Amazingly accommodating & friendly staff. Such yummy food. Great atmosphere. I highly recommend this place for group bookings - we were very well looked after. Thanks Kuuraku!!
Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Value: ⭐️⭐️
The skewers here were delicious. The chicken skewers were very tender and juicy. You get what you pay for. For this place, you are obviously paying for the ambiance and quality of the food. A great place for lunch and gatherings. For the bigger eaters, you will probably need to order more skewers.
I love japanese food and this restaurant is amazing. The food is delicious, everything was well presented and quickly served. The waitresses were very friendly and explained everything that we were not sure about.
Love the chicken teriyaki~ Yummy and fresh. Affordable price with good quality. A nice place to hang out with friends! Seafood kindly better than average, not fancy but good enough.
Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere! We came here after work with my friends, really liked the red dragon roll and yakitori. We were lucky enough to check out the omakase menu which means you leave it up to the chef to decide what you're going to get. Everything was so good here from the food to the service! Would definitely go back here any time soon.
Went here for a date night with my husband before going to the movies. What a wonderful find this was!
We got the Feed Me! $45 deal which is 8 courses from the ‘chefs selection’.
The food was delicious and the service (even though had to wait a little longer between serves) was amazing!!!
My only quarrel is that it wasn’t much food for 2 people.
Will definitely go back again
Not as good as expected... many dishes were no longer served which is but disappointing... but the last beef one is pretty good, so is the wine.. maybe better for drinks than yakitori...
Came here in a group of 4 wanting to treat ourselves, and definitely was a treat. Was having a craving for some good sushi but that wasn't the highlight of the experience. Instead, was pleasantly surprised with how delicious the yakitori was. Definitely recommend the Wagyu Stamina yakitori, Ebi Crunchy Roll, and Wagyu Tataki. Decor is very interesting and unique from other places and the openess of space is very refreshing. Food: 4.5/5 Decor: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 4/5
nice food and wonderful atmosphere. we came here after work, really liked the red dragon roll and yakitori. barbequed rice cake is nice, will come back again
Linnie Eats All The Food
+4
Mr D and I absolutely adore Japanese cuisine, we can’t get enough of it. We’ve been eyeing Izakaya Kuuraku but never had the chance to try it, until now…BOOM! Walking in, it felt more like a bar with seats – music pumping and heaps of people having after work drinkies. We were lucky enough to check out the omakase menu which means you leave it up to the chef to decide what you’re going to get. We tucked in and let our tummies enjoy the food.
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There's a lot of Japanese to be had in Melbourne's CBD and generally I find most Japanese places to be of decent quality.
I was invited to try their 'semi' private dining experience. From the outside, you can't really see much, but as soon as you go inside, it's a very large open space. It feels like a very swanky bar that serves decent food and drinks by the bar. On a busy Saturday night, this would be a fun option to try with friends.
Back to the dining experience, we sampled a lot of food. and we had a dedicated sushi chef make our food in front of us and talk us through the experience. It felt very authentic. The chef was so knowledgeable and friendly and loves his cuisine. It made the experience extra special.
As for the food. The seafood is dependent on what they get on the day at the markets, so you know it's going to be good. There is a focus on yakitori here and I never thought I could enjoy yakitori any more than I did. The matching sake was a nice touch.
We had a really fun time. I'd love to take my friends here for a fun night out.
If it ends up retailing at the $100 mark, then this was a spectacular experience in terms of value and food.
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4.5
I was lucky enough to try the Omakase at Izakaya Kuuraku and what an experience it was. A combination of sashimi, sushi and grilled skewers made up the Omakase menu, together with a mixed entree, a hot dish and a dessert.
A delightful plum wine with apple jelly kicked off this wonderful meal, and we had two type of sakes that was paired with the sushi and skewers courses respectively.
Highlights of the meal had to be the flathead and sea perch sashimi, the seared kingfish belly with Himalayan salt, seared salmon belly with truffle oil, Himalayan salt and lime juice, and the wagyu skewers. The freshness of the the sashimi was exceptional, and the delicate flavours of the fish were accentuated by the seasoning that accompanied it. The wagyu beef was incredibly tender and possessed an amazing meaty flavour.
