7 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (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)
Best Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle) in Melbourne
7 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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"cant fault them on anything! great price, great food and great service..."
Rose Tonkin
"Really quick for staff to pack the food into containers, food really good for price although the menu is limited. Don don box really delicious, Iām..."
Shermy Lam
"Canāt really fault this place at all, the portions are massive and the prices are cheap as. Great feed for those days you donāt want to spend too..."
Leila
"Food: Okay.Service: Pay and sit.Ambience: Inner city. Loud students. Like that.Value: Was almost going to give 3 stars, then I..."
John Customer
"Great place for a quick lunch. Very affordable, great value. Amazing taste. I had a sashimi bowl. Huge amount of sashimi. Some of the best sashimi I..."
Joshua Osborne
"Probably my favourite eating place in the city. Food is cheap but tasty & filling. Adore the vibes..."
Skye
"The price is very affordable yet the taste was so good! One of the best Melbourne Cheap..."
SF
"I bought a tofu curry don yesterday for lunch. It was pretty good; the curry had a tiny bit of a kick, the vegetables were all good and the tofu was..."
The Happy Food Lover
"Ever since being hooked onto sashimi bowls, I've been on a hunt to try the best bang for the buck sashimi don. I can now safely say, Don Don does one..."
Valerie
"Well being a good fan of Japanese food, this place is a pure gem. My favorite is the chicken curry don. lots of chicken pieces together with some..."
Olesya Afonchikova
"Featured on Cheap Eats!Ā These place have been around for ages and is popular with the uni students.Ā This is perfect if you need a lunch..."
M3lissa____
"Food is served super fast. It's worth noting that the establishment is cash only. Even with a line the wait is usually only a few minutes. Recommend..."
Piknos
"Highly recommend Don Don. Food is served SUPER fast, I hadn't even finished paying yet and the food was already served!We got the following..."
Goldielyn Limsiy
"The food is great quality, Authentic and fresh. It's kind of Japanese fast food. The sfaff is very friendly and helpful. All of that at a very good..."
Srslyfoods
"I was in the mood for some healthy lunch meal, so I came to Don Don near Melbourne central after work. Canāt go wrong with classic bento..."
Sameer
"Don Don box. I usually walk past here during the day and there's a line out the door. Still busy after 8pm. My order was ready in about 90 seconds...."
Nick Collins
"amazing food, very quick service and great price. My personal fave is the pork katsu curry, I would highly recommend this to any curry lovers out..."
Marlena Adam
"Decent food at prices better than most of the places in the area. However, don't go expecting anything really nice.... and there are times where..."
Bianca Nguyen
"Good food for value! Sashimi don was delicious, packed with fresh salmon, pickles and salad. Portion is generous as well. The only meh for me is..."
Eatwithbonny
"Remembering those good old uni days when ques were really long for that yummy Don don bento box or a hot Chikan curry with rice.Absolutely cheap..."
Ricky.katyal86
"Love Don Don, where they have their ordering process so finely tuned. Some āglobal fast food chainsā could learn a few things from Don Don. My..."
Custardbun
"Quick, tasty, affordable japanese don place. This place has extremely fast service that is even faster than macdonalds. I normally would get the..."
Caroline
"Quick & budget friendly Japanese eats.The place is quite spacious but it is always, like always crowded so it can feel cramped and..."
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"A joint serving rice bowls. A very fast moving place with very good value in proportion to their portion sizes. Tends to be crowded with decent..."
Rudy
"Great value for money; super fast service! Missed out on the fried chicken but the pan grilled chicken is pretty great too. Canāt fault the..."
Janice
"I really loved it... their serving is huge enough to fill your hungry tummy. The taste is authentic and worth it... a must try when in..."
Ashenjhay
"I have been visiting Don Don regularly for the last couple of months. Every day, after the gym, I walk up to this restaurant and get my Donburi. This..."
Sreerag Nampoothiri K
"Quick cheap delicious Japanese bento place. Service is so quick makes it perfect spot for quick meal or when you are in hurry. My go to dish is curry..."
Sammy
"Just about the best value for a lunch you are likely to find in the CBD. The Dear Luncher really wanted some ramen, but the staff member in question..."
The Dear Luncher
"Don Don's is on of my go to's for cheap eats in the CBD. Can be in and out within 10 minutes which is crucial when i'm on the go. I have been here..."
Matt Andreadis
"Absolutely love Don Don, found this place a while back when searching "cheap eats cbd" and it certainly lives up to that, I'm able to eat a filling..."
Eve Nixon
"Perfect place to go to for a quick yet great meal! The place itself can be quite messy sometimes but I can find a clean enough seat to enjoy my meal...."
Samuel Braim
"I had been to DonDon with a couple of mates. I was told that the chicken curry don is a must have and yeah it lived up to its name.Yummy, really..."
Andrea Gonsalves
"If youāre looking for a place to give your wallet a rest. Don Dons is the place to go. All meals are under $10 and they donāt stinge on the..."
Rara Chews
"The sukiyaki don has been a go to lunch for me. Cheap, plenty of it, and the ginger is easy to pick off (it's a bit strong for my taste). I wasn't a..."
Charlie
"Attended last night and was impressed. Seriously fast service, excellent choice available. I got the Don Don Box - chicken, beef, salad and bento..."
Crittenden Hennsesy
"Perfect place to go to for a quick, cheap meal. Most of the menu items are all under $10 and the portions are massive. Make sure to bring cash guys..."
Angel_eatz
"Cheap, taste nice, and served very quickly. It's very hard to beat Don Don in terms of value you getting from your paid food. The place itself can be..."
Don Djoe
"Very fast service and polite staff. The food was prepared well and very delicious. Will definitely come again. However, the wasabi was mixed with the..."
Georgina Qiu
"Great food, cheap prices! Cant go wrong!!Ā šLOCATIONšHidden away on Little Lonsdale Street (between Swanston and Elizabeth)..."
AngeLuvFood8
"Fast service, great prices, excellent food. This place is always packed and it is easy to see why. The food is prepared promptly and you..."
A&S Eat Everything
"Was worth the wait in line!.. Been wanting to try DonDon for a long time now, and I am fortunate I did. You may have to wait a little in line, but..."
Eatfoodlikeabossmelbourne
"Affordable, fast and really tasty. Went for two rounds of food! Got the curry tofu and beef and were both amazing! Will definitely come back..."
Mykiii
"Me and my friends always grab lunch at this place when we were in university. Their food is cheap, fast and yummy. It is kind of KFC but healthier in..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Cheap healthy good food. Been coming here for years!! Fast and tasty. Variety on the menu too. Even salad options. Always busy so always fresh...."
