazing!!! So I ordered some more for my..."
Nancy Du
"Nice sushi and true blue jap sushi chef. Limited seatings but you won't expect too much from the ambiance given it is a grocery shop in..."
Phil Chan
"Best Shushi 👍👍👍 . I don't mind going there every week . Everything is fresh and consistent every time we go there. Good service & friendly..."
JO
"Place is really unique, with its own mini Japanese grocery store. Sushi and sashimi was fresh. Would definitely be back to try other menu items...."
Tania
"After finding out Hinoki currently had Uni (Sea Urchin) we set out to go get some. Ordered the Large Platter which was $52 plus the only remaining..."
Priscilla Chao Sok
"Perfect place to buy sushi and sashimi platters for takeaway!!! Tried a few times and the quality was quite good. Service is always friendly and..."
MF
"Have had salmon and tuna sashimi. Both well made, rice at a nice temperature instead of being cold like at most places, and well seasoned, not overly..."
Ange
"Fantastic, clean, helpful and covers an awesome range. Just wish the sweets side was better represented and there was a few more fresh and frozen..."
Stephen Raphael
"Never eat sushi in Melbourne, except Hinoki & Suzuran in Camberwell. This place serves super fresh sushi and Californian rolls. You may have to wait..."
Brillat_Savarin
"Nothing I can say that hasn't been said before. Closest thing to Japanese quality sushi that I have had in Melbourne. I would recommend bypassing the..."
JME
"fantastic sushi, Nigiri and other Japanese delicacy. The place is not run by Chinese which means you're getting the real deal, fresh and prepared..."
Mr MM Smith
"While the selection of seafood for the sushi and sashimi here is standard for Melbourne, there is a huge range of combinations for bento and..."
Julycheee
"WHAT? A Minimart cum Sushi Bar?Not just at Woolworths Supermarkets .... Found this place by accident, not too sure what it is..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"So envious of those who live close to Hinoki. The quality and taste of the sushi is a distance worth traveling for. Service is friendly..."
Robin Sparkles
"This place is awesome!! It has the best variety takeaway authentic sushi options. I was so impressed they had natto rolls which I have never had here..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"Hinoki has been our go-to for take away sushi since its day one. Although it is for take away, most of items on menu are only prepared to order...."
One Piggy & A Bear
"I don't often get sushi and sashimi as takeaway to eat at home or picnic. Simply because I think it should be eaten fresh and not have the risk of..."
Hungry Panda
"I love the grocery store, and the fish is of high quality, but I'm not a huge fan of the way they do their rice, or the raw onion mix they use in..."
Gotham
"Absolutely marvelous. Although situated in a hipster popular zone to which such phenomenal sashimi would not appreciated, Hinoki delivers a cuisine..."
POC
"absolutely lovin this...a supermarket and a sushi bar all in one. how great is that. sushi is great, will always highly recommend the nigiri sushi...."
Dcee
"Everything is fresh and delicious! Aburi salmon is a must try. For dessert, you can go to the back of the shop and get some mochi ice cream...."
Florence Renata
"24/2 went here several times again. Today I went to get some typical Japanese candy for an event. Again I was helped by a lovely staff member, and..."
I. D.
"Hinoki is my all-time favorite Japanese. Their sushi is consistently good and fresh. I get the Chirashi every second time I go, it looks and tastes..."
John Smith
"Cheap and delicious 😋 the sushi is authentic & sashimi is fresh. Seating is limited though but most people take away. I'd definitely come back..."
Rachel Chui
"One of the best places to have sushi in Melbourne. Located inside a Japanese grocery store, Hinoki prepares their sushi made-to-order. I had the King..."
Den
"It's really hard to get quality Japanese food with affordable price in Melbourne and this place is absolutely amazing! I shared the platter with a..."
743636806
"This is a fantastic place to get takeaway sushi and sashimi that also has a few seats at the entrance so you can eat in as well. Couple this with the..."
C
"Honoki is a causal Japanese pantry with lovely open and bright architecture and atmosphere. They also have a sushi canteen here where the chefs and..."
Tanya Nguyen
"Little pricey but well worth it. The store was unique as it was a restaurant but with a convenience store in it. Needs more seating but overall was..."
Kbrly
"Love, love, love this place! Seafood is always fresh. Even if it's actually not a typical restaurant, their food is a lot better than..."
Good Food Chaser
"Half sushi bar and half grocery store.. This place is very similar to Suzuran in Camberwell. Amazing quality produced from the sushi bar. Best sushi..."
PiggyCritiques
"Such good quality sashimi! The fish, in particular the salmon, just melts in the mouth, and it's nice to see them preparing it after I ordered so I..."
AH
"High quality sushi roll, fresh ingredients, well presentation, quick and easy, value for money, would go back again. This shop also sells a great..."
Snoopy
"Our order took a little while to prepare but when it was finally ready, everything tasted fresh and was of fantastic quality. The grocery store..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"I'm always on the look out for a good place for Japanese groceries and a good place for sushi. Hinoki Japanese Pantry has both!. I really like the..."
Eat.Play.Shop.
"Hinoki Pantry, a little grocery store/ sushi bar on Smith Street, Collingwood is my go-to place for sushi in the inner-north. It's Japanese-run so..."
J-Fo
"Love this place!! They have a selection of sushi packs on display but most go in and make a custom order to take away as there are very limited seats..."
Alvina Chung
"Lots of positive reviews and high rate, decided to try this place, entered to find it's half sushi bar half grocery store. Great selections of..."