The salmon ochazuke with green tea bonito broth was a light and simple way to finish off the meal, and so was the chocolated-coated melon.
To be able to watch the sushi chef at work, and having him explain to us about his craft added to the dining experience. He is clearly very passionate about his job, and this showed in his dedication to plate up the perfect dish.
Thank you to Asuka and Izakaya Kuuraku for the invite!
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Izakaya Kuuraku is a modern Japanese restaurant, providing high quality, delicious Japanese food and an authentic dining experience at a very affordable price. We were lucky enough to be invited to try their new Omakase menu which will be available from November.
The restaurant itself is very large and spacious, with high ceilings, dim lights, and a nice ambience. The Omakase is served in a small, private room at the back, with bar seats where you can watch the sushi chef carefully craft each individual dish. Beside the sushi preparation area was also a yakitori grill station where you could watch your skewers being grilled right in front of you. It’s definitely a show in itself!
We started off with a plum wine cocktail, which had small pieces of fruit and jelly. It was delightfully sweet and very refreshing.
Then came our starter which consisted of raw beef with quail egg, chicken liver pate and an oyster, which were all fresh, light and delicious. I particularly enjoyed the beef.
Following this was a sushi and sashimi course, consisting of a dish of mixed sashimi, and 5 different pieces of nigiri sushi, skilfully prepared by the chef in front of us. Each piece was crafted with concentration and care, and every single one was extremely fresh and delicious. The last one - seared salmon belly - was absolutely stunning and melted in my mouth.
We were given a small refreshment of yuzu sorbet before the yakitori course, consisting of three charcoal-grilled skewers. My favourite was the asparagus wrapped in pork belly - the flavours were wonderful - but the wagyu was also super tender.
Our final savoury course was salmon ochazuke with a charcoal-grilled onigiri. The broth was very light and cleansing and the grilled onigiri provided a nice, deep toasty flavour, as well as crispy texture in the dish.
To finish off a wonderful meal, we had the most beautiful, dainty looking dessert of chocolate-covered rockmelon balls. We only had one each but I could easily devour a dozen!
Service was impeccable throughout the whole night, and we definitely felt like we were in a fine-dining restaurant. We were able to talk with the sushi chef, who is extremely friendly and very knowledgeable and passionate in his work. We were informed that the omakase menu will change daily according to what is available on the day to ensure optimal freshness and quality.
We would highly recommend Izakaya Kuuraku’s omakase as it gives you the opportunity to experience such a special cuisine without having to pay an over-the-top price. I can definitely see myself returning in the future.
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We were lucky to be invited to Izakaya Kuuraku to try their omakase menu. This place used to be Heirloom restaurant until Izakaya Kuuraku took over in March 2018. The decor and interior are largely the same, and upon arrival we were led to the private dining area which seats 10 people at the sushi bar. We started off with drinks: plum wine jelly cocktail and a strawberry mocktail which was delicious. Shortly after, a trio of starters arrived: wagyu yukke, coffin bay oyster with salmon roe and chicken liver pate, all of which were fresh, light and absolutely delicious. Then there was a mix of fresh sashimi followed by 5 pieces of nigiri sushi in succession: tuna, flathead, snapper, salmon belly and sea perch. The sushi was melt-in-the-mouth. Next up was the yakitori: asparagus wrapped in pork belly, wagyu beef and tsukune (chicken meatballs). They were amazing! The charcoal grill really gave the yakitori a beautiful smoky flavour and the chef was precise in his timing of the grilling. I liked that you can watch the chef behind the grill cooking your food too. After yakitori was a salmon ochazuke - the green tea bonito broth was well-balanced and complimented the toastiness of the rice ball. Last but not least we finished off with rockmelon covered chocolates. We enjoyed the meal thoroughly and had a great chat with the sushi chef who clearly took pride in his culinary skills and was very passionate about delivering good food to his customers. Looking forward to our next visit!
As a lover and appreciater of Japanese food this place delivered for me. The private room with the open plan makes it a nice dining experience. A knowledgeable chef preparing the food fresh in front of you. All the meats were of high quality and cooked to absolute perfection. The whole meal was well designed and left us beyond full.