Heg
"Ace little Japanese place. Quick, simple and delicious! The menu is short and super cheap. Order, wait a few minutes and enjoy. Plenty of space to..."
Ruth Cathcart
"The most economic Japanese cuisine I have ever eaten in Melbourne. Great taste with enough volume of food. Will definitely try the second time...."
Savannah Pierce
"Taste so nice. Cheap. I like the food here. The staff is very friendly as well. Would definetaly come back here next time! They have a japanese..."
Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto
"Food is super cheap and the serving is generous. It is good considering the price! Definitely will be a great place for people who works in the..."
Iris Xinrui Chen
"Came back multiple times for a meal because the food here is just so cheap, delicious and quick. Food arrives under a minute after you pay, which is..."
Lady X
"I have tried the buta teriyaki don, sukiyaki don, beef curry don. My favorite one here was beef curry don, the curry sauce was yummy mixed with the..."
CQL
"Delicious food, very fast, very fair prices and portions. The real deal. Annoying that they're cash only, but I forgive them given everything else is..."
Hunter Poelsma
"Don't let yourself be fooled by the stigma that such cheap prices must mean low quality food! I did and the thought of how many great meals I missed..."
William Nguyen
"Absolutely worth it!!! Servings are generous, service is fast and dishes are super cheap. Would definitely come back if I want a cheap and filling..."
Julieeeteee
"No muss no fuss! The only place in Melbourne where you get your food before your change. Hearty hot curry on a cold winters night, or cool soba salad..."
Hungry Little Dinosaur
"I have been here for a couple of times. The wait time from you place your order till you get your food is even faster than Maccaās or any other..."
NoCapsicumPlease
"When it comes to eating out on a low budget, I really recommend this place. The decent sizing and reasonable pricing coming with an ordinarily good..."
HK Loves To Wander
"I have been going to this place for a long time now. This is one of the best places for students. Its cheap, have great food, and placed in just the..."
Thats My Food
"I had the tofu curry don for $6.5 which is surprisingly have a great taste and a generous portion. I like the flavor and I love that pickled radish..."
Floree
"This place has been here since at least 2001. There a reason for that: itās darn tasty. The dishes are simple yet taste great. The prices donāt..."
Andrew Shelton
"Legit such a cheap place. The food here is extremely decent and tastes better than you would expect for the price. Itās great for a student budget..."
Joanne Liu
"Not many places can beat Don Don on their pricing. For the cost of a bubble tea, you get a full meal with meat in it! Service is super efficient..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Don Don is tucked away on little Lonsdale street with an unassuming entrance. The service is typical āin and outā with a dozen or so options..."
Rachael Fisher
"Awesome place. We were here on holiday and visited this place three times! Food is great, portions generous - but what won us over was the very warm..."
Jean Ng
"Great place to pop in and out for lunch. Itās short and simple menu does wonders in helping to make a choice of what to eat, and coupled with the..."
Tea-sun
"Ive been here twice so far and have been loving it. Its menu is very small but portions are 100% worth the price. Taste is again a 100% from me. Def..."
Sushi_Monster
"I have been in Don don maybe 300 times, why? if you are student like me You will understand! The price is ridiculous is cheap!!! The food are..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"Came here twice during my visit to Melbourne and was absolutely blown away. The best Japanese curry Iāve ever had, the sauce was amazingly good and..."
Tony Do
"Cheap, tasty Japanese foods tucked outside of Melbourne Central. I only wished that the dish included more vegetables. Additionally, the staff only..."
Mh foods
"Ah, this is a great place if you want decent, affordable food quickly. I had the sake don with miso soup and green tea and it cost me $14 in total. ..."
Marta Tesoro
"Cheap eats.
$8.70 for some sliced meat soaked in sake sauce and rice.
Can't complain for the price.
Quick fix, easy to eat. Extremely quick..."
Johnny Le
"Used to often eat at Don Don in 2014, but since then I've been employed elsewhere. Now that I work in the city again am ecstatic Don Don is still..."
Kevin Lim
"Best value food in the CBD. Sukiyaki Don comes with a generous serving of beef, and is only $8. Tastes amazing, and only a 2 minute..."
Charlie Hobbs
"Wow when people say "best cheap food in the CBD" they probably aren't lying! The Chicken Curry Don was delicious.
Meals are quite small, but very..."
Jonathon G (Theerealjono)
"The best cheapest Japanese foods in CBD so far. The taste is fair, the service is quick. Most of the time always ready around 5 minutes since payment..."
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Melbfoodie_mark
"The price was an absolute bargain, but I'm willing to pay 1 or 2 more dollars for hotter..."
Minh LĘ°u
"Very simple yet satisfying meal, the broth is very much like a sukiyaki styled broth, light sweet but so tasty, I got my udon with beef and onsen egg..."
Vivian
"This is the place to go if you want a quick fuss-free meal. Here's what I love about it:1. Very clearly defined range of meal options. I always..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Fresh & tasty hot or cold udon with free toppings (spring onions, bonito, seaweed, chilli crunchy tempura batter plus a couple more) and hot/cold tea..."
Melb_Belly
"I love the beancurd served in both of two Udon Yasans very much, other foods are also good... Can anyone recommand something similar in..."
Jinting Ye
"Restaurant located on Bourke Street just before Russell Street. Very friendly service. Love the their ordering system. Very quick and simple. We..."
Paul J Fisher
"Food - you can choose udon set, either big (pay extra $2) or small (normal price at $5.90). Then you can take others as well. Tha taste was overall..."
CSL
"For simple Japanese food at rock bottom prices, this place ticks all the right boxes. The ambience is not the best but the tasty food at..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"This is one of my favourite lunch spots in city if I am eating alone.. I always order the plain udon soup and will add some fried chicken & tempuras..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"I came here for a really early lunch just as they opened for the day. I really like the canteen no frills style of this place. You start at the..."
Willtravelforfood17
"This Japanese place really impressed me as I took my first sip of the udon soup. I usually love udon noodles, I believe it is a much healthier option..."
Sreerag Nampoothiri K
"My go to udon place. Not only it is affordable but it taste good as well. Love their tempura. My favs are crabstick tempura and prawn..."
Eatwithbonny
"Rating: 3.5/5Come here for a quick and filling lunch or dinner.Ā The quirky thing about this Udon Yasan is their ordering system. You first..."
Feed Me Melbourne
"Yummy, quick, fresh food. Nice people. You get free tea and yummy crunchy tempura on your udon. Itās delish! Make sure you try all the..."
Ramen_lover
"Cheap udon in CBD. They offer vegetarian & vegan options as well. I had their vegan curry udon, was ok. Just dont expect anything though, theres not..."
Fike
"Decided that I wanted Udon today and I havent been here in soooo long. When I came in today, it gave me the same vibe that I had last time i was..."
