The best Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle) in Melbourne

Chocolate Buddha

83/100 (1486 ratings)

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"One of the best sushi experiences you can have in Melbourne undoubtedly.From the outset of our meal, we were greeted by staff who were..."

Kevin & Emily

"Gorgeous open space that easily catered for my table of 6 (with booking).Ordered:🍚 Sashimi Don: with fresh salmon sashimi marinated..."

Jasmine

"This is a great restaurant at Fed Square. It's beautiful inside and has ample seating, including a sushi train. The service was excellent, the..."

Rhonni

"It was Diwali celebration at federation square and we wanted to try something different, Japanese food seemed like a good inspiration. We had ordered..."

Mihir Baxi

"Wonderful service although we did have staff doubling up e.g. 2 waiter brought us water and 2 asked for our orders but they're just extra attentive..."

Ange

"Very beautiful food...."

Jordan

"What a delightful place to dine in the busiest and one of the prettiest places in Melbourne. Was super busy when we came here for a friend’s..."

LC

"This evenings pre gig dinner was consumed at Chocolate Buddha, not only does this venue do Japanese well, it caters for my GF, DF & Fructose..."

Espy Eats

"I struggled to find this restaurant. The gps made me walk past acmi a couple of times and the wall between the gray SBS building and ACMI until I..."

Dr S

"I have been to chocolate Buddha many times, because I have a friend who needs to eat gluten free and chocolate Buddha has a whole page of gluten free..."

Sanyk28

"Had the salmon maki rolls and the apple crumble. Food was absolutely amazing, as was the location. I sat outside with a view of federation square..."

Emma Catherine Beacham

"A dinner with a small gathering of friends. Option of a la carte was a nice surprise, and some restaurants only offer set menus for groups. Staff..."

Junichi

"Don't worry its not all chocolate! That was my first thought when i saw the restaurant sign as we entered anyway. Great prawns and bento box. They do..."

Veta Bajaj

"Don’t let the name fool you - this is a Japanese restaurant and a very good one at that.We had lunch her on a wet and cold Friday and..."

Austin

"I had dinner here tonight and just wanted to compliment all the staff for their amazing service. I eat out a lot but the genuine friendliness and..."

Claui

"We had a fabulous meal here Sunday night. There were six of us and everyone's meal was excellent. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable of the..."

Disommer

"Love this place, been here so many times and never been disappointed!! Lots of vego & vegan choices. Highly recommend the agedashi tofu and the..."

VegoLover

"Delicious food and fantastic attentive, helpful and friendly service. The Vegetable Maki and Nasu Dengaku (Miso Eggplant) are must tries! I just..."

Ellie

"Great food... Great place indoors and outdoors... and amazing service. Our food was a bit late so they shouted a whole cask of Sake. Talking about..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Went to this restaurant for our company Christmas party. The whole restaurant looks nice and relates to Japan. The food was okay, kind of lacked some..."

Kaley Nguyen

"Extremely friendly staff. Good food and even better deserts, my personal favourite being the green tea brûlée! Although it could use more noodle..."

Brittany Clark

"Ordered teriyaki chicken and grilled salmon lunch trays. The grilled salmon is quite good, the skin is crispy and the fish meat is juicy. But the..."

Stella

"We came here for dinner on a Saturday night to meet with a friend.I was not sure what to expect and ordered the Tori soboro noodles this was..."

Split The Bill

"Outstanding food and faultless service. Had dinner here with friends on Friday and we ordered pretty much every small dish on the menu - everything..."

Blergh!

"A recent return (Feb 2020) confirmed the delights of Chocolate Buddha. There's been a complete refit - this was my first time since reopening (had..."

Keith Lawrence

"Always happy to come here with a group of friends for a meal! Great atmosphere, service, food and cocktails! Its also a great place to watch the..."

Melbfoodluva

"My Mum and I had the most delicious meal here - it was 10 days ago on a crazy evening in Melbourne due to the footy. It was very busy (pre footy time..."

Meg

"Great night with the lads. Service was exceptional. Food was great with no real misses amongst the multiple shared plates we ordered. A busy Friday..."