Izakaya Kuuraku extended us a warm invite to try, and provide feedback on their new Omakase menu for November. Omakase in Japanese means ‘I’ll leave it up to you’, empowering the chef to choose what dishes they choose to serve. I really liked this idea as I’m trusting the chef, while they are trusting us for our honest feedback. Trust is very important when you’re dining out, because without it, well… you should just eat at home!
Izakaya Kuuraku on Bourke Street in the CBD is a spacious, modern eatery that offers up an extensive and drool-worth Japanese inspired menu. On this occasion, my friend and I were lucky enough to be invited to sample their omakase (chef's choice) dinner which they plan to introduce in November - and from our experience, it's definitely worth a visit when they do.
Once again, Izakaya Kuuraku is a Japanese restaurant in Melbourne that has provided me with a new, unforgettable dining experience in the form of its newly launching omakase (chef’s choice) dinner this November 2018. With the aim of providing a more authentic and more executive Melbourne Japanese dining experience in a quiet private room at the back of the bustling and boisterous restaurant that spans a large area with a central bar in the middle. The restaurant itself, Izakaya Kuuraku, was established over 20 years ago with its first restaurant in Japan – now with 18 restaurants in Japan, and dotted in multiple other countries globally. With a relatively refined, yet affordable menu that encompasses sashimi, yakitori, sake and the like, Izakaya Kuuraku is definitely a reasonable choice for a Melbourne restaurant.
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A nicer than your usual Japanese dining experience.
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Ambience: The restaurant itself is pretty spacious, with high ceilings and just a chill laid back environment, perfect for a drink. We were seated in the private room at the back, which was really cosy.
Service: The staffs were really friendly and professional. The chef who served the sushi omakase paced the timing of the food well and the whole experience of having the food made and cooked in front of us was delightful.
Food: We were lucky enough to be able to try both their upcoming yakitori and sushi omakase.
Their yakitoris were yummy, nice char and meats were juicy and well seasoned. Some were a bit salty, those eith the sauce on top but apart from that, they were enjoyable. My favorite was the wagyu beef skewer and pork belly rolled asparagus.
Sushis were amazing. The sashimi were fresh, sushi was made fresh, and the warmth of the rice combined with the slightly cold fish were exceptional. The fish were chewy and fresh, tuna's texture was so mouthful and the salmon melted in my mouth. The size was perfect for one bite. I highly recommend their sushi, best ones I've had.
We also had the raw beef with quail egg, chicken pate and oyster and soba salad as the appetizers, all really fresh and yum but thst pate was 👌👌, celery and seaweed salad as a palate cleanser which was really refreshing, and miso soup which was warm but a bit too salty.
Lastly, we had some beef curry. Beef was really tender and melt in your mouth, curry was pretty good though rice was a bit mushy.
The meal was accompanied by a number of sakes matched according to our food which were all really good, as well as red wine, and finally ended with a yuzu cheesecake which was really yummy.
Price: The price wasn't decided yet as for the omakase, as it will be available on the 1st of November.
YUM: sushi omakase, sashimi, chicken pate, some yakitoris.
NAH: none
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Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
+4
We were lucky enough to be invited to dine at Izakaya Kuuraku. We had a sashimi course and yakitori course in the private room at the back. All the food were prepared in front of us and each dishes was served one after another. It was such a great experience to see the chefs carefully craft each dish.
For the sashimi course, it was definitely top notch. The food was fresh and delicious. We love the seared nigiri, the searing added such an amazing touch to the sushi. The yakitori was really good as well. The grilled red wine wagyu beef still has my mouth watering while I'm writing this.
Overall, the dining experience at Izakaya Kuuraku was a great one. Definite recommend to try this place like authentic Japanese food.
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We were kindly invited to try out this Japanese Izakaya dining experience. Authentic, great ambience and exceptional service. We were seated in the private room which was recently opened where we were able to watch the chefs prepare. Food was prepared on the spot and came out in a timely manner.
Each dish was crafted carefully and the chefs were gentle with creating the dishes and infornaive.