Food Dreamer
"Cheap, quick, simple, unpretentious...the way cheaps eats should be! Awesome noodles and soup broth and love the setup. Can be in and out in 20 mins..."
Great Restaurant Mentions
"š±Lizzieās first impression: The concept of this place is to choose your base whether it be udon or curry udon and then you can add your own side..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Decent tasting food, where you pick the fillings as per your preferences, after ordering the base. Condiment section is free flow, where..."
Sivashankar Sivam
"My fav Japanese in the city. Always makes me feel like Iām in Japan again! Perfect food if youāre on break in the area as all the food is pre..."
Melbourne_eats_
"Always the go to place whenever we cannot decide on a food option. Cheap and reliable, we can get our udon and deep fried food craving sorted whilst..."
Kingshark
"Every time I feel like some Japanese food but donāt want to spend too much I come to this place. There are many choices which you can make own..."
Eatingmakesmehappy
"Very affordable. Itās hard to find places this cheap in CBD. The plain hot udon isnāt amazing but not much different to other places, just at a..."
Mhk123
"Came here twice during a 3 day trip. Everything here is very affordable, especially the sides. I grabbed cold udon and hot udon, $4.8 each. The udon..."
Pacc
"Wanted to try but it was already closed on our first visit, second time was open and crowded as it was during lunch time. Ordered their udon with..."
MF
"I went for a quick dining and as you can guess, a very good value of money. They offers fresh udon as they make it daily although it tasted average...."
Keyš
"Walked past Udon Yasan and never really had the urge to try it u til today. Iām glad I did. Food tasted great! Plus was quite cheap! Had quite a..."
Gdkf
"The store didn't have much to offer at first glance but don't let its appearance put you off. I quite appreciate the unique experience of self..."
Hungry Hieu
"Quick authentic udon. Plenty of options to choose from and great flavour! Took me back to japan. Perfect if you want a quick eat and go meal...."
Brittany Clark
"Udon was fresh but soup was a bit too salty for my taste. It had a great selection of tempura and self-serve counters where you could choose your own..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"They made their own udon fresh daily which is a plus point as their noodle quality is considerably high. It is a self-serve restaurant where you ask..."
Munching Pandas
"Udon is pretty good, well priced,,,Sadly the fried sweet potato was coldBut still taste alright.................will definitely come..."
Nyoz
"Udon Yasan is basically my stable food when we need something quick and easy to eat. I've recently tried the cold noodles due to hot weather and it's..."
Ponkylim
"Excellent home-made Japanese Udon with various toppings to pick, clear soup stock . Good value great food excellent service.Free condiments..."
H
"Service was quick, food was cheap and tasty. Came here on a fairly hot day and ordered the Cold Kimchi Noodle Soup with Sweet Potato Tempura on the..."
Bees
"This is an ultimate cheap eats place, especially for poor students or people who don't get off work until 9pm on a weekday. You can get a warm bowl..."
Om Nom Nom
"When im craving udon, this is my go to place. Cheap, quick and tasty. Very fitting for a student and those in budget. I like the simple plain udon..."
Kristina Maria
"Quality udon, love how you're able to customise your own meal, so cute, cheap, friendly staff, authentic, love the condiments, 10/10 would come again..."
Joyce
"One of my favourite spots to visit after working late and I'm forced to fend for myself. I usually enjoy the sukiyaki beef noodle soup with a soft..."
Mustard
"It was a very cold night and I needed some hot food, this place was perfect for some kimchi to boost my immune system. I got my food super fast and..."
Jo The Fairy
"The most authentic and tasty udon that I have had in Melbourne. I always get the beef noodle soup, and for $7.80 (small) and $9.80 (large) the price..."
Dee
"I've been a regular here now for 1.5 years now; it's about time I gave this place a review. I've never been disappointed here! Good menu choices,..."
HP
"First time here and I enjoyed it so much! I had the curry beef udon with an extra side of egg and vegetable croquette. I love the Japanese inspired..."
L
"Experience was a bit confusing but I really enjoyed the Udon noodles here. Very nice cheap price, udon highly customizable and tasted yummy. I really..."
ThE MOiStMaKeR
"Customisable udon imitating real life Japanese noodle bars is pretty cool! Handmade noodles, free toppings the concept is great here! Tables were a..."
Ammy Elle
"Quiet and unassuming this restaurant delivers very cheap udon and curries for a very reasonable price. I love the unlimited toppings and green tea..."
Rachael
"The food is quick and convenient. The employees are lovely. The price you pay is definitelyĀ worth it and I love how you can add your own additions..."
Red.scarf
"Affordable Japanese comfort food! Love their beef sukiyaki on rice, daikon, and inari. I always come back when I need a quick jap fix at low price...."
Claris
"Wanted something light after eating quite heavily through-out the day as it was my first trip in Melbourne, came across this place and glad I went in..."
Sarah
"Honestly what a brilliant and unique idea of a eatery.Udon Yasan reminds me of my high school's cafeteria, except the food here is amazing and..."
CultureClash
"@this is the third time that i have been here, and none of my visits to this place has disappointed me. there are two options for their..."
Foodie Panda
"Ever since my Japanese friend introduced me to Udon Yasan when it first opened, I have been obsessed. The little udon shop offers customers an..."
Lemon
"Great food at a cheap price. Bowl of hot or cold noodles with a selection of tempura. Staff always friendly and efficiently. Free teas and as much..."
Kayz
"Looking for a quick lunch in Melbourneās CBD, I stopped by Udon Yasan, Melbourneās alternative to Marukame in Chatswood. I found the ordering..."
Sydney Tum Tum
"Quite like this restaurant. Have been here a number of times. They specialise in udon noodles. I usually order either the curry beef noodles with..."
Mandy W
"This place is awesome! Reminds me of the time when I was living in Japan and wanted a quick bite of Udon or Soba. What can you buy these days of..."
K-eats
"I quite like this Authentic Japanese style restaurant. From the whole pick your type of noodles and then whatever add ons you like. The free toppings..."
Theresa Arika
"It's good for the price, especially in Melbourne. Except for when it's sold out, and that's usually for at least 5 minutes every 15 minutes between..."
Lilmeh
"(Thursday 22/12/2016)This place is superb with serving their homemade udon. Super cheap. Super-fast. This place will tell you just enjoy..."
Pauliwag
"Love the chicken curry and udon beef noodle soup and eggplant crisps. I will def be back but will skip the crab meat nugget and chicken. Iāll try..."
Indaylakwatsera Gamay
"Pretty descent, got the #2 Sukiyaki Udon ($8) & an ebi tempura ($3).
The soup was quite light but pleasant, the beef wasnāt great quality with a..."