Pyro
"Love the sushi here! Great quality, fresh and made to order. The sushi rice has the authentic taste and texture that many places fail to produce, and..."
Kimmy_desu
"Recommended by my Japanese friend, this sushi place offers high quality food and variety of sushi. Price is reasonable. Definitely will be coming..."
Amy
"The restaurant is welcoming with friendly staff that are fast servicing. The sushi was cheap pricing, high in both quality and in quantity. Brilliant..."
George N Mandroulias
"Stumbled across this place after a review in Good Food walked past many times and never thought anything of it. Walked in and was overwhelmed by..."
Scrantic
"Absolutely amazing sushi. I've never been a fan of sushi before going to this place. The sushi is made to order, no old stuff just waiting to be..."
Toby Gall
"Delicious. Best sushi I've had in..."
Bob Guttengarbage
"If you are ever needing beautiful Japanese food or produce in Fitzroy, Hinoki is definitely the place to go. Decked out with a sushi bar and small..."
Kit And Kafoodle
"I have been here so many times, its ridiculous. I count myself a regular customer. They serve delicious sushi and have a lovely staff. California..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"Bang for buck, best sushi in..."
Spadian
"My friend mentioned Hinoki Japanese Pantry to me once, but we didn't end up going. So when another friend suggested it again after her graduation, I..."
Beini
"On my search for matcha green tea, I found this quaint little Japenese grocery store in Collingwood. Being relatively close to my placement I popped..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"Heavanly. The best sushi this side of Japan. No crispy chicken hand roll here. Order your sushi with the friendly chefs then take a walk around the..."
Kate Grant
"AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!!!!!. Amazing sushi + very reasonable price + friendly service = perfect for every..."
Peanut_Girl
"For Sunday lunch today, Steve and I decided to pop into Hinoki on our way back from the supermarket. I also wanted to pick up some green tea and miso..."
Minda Barley
"WOW. AMAZING sushi/sashimi, at very affordable price!i live 40mins away from this gem but i come here atleast once a week!you wont be..."
Lovefood
"Great find. Ate here for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Found the sushi to be fresh and innovative - enjoyed a set with nigiri and salmon aoli..."
Unravelled
"The sushi is fresh and probably some of the best you'll try in Melbourne! The staff are also friendly and willing to help translate Japanese labels..."
Jeanegg
"Beautiful place with amazing sushi and groceries.. Sitting at the window to eat, we felt like an advertisement as people (tried) to walk past but..."
Fresh2D2
"Ordered Futomaki n expecting it to be as good as Suzuran's Futomaki! It had too little unagi ( eel ) n it was blend. My cousin had salmon sushi roll..."
Bluecat
"#1 for Sushi!. I love Hinoki and their helpful staff, I'm here almost every week and they've memorised my order haha. It can get very busy during..."
Fitz09
"Very good. Best sushi in Melbourne, easily. Also sell a good range of Japanese..."
Luke Beaumont
"New Favorite!. My Partner and I love this place. The sushi is always amazing, and we love their sake range too. We live on the other-side of town but..."
Filehere
"The best price for the freshest best sushi in town! This place never..."
YingiYang
"Lovely. Delicious sushi. so fresh and juicy and flavoursome. we got the seared scallop with hollandaise...."
Rachel
"Amazing. Best sushi I have had so far in Melbourne. Prices very reasonable too, esp the seaweed salad. Friendly..."
Sally Tsang
"Best find!. Sushi is delicious, and the pantry is chock full of rare Japanese..."
Tales Of Fika
"Fresh sushi, great Japanese grocery. Came across this place wandering up Smith Street. Took a browse around the Japanese groceries but they have a..."
Ronin47
"Well worth a visit. The sushi chefs take your order and make it while you wait (though they do have some pre-made stuff too). Then you have to take..."
Roger Kaputnik
"Such delish sushi rolls. The sushi rolls here are so good, full of flavor and creativity, plus the store which has a real feeling of japan, i would..."
Wen
"Our new favourite sushi place in Melbourne! We usually go to Suzuran for takeaway sushi but Hinoki is much closer to the city and there are a few..."
Miyuki Yagisawa
"Good sushi n very fresh sashimi.. Most stuff r from japan... Favourite grocery..."
Clement Lu
"Of particular note were the spicy tuna and salmon aburi. The spicy tuna had a lovely creamy spicy mayo that was more subtle than other spicy mayos..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Fantastic value, top notch quality sushi, and a Japanese grocery all bundled into..."
The Food Society
"Each maki roll was packed with the most perfect grains of rice - plump and vinegary, hugging fine shreds of carrot and cucumber, and then adorned..."
Confessions Of A Little Piggy
"They serve the best sushi I have eaten in Melbourne, at very good prices considering the freshness of the sashimi. I highly recommend this place to..."
Sheepish
"... But if you aren't up to cooking there are 89 different sushi meals for you to try. Here I had two handrolls at $2.90 and $3.20 each. The rolls..."
Katherine Chiu
"The store is expansive and so sleek - split between the sushi bar and the rest of the store catering to a vast variety of Japanese groceries, liquor..."
Petit Miamx
"Freshly made sushi and sashimi for takeaway only. Also has other Japanese pantry items for sale.
Suggest pre-order online or phone (if can get..."
Adrian L
"This was the freshest sushi I’ve had in a long time. The sashimi melted in my mouth, the cuts of fish were perfect, the bite-sized sushi rolls were..."
For the Love of Food
"Beautiful sushi and sashimi fr Hinoki. Placed my order online and it was efficient and very affordable. Satisfied with the quality of food here and..."