We had an opportunity to speak with one of the chefs and got an insight where he would want to offer High-quality meats at affordable price and experience whilst having seasonal meats at that time. Dishes are crafted individually, so best to eat fresh!
We were given an assortment of the yakitori, sushi and sake.
The well-known dish is the yakitori. We were advised a yakitori licence is needed in Japan where the chefs are precise in their cooking to ensure meat is cooked whilst the skewers are not burnt.
All well crafted a different sake was given for each type of dish ranging from sweet to rich.
We were first given a glass of sake which was somewhat sweet and cloudy. Miramaru sake is clear and sweet in taste.
The appetizer was the green tea soba topped with wasabi and bonito flakes. The wasabi added a kick into the tender soba noodles.
The raw beef and egg was a highlight which was tender. Oyster is sourced locally and the housemade chicken over pate with pine nuts was flavoursome.
Shiso maki and Iringi maki king oyster yakitori were well grilled.
Kingfish nigiri/Snapper belly nigiri /Aspari maki - asparagus wrapped in pork belly slice skewers/seared bonito were individually crafted.
Halfway be were given celery to cleanse the palate.
Tuna nigiri was vibrant and tender as well goes with the seared kingfish with Himalayan salt.
Waygu skewer melted in the mouth.
Seared salmon with truffle oil
Negitoro was tender and well presented.
Chicken thigh rib skewer was slightly charred.
Minced tuna with spice rolls are compact and aesthetic.
Chicken meatball with tori mustard skewer
To finish off, the miso soup and curry rice were amazing. Tender beef that falls apart with rice.
Dessert was yuzu cheesecake and drink was refreshing and a great way to end the night.
The sushi and yakitori set has yet to be launched. Keep your eyes peeled later on the year!!
*** I was invited to try this place out but opinions based on my own opinion.
Went to celebrate one of our close friends birthday here last night and for the first time here we definitely be back. Was such a good dinner with nice food and drinks. The atmosphere was relaxing and modern japanese style izakaya.
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Food: I guess this is more of a Japanese bar food restaurant. Nonetheless, the food was very pleasant.
- The pan-fried prawn gyoza was juicy, full of fillings, tasted fresh and light. However, the skin lack that crispy texture that I was looking for. Flavour-wise it's still good though.
- The W Salmon plate contained both fresh and smoke salmon, pressed nicely with rice and topped with chilli and ikura. It's nothing too impressive but I like the combination.
- Dashimaki Mentai: omelette with mentai, of course it's going to have that fishy smell from the mentai but if you can eat mentai can it's fine. The omelette is fluffy, just enough seasoning to not overpower the flavour of the mentai.
- King fish skewer: simply grilled with salt and later on drizzle with lemon juice. It had quite a strong flavour but I'm a fish lover so I actually love it, tasted a little bit like tuna steak.
- I wanted to try their Tsukune but they said they didn't have it that day so I'll come back to try it next time.
- I also ordered a mocktail because it was a little too early for a drink LOL but I can't remember the name of it. All I can remember is that it had strawberry, very refreshing, not too sweet.
Price: it's a little on the pricey side but the service, food and ambience make it for it.
Service: lovely and attentive staff, very keen to explain the menu and their specials to us
Ambience: modern, simple deco. Casual vibe.
Established over 20 years ago with its first restaurant in Japan, Izakaya Kuuraku now have 18 restaurants in Japan, 5 in Canada, 6 in India and one for both Indonesia and Sri Lanka. They’ve finally made their way here with an outpost on Bourke street – its very first one in Australia.
Forget your pre-conceptions about “chain” restaurants. These guys are legit. The restaurant delivers true Japanese dishes that are both authentic and absolutely delicious.
Izakaya Kuuraku is a Japanese chain restaurant that has recently its doors in Melbourne. With open seating and plenty of space, its perfect for groups of all sizes. Its dinner menu offers many options a la carte with their specialty being the skewers aka yakitori. Lots of yummy cocktails to try too!
If you ever come down to Izakaya Kuuraku, make you to order multiple servings of Momo (chicken skewers) with salt. Friendly staff, great service and fast & delicious food.