LUIS ANTHONY JAYANATA
"A Self Service restaurant offering freshly made, quality, "Sanuki" style Udon at pocket friendly prices.
If you are like me, who like udon, but not..."
Ming
"we got the kake udon (#1), sukiyaki beef udon (#2), prawn tempura, crabstick tempura and crab cream croquette on the side.
the udon is super worth..."
kristin tan
"The prices have increased and they no longer have free cold green tea but still my favorite place to go for udon..."
Grace Elfira
"Cheap, consistant and delicious. Have visited maybe over a dozen times.
Perfect location too so I hope they don't relocate despite it being a small..."
Steven Nguyen
"I wish I could give this place 6 stars! Instantly one of my favourite Japanese eateries. The quality and quantity of food far exceeds its humble..."
"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:š 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 friendās..."
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
"Donāt 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..."
"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 andĀ 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..."
"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..."
"hello. rice workshop is solely the reason why i live. it is delicious. i would eat your chicken katsu curry any day of the week, nay any minute of..."
Madison Le
"I absolutely love Japanese food, so to have it served so conveniently and so quickly in venues such as Rice Workshop make it even better. The quality..."
Morgs71
"Very amazing beef bowl! I really missed gyudon and felt like being in Japan again. A quick meal, good price and..."
Sara Fiorella
"An amazing value for money, food tastes great and fresh, plus they offer free sauces to everyone unlike all other cheap food..."
Mohammed Tabbaa
"Super efficient restaurant. From the great service while ordering to efficiency of my Chicken Curry katsu bowl coming out so quickly and it tasting..."
Hung Huynh
"Love the flavour, portions and value for money of Rice Workshop - definitely my go to for Japanese! Also, their soft serve black sesame and matcha..."
Kris L
"Super fast service, very tight spacing and itās always a bonus if you get a seat! Food is made fresh and is tasty. I always get the edamame but..."
Split The Bill
"The food was very tasty and super quick I didnāt have to wait so long the staff was very attentive and the best part is itās very affordable..."
Zsandrea Lovey
"Fast and friendly service. Nothing too fancy but a decent feed at a good price point. Good potion size which is always amazing when starving. Good..."
Tee Tr
"I am a vegetarian so itās hard to appreciate international cuisines sometimes due to lack of options but I was pleasantly surprised here. They..."
Bernard Haylen
"3.5. Got a curry katsu don from Uber eats as I was craving for it. It was average, an unfair disadvantage as I had one of the best tonkatsu yesterday..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Loved! I hadn't been to a Rice Workshop before but am now hooked! The food here is not overly complex but done extremely well. Yum flavours..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Quick delicious Japanese eatery. Service is friendly and fast. I would normally go for their chicken karage with spicy mayo. There are also free..."
Sammy
"Iām never disappointed by Rice Workshop, the workers are always super efficient and itās the perfect quick and cheap lunch in the city. Highly..."
Grace Koh
"Right in the middle of Chinatown you can find this little gem. The restaurant offers modern Japanese cuisine in a bright and spacious environment...."
Cludy Foodie
"In Simple Words 'FANTASTIC'Eating Japanese at is a bloody Yummy Deal.Ordered a Katsu Chicken Ramen in a Pork Broth and Teriyakki..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Have been here for dinner as well as their popular green tea soft serve (only $2!). Not sure about the quality for that price, but flavour is nice -..."
Quince And Cheese
"My score 4.0 stars (for matcha soft serve).Ā J & I had sushi for lunch today at SKS in Little Collins St & then wandered up to RW for a soft..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Rice Workshop is a fantastic franchise. Having been to a couple of their other branches, I can safely say that each place serves consistent,..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"I came here For recommendations of my friends I am not disappointed. The food is very tasty You have a good selection of sauces. I tried the beef..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"I love the concept of rice workshop. They have rich and delicious ice cream as well! I love that their menu is customisable and I can choose whatever..."
Quinn
"Simple, delicious, and affordable food that I can easily recommend to anyone.Staff are friendly and helpful. Avialible facilities clean and..."
Luper
"Quick, cheap, convenient - the trifecta that pleases any uni student. I remember visiting Rice Workshop several times with friends and would have a..."
Kimberley Leggett
"I have been to this restaurant many times. Very good price and fulfilling foods. Original beef is very tasty but teriyaki chicken is a bit salty..."
Juerong Qiu
"The food here not only comes in very generous and filling portions, but is also incredibly affordable. I love their ramen bowls, but their udon bowls..."
Deniz
"Great place, definitely recommended! I had the udon curry noodles and it was delicious. Good selection of Japanese style food and side dishes..."
Betty8448208
"Yummy rice bowls at an affordable price!! Only paid $8+ for it. Highly recommend it. Service was good and fast. Location was convenient, 10min walk..."
Tammy
"Great Chicken Katsu Curry. Will be back definitely. The Pork Katsu Bento is delicious and the Karaage chicken is flavoursome. Customer service is..."
Joseph
"My friends and I were finding a lunch place and decided to try this. It was beyond our expectation. Good price, good taste, good value for..."
Miu Pitsinee
"I came here with my friends for lunch. Good for its price. The sauce tasted good with rice. The potion of the meat is good. Chicken is not that juicy..."
Claire Lee
"Value for money! Had a bowl of beef rice with egg. It's cheap but still taste fine and the portion size was good too. The place was kinda tidy but..."
SHerrii Lee
"hey good food, friendly staff , Quick and effiecient service , Wil come back here and recommend this place to friends and family, Its..."
Rajneel Anand
"Amazing food, I strongly recommend everyone to come and try once. We tried vegetarian ramen with miso soup, it was delicious and we will come again..."
Davinder Kapoor
"Various food provided as well as drinks. The place is so comfortable to sit at so we felt happy to eat here. We also wish we could come back..."
Keshia Audrey
"Great food for value and great location, it's right in the heart of melbourne citt. Definitely will come again for the beef teriyaki with soft boiled..."
Emily.enrica
"The food is delicious, especially chicken and the sauce. The fruit is fresh and I really like the curry chicken because curry is very tasty and the..."
XUDONG MA
"Great! The rice is soft and delicate! The beef is juicy and tender! The environment is really good! There are so many Japanese dishes to choose!..."
Yinghao Zhang
"This is my first time here and I got the kimchi teriyaki chicken the presentation and taste of it is alright would Definitely consider to come back..."
Liwei Ma
"Had the spicy teriyaki chicken this time yuummm will definitely come back and try more stuff on the menu Love the new look in the restaurant as..."
Facebook User
"Nice and fast. Always very nice environment. Iāve been here since I was in high school. The food is always fresh and good. I really like it. I..."
Daisy Fang
"Amazing foods and place for our environment with many people smiles and laughing. Workers are really nice to make the food taste like..."