Flywith Dinh
"Best place to get your Japanese supplies. Love their kitchenware and their Japanese drinks selection. Got a hibachi there and it’s the best thing..."
W Tay
"Hinoki Pantry is absolutely superb, they have a great range of Japanese products good service and most importantly amazing food. I cant recommend..."
Nick Jackson
"This is a very authentic and very hip Japanese pantry store. They also have very good quality fresh sushi platter takeouts. Couldn't believe how many..."
Eric 唐Tang 劭聿
"Sushi platters are always great at Hinoki. A slight premium but you get some very nice & fresh sushi options. The mix sushi platter is always a..."
D C
"Amazing sushi, top quality, fresh! The supermarket itself has a great selection of japanese..."
"In my experience, sushi is sushi is sushi unless it's really stellar. But anywhere that serves onigiri get brownie points in my book. I love the..."
Quince And Cheese
"Fresh sushi! Great quality and affordable price! Service is always fast and staffs are super friendly! This is my go to place at least twice a week..."
Bigfoodiemama
"Some solid sushi can be found at Momo Sushi for sure. Whilst the store might be little, there’s plenty of handrolls rolling out the door. I picked..."
Donutsam
"Easily some the best sushi I've had in Melbourne. The chicken teriyaki is grilled which is a nice change and they have plenty of brown rice sushi..."
Foodnut
"Way better than hanabi sushi IMO. Better quality ingredients and much tastier, way better mouth feel and better cleaner taste. I won't be making that..."
Michelle
"Sushi Saviours!!!. Best & freshest takeaway sushi you'll ever find! Loads of complimentary soy sauce, wasabi & ginger and really interesting sushi..."
Mjloco
"Don't bother going anywhere else. Have done this a few times now. Sensational sushi with great variety and not your average offerings. Not to be..."
Nick
"Nice. Will come back again. Like the citrus salmon ... Yum..."
Justyn
"Good sushi, nice atmosphere. Good place to get a fast sushi for..."
Harvk
"First time here. The place looks great and the sushi's look incredibly fresh!!! Was recommend to try the tea prawn by a friend. Literally, just..."
Quang
"Great sushi place. Stumbled upon this place this afternoon。。was so hungry and ate 5 rolls and one onigiri. Recommend the roasted tea prawn and..."
Sumo
"Sushi was fantastic and premium quality! Gotta try the salmon onigiri! They really don't hold back on the salmon and there's heaps of it in the roll..."
Ayn Rand
"Very fresh and quality sushi. Portions are generous, reasonable. Service crew were courteous =). I particularly enjoyed the roasted-tea prawn, a must..."
John Foo
"Very good sushi and great..."
Jack
"Sushi indulgence. A modern take on sushi with impressive and tasty results, as the queues during lunch clearly show. Their specialty rolls..."
Yijinnchen
"In my experience, sushi is sushi is sushi unless it's really stellar. But anywhere that serves onigiri get brownie points in my book. I love the..."
Quincy Malesovas
"This is probably one of the most authentic Japanese sushi places in Melbourne. Simple. Delicious...."
Jamie (AwesumnessPrime)
"Really interesting selection of sushi and good vegan/vegetarian..."
Albert Comper
"We always come here for the Onigiri. One of the few places in Melbourne where you can get..."
Andrew Tan
"Best sushi rolls (and onigiri) in..."
Eugenia Pertziger
"Sushi was fresh and delicious and priced well...."
"Really the best/fresh sushi in Melbourne. Have been coming here every Tuesday for 1.5 years and am never disappointed with the sushi. I highly..."
Tatt
"Great vegetarian bento box with rice, gyoza, croquette, edamame, seaweed & salad. Sushi is always delicious they do something special with the rice..."
VegieMelb
"Highly recommend this place. Clean, fresh, cheap, delicious !!! Will come back again and again. Order for takeaway they are pretty fast. Can see how..."
Sa19951013
"On my final discoveries of all places Japanese on Smith Street, I headed into Hanabi Sushi to check out their offerings. They’re open 11am to 7pm..."
Donutsam
"Fresh sushi and sashimi. Authentic Japanese dishes reminds me Japan a lot. All other dishes like bento boxes are awesome when not in mood..."
Nakamura
"Really fresh and a great selection of sushi and sashimi for when you are in a hurry. If you have a few extra minutes, get a takeaway bento box for a..."
Purple Monkey
"The best and freshest nigiri I've..."
Gawk With A Fork
"Super friendly staff and one of the best vegetarian bentos I have ever had. Will definitely be coming..."
Chloe Sesta Jacobs
"Sushi good but.... Been here a few times recently - generally just got sushi and have always enjoyed what is on offer, fresh and esp. the fried prawn..."
Roger Kaputnik
"I'm Japanese. I love your..."
Maki Nakamura
"Great lunchtime meals. A great new addition to Smith St. I've been twice since Hanani Sushi opened and the sushi has been fresh, full of seafood and..."
Brunny Girl
"This is possibly going to be my shortest entry so far in more than 6 months of blogging. It's a simple eatery with a fresh feel. It is a great..."
Shanton
"To die for!
Authentic Japanese for a good price.
Everything I tried at Hanabi was excellent. The sushi/sashimi was fresh, and the fish high..."
Harriet Daisy
"Food great, humble setting, staff friendly and attentive. Looking forward to returning and trying the sushi, agedashi tofu and other bento..."
Bea Hennessy
"Simply the best sushi in Melbourne run by a dedicated Japanese team who are clearly passionate about what they..."