Matty

"Such an unassuming name for a Japanese restaurant. Very informed and friendly staff. Great food and service. A little sterile in the ambience Dept,..."

Dazz Inator

"Great Japanese with a nice view of fed square. Good lunch special and friendly informative staff. I will definitely return to try a few more options...."

Anna Wheelahan

"I went for dinner tonight w Simmyeats.Melb, her partner and my friend which was sooo much fun. The service from the moment we walked in the..."

Timinmelbourne

"I haven't been here in years and last night I warmed up with my first ever ramen experience. I ordered the spicy pork ramen but instead of pork I got..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Visited yesterday for weekend lunch. Very quiet inside. Was greeted by the very enthusiastic host, given menus to look at and we took some outdoor..."

Tania Salu

"I had heard on a few low fodmap support groups that Chocolate Buddha catered to the low fodmap diet so I thought I would give the city restaurant a..."

Fussy Fodmapper

"I had a really good time here! I ordered the Nabeyaki Soba because ever since playing Phoenix Wright Spirit of Justice i always wanna get the soba..."

Thuaners

"Friendly and professional staff who are always very helpful and attentive. Great atmosphere and amazing Buddha status to admire. The good is amazing..."

N

"Went here after a show as nowhere else was serving food. Pleasantly surprised. Great service, very friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious..."

Izzy Wild

"Chocolate Buddha definitely has a menu that caters for most however we don't believe the food is worth the extremely high prices or arrogant service...."

@twogoodtoresist

"My friend used to work here and was telling me how it was really tasty and traditional. Given we have both spent time in Japan I was eager to check..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I honestly do feel this place is a tiny bit over-rated. It is always super crazy busy and I feel that is probably what brings it down a bit. It..."

Lilly Pilly

"I've been to chocolate Buddha a few times now. A trendy and very well located restaurant in Federation Square of Melbourne CBD.Really good..."

Dinermelb

"3.8 to be exact. Better ramen than I had in a while. The soup wasn't bad at all, certainly not bland! The chasyu was a bit ordinary, not enough fat..."

KC

"We arrived and sat outside. The service was impeccable and the waitress was lovely. We ordered a couple of small dishes that were all amazing...."

Allison King

"I've been to this place a number of times, due to it's convenience and fabulous noodle dumplings, and can't believe I haven't written a review before..."

Shazzamataz

"Great place for a quick dinner if you are around Federation Square, great friendly staff- delicious food and a lovely place to people watch..."

Sugar_licks

"Excellent spot for a meal if you're visiting ACMI or the Ian Potter gallery at Fed Square. The food was really good, although a little on the..."

Ben To

"Frenetic and fabulous. The crew know there stuff and are very efficient. And the food is delicious, portions generous and enough choice to please..."

Check Please

"A great location with better than average standard and unique dishes, but at a relatively hefty price. My Spicy Pork Ramen ($22) was good,..."

TonkleChicken

"Food was alright, didn't really wow me but I suppose it was pretty unique Japanese with a western twist. Had the pork lunch tray, I liked the brown..."

Kristie Koo

"Love this place, great menu, great taste and welcoming staff. My favourite is the spicey pork ramen A great place to meet up with friends in the city..."

Zessie

"Chocolate Buddha has been a go to for me whenever I am forced to spend any amount of time in the CBD. It has a great outlook, I quite like the shared..."

Oni San

"Delicious pork belly and fantastic tempura pumpkin cooked to perfection; soft on the inside and light crispy tempura batter. Staff are friendly and..."

Cristy Phelan

"The name won't tell but this place is actually one of the better Izakaya restaurants in Melbourne. Great range of small share dishes and wonderful..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Federation Square is known for its diverse amount of of people and restaurants.Certain restaurants give real emphasis and an example of..."

Taking A Bite

"We had lunch at Chocolate Buddha on Saturday to celebrate a family birthday. There were 11 of us ranging in age from 15 to 77, with pretty diverse..."

Dave Ansett

"We recently went to chocolate Buddha for lunch on a weekday. Considering it's in Fed Square, it was surprisingly quiet, ideal for a slow lunch with..."