Jimmy Doan
"Nice curry after renovating. Very good worthwhile to come back. Cheap and delicious. Well cooked. Very healthy. Fair portion, very fulfilling. A good..."
Foodblogger
"Curry served warm, a bowl of goodness! Very authentic, definitely worth the money. Good customer service and loving the great atmosphere...."
Desnee Hung
"Rice workshop has great choices of rice bowls at affordable prices. Their service is quick and friendly and overall a great place for a quick bite...."
CookieMonster
"Food is good company is good so thumbs up. Chicken is moist ginger was well picked rice was fluffy vege was fresh an enjoyable dining experience with..."
Jam
"Really good food, fast and delicious and also cheap. Great healthy alternative! Staff are really friendly and efficient would highly recommend this..."
Will
"There is delicious food here and I will come again.I love Fried chicken rice here. It's cheap and good. One can eat very full.Next time I'll try the..."
"Amazing food for decent price. The Rice bowls are the best. Preferably the chicken teriyaki curry bowls. They offer a tender meat that goes well in..."
Ahnaf
"Ordered the beef tasted good and have a tiny of sweetness in it, absolutely worth coming back over and over again. Staff is kinda friendly and..."
Zhiting Angela Chen
"The Pork Katsu Bento is very very deliciousļ¼Love it so muchļ¼Another guy who came with me ordered Chasu Noodle Bowl, and that one was also very..."
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"Fast service, delicious food, teriaki chicken was super tender and the sauce was great. For the rice point it hits the spot was pleasantly surprised...."
Lauren Salter
"I had ordered a grilled terriyaki salmon meal amd it was delicious! Very good for the price you pay. Would recommend people to come here for some..."
Bryce Keuris
"Yummy food, affordable price. I ordered the deep fried chicken curry with udon and i love it šš. Staff are friendly and food comes pretty..."
Quyen Ly
"Great food, I want to try the rest of the things on the menu because they all look so good! It was also great value and a great atmosphere. Staff are..."
Matthewjsb
"great atmosphere, lovely staff, some spicy mayonnaise to kick start your evening. i just want free ice cream..."
Jennifer Truong
"Had the tofu curry udon and was amazing for the price! Added some spicy mayo which was free (along with a bunch of other options) and was absolutely..."
Romy Martini
"Affordable and fast service, great for a quick lunch fix. Big serving portions.My favourite has to be the chicken karage with curry rice...."
Xiao Ouyang
"Very nice food and nice background music. Highly recommend spicy teriyaki chicken. The serve is quick and staffs are all friendly. My friend and I..."
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"Saw this place as we were walking through Chinatown and it caught our eyes as it was a Japanese option. Lovely authentic bowls, the regular filled me..."
Karina Elliott
"Loved this place for their polite and accomodating staff...also the food is well sufficient for budget and great in taste...will surely be back on my..."
Saran Duggal
"I had chicken katsu curry which is tasty and well-decorated. The service is quick and staffs are friendly. One point needed to improve is the amount..."
Mindy T Nguyen
"Nice place!! We had the Original Beef Curry and the Chicken Tonkatsu Curry. My beef curry is a little sweet but I don't mind. The bowl is so big for..."
Bie
"The queue can be very disorganised and messy as people donāt where to go, where to order, especially for those who are first timers. Overall the..."
NoCapsicumPlease
"Looooove this bright and vibrant little place! I tried the Angus Beef Bento. The beef was very tender and flavorful, and the side yakitori, salad,..."
Tanya Campos
"Very good taste and easy to find. Most of the meal are under $10. Excellent price for this quality of food!Portion is good, place is clean,..."
Chinyui Pun
"Excellent price for this quality of food!Portion is good, place is clean, staff are nice.Situated in a convenient place, service is fast..."
Tyee0004
"Fast service and nice food! Just nice the portion. Crowded even during weekday lunch hour. Wide range of Japanese food for you to choose, they even..."
Zhao Chii
"Great food great taste great curry great egg great beef not too salty not too sweet just right the taste and cheap price will come back next week or..."
Kelly Suen
"For the main course, we order original beef bowl, chashu pork ramen and grilled teriyaki salmon and all of it is not a disappointment although for..."
Ryan Osmond
"Fantastic value for the bowls (order the large), would come again to try the rest. I had a really good beef bowl and the curry Udon was hearty for..."
Ivan Lee
"Had their chicken katsu curry udon. Their curry was good, and for a slow eater, everything was still warm by the time I was done! Price point was..."
Shareen Chan
"Rice workshop is good place to pop in for a quick lunch or dinner and get a rice bowl that tastes yum on the cheap. Recently Michelin star chef..."
Olive Sundays
"Friendly staff good food oriental japanesse food. I just need my ice cream please i need 60 more characthers to get 1 soft ice cream..."
Reinaldy Marcelino Mokaliran
"The only thing that I dislike the most may is the miso soup of their ramen - very plain and flavorless like water. Other dishes have been fine... But..."
Aki
"I loved the wagyu truffle donburi. Much more delicious than I expected it would be. Will come again next time.The chargrilled chicken curry..."
Chelene Indriani
"Awesome varieties of rice bowls and ramens. My favorite is the char grilled chicken curry. Katsu and tempora are decent. Matcha soft serve is, well,..."
Mriganka Sarma
"The food was absolutely delicious and I would recommend people to come and have a try! Their chicken kathy and karage was magnificent and had great..."
Mikezhou09
"Amazing food!!! You can just taste that amazing beef in the first bite. Increase the quantity though then it will be totally perfect... have a great..."
Rashi Srivastava
"Friendly staff, nice food and affordable price š Ordered the rice bowl original beef and udon of chicken Katsu the beef taste sweet and Katsu Udon..."
Huii En
"it's been one of the best Japanese restaurants I've ever been in ! really succulent chicken katsu :9, the staff was undeniably friendly and polite...."
Antonio Fabra Cespedes
"Affordable Japanese food, tastes good. Lots of variety of dishes to order. Service was quick and the location is easy to find- located in Chinatown...."
Ratanak Pisey Hong
"Fastest Rice Workshop in the southern hemisphere I would suggest.
Order your food at the far end, collect and proceed down the counter to..."
gjcc73
"The staff were very friendly and a decent fast meal for cheap prices. The meal was filling and delicous and worth coming to for a quick meal...."
josiah
"Good value also delicious Japanese place.
Athletic rice bowl everything was..."
Y W
"LOVE this little restaurant.
I stumbled upon this restaurant in 2016 because I love matcha and wanted to try the ice cream. It did NOT disappoint...."
Harriet Daisy
"Really delicious speedy meals. We stumbled upon this place and found it very satisfying. Try adding the egg to your curry rice to up the pleasure...."