Jonathan C
"This team of two create great sushi and other amazing Japanese dishes. Do yourself a favor and eat from here. You won’t regret for a second! I only..."
Matthew “Matt” Trader
"So yum! Best katsudon I had in melb. Would come back again for sure. Reasonable price but wish there were more rice..."
S. H.
"Good quality offering at reasonable prices. I usually get lunch here once or twice a week. Love the curries as well as the..."
Simon Evans
"Beautiful food and outstanding customer service every time, this place has become a regular lunch stop of..."
"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-A popular Japanese restaurant in..."
Melbfoodie_mark
"From the food to the service to the ambiance, this restaurants rating is well deserved. The food is flawlessly photogenic adding to the fine..."
Nicole Kellam
"Best way to experience this place is by ordering every entree dish and trying everything! Actually can not fault this place, so delicious..."
Jordan Taylor Attard
"We wanted a Japanese experience since our trip to Japan was cancelled due to COVID. The food was delicious, our favourites were the Chicken Kaaraage..."
Elly S
"Had the chefs banquet here last night! The food was very tasty, I will definately be back. The sliced scotch fillet in the ginger & soy was to die..."
Anna Shannon
"The dishes I had were so incredible! I admit they are a bit pricey but honestly they are worth the price for such quality taste. I can’t pick one..."
FoodieQueen21
"Their confit sucks puff is always my favorite. The duck is soft and the pastry is crispy. Also love their lamb. Tender and juicy. The sauce is..."
Ennis
"If you’re feeling like Japanese in Fitzroy. This is the place to go!Cool decor and an active vibe with everyone in there. Service is..."
Adrian
"My aunt visited from New York, you know that city where the coolest of the cool make it first, and we catch on to food trends a decade later. So..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Ordered the banquet for 4. All the food was amazing, however there was not enough of it. Ordered more dishes on top of that. This was a massive let..."
Milli
"From booking to dessert, the whole experience was flawless. The atmosphere alone is worth the 5 stars. Food was good, nothing we haven't had before...."
John Customer
"Ichi Ni Nana IzakayaWas distracted from taking photos of the rest of the meals.Sashmi Platter (Large), Wagyu Sliders, Soft Shell..."
Vincent Vu
"We have wanted to go to Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya for a little while now, so when the weather cleared up we decided to head here to try out a well..."
Kevin & Emily
"Pros: the place and interior looks amazing, really nice vibes. The duck pastries were something else! The meat filling was generous and paired..."
Linda
"Food: I went here with my sisters and we got the sake yakitori, pork baos and the Ichi Ni Nana platter. The salmon yakitori was pretty average. It..."
Jirene Beh
"I came here on a Thursday night and wasn’t expecting it to be so busy! The vibe was really great, especially sitting in the covered courtyard..."
Lildreamsoffood
"Such a pleasure to eat here with the friendly staffs and a great food!!! We had such a big meal, with 5 sushi roll, lamb miso, edamame with the..."
Khorry Sila
"Super tasty but make sure you book or at least aren't in a rush because you may be asked to wait a while for a table otherwise, definitely worth it..."
Salma Hamid
"This one is indeed better than the one on st kilda. The environment is a great plus, the food is also better than st kilda ones. Sushi is still a..."
Key
"Haven't had any food here, but I've been for drinks on the rooftop. Decent selection of Japanese beers but I really was there for the ambiance, which..."
Quince And Cheese
"This place is amazing! The flavours in every dish just wowed us every time! Well thought out menu and prompt service. Bit pricy but you pay for what..."
The Official Food Hunters
"Everything here was delicious. Nice fit out with a few booths. Food was amazing. Recommendations were the volcano roll and ebi mayo which was on..."
Billy Raditya
"We loved 😍The sashimi dishes were delicious and very fresh! They were all beautifully presented. We ordered a few desserts to share..."
Withaknifeandfork
"Friends of mine invited me here and I am glad they did as I must admit this place was not on my radar.The restaurant fit out is really..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Been here numerous times, and they’ve all been great experiences. The food is delicious and the service is good. The booth seats can get a bit dark..."
Jill
"This place is the right choice for a night out with friends. The food is punchy, the vibe is bustling and it’s packed to the rafters. The food?..."
Joliem
"Definately one of my favourite Japanese restaurants! This is my third time back and it never fails. The food here is delicious! My favourite is the..."
Hillary Finds Food
"Arrived in a group of four, and we were shown downstairs to a booth... a good start we thought. The restaurant was fairly busy but there were still..."
Rennie
"Excellent decor, service, food and cocktails. We ordered a range of tapas and everything was cooked and served well, with almost all plates being..."
Yumyumfoodyum
"This place is awesome. Had dinner and drinks here a few weeks ago and the vibe was great. Food was fresh and delicious and the drinks were off the..."
Elon Solomona
"What a pretty, pretty, pretty venue. Can easily miss the place as their sign outside is prrtty small. Place is huge and thr courtyard is so nice. Got..."
Lole Lole Lole
"Everything is amazing here I think this is my favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne ! Don’t forget to try the sliders ! They..."
Zayna Kodsi
"Ive had alot of Japanese food from different parts of the world including Japan. This is up there with the very best I e ever had! Everything from..."
Ronnie Hudson
"Delicious food, great service and excellent prices. My friend and I were blown away at the value and variety of food that we could get. Thoroughly..."
Sol_n_chai
"Such an incredible Japanese restaurant with a huge list of options on their menu. Great for birthdays and small catchup with a beautiful interior! I..."