Simon

"Had a great night, food lovely...and too entertainment with our waiter Michael. Wonderfully attentive, hilarious and professional.............."

Ali Horan

"Was looking for somewhere to have dessert and came across this place. Really appreciated the warm and friendly service. My friend and I tried the..."

Jennyaichen

"I came here for dinner with a group of people on a Saturday night. Most of us were running late but our table was still reserved for us. The renkon..."

Faye

"We had a lovely meal at chocolate Buddha. The food was consistently good across the 4 dishes we ordered and the service was attentive. Overall, an..."

Steph Hanson

"Last Saturday a group of us met at Federation square to have lunch at a frequently talked about local spot. Chocolate Buddha is a communal Japanese..."

Ashlee Adams

"I like this place, food is fresh & good quality, service is efficient and friendly. Well located. They accommodate dietary requirements really..."

Yuppiehippiechick

"Summary Review: This place serves simple Japanese dishes done well and presented well. In an inviting communal seating environment, this is the place..."

Mz_J

"Had dinner here on a Saturday night, they were packed but the service was really good and the food was pretty quick to come out!The servings..."

Food Architect

"Great food and service, you have to try the Korean chicken and the plum wine , the dumplings are great and the prices reasonable, have to book in to..."

Peter Emmerson

"I don't know where to begin with this place! The food is just to die for, the location is central, the staff are super friendly, cocktails go down a..."

Elizabeth215

"What a delightful dining experience! Chocolate Buddha was the restaurant chosen by my partner to cap off our five-day Melbourne visit, which..."

Food Baes

"Such great and welcoming service, really cool place to chill. Got iced chocolate and was delicious!!!!! Unfortunately didn't order any food -..."

Gabby Deg

"Service is excellent, very nice waitersI got the Buddha dumplings and age- dashi tofu, it's a very salty ( only today not other times I ate..."

Olivia

"Lovely Japanese restaurant overlooking Federation Square.Pros- friendly, polite service- fresh, healthy food- fast..."

Purple Anise

"By far my favourite restaurant in Melbourne.The wait staff are really friendly and the food is AMAZING! Try the pumpkin rolls and the..."

Becks

"This japanese restaurant is just located at Federation Square. It is nice to seat either inside or outside. I prefer seating inside to have a more..."

MF

"We had lunch there today (2.30pm, kitchen still opened!), the staff was really good and extremely friendly. We shared some pork belly (to die for!)..."

Foodielicious

"We wanted something to snack on before dinner so we ordered the mapo tofu & kingfish sushi roll. Did not expect the tofu to be so good! Kingfish..."

Gossipgalaxy

"I came here for dinner with my parents today. We ordered the tempura soft shell crab salad, sashimi don, wagyu don, spicy pork ramen and green tea..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"I truly love this place! Never disappointed. OK, so it gets a bit busy on weekends, but that is because of the brilliant location, versatile food..."

Cafeeverymeal

"Had lots of delicious meals here over the years, honestyCan't remember having had an average dish let alone a bad one - lovely crockery, well..."

MrArk

"Yum is the first word that comes to mind! Huge variety of food and drinks on the menus accompanied by huge flavours! Willing to cater for any..."

Nashii Babic

"I go here for a quick drink and some nibbles with a friend on a regular basis. Staff are always friendly and the food is consistently top notch! ..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Been back here many times for the great food, great service and great location. If you're after something fun, social and casual as a couple or with..."

Ali Ward

"I'm not sure why there are negative reviews about this place, perhaps those that wrote them had had a bad day? I couldn't fault this place from the..."

Dave Owen

"As usual I received the best service tonight at Chocolate Buddah. The food is always amazing but the staff are always and without exception so..."

Michaela Uzima

"Gourmet gluten free lunch. Not just gluten free, but really tasty and beutifully presented! Will be back next time we're in..."

Trish

"Having been there previously for a number of years and again just in early February 2014, the relatively low Urbanspoon rating is a testament..."

Shanton

"To celebrate the end of the uni semester I headed to Chocolate Buddha in Federation Square. The joint has been around I believe since Federation..."

ELouise

"All the elements work well together for a tasty and clean dish - the silken tofu made..."