"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
"Iāve 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. Itās 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 aĀ 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 Todayās 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.Ā 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 equallingĀ 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 Melbourneās 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..."
"Great experience overall. First time we did teppanyaki and the chef was fun and kept us engaged whilst cooking through his humour, food was..."
Prerna Kumar
"Food: I went to Miyako with my boyfriend for our anniversary and we got the Ume Tasting Menu and the assorted sashimi which had 15 pieces.The..."
Jirene Beh
"First time trying out this restaurant, and very happy with the service and food we were given. The table staff are very friendly and helpful, as the..."
Judy
"Service was decent, view is beautiful, although unfortunately if you do sit outside you may end up having a little bigger friend run along once in a..."
Tifa Cheung
"āSimply SuguretaāI just love Japanese food, crafty, sophisticated, good Chefās, scrumptious light food and always memorable...."
Tripparooney
"Really nice food! Really nice service! Thank you Manager and Jeff gave us so wonderful..."
Sherry Shi
"Sushi and sashimi was a must, and the assorted platter offered a great selection of fresh morsels. We also couldnāt not order the spicy tuna rolls..."
Theycallmemaggie
"We visited miyako on Thursday 13th June for our anniversary. We were gifted a red balloon voucher which was a great idea.Initially we had..."
Tina Salameh
"Great experience, food was good quality and chef was fun and quirky. We got the Sake teppanyaki option and it was more than enough food,..."
Jennifer Issa
"Felt like some good Japanese food, we found this place on a Sunday night and decided to eat here. Located on the 3rd floor of the Southgate plaza,..."
Hung Quach
"Awesome in every way. the food, the staff, it ended up being a bit pricey for what we were use too but hey it was a special occasion. Love, love,..."
MelbourneMum
"Weāve always wanted to try Teppanyaki in Melbourne before deciding to come here for dinner on Monday after work. There were only a few other tables..."
Vivi Vee
"I am in love with this place. The staff are just so attentive and fun. Food was delicious, maybe a little āexpensiveā. But hey, the food is good!..."
HUNG DO
"Was here for lunch on the weekend. We opt for a la Carte instead of teppanyaki. We ordered their bentos. Good value for the money in terms of the..."
Lianne
"A great place for a good teppanyaki meal. The chef and staff were so friendly and attentive and it's a good value for money. The portions are big..."
LJ Shannan
"lovely ambience and a nice seating arrangements looking over the yarra. we ordered the seafood platter and a sushi sashimi platter. the bathrooms..."
Dina Kerr
"this was our first Teppanyaki experience. All was fantastic. The food was top quality. Staff were friendly and our chef was very skilled and fun. We..."
Deb
"Went for teppanyaki through a red balloon voucher which was a set menu, our chef made the night! He was fun, friendly and got everyone involved. Food..."
Five Star Char *
"We were greeted by a very friendly host who lead us to our table in the balcony area. The settings and decor of the restaurant is very nice and..."
Chloe Davies
"A group of friends and I, 8 of us, had dinner here to celebrate a birthday. I decided to share dishes with 2 other friends. We tried the seafood..."
LittleM
"I was taken here for valentineās dinner, and was pleasantly surprised by the flavours in all the food! Putting aside the beautiful view overlooking..."
Clarissa Whitehead
"A great place to dine!!! Wonderful service and the food was well prepared. The lamb chops lacked in a bit of flavour, and the chicken was just above..."
Zacquilinelao
"Nice restaurant with good view and friendly staff. Service was really prompt and it didn't take long for our food to arrive. Absolutely love their..."
XiaoHui Teo
"We had a great night out, the food was awesome! Thank you to all the staff and chefs at Miyako! This restaurant was recommended by a friend and..."
W3ndiH
"Excellent service and excellent food!!! Staff were very attentive and the food was very pleasing. A very enjoyable night! Would definitely come back..."
Joannewang85
"Very enjoyable night.We were brought to our table in the balcony by a friendly host. The sun set view over the yarra river was a great start to..."
Marcus Belmond
"Nice view,good service with reasonable price. Foods all good,taste can be more improved!A little bit salty.but still quiet good.dumpling is very..."
Typhoon
"Food was delicious but very small, great friendly customer service lovely views of the city and yarra river, For the money spent we walked away still..."
Kyra Handakas
"Love this place! The food was absolutely delicious! The sushi & sashimi platter is beautifully presented and very fresh. The salmon toro melts in my..."
Olivia
"Went here for birthday dinner. The food was very average but the service took all the points! The guy at the counter was very happy, energetic and..."
Divya Sharma
"Perfect weekend lunch with great view by the yarra river. Overall food was great. Especially their wafu steak which was absolutely delicious, steak..."
Angel
"Had lunch at Miyako in their balcony area. Beautiful food accompanied by beautiful view and great weather. Service was prompt. Didn't had to wait..."
Ronald
"A surprising great restaurant located in the tourist hot spot. The restaurant offers great view of the Yarra River and delicious japanese food. Ā I..."
Jennifer
"Miyako Japanese cuisine restaurant. I came in the lunch time and no many people. Staff are not Japanese and I think it is owned by Cantonese. The..."
Steven Gu
"Really good ambience, the place is beautiful, particularly on a sunny day. We have only been here for the lunch bentos which are pretty good value at..."
Justin
"I joined a group of friends for dinner at Miyako on the spur of the moment post having seen a film nearby. They had organised a tasting menu which we..."
"Didn't get to try the cheaper lunch bento options but went for dinner instead and had the tasting menu. Found it slightly expensive for the portions..."
Munchkinmichie
"Dessert at Miyako, Southgate. They do $20 bentos which are on my list, but that's a lunch special. Tonight we're here for dessert after a show or two..."
Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)
"Fresh Japanese food served in a very beautiful environment with kindness and respect by all staff.From the moment you enter these doors you will..."
Christopher & Marian
"Miyako is a Japanese restaurant which has been around for about 20 years. Here they are run by true Japanese and I was invited by Healthystudent site..."
Katherine Chiu
"Had a beautiful dinner at Miyako today with family. It was pretty quiet on Sunday night. We had a table next to window with Yarra view. Food came..."
Crystal Ji
"Service was absolutely fantastic and so was the interior. It was a little annoying that the toilets only had one cubicle for each sex. I guess if..."
Tassie Eleftheriou
"Wow what an awesome experience we had Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppanyaki . Words cannot explain the entertainment provided by our wonderful master..."
Split The Bill
"Came here a little while ago to celebrate my birthday. From memory, this place was really wonderful for a casual but romantic date or birthday..."
Cynthia Giang
"I had a blast at Miyako! Came here for dinner with my friends at teppanyaki! The food was simply delicious, the service was great! Our chef was very..."