Kheng OMNOM
"High quality of Japanese in Fitzroy!Their karaage is my favourite!Soba salad is bit weird taste for me tho but generally so good...."
Dino🍴
"Great food, great people, great venue, great everything!. Servings are on the small end but quality. Just came in for a snack and beer, possibly be..."
Narong Pen
"First time visit with my boyfriend, the atmosphere is good, very relaxed! We ordered salmon salad and tuna tataki, the entree is okay, nothing..."
Mckenzie Cheok
"3.5. Came for a weekend lunch and was seated in the lovely outdoors area of the restaurant. Had the karaage tori, soft shell crab tempura and wagyu..."
Nalia
"Highly recommended place. Food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was fantastic.Would recommend the $100 sushi/sashimi platter - plenty..."
Ruth Li
"My friends and I went here for a birthday. The atmosphere was good. At first they put us in the “cable car”, it’s quite catastrophic in there...."
Amyyyeats
"Ordered:- scotch fillet tataki- small sashimi- wagyu sliders- pork baos- ebi mayo (prawns)Stand out dishes were..."
WhenFoodMeetsFiona
"I have returned to this restaurant many times and enjoyed my visit every time. Love the cocktails. My go to dishes are the beef takaki, Ebi Mayo,..."
Hong Truong
"Cool venue with multiple levels including restaurant and rooftop bar. I found the menu a little bit limited but most offerings were appealing...."
Kate Dougherty
"Funky Japanese restaurant with very cool seating arrangements especially in the fully enclosed courtyard! All the food is super fresh particularly..."
Hannah & Meilisa
"This place and the other branch of them in St kilda is one of my favourite places for Japanese food. The first 5 in Melbourne. Never disappoints!..."
Tabi Ei
"They have one of the best sashimi in town. The decor of the restaurant is cozy and bring me the feeling like Twilight. I’ll definitely come back to..."
Jenny Duong
"The Good:- Great Decor & Ambience- Fantastic Sushi- A real cool bouncerThe Bad:- Inattentive StaffThe..."
Pablo Escargot
"Will come back for:+ Renkon Chips+ Karaage Tori+ Field Mushroom+ Wagyu Steak+ Volcano RollIchi Ni Nana has a..."
The Casual Diner
"We have been to Ichi Ni Nana for at least 10 times in the past 2 to 3 years. My family loves this place - the food, the service, the decor and the..."
Mrs Bunny
"Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya was one of the most popular Japanese restaurant located in Fitzroy. When I first walked in to the restaurant, it was dark and..."
Makan2Melbourne
"Favourite place for Japanese. Such a variety of food and never disappoints. Bill can definitely add up but quality of ingredients shines through...."
Greenavocado0428
"Ichi ni nana was a hidden and hippy Japanese Izakaya style restaurant in Fitzroy area. If you don’t look carefully, you might miss the entrance..."
Jianierrrrrr
"I went here last and absolutely enjoyed the place. The staff were really attentive and provided great service. The last time I went here was possibly..."
Ivyyyy
"Love ich ni nana, always amazing food especially the sushi and sashimi ! I've been to Japan and eaten amazing sashimi and honestly these guys do it..."
Keeley Moore
"Best bento ever! Just got a takeaway seafood bento. So delicious!! Generous serve, very impressed! Every element was delicious. Included yummy miso(..."
Jillian-Jean Keizer
"I’m not going to lie. I would come back again. I’ve been here twice already and this place has not failed to serve aesthetically pleasing and..."
Tam Nguyen
"Visited Ichi Ni Nana again last Saturday. Booked for a super early dinner and it wasn't too busy at that time, it could get quite busy and they have..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"This place is so cool, from decor, ambience to the food. Caught up with my friends over dinner on a wed night, the place is spacious but it is all..."
Mai T Tran
"We came here for lunch on a Tuesday and were seated immediately. We decided to order the tuna karaage bentos and the brown rice chirashi. I..."
Hangry Horace
"You need to visit. Don't plan on reading a book if you're dining alone because it's a moody dim lit place, but the food, staff, restaurant,..."
Do They Have Cold Brew?
"The outdoor seating area is absolutely gorgeous. The service was good, we ordered a selection of different meals which came out quickly. Everything..."
Jennifer A L
"We had amazing dinner today at Ichi ni Nana. This is out first time here and we enjoyed the food so much. I love the ambience too. With an open area..."
Binx Jetajobe
"We had the set menu that was offered. This place does amazing food. Each dish had a unique flavour that provided an adventure in your tastebuds...."
James Luu
"I know this place gets quite pricey but oh my god! Come here with 4 friends and go hard on ordering the seared salmon! I do have to say I’ve never..."
Peter Nguyen
"Atmosphere was great, food tasted awesome. However serving sizes could be bigger for the price though.
Ordered: tuna tataki, scallops, salmon ichi..."
"Really delicious food - tofu with eggplant, vegetable pancake. Lovely,friendly..."
Caryl Blomkamp
"Peko peko gives off an edgy, modern vibe for a chill hangout over some japanese food.Service: 2/5 Definitely something they can work..."
Kayla Nguyen
"Peko peko at Fitzroy. Small and cosy environment with good service and nice delicious Japanese casual dinning cuisine. I had the lunch with the..."
Steven Gu
"Been here twice now and very impressed both times. In a word.... honest. Simple menu done really really well. Every dish was delicious, couldn't..."
Alcobon
"Love noodles and this one was tasty. Highly recommended. We went for a team lunch and I really enjoyed the meal. Service can be a bit varied but..."
JtotheG
"What a bloody gem. This is my go to local Japanese restaurant and if someone suggests any other, you better hold me back. I've never had an average..."