Aggofato

"Chocolate Buddha has long been one of my favourite Melbourne restaurants. It's right in the middle of Federation Square and serves fantastic Japanese..."

Bri

"...discovered that it was a japanese restaurant. i was immediately pleased with my selection. i started with an asahi beer, because i'm a cliche..."

Laura Brown

"I had trouble trying to write this epic Ramen post which is why it has taken me so long. Personally, ramen in Melbourne is actually quite..."

Jeroxie

"Yet another cloudy, winter day in Melbourne. Usually I would have loved to stay at home in the warmth all day with Iron Chef Rob watching DVDs but..."

Iron Chef Shellie

"I love dining at Chocolate Buddha. The food is great especially the izakaya menu which is lovely for sharing with friends. The staff are friendly and..."

Lula

"Excellent service and food!. Friendly staff with excellent customer service. Food was fast and delicious .. very hard to pick a favourite dish of the..."

Winterz

"VERY GLUTEN FREE FRIENDLY. It's casual and the service matches it. Service is not bad, but it's nothing to write home about either. Asian cuisine is..."

Coeliac.livingglutenfree

"Had a fabulous meal. My son is GF and the menu caters well for food allergies. Not the cheapest but excellent quality and excellent service. Highly..."

Colleen

"Love this place!. I had lunch here yesterday with some friends, and we had a fab time. Our designated waiter Lucas was absolutely charming, and kept..."

Supersnazzy

"I have eaten here quite a few times in the past but not recently. There must have been a change in management...for the better!! All the staff super..."

Snake00

"YUM. I love everything about this place. I don't care if people say it's touristy and non-traditional. Ive been here a billion times and the standard..."

Confi_dance

"Great location. I've always enjoyed Chocolate Buddha when I've eaten here. Last week was no exception, although it didn't excite me as it had..."

Stvar1

"Rocked up on a Saturday night with 3 kids 4 adults and no booking. We were looked after by a great waitress. Food was fantastic as was the..."

WestISbest

"Delivers. Chocolate Buddha isn't claiming to be a restaurant which provides totally authentic Japanese food. What it does well, it delivers: casual..."

MelbourneMiss

"Good environment and excellent courteous service with prompt delivery of both entree and mains. Food was well presented and delicious. Gluten free..."

AndrewS

"I used not to. It is not the best available but it is a staple for the regular cbd Japanese food attendee who values gif food. Tempura is..."

Stephen JR

"Can't stay away.. Have been coming here for many years and have seen so many staff come and go, menu alterations and renovations but I keep coming..."

Tara Devii

"This place still has good food, namely the newly added salmon avocado roll w apple wasabi, but it is a long way from where it used to be. Much..."

Brando The Pig

"Yum!. I often have to work in Melbourne, and this is one of my usual safe bets for good food and quick..."

Sarah

"My favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! The food is always great, the restaurant is nice and easy to get to and the staff are really friendly!..."

Alyce M

"I love buddha. People usually write bad reviews because they have nothing better to do, Chocolate Buddha is a great venue in an awesome location and..."

Basil

"Best place to eat in Federation Square. Not the best Japanese I've had but still tasty. Venue makes up for the lack of flavour and moderate to high..."

Blake

"Great Experience. On first glance... A majestic row of seating, elegant service, with a menu to die for.A curry so perfectly made that......"

Obi-wan Kenobi

"Phenomenal Japanese cuisine. Chocolate Buddha is about to become my new go-to restaurant. Super convenient location - check. Gorgeous fit-out with..."

Emma Winton

"Great Food!. Awesome food, have taken friends from interstate and overseas and everyone really..."

Cameroncallister

"So so. Not too sure if I would return again. I think whether you would like this place or not just depends on what your after. The food is great, but..."

Erin Mahony

"Quick bite to eat!. Dropped in on a number occasions, but recently had the king fish and prawn sushi... Simply AMAZING! The sashimi and sushi here is..."

J.Hutchison

"Yum!. Menu is small (1 page for hot mains) and a little pricey- but I still love going here! The barramundi and the eggplant are to die for! Just..."