The food here is absolutely amazing. Came here on Friday for the first time and decided to come back again 3 days later (the food is that good!). What makes this place even more worth coming is the friendly staff and the great ambience. Totally recommend this place.
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Ingredients used for meat was obviously fresh, the meats were very tender (wagyu yakitori a bit on the chewier side). Really enjoyed the tsukune meatball yakitori, bursting with flavour and a bit spicy too! The slight downside is the lacking of charcoal grill flavour which is much stronger in a specialty yakitori-only restaurant in Japan. The salmon in the sushi was also melt in your mouth fresh. The brisket was amazing, very tender and flavoursome.
Desserts were also amazing, especially the matcha pudding which didn’t hold back in the strong matcha flavour.
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I was very excited when we got the invite from the friendly and welcoming Asuka, Restaurant manager of Izakaya Kuuraku, a global chain with presence throughout the world -with its first being in Japan.
And was extra excited when we got to try their new special wagyu (Japanese brand beef) menu items. Having been to Japan we are always on the look out for places that deliver true Japanese dishes in Australia and we may have found it.. of course each dishes did come with a twist!
First one we got to try the seared Wagyu sushi – being pregnant mine was cooked well done but even then the wagyu beef was so still soft and tender MmMM… Hubby thoroughly enjoyed his slightly seared, most med-rare though.
We then got to try the confit duck which was simply amazing. Light and tasty. Biting into the smooth poultry you can easily identified that the chicken was slow cooked to perfection. And that basil dressing was definitely all it needed!
Ebi Crunchy Rolls – Ohh man this platter did not only look insta-worthy but the delicious crunchy tempura prawn with the warm sushi rice was simply amazing. Slightly too much teriyaki sauce on top and mayo on bottom making the dish very sweet but I would definitely order this dish again next time.....
The food was tasty, but more importantly the place was warm and welcoming. It's nice to get out of the cold in Melbourne while being greeted by friendly staff. I recommend this place for a date night.
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I am loving the new Japanese restaurant scene in Melb. The number of Japanese restaurant is increasing or maybe I am just seeing more? Either way I think it’s great!
This restaurant up the street from Bourke Street Mall is Big inside w some fun stiff to watch on different tele‘ and lots or room to hang out. Below are some of my major highlights for the night. To start we hand some delicious bubbles which set the mood for a fun night.
For dinner my partner and I had Wagyu beef served medium and cooked in front of us w a butane gas burner. V cool and absolutely delicious.
The soy sauce was incredible sooo good I could have almost drank it by the glass hahahaha but I forgot to ask what brand it was!
Next we had double salmon sushi both cooked and raw. Served w fresh salmon roe... it was an amazing and a burst of flavour that lingered ... yummmo hahaha
Wagyu beef w a demiglase sauce which just melted in my mouth ... just perfect!
Dessert was a beautiful cheesecake and a matcha pudding, both of which ware perfect. What a night! My partner and I were both scrambling to eat the desserts they were that good.
It was an awesome night, and I just wanted to thank the manager for her very kind invitation to visit this restaurants. I’ll be bask hahaha
Aman Saraf Meatballs And Beef Cheeks
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Izakaya Kuuraku has been on the scene for roughly 6 months, and although it looks fancy inside, the menu is very approachable. The restaurant is actually well established in Japan and has various branches all over the world.
* Tsukune is my favourite - soft chicken meatball skewers charcoal grilled and dipped into egg yolk for a velvety rich finish. Tiny bits of soft chicken bone is blended in, which gives it a nice texture. There is a variety to choose from - I tried the mentaiko mayo, which is creamy but the mentaiko adds an "umaminess" to it. The shiso and cheese also provides a contrasting but balanced flavour.
* Wagyu yakitori - delicious cubes of wagyu beef, charcoal grilled and is amazingly tender. Has a nice bite and you can feel the juices coming through.
* Wagyu nigiri - seared to your liking at the table. The beef was delicate but had beautiful flavour.
* Wagyu stew - the beef was slow cooked and I could pull it apart just using my chopsticks, it was so soft. Served with a kind of demi-glaze sauce which had a hint of sweetness & tartness pairing very well with the beef.