Facebook User
"Ordered the Sakedon, very freshly prepared. You can see the kitchen from where you're sitting. We were seated at the share table on above the..."
Jeffrey Ja'Quaelah Pan
"i love what these guys can produce in such a tiny kitchen. always good. the service is good too. everything is fresh and made with..."
Joel
"Came here for mid week dinner with a friend and really enjoyed it!Cosy space, younger crowd, friendly and welcoming service, food came out..."
Soy
"Simply Great Food!In a casual and relaxed environment this place delivers.The food we shared was all very good and considering the price,..."
Jpolinkos
"Wonderful little Japanese on Smith Street. The kitchen is visible in the back and patrons eat in a simple decor setting on polished cement floor and..."
Matthew Barker
"This is where I 'do lunch' with one of my dearest friends, Ms Caroline. It was Caroline's idea to meet here for the first time a few months ago,..."
Sub Urban
"The food here has been delicious every time! I've been here 3 times so far will defiantly go back. Good quality, so tasty and well priced. The..."
Marlene
"I have been to Peko Peko a few times and each time the service has been excellent and the food has been delicious and authentic! I love the sweet..."
Sztefani
"Came in after work on a Sunday night with no reservation, we were seated straight away which was really nice. I ordered the sashimidon which came out..."
Hanh Hong Le
"Went here for dinner the other night . A small nondescipt looking joint on smith street . The moment we entered inside the smell of the food..."
Sammy
"I had only popped into Peko Peko for a quick lunch but was quietly impressed with this little gem. The flavours are simple, but very effective and..."
Donutsam
"Had a lovely dinner here last night. It was our second stop so we only tried the okonomiyaki, agedashi tofu and gyoza soup. All tasty, nicely..."
EatMeMelbourne
"Love coming here for all its vegetarian options. They are all so delicious. The best bit about it is you can order and go sit in the pub/bar next..."
Let Laura Eat
"These guys can cook! Literally not one disappointing dish on their menu. I'd honestly order absolutely anything everything they prepare it's an..."
Soleil
"This place is a little gem. Can be busy so book ahead of time. Been here multiple times now and everything is always delicious. My favourite is the..."
Abb
"Stumbled on this amazing little place while looking for a spot to eat with a friend. It was délice! Fresh, light, flavoursome and great service...."
Cathj5
"It is Absolutely amazing, not one dish we have tried so far was a disappointment. Becoming our regular Japanese fix. Kani Age and Agedashi are a must..."
Richard Marchandise
"The food here was great - had the sashimi, chicken gyoza, chicken currydon and tempura between two of us. For a fairly quiet Saturday night, the..."
EP
"Love the food and the rustic presentation of Peko Peko. During the busy periods there can be a bit of a delay in getting the food out to you, that..."
Renae Okao
"Every time I see the name Peko Peko pop up while my thumb is getting its daily workout scrolling through reviews I get prematurely excited in the..."
Bronimal
"OMG! the best japanese in melbourne behind kenzan really nice place the waiters are nice in future I will definitely go back in future. Great..."
Freddo
"Wonderful food, get the chicken dumplings they are super nice. The staff were really friendly. Better than 'Don Dons' and the price was reasonable!!!..."
Daniel
"Came here for dinner with a group of friends, we ordered 8 dishes, both small and medium to share among us. The food were really good especially the..."
XiaoHui Teo
"Nice food with reasonable price. It's one of the best fusion Japanese in town. Worth trying if need to. Both my friends and I loved it. ..."
Reneeee
"Reasonably priced, good quality Japanese food. Buzzing vibe inside, and located in the heart of Smith Street. Food is fresh and consistently good...."
C
"Recommended by a local and it lived up to the expectations. Busy even though it was a Monday! Shared the 'inside out Maki' which was tasty but the..."
Memtree
"Decent price for upscalish type Japanese cuisine. Most if your Japanese faves were there like gyoza okanoniyaki karaage and all done really well...."
Vinny
"The food here is really tasty. Had the salmon sashimi bowl and one of the tofu dishes and Gyoza. Loved them all. We sat up stairs and the ambience..."
Jay
"Best thing about this place is having them deliver your meal while you have a pot at Kent St, the bar next door. Good value dishes which are decent..."
Aidan Fawkes
"Food is really yummy here, I love the soba noodles, a must try!!! Can become very crowded and loud. Make sure you call for reservations first as they..."
Foodie87
"Ordered a bunch of share plates, it was all delicious. Filled us up and the bill was much less than i expected. New..."
Ange
"Good broth times. I rate..."
Cheese Fiend
"The menu is neatly organised into small, medium and big dishes, offering the usual favourites as well as a few twists like sweet potato gyoza and..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"The karaage was indisputably good – crunchy, deep-fried pieces of chicken served with a thick dollop of mayonnaise, slices of lemon and a handful..."
The Food Society
"Love this Japanese restaurant in the heart of Smith St Collingwood! Walking down Smith St looking for a decent lunch I was drawn by the modern look...."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I can't say that Peko Peko serves authentic Japanese food, but they certainly does their rendition of Jap food pretty well. Delicious and simple food..."
Addy
"I am usually sceptical of modern food in cheap restaurants. Generally I associate this with a lack of authenticity. Yet Peko Peko was packed on..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Even though for years I had been taking the ever faithful 200 or 203 bus (although these days I'm not so good to the environment and am driving..."
Ashley
"Perhaps I'm showing my age, but I remember when Smith Street in Collingwood was so dodgy no one would actually go there for social events. Catching..."