De88ie_9irl

"Good for quick meal. Well priced and tasty share plates. Service efficient and friendly without being..."

Turtle

"Great food! It's a lovely place to go for a special Japanese meal as it is pricey compared to all the sushi shops around Melbourne. Loved the tempura..."

Hello Kiki

"Japanese in Fed Square!. Not cheap but great location and a good restaurant for large parties.Japanese food is the bomb and they do a..."

Lily N

"Good Food and A Nice Location.. Chocolate buddha has nice modern australian cuisine, a good wine list and a nice location overlooking the Yarra, give..."

Gursharan Chana

"Ur paying for the location here as the food isn't anything out of the ordinary. Having said that I've been several times and will prob go back. I've..."

Tanya Pappalardo

"The food is good. We get a large vego dish to share. Beer prices are..."

Big Mojo

"Gluten free menu is a bit limited compared to the rest of the menu but food and service very good...."

Samuel Cox

"I'm a sucker for the Teriyaki chicken here-plus the location is good if catching a show in the city. Still a..."

Luke

"Ra-ra-ramen! For the cheap price tag and speedy food it's good when you're in a rush. To all the people out there who are unhappy that the food comes..."

Jade

"Overpriced for average taste. You're paying for the atmosphere. Its a nice place to socialise. The food is average, its food you can get anywhere but..."

Munchinmelbourne

"Loved it. Tasty food, good wine selection (Plum Wine was different) and lovely personal service. Looking forward to returning with friends, family &..."

Foodie

""which powder do i eat?!". Yum yum bento box was really good...the spicy little powders on the table are great on rice and id never had them before..."

P's Bottomless Pit

"Decent. From memory, not a lot of the food from Chocolate Buddha appealed to me, except, perhaps ironically the (Korean) bibambap. I've had it twice..."

Christina Ngo-Nguyen

"It's all about the location and this is reflected in the prices. We came here on a Monday night and couldn't fault the service. The entrees were..."

Rob

"Really enjoyed my experience there. Staff were helpful and lovely, ramens were massive! I left very very full and the prices of dishes was expected..."

Celia

"Tasty food, adequate service, great location. Ordered a rice and a noodle dish, both of which were tasty. Shame they don't do ordinary gyoza though...."

Foodi

"Great location, busy and lots to choose from on the menu. Communal eating style (long benches) so it's great for groups. A bit disappointed though..."

The Hungry Badger

"Central location & great food. Every time I go to Chocolate Buddha (and it would have to be in excess of half a dozen), I tell myself I'll try..."

Nadia

"Suprisingly Good!. At a restaurant called "Chocolate Buddha" I would not have expected Japanese food, but this place was, and business was booming...."

Iron Chef Shellie

"The atmosphere And the food were excellent. I highly recommend it if you love Japanese food. The only downside is there are no waiters taking orders..."

Sargon Younan

"The service here was friendly. We really enjoyed the entree and sashimi sharing options. The fusion flavours were also great. The ambience and..."

Jen G

"Chocolate Buddha is a great venue for family with little children. They do amazing children dishes, and delicious Japanese inspired dishes. We had..."

Zainurul Rahman

"Always one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne. Great healthy food, great atmosphere, easy to get to and always something happening in..."

Ajanta Judd

"Absolutely delish! We were walk ins late on a Saturday and we managed to grab two spots at the bar - the staff were so incredibly lovely. Food was..."

Tiffany Vines

"Great spot! Great service! Extraordinary flavoursome food, which is presented well. All in all a great experience as long as you don't require a seat..."

Mark Nussy

"Chocolate Buddha continually amazes me. The staff, the food, the location & vibe all nailed. This will always be my favourite place to go for dinner...."

Alec Latchford (xSmartalec)

"The restaurant is located right at the centre of Federation Square and so easily accessible by public transport The food was incredible! Most..."

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"Really friendly space with excellent food great service and a real traditional concept of how to serve their customers. Tonight is the third night in..."

Richard Popple

"Lovely atmosphere. Fantastic meal! We enjoyed every morsel! Thank you, the staff were very attentive, polite & gracious! Will come again..."