Johnny Lau
" Lunch set here is amazing! Been here a couple of times and really liked the food - fresh seafood full of flavour! They also cater for vego options..."
Mi55Bee
"Great restaurant with an equally great ambience and customer service. We tried the tepanyaki lunch set and it was mind blowing. The flavours and the..."
Sia
"GREAT RESTAURANT, great value for money! I was looking for some place special to celebrate an early father's day and booked Miyako for their..."
Ava
"Delicious meal and great service! Haven't been to Southbank for quite some time now and wanted to enjoy a nice lunch by the river. Chose Miyako and..."
Amelia
"absolutely 5/5 mid week for their special 5 course lunch.. you get a sample of courses and leave sated...Ā plus the view over the yarra 10/10 as is..."
Neil Hogarth
"Services are quite nice!Lunch time bento boxes are at high values!Also various choices of rice don.Everything is..."
Yolanda Wong
"Yummy and fresh food, price is descent and also good customer service. Would come again! The lobster tail was very niceeeee. ..."
NY
"Delicious Japanese food and great service! After a long day of meetings I decided to go somewhere near my hotel for a nice place to eat and wind down..."
Vivian
"ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!Came to have dinner with a group of friends and it certainly exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was nice, the food..."
Mario Sander
"Miyako is definitely in the splurge category, however for those on more restrained budgets its lunch options offer excellent value-for-money. At just..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"Great restaurant, great food, great service! The 6 of us came here on a busy Saturday night. Wasn't expecting too much given the mixed reviews but..."
Athel46
"Best fresh japanese Cuisine i ate in melbourne. Service is really good and atmosphere is great. Really good. Oysters are superb and there seafood..."
Foodielove
"The food here is decent quality, but I feel like it tries too hard to be modern fusion and loses its Japanese flare. The steak I had was cooked quite..."
TresHungry
"The service was lovely and the decor was very nice and made great conversation Also, the views are amazing if you sit on the terrace or by the..."
Dakota Deane
"This is my second time to have dinner here. The quality is the same.Actually I think service, food quality and environment are fine to me...."
Jayden Kobe
"Been there twice!! A cool place to have Japanese Cuisine.. Teppenayaki is the highlight of this restaurant.. Butter Fish is the best dish on the..."
Tanmay
"Superb. Although at the higher end for price.Wait staff are very quiet and hard to understand but the food is great.We had several share..."
Scott Hemsley
"Went to Miyako for a bit of a pre-Christmas celebration lunch with some close family. We all went for the bento boxes - you can't put a foot wrong..."
Erin
"Went here on my birthday! The tempura was delicious! And the sashimi was fresh! Everything was beautifully presented. I wasn't really into the..."
Bella
"Miyako was referred to me via a good friend of mine, who is a self-claimed super Japanese Foodie, so I decided to come here with my family on a..."
Jonathan
""GREAT TEPPANYAKI"We tryed the Miyako Japanese for a birthday.It was very simply to book.The staff was very nice. We took the..."
Myriam
"Located in Southgate, Miyako is a restaurant dedicated first and foremost to the art of Japanese eating and drinking, offering a laid back..."
Gastrology
"Had the taster menu, service was good and food was reasonably..."
D Hui
"I enjoyed my first tepanyaki in Melbourne. The service is lovely and I am amazed how a simple dish turned into a extravagant meal. I liked watching..."
Freddie Jazmin
"This is a mid range teppanyaki place suitable for groups of of up to 10 people with a reasonable atmosphere and fantastic wine list. Parking is..."
Chris Arabatzis
"I would highly recommend this Japanese restaurant. It was absolutely beautiful. The service was really great and staff were lovely.
The place has a..."
"Teriyaki beef was served on a sizzling plate. I love my food this way as it stays hot and you can take your time enjoying the flavours of this dish...."
Brendan Barfoot
"the seafood tepanyaki is super good! But the portion is quite small if you dont eat it with rice (extra as it doesnt come with rice) plus pretty..."
Sheila Monalisa
"The Katsudon here SLAPS.A+..."
Maxi Hunt
"love this place with all my heart!! the teppanyaki is delicious and the ambience is great. The staff (probably the owner) is super friendly and..."
Natty
"One of best Japanese restaurants. I have been dining there for more than a decade. Teppanyaki Meat (grilled chicken & beef with vegies in creamy..."
Tannie
"Freshest sashimi in town! Great service, delicious food!! The eggplant and tofu are the best thing Iāve had in awhile 10/10 would recommend..."
Will
"Oh Well I love this restaurant!! My sonās favourite place to have Noodle and Sushi around South Yarra area. The staff we so friendly and..."
Indri
"Why I give this place a 5 stars is simply because of their Meat Teppanyaki. I canāt find anything like this anywhere else as of now, although some..."
EatorTreat
"This place is what I consider a classic. Long before the many waves of Asian establishments hit Melbourne, Kanpai was already there. I love their..."
Pandy
"Favourite sushi place on Chapel St.Service staff are extremely attentive and the food is always fresh. Canāt recommend it enough if youāre..."
Henrymcmenomy
"Freshest fish and fantastic ambient atmosphere. Come every Wednesday and itās my favourite meal of the week. Strongly recommend the nigiri..."
Robert Mcmenomy
"Very average looking place, not a great atmosphere or decor but the food was definitely good and the service was very fast and friendly staff. Also..."
Tabi Ei
"Love their creamy garlic sauce on any poultry and veggies, beef or chicken. Tempura veggies were fried perfectly nice and crispy, miso eggplant was..."
Mi55Bee
"The best restaurant in south yarra, my family and i have been a loyal costumer everytime we when to melbourne, every one of us order the mixed..."
Utiii
"Must try their teppanyaki (beef/ prawn). Itās amazing! The grilled meat on its own was good then they added a creamy sauce on top of it. Had to..."
Prida
"Great service! The staff are very attentive and friendly. All the food we ordered was beautiful and exactly what we expected. The mixed sushi was..."
Georgia Sing
"Great attentive service, decent selection of Japanese dishes from basic sushis and bentos to teppanyaki. Food was rather average though - we ordered..."
Angel Khong
"Good and fresh foodExpensive sushi (like...they are charging twice as much for a sushi roll than all the other places in the area)Opened..."
Slavujce88
"Used to dine here, travelling all the way from the city just to enjoy its seafood hotplate with creamy garlic sauce. Never had Japanese teppan served..."
Ferry Gondo
"I have been to this place since 3 years ago, it always been my favourite sushi place based on the quality of food and money. The creamy garlic..."
Yeonginaa
"Visited the restaurant with my family and my five month old infant. There was some space to place the pram. The service was friendly and the food was..."