* Oshizushi (pressed sushi) - I'd never seen this type of sushi before in Melbourne. The sushi rice is layered with other ingredients (like thin shaved cucumber) and pressed in block moulds then cut, giving it a very uniform and rectangular shape compared to the handmade nigiri. It's a delicious variation!
*Yuzu Cheesecake - New York style baked cheesecake was nice with the berry compote. Didn't quite get the yuzu flavour coming through though.
*Matcha pudding - the nice bitterness of the matcha comes through with the soft pudding. It's a light dessert to finish off with.
Very happy with the service and ambience of the izakaya, I'll surely be back to try some of the lunch specials!
Yummy yakitori and fresh sushi in a really relaxed atmosphere. Mentaiko available with a variety of dishes was very authentic. Friendly staff too! Tram stop right in front as a bonus ;)
The place wasn’t crowded at all.
Really enjoyed the sushi tasting platter (45$) (which doesn’t seem to be on the menu so mention it!)
Would definitely come back again :)
Was really surprised by the food here! It was really good! Definitely would recommend it, especially the dashi maki mentai (super soft and fluffy) and the salmon roll!
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Another new addition to Isakaya scene in Melbourne. Very spacious interior and took us sometime to understand the theme, if it’s a sport bar or a Japanese isakaya?.. However, food didn’t disappointed us and not to mention the attentive service of staff. First dish was a beef stew, nicely presented and beef tender, almost melts in your mouth! Beef yakitori had that nice soft but meatier flavour and was perfectly grilled. Wagyu sushi was so soft and juicy. Aburi Salmon sushi set had all nice elements you would expect from salmon sushi. Including grilled salmon belly part, salmon roe and was nicely presented. Tsukune was tasted nice and authentic! Overall reasonably priced good food. This has lot of potential if ignore the mix match interior. I hope this place not one of many imports that lost in translation! Food quality, taste, service, ambiance against price gives an overall score of 3.8*
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We were invited to Izakaya Kuuraku last night, a well established chain in Japan and in other parts of the world. Melbourne got Australia’s first branch several months ago in the space previously occupied by Japanese restaurant Heirloom. We were extremely impressed initially by the vast interior and well stocked bar although it was a little cold inside owing to the large space. We were there to sample their new wagyu menu to be launched next month as well as to sample some of the rest of their dishes.
We were blown away by the tenderness of the wagyu, first in a nigiri form that was blow torched at the table and then in the form of some succulent skewers paired with some sake. I also thoroughly engaged the ‘long vacation’ mocktail which was so summery and refreshing. The skewer tasting platter also gave us the opportunity to try a couple of varieties of yakitori as well as some seafood skewers. These were all incredibly flavoursome.
The wagyu stew was next which simply melted in the mouth and presented simply but beautifully. We also tried a couple of chicken ball skewers, the cheese and basil and then the teriyaki which you dip into raw egg. These traditionally are made with soft bones which provide a crunch factor but whenever I have eaten this dish in Melbourne it’s been westernised and served without. It was interesting to try the more authentic version and if it stays on the menu I would recommend trying it.
Sushi was next, aburi salmon which is one of my favourites and was super yummy. The flame searing gives it an amazing slightly smoky flavour. We rounded out the evening with some sizeable tempura prawns dipped into ponzu.
But then came dessert, a matcha pudding and yuzu cheesecake. I generally don’t enjoy Japanese deserts as I’m not a green tea fan (luckily my dining companion is) but I think yuzu is a great Japanese flavour that pairs well for light desserts be it a sorbet or cheesecake. With a simple berry compote here it was the perfect way to end the meal
Great vibe and food. Great range of sake. Omakase set is great value and heaps of options for side dishes as well. Would reccomend and will come again
I went with my friend to Izakaya Kuuraku today for lunch. We had the prawn gyoza bento and loved the gyoza so much we ordered extra. The bento comes with miso soup, small salad - nice - and rice, and six prawn dumplings. The wait was short and the staff were very friendly, even allowing us to sit there for another hour while we discussed various matters without any problem and without us ordering anything.
The restaurant is large and has a pared back feel but was quite comfortable and enough space between tables to be relatively quiet. Green tea was free and you help yourself from an urn.