Lea Hackett

"The most amazing place to eat and is our go to restaurant when we come to Melbourne. Great food, great service and staff always happy and helpful...."

Kim Tippett

"Amazing food and service!! This place still the best in city! I don't know anywhere I can go to Japanese restaurant in city at the moment. Thank you..."

Aya Ishibashi

"Amazing innovative fresh delicious Japanese food... the Wagu Tataki and the Kani Cream Harumaki were out of this world... the atmosphere and staff..."

Louise Hill

"Very friendly and helpful staff. Loved the food and the service was excellent. Will definitely go again and recvpmend to..."

Sheena Graham

"We had a lovely platter of food. It was fresh and..."

Mary Kerr

"Best food I have ever eaten!! Amazing service as well!! Highly..."

Lynsey Deer

"Food was delicious and came out quite quickly. We ordered a mixture of cold and hot plates. Plates were sent out one at a time and staff were very..."

Roxeen Petkovic

"Loved this place. Very attentive service, excellent..."

Christine Adams

"wonderful sushi and sashimi, really really delicious with great table next to the..."

Holly Hirsch

"I’ve been here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Food is always perfect, and ambience is great for date nights, casual enough for..."

Rachel Iwannabeaninja Tan

"Went for a friends wedding. Had a 6-7 course banquet, had a sashimi platter, fish, pork belly with soy broth, kaarage chicken, crab croquettes, beef..."

Pyro

"Well priced and delicious food. Drinks came out fast but the earlier courses were about 20mins between each, the last ones came out a lot faster. It..."

Hazey

"Got the feed me 6 course meal, the lychee daiquiri and Yuzu old fashion cocktails. Staff were super friendly, explained every dish in detail when..."

Sylv

"The reasons I would revisit @akachochinmelb: 1. Happy hour drinks of $6 beer and wine till 6:30pm 2. It’s located right outside DFO Southwharf and..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"What a beautiful view along Southbank to have lunch on such a beautiful day. Seriously relaxing. We chose the lunch set menu yummy! We ate everything..."

Lyonee Dang

"The best Japanese restaurant in Melbourne to eat Authentic Izakaya style Japanese. The sushi bar was a perfect place to sit and see the chef's..."

Jassi Adhi

"Very busy during the weekend. During the weekdays they offer lunch specials which is what I got, chose the grilled pork belly option which comes with..."

G1k

"Akachochin at South wharf. Nice Japanese restaurant with good food and bar ambience. Love their food but service was very very slow. You can come in..."

Steven Gu

"I thought this restaurant had a great vibe, with a nice view and being really nicely decorated. The food was good, but it came in rather small..."

Jes

"Stumbled upon this little gem along the Yarra one fine Saturday afternoon and decided to go there for lunch. It was a great decision! From the moment..."

Levina

"A trendy Japanese restaurant along the Yarra river! The food is nutritious and he mocktails are refreshing. Perfect place for dinner with a few..."

Ash.m.watters

"Very good value for money lunch set menu! My partner had the pork belly with rice option 1 and the pork was very tender and flavoursome! The potato..."

Nicole Hu

"We were welcomed here on a cold Sunday night by the extremely friendly staff. The menu is fairly varied and none of the dishes I ate were..."

Applejuice

"Everything was good ,presented and served well. But they lacked a certain element to make it exceptional or memorable. I was told the panacotta will..."

Tabi Ei

"In celebration for my birthday, we decided to enjoy our favourite cuisine- sushi. Located right outside DFO South Wharf along a coast of bars and..."

Kevin & Emily

"A bit over going to the same restaurant when we feel like Japanese.. a friend and I came across Akachochin and booked for dinner. WOW! So glad..."

Juliet

"Amazing aesthetic and location. The most friendly staff you'll ever meet. The sushi is perfect. Everything is perfect. We used the half price meals..."

Allthenom

"Food and service was good! We had the set lunch at 20 dollars and it came with salmon sashimi which was fresh. The pork was good too and my wagyu..."

Mei Yee

"SHIOJAKE OCHAZUKE - Green tea poured over rice seasoned with flaked grilled salmon oshinko, nori, spring onion and wasabi. Rice was a bit..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Good newish sort of Japanese restaurant on sth wharf. Started with the kingfish sashimi and tuna tartare... bit light on with the tuna but it was..."