Salim Haveliwala
"Been here a few times for dinner and it has always been a great dining experience. Lovely attentive staff and an extensive menu. Safe to say this..."
Food-is-life
"Who would have guessed that this place would have such amazing sushi.The above standards food quality aside, the staff were so friendly...."
Captain Tofu šŖš±āļøš
"I have been eating at Kanpai for nearly 20 years. It is a great restaurant, kid friendly and the best Yakiniku Salmon in Melbourne - open..."
FoodieGuru_770
"The fast service and friendly staff (even when the restaurant is very busy) makes you want to go back there.Very good food, and you need to get some..."
Silvia Forese
"Nahh ini dia nih resto yang disegani oleh orang2 indo di seantero south yarra melben. Kanpai tuh ayam/seafood/daging digoreng pake minyak dikit..."
Sebastian Tobing
"The must eat resto when your in melbourne!!! Dont forget to order the tepanyaki. i order tepanyaki mixed HEAVEEEN...many resto in Jakarta I know put..."
Natalia Adrian
"No frills venue offering quality Japanese food. Always love popping in here for all of our usual favourites - beef tataki, fresh oysters, a..."
Mobwife
"Babe's favourite late night restaurant! Their teppanyaki combo is da bombbbbb, mixing with chilli flakes and some soy sauce! They have really good..."
Amandachai
"Many friends recommended this place, apparently it is good! I ordered beef teriyaki, and even the taste was not as I expected, it is still good. I..."
Aik
"Simple yet delicious Japanese food is always a go-to meal option. The extensive menu with many classic Japanese dishes will leave everyone happy...."
@twogoodtoresist
"BEST TEPPANYAKI I'VE EVER TRIED! Letak nya agak jauh dari CBD, di chapel st, di south Yarra. Menu favorit saya disini Beef teppanyaki! Tapi mix..."
Feby Sunarto
"Came here for a later dinner on a Friday night. Ordered the deluxe sashimi, which came with salmon, tuna, white fish and octopus. I loved all of the..."
Stephanie Papazois
"Sympathetic Japanese restaurant on Chapel Street , the meal's quality is constant and the service impeccable. Sushi platter as well as veg..."
Jean-Baptiste
"Swung by Kanpai during lunch time and it was a great experience. The service was quick and the wait time for all the dishes (approx 7) to be served..."
Tangertalks
"Detail: Never been disappointed with the food here! The sizzling beef with rice is incredible, very tasty sauce! Always seem to come back here...."
T
"One of my favs! It's my go to when I want something quick, easy & fresh what more could you want no wonder why they are always busy. Keep it up..."
LMP
"It only dawned on me last week on my last visit, that I've been coming to Kanpai since the early 2000s. It's our regular before a movie at the Jam..."
AP23
"I'm a sucker for Japanese food let me tell you that. So happy when a friend of mine told me about this place. I knew I had to try it and it didn't..."
Gabby Webb
"This is an oldy but a goody. Not too pricey especially given the area its located. It may not be flashy to look at but the food was a delight to eat...."
Nelly
"Great service and amazing sushi, the eggplant roll is so delicious. But i also ordered teriyaki veggies which was not so good, would be better with..."
Kim
"This is my family's fave restaurant at melbourne cause my mom used to go to college in melbourne and she used to have delivery teppanyaki if she..."
Putri121102
"Kanpai is our go-to place when in need of a dose of good, moderately-priced Japanese food. Our favourite is the Meat Teppanyaki, which is beef &..."
Alanda Kariza
"I noticed I haven't even written a review for this place, and I've been here countless times. Simply put, I always have the same thing - the mixed..."
Hungry Ronin
"a must try in melbourne teppanyaki beef with creamy sauce i love it and its really niceš and im pretty sure u will comeback after try..."
Fia Fauzia Burhanuddin
"For 20 years I've been dining at Kanpai. Amazing every time. Never disappoints. After 20 years it is so nice that the waiter, depending on who you..."
Nikki Sportelli
"Absolutely beautiful food with excellent service. I always come late and the service is always great, i will definitely recommend and continue to..."
Anastacia May
"Kanpai has delicious sushi! And fried rice.Discovered this place and easily returned back 4 times within one month!Bit expensive for size..."
Claire Dudman
"Fast, reliable and friendly, Kanpai never fails at delivering affordable Japanese cuisine, can sometimes get a bit busy but there's seating out the..."
Julian
"Always came to Kanpai for their teppanyaki garlic sauce. Always tastes so good but it is quite pricey for a Japanese restaurant. I also tried the..."
Angel Putritama
"I gave a shot on teppanyaki meat with garlic creamy sauce. It is just as delicious as it looks. I suppose its a bit pricey compared to any other..."
Arahma
"Their unique, signature garlicy teppanyaki sauce makes it a somewhat modern teppanyaki place to dine in. Reasonable portion:price ratio, cozy..."
Bayu Prasakti Tjandra
"Only one word, teppanyaki! Never tried anything else except their teppanyaki, the best! It is different with any other place, their teppanyaki is..."
Mel's
"Sometimes Japanese is a hit or miss but Kanpai is a REAL HIT!!! The sushimi platters are great which is what we've been looking for! Fresh, good..."
Matty T
""Are you Indonesian? Well the Indonesian favorite here is the beef teppanyaki". My wife wanted the teriyaki while the waiter insistenly directs her..."
Geusan Jusuf
"Yum! Amazing beef, amazing nigiri, amazing sushi! High quality ingredients used as evidenced by the beef tataki and sushi rice with good amount of..."
Frances Hope
"Kanpai is located in the heart of Chapel Street and it has been there for nearly four decades. Its not easy to have survived that long but they did...."
Evelovelle
"My favourite dish in this restaurant has got to be its creamy garlic teppanyaki sauce! I usually came here for their teppanyaki dish, but recently I..."
Sabrina Moelyono
"Unassuming Japanese hotspot amongst the shopping mecca on Chapel Street Kanpai has been hiding from me for years and serving up some of the best..."
FoodieAboutTown
"The best spicy tuna rolls ever.Please make tempura prawn..."
Lovealatte
"Was in Melbourne from the Gold Coast for four nights and ended up eating here on three of those nights. Honestly, cannot recommend it enough! Good..."
Nicolle Constancio
"My favourite dish here for years is the only Tepanyaki - Chicken and Meat ..
thatās all..."
Priscillia
"The food is good and delicious. I love the soba noodle..."
Brotoqtoyy
"Best reliable and casual Japanese restaurant in the area ! Have been going since it opened 25 years ago! James is the best in friendly, fast service ..."
Carlo G Santoro
"Slightly busy on a Friday night as expected, quickly seated and ordered. The sushi/sashimi standard combination is slightly overpriced but tasted..."
Winston Ng
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