To sum up, we had a very nice, satisfying meal for only $22 each.
This restaurant is an intimate Japanese restaurant with attentive service and delicious, refined food.
Every dish we ordered was well balanced and cooked perfectly.
Every dish we ordered was well balanced and cooked perfectly. This restaurant is an intimate Japanese restaurant with attentive service and delicious, refined food.
This was my first visit with this place, I feel as most hospitable person because of warm hospitality and real taste of Japanese izakaya with the great collection of food pairing wine make my evening memorable. Would like to visit again and again.
Finally I found the best Japanese Izakaya in the city ...Good collection of Sake and other drink and Yakitori ...it was great to be here to spend weekend. Must visit this restaurent if you are Japanese good lover
Delicious food and great vibe - the wait staff were lovely! Would definitely come back for the ebi crunchy rolls. Happy hour was a nice bonus!
Had delicious food here, loved their range of drinks too - sake & tonic was cool! Their ebi crunchy roll is so delicious that we had two serves. Would come back.
Hannahelisabeth.odonnell
+5
Great range of drinks at a reasonable price. Really enjoyed the Ebi Crunchy Role and the Gyoza. Perfect place for a delicious meal and drinks with friends.
Food was very delicious nice. Having sushi in izakaya kuuraku good experience. I will visit again for more experience with friends and having delicious ramen. Thank you for giving feeling of japan.
Newly opened Japanese Kushi restaurant/bar, nice set up inside. Order your food anytime from iPad on the table which is easy and convenience. Food and drink are nice as well. Friendly staff and service. For me, should be more choices on the menu, such as eel, wagyu etc.
great ambience, good service, and awesome food. they got the best yakitori and oyako don I've ever eaten.
highly recommended and will come back for sure!
We enjoyed authentic Yakitori at this restaurant. This is the best ever restaurant in Melbourne. They have both traditional and fusion style Japanese dishes as well. We like the nice and friendly atmosphere. We highly recommend!
Great ambience, good service, food is yummy and delicious. One of the best and authentic Japanese food and restaurant. Thank you Izakaya Kuuraku for serving. We like to visit again.
It was a lotof fun tasty time.
I love grilled cuicken.
I will definitely come back here again:)
As There is also a nice shop from now on....
Food and drinks are very nice. Lovely Japanese izakaya place in Melbourne. Got so many sakes variety. Atmosphere is great and staff are very polite. Definitely come back again.
メルボルンには旅行で来ていましたが、現地の日本食が気になり来店。
海外の日本食は日本食ではないと聞いたことがあったのですが、このお店はそのようなことはなくクオリティが高く本当に驚きました！お酒もオシャレだしお料理も全て美味しかったのですが、特に焼鳥の美味しさに一番感動しました！また日本食店ではあるのですが、日本にはない雰囲気だったので新鮮でとても楽しめました。友達にも紹介したいです！
広々としたおしゃれなお店です！
スタッフさんがとても親切で随所に
日本のおもてなしを感じました！！
焼き鳥が備長炭で焼き上げられていて
何本でも食べられました。
現地の人好みの味だとも思います！
旅行で来ましたがここを選んでよかったです。
メルボルンのいい思い出になりました！
It’s first time to experience!
Awsome food! Great ambiance!Great service！
Especially yakitori and seared vinegared mackerel are so amazing:)
Must try!
I’m surely coming back to try other food on the menu!
Staffs are very politely and friendly. Good place for couples or family. Ramen is the best i have eaten. Good food, good atmosphere. I will come again with my friends
oustanding japanese food and sake - service are attentive and friendly just made the experience special - will be back - enjoyed yakitori , sushi & ramen
Service is really good and polite. Good place for a quite drink. I haven't had a lot of the food but the food that I have eaten I have enjoyed. Really love the sweet potatoe fries.
I tried Dinner there. Good ambience, friendly service, and surely tasty dishes. There are Japanese chef, so I felt comfortable to try their Sushi and Yakitori. I will try lunch next time.
Every food in this Restaurant is the best, the taste are like unimaginable, the sushi, Yakitori, Ramen etc are excellent, it's authentic, traditional and modern, I really really like it👍👍👍
Best Yakitori Izakaya and Barbecue chicken restaurant in Melbourne.