Gem
"Ate here the other night. It was delicious. I ordered the Sashimi-don. My only complaint was that it was all piled in a bowl and drizzled with soy..."
Food
"Yum!. Would recommend the agadashi tofu and the soft shell crab....."
Jess T
"Will be back. Had a lovely time dining here. Nice atmosphere with quick friendly..."
Hungry
"Can't fault it!. We were looking for somewhere cheap, cheerful, with good reviews, not too far from home, and open on a Monday night. And Peko Peko..."
Alasdair McAndrew
"Best meal in Melbourne!!. Went tonight with my cousin and Aunt, all different tastes and likes and we all walked out loving the food. Shared the..."
Facebook User
"Nice place. Nice flavours and a quirky outdoor..."
Yumandhealthy
"Top, easy feed up. A very casual restaurant that serves up quality dishes in next to no time. The menu is broken up into small food, medium food and..."
Fish
"I am glad I found this hidden gem, I've eaten at a lot of Japanese restaurants and I think this is one of the best!Friendly and fast..."
Lycheee
"Japanese with a Smith St flare, and very nice sashimi, tuna tataki and sumisaeoi. Otonomyaki could be better..."
Wthdx
"Dirty walls, dirty furniture, dusty chopsticks. The Japanese waitress is rude and cold and unfriendly. Food average but cheap for some..."
Jack
"GREAT Gyoza Udon!. These guys are just great in my opinion, consistent over years and pretty damn well priced Japanese style food. Washed down with a..."
Jim Bob
"Better than sister restaurant. Went on a Saturday night - they took our booking after calling up late Saturday afternoon. We had 4 small/medium..."
Jmk
"Easy place to eat. A first visit here - we booked a table, which was a good idea for a busy Saturday night. The salmon sashimi was tasty, sweet..."
Kt
"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. Nice relaxed atmosphere and tasty..."
1in100
"Not traditional. This place doesn't serve traditional Japanese food, just great food that has its roots in Japanese cuisine. Plenty of veg options..."
Batsu
"Lovely vibe. Amazing food with great vegan/vegie options. Great value for money but definitely book a table! Thursday night 7:30 and it was..."
Katie Winkles
"Food is amazing, but the staff seem to want to clean your dishes away long before you've finished..I wish the sister restaurant in Northcote served..."
Sweet Pea
"Reliably Awesome. I love the food at Peko Peko, especially the Inside Out Maki, Nori Rolls, Sashimi, and Sweet Potato Gyoza. I have been going for..."
Sandy
"We've been regulars here for ages and it's been consistently great. Sweet potato gyoza, sashimi, okonomiyaki... It's all good here, very highly..."
Bobby
"Clean and fresh. One of my favorite Japanese places. Sweet potato Gyoza, eggplant, tofu salad, and teriyaki salmon are all my top picks..."
AC
"Nice modern Japanese. A very nice little place, lots of interesting, well-executed dishes on the menu. The Agedashi Tofu was my favorite even though..."
CR
"Stayer. This place is a real stayer of Smith Street. I have to agree with other comments made and say that I too have never had a bad meal..."
Mifune
"Fave Japanese in Melbourne. I've never had a bad meal at Peko and I've been there a lot over the years. The sweet potato gyoza is a must for starters..."
Rel Reow
"Great for lunch. The salmon teriyaki makes for a quick and healthy mid week..."
Brunny Girl
"Vegetarian!. My mates and I went there to look for vegetarian food and we where supriced how delicious it was!Hope to come back soon! Thanks..."
Arthur
"Really like it, especially the soba and soft crab dishes. Will definitely go back..."
Jindan Sun
"Simple and wholesome. The food is pretty good value for money and pretty good quality, so really can't complain. They should really mention that the..."
Michelle
"Very nice food! Would go there again...many..."
Tastytasty
"First time at Peko. I was in a big group for a pre-booked buffet at Peko. The restaurant itself is typical Melbourne hip-chic. I love it and the..."
Paul Flavel
"Great Japanese!. I absolutely love this place! Their sashimi is always high quality, their gyozas are delicious and their main dishes are..."
Sam D
"Great food in a lovely space for a super price. Most dishes are excellent. The chicken curry is a tad underwhelming. Service is also..."
John Carver
"Love this place. I have loved Peko Peko right from my first meal there.Really fresh, great tasting food.Staff are more than happy..."
Missy
"Amazing. Great atmosphere, Friendly staff, Fast service, Fresh food, and great value for..."
Waynos
"Never enough Peko!. Peko Peko is my FAVOURITE Japanese restaurant. I am actually hesitant to write a review in case it becomes any more popular. The..."
Missmelbourne
"This was a fantastic night, all great dishes and relatively cheap! We got currydon and lemon chicken (both great), and heaps of small/medium dishes,..."
Greg H
"Treaty and good value. Terrible for vegetarians though. They have choice but it's rubbish compared to the meet..."
Kirk Stephen
"Terriaki fish, prawn dumplings and homemade spring rolls to die for. This place is expensive for Japanese takeaway/ eat in but worth every penny. You..."
Belinda North
"Love, Love it!. Had never had Japanese before my visit here. WOW! Sensational! Amazing food, had to share with my friends!!! Loved the quiet calm of..."
Mel Fenech
"Eggplant and tofu agedashi rules and the king prawns are amazing. Menu highlight however - sweet potato gyoza. Good prices, great service and top..."
KB
"Simple, inexpensive. Food here is nice for what you pay. Japanese food can be expensive but Peko Peko is very inexpensive and good for a quick..."