Birdman

"Awesome place with awesome food, we were suiting outside beside the Yates river with a perfect weather. I highly recommend Today’s Wagyu, if you..."

Julie James

"Tried Akachochochin as they have a 50% food deal on. The dishes are pretty decent. The nigiri moriawase set had a nice range of nigiris...."

Melb_Belly

"I was pretty pleased with Akachochin. I came here with some colleagues for a Friday lunch. Being a nice day we sat outside by the Yarra. The venue is..."

Melbourne Epicure

"Visited this Japanese restaurant a few times this month. Sushi and sashimi are generally very fresh, sometimes the rice is bit hit and miss with its..."

Hungry_melbournian

"It was decent. Space: smaller than expected.Food: fresh but overpriced, not enough variety. Ambient: smoothing and good.Customer..."

Julie Nguyen

"Wonderful location! Absolutely fresh sashimi :) they serve the best agedashi tofu in town! Small portion but the food was divine. One of my fave..."

Ying

"I would like to start this by saying thank you so much for giving us a very delightful new year eve (and happy new year 2018).We booked a..."

Food Dine Roll

"Lovely atmosphere and very welcoming staff. The food was authentic Japanese and did not disappoint however it was all in very small serves and very..."

Madeline Agnes

"The reviews seem to be up and down for this restaurant, luck may have been on our side when we came for lunch. The restaurant was semi full but we..."

The Walking Foodies

"Walked in on a quiet afternoon d place was almost empty. Greeted by the manager San & promptly seated. Mature Japanese lady appeared busy though..."

MelbfoodCritic

"My wife and I had a simple yet beautiful dinner here tonight. I had the Sushi Mirwase and my wife had the agedashi tofu with mixed vegetable sauce...."

Steven Nagy

"My partner and I have been here several times and consistently return to good service, amazing food and a great atmosphere. After having been to..."

Gayle Athanasiadis

"Lovely, friendly service, beautiful fresh food and full of flavour! Lovely view by the river and fast food service. Authentic Japanese food. Would..."

Kim Tran

"We had their lunch special on a beautiful sunny day. It's very spacious and we loved to see outside enjoying the view. Food and service were great..."

Live_in_melbourne

"It's Japanese Tapas style...beautiful food, the ambience is not bad..staff are friendly, it's just that there was a long delay in between tapas, we..."

Megan

"Very nice sashimi, especially the kingfish and sea bass. Prawn rolls very good too. Wagyu tataki might have been cut a little thinner, but was good..."

Fredster64

"I'm very surprised that the reviews are either incredibly good or bad for this restaurant. It makes me think the restaurant is really inconsistent...."

Julycheee

"Food: the food is great, nothing on the menu is typical so it's a bit of an adventure. One of my favourites is nabeyaki udon so was good to try their..."

Dieter

"Enjoyed the chicken tori lunch set. It also came with choice of sashimi. The lunch came with salad, miso soup, rice and pickled bean shoots. For $20..."

Split The Bill

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne, and I keep coming back here for more. Every time we're in town, I always promise myself I will..."

Oyster

"If you like Japanese I highly recommend this place !!The service is great , the nice respectful Japanese way .. salmon sashimi is so tasty , I..."

Reem A Ch

"Last night I had dinner at Akachochin with a friend. We decided to share a number of dishes together so we could try a mixture of dishes...."

Caroline Beaney

"My upvote for Akachochin wasn't for the food, but for the good vibes and the great attention to detail this establishment has as a dining experience...."

Kell

"Really good place for a meal. Only loses 0.5 of a star because of the price-y-ness. Though I must admit the $20 lunch special is good value and..."

MandyToorak

"Came here on a Thursday, was lucky to get spot despite no booking. The layout makes you feel comfortable and the roof top has two sumos wrestling..."

Kwan Chan

"Fantastic quick find. Waiters were friendly and helpful and the meals were fantastic. Great value for money too. Will be recommending it to friends..."