I would recommend for your to try this restaurant if you are ever in the area. You can taste and feel the quality of food as provided in the Izakaya in Japan.
Really good place for a dinner or party. We enjoyed variety of menu and delicious yakitori. I’ll definitely come back with my friends next time.
I came here for breakfast at the beginning. Food is delicious and staff is very friendly. And dropped by dinner time the other day. Also Japanese Yakitori is amazing and service is sensational!!!!!
I’ll definitely come back here again sometime soon!
Yakitori is amazing! We had a great time enjoying Japanese Izakaya food here tonight. If you haven’t stepped into this amazing restaurant yet, make sure to check out there menu and take a look at the food provided.
I often go to Izakaya kuuraku for breakfast and lunch! Food is delicious and staff very friendly! Prawn gyoza is my favourite dish. Also highly recommend deep fried oysters.
Went with my girlfriend for anniversary.
The food was delicious and avant-garde,staff also very friendly.
Please visit kuuraku you’ll not be disappointed.
Thank you!!
Here, you can have authentic Yakitori cooked by Japanese chef. Also, you can find good ambience to pass your precious time and location from the centre.
verynice!yakitori is very delicious!!!
Good Japanese food could be eaten!
By all means, please go.
おいしい日本食が食べられました！雰囲気も良くおいしいサービスも良く！素敵なお店でした！みなさんぜひ足を運んでみてください！
I'm addicted to yakitori.
Especialy this restaurant is amazing.
Yakitori is so fresh and we orderd sushi also.
Needless to say, foods are tasty.
I think kuuraku is most tasty Japanes restaurnt in city.
The price is litlle bit expensive but you should try!!
Came here with my wife. Very good place to visit, nice ambience and the food taste very nice. And the service from the staff is professional. Will come back again.
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There's a lot of Japanese to be had in Melbourne's CBD and generally I find most Japanese places to be of decent quality.
I was invited to try their 'semi' private dining experience. From the outside, you can't really see much, but as soon as you go inside, it's a very large open space. It feels like a very swanky bar that serves decent food and drinks by the bar. On a busy Saturday night, this would be a fun option to try with friends.
Back to the dining experience, we sampled a lot of food. and we had a dedicated sushi chef make our food in front of us and talk us through the experience. It felt very authentic. The chef was so knowledgeable and friendly and loves his cuisine. It made the experience extra special.
As for the food. The seafood is dependent on what they get on the day at the markets, so you know it's going to be good. There is a focus on yakitori here and I never thought I could enjoy yakitori any more than I did. The matching sake was a nice touch.
We had a really fun time. I'd love to take my friends here for a fun night out.
If it ends up retailing at the $100 mark, then this was a spectacular experience in terms of value and food.
We went with the whole family and ordered the special order. It was beautifully cooked and the balance of flavour was incredible. Great Customer Service we will definetly come back again !! ☺ Best Japanese Cuisine Ever.
Great tasting food, very friendly staff. Chef selection of skewers were all very tasty. Worth trying a few different types. Reasonably priced. Breakfast was also very good, decent sized eggs Benedict.
Tried the wagyu beef here and the dish was called Wagyu Kushi. It was amazing!! Since this was a Japanese establishment, I wanted to try out the Japanese whisky Hibiki. So I’m a single malt scotch lover and as much as I wanted to go for that, I chose to try Hibiki and I wasn’t disappointed at all. In fact this was strong and had a very similar taste to the Glenlivet or Macallan.
I also tried something out of the ordinary - instead of a going for sushi or sashimi, I went for their KFC; yeah that’s Kuuraku Fried Chicken. If you haven’t tried Japanese fried chicken you definitely want to try this. Holy smokes it was so good! This is very unlike the usual KFC’s chicken. I’m going there again!
Kuuraku is from Japan.
The atmosphere is awsome.
Food is extremely tasty.
I heard that from this month some events will start. I can't wait to come again!!
Especially I recomend the skewers.
I love it.
You should go here!
Pricey and small size, but delicious food and friendly staff that welcomes you to come back.
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