Bec
"PekoPeko. I love Peko..."
Sweets
"Tasty wanted more.... Service was excellent.Food was tasty, the portions could be a bit bigger.From what I could see, the restaurant..."
No_games
"Fantastic, reasonably priced. Food here was fantastic (we shared vegetarianplates). The eggplant and tofu agedashi were amazing. The vegetarian..."
CityGirl
"Nice. If I had to score this restaurant, I'd give it a 8.5/10 with my asian taste buds. If it's your first time in Peko Peko, go for the Peko Peko..."
Daniel
"Sublime. The gyoza is yum..."
Dani
"Try the gyoza. Peko Peko is perfect for a spontaneous night out - simple menu, relaxed, and on the way home. Favourites of mine are the various..."
James Turnbull
"Small on space, big on taste. Cute little restaurant with a great range of Japanese favourites - gyoza, agedashi tofu, udon noodle soups, sushi,..."
Nadia
"Yummy food, nice staff, great street side dining. Interesting wine glass selection!!..."
Danial Clarence
"Love this Japanese diner on Smith Street. Nice mix of traditional Japanese foods. Each dish was tasty and good value. It can be busy which makes..."
George Forgan-Smith
"A nice little eatery with a large table seating for bigger groups. Japanese-size big meals - make sure you order multiple big eats. Oh btw, there is..."
Hasan A
"Always great food and wine here. The veggie curry is divine and so..."
Tanya Simpson
"Every dish we had was delicious, well done Peko Peko. We look forward to visiting..."
"J’s score 3.5 stars. J had a solo lunch here on Mon 29th of April. Nice place, small and quiet. Staff were gentle, friendly,..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Not sure why so many other places get more attention - probably because they appeal to the younger generation. In which case they are missing out on..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"This place always has great bento boxes made from authentic ingredients and recipes. No curry sauce out of a packet here! A great lunch made..."
Expensive Delicious Habit.
"This is the place I go regularly for lunchbreaks. Lunch menu is relatively cheap compared to the neighbouring Japanese restaurants. Drinks are a bit..."
Chelsea
"A great neighbourhood restaurant. Spotlessly clean, friendly service, great choice of food & reasonably priced. Definitely on my return list!..."
Paul
"Terrible 30 mins wait time for lunch time bento box, which was so horrible when j got back to work -- not worth it..."
Mary Ellen Lynch
"Good little place. Very friendly people and good food. Decor not great but not a big deal. Unfortunately no good..."
Barley And Hops
"Great secret spot. The food here is great, the decor is cheesy and it's always queit. Perfect. no hipsters, just good..."
Lisa
"Authentic. The food was pretty yummy and was very similar to food I had in Japan. The serving size wasn't very big BUT by the time I had cleaned my..."
Kim
"Good value. Shabu Shabu for $25 was delicious and great value. Service was fast, will definitely eat there..."
Michelle Flanagan
"Good food, polite staff, just slow service.. This small, simple decor with very polite service staff serves good Japanese food. It’s not bad..."
Bella
"I love you Tokushima. Make me fresh sushi and give me somewhere to hide at lunch time.For dinner try the tofu..."
Joshy Nom Noms
"I love it there. The food is always delicious and the staff are some of the nicest around. I particularly like the sashimi and the spicy sushi roll..."
Beth
"Really great. It's really, really good here!If tokushima had a makeover... One that'd make it look like all those new and groovy places in..."
Matthew Anderson
"It's the real deal humble Japanese food and service, ie not the Chinese place pretending to be Japanese . This is a really intermate place that we..."
Will Chan
"Unassumingly appealing. This tiny and quiet Japanese eatery, tucked next to A Bar Called Barry, might be easily overlooked but head inside and you'll..."
Ryan
"Because my brother is a bit of a weeaboo, and is crazy about all things Japanese, including the cuisine and because we like the close proximity of..."
Ashley
"Tokushima is great value for money, and they dish up some great classic Japanese dishes, though on our last visit, they seemed a little understaffed,..."
Cloudcontrol
"Great no fuss and frills cosy japanese. Friendly service. Had the pork belly ramen - belly was a little tough but the sauce on it was delicious. Big..."
Chris P
"Not sure why so many other places get more attention - probably because they appeal to the younger generation. In which case they are missing out on..."
Debi Slinger
"Oishi food. Very authentic ambience of an izakya. Tsugoi! Host/chef was very hospitable. Whole family loved it and plenty of food options to choose..."
Katie Milne
"Perhaps not the most authentic Japanese cuisine, but it does always taste great, it's moderately priced, and the owners are..."
arthurcrime
"We come here all the time. Love the food, love the atmosphere, and love the service. It's quite small but very cosy and relaxed, perfect for..."
"Passed by this place whilst shopping in Brunswick St and grabbed a couple of takeaway things for a late lunch. The salmon sashimi was very good -..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Dropped in to Sushi Link for Saturday lunch and was surprised that it was nearly empty at 1.30 pm. The staff were very friendly and helpful..."
Lindsay
"Such beautiful delicious food!! Had the combination noodle dish and it tasted so homemade and just full of flavour. Everything tasted fresh and..."
edana sue
"Really enjoy the sushi here! Very reasonably priced and delicious. They have brown rice options too which I'm all about. The staff are also lovely..."
Carmen Wardle
"Delicious fresh sushi, combo boxes are excellent for a filling..."
Richard T.Whybrow
"Have only ever had the sushi here & i think it's great. The lady that served me yesterday was super friendly &..."
Jimmy K
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