Tassie Eleftheriou

"Very fresh sushi, service and ambience are good. Food are fine however noting is surprised. It can consider as a nice japanese restaurant in town..."

Margaret

"So much yum in this quiet, serene spot on the South Wharf. Beautiful setting, quiet ambiance and wonderful service for a daring Japanese tapas menu..."

J0yy173

"Ventured out for lunch today to Akachochin for the first time at Noon and chose their Sashimi Moriawase (platter equalling 9 pieces of assorted..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"Okay we ordered the tasting with the matching sake. End of the day the place isn't a 3 hat venue but thank goodness is isnt. I picked this place to..."

Scott-Bradley Pearce

"One of the best Japanese food in Melbourne.... Great atmosphere and great service. Large range of sake available too! Definitely would recommend to..."

Fryday Night Foodie

"Located in a slice of a large warehouse structure, Akachochin makes a lovely addition to South Warf! I'm not too familiar with Japanese..."

M.

"Nabe is a Japanese style hotpot. For $29 p/p they provide a massive plate of pork belly and chicken with assorted vegetables for the hot pot. The..."

Daniel

"Very find dinning , nice place to be , need to booking with water view sit , inside house was very dark and can't see the food properly , staff was..."

Lavin.D

"Fabulous experience here. It is located beside the river so the view is good. Food here is delicious as well, especially the wangyu salad and tuna..."

Tiana

"This place is excellent and reasonably priced for the quality . The service is tops w well trained staff . I always go for the sushi sashimi..."

Ninniku

"Gastrology recently explored the South Wharf Promenade on a gastronomic tour of six eateries. It was a delight to visit Melbourne’s oldest but..."

Gastrology

"The Degustation menu is a hit or miss depending on what the chef wants to serve you. But having been here a few times I prefer to just order from the..."

.xLngo

"Excellent interplay between traditional and modern Japanese. I've wanted to come here for a while and wasn't disappointed. Yes, it may be slightly..."

Hungry Ronin

"Really enjoyed the service at Akachochin, as our waitress for the night, Naruko, was friendly and helpful. I asked her recommendations, which she..."

Colossal Chow

"Good location, good ambiance and good service! Gyoza tebasaki was unique but not great. Wagyu tataki was nice with the addition of crispy leek on..."

Sugarbutterflour

"I love this place! I've been here about half a dozen times, normally for the set menu with sake pairing - so much fun! On this occasion we went a la..."

Hungermonster

"This used to be our frequent go-to place for high quality Japanese food around where we live. However, I feel that standards have dropped a bit...."

Grace Sia

"Went here yesterday with my friends. Sushi is quite good and pretty cheap. But others are kind of expensive. Highly recommend their sushi. Anyway,..."

Perry

"Funky cute little restaurant. Atmosphere was amazing, staff were so friendly and helpful. As for the food, fresh sashimi, delicious tampura and meat..."

Moeeee

"They have sapporo on tap which is pretty nice and fresh draft beer, and udon i ordered was very nice with the soup, udon noodle was made..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Nice presentation, nice area. Food are in avarage price range, proportion is a little less, but it is understandable for a Japanese restaurant...."

Hikat

"Had the lunch special with a pot of sapporo for $25. Overall the food and service was good and we were seated at the sushi bar. The salmon..."

Vkap8

"This is a place where the food does all the talking. Through the door u are greeted by a sleek dining hall with elements that were undeniably..."

Justin Wong

"Good service and great sushi. The sushi was super fresh and because the weather was a little cold, we sat outside next to heater and were very..."

Michael L

"Izakaya style restaurant along the river. They have a myriad of dishes to choose ranging from japas small plates to bigger main dishes. We tried the..."

Edwar Kartio

"Such a versatile dining place in a perfect location, between the DFO South Wharf and the exhibition centre. Suitable for family with kids as well as..."

Cindy C Rahardjo

"My 2nd visit with friends. Tried more dishes this time. Food look & taste great. Wagyu beef is a must try. Desserts was amazing. Great service. All..."

fabian court

"This is the best Japanese restaurant in Melbourne without breaking your bank! Cooked in traditional methods and presented in a modern way, the chefs..."

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