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Lucy Liu Kitchen And Bar
90/100 (1210 ratings)
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"Prior to lockdown, I had the opportunity to finally visit @lucyliumelbourne. We opted for the 'let lucy choose' option and was surprised by 5 tasty..."
Tracey Loc
"If you want asian fusion, this is some of the best your gonna get in Melbourne! The pork hock and baos are a MUST 👌 Just be sure to book otherwise..."
TeeTastes
"Went there on a mystery food tour.It was the last of 5 meals in 4 hours. Welcomed enthusiastically by the staff.House wine included was OK...."
ARMANEATS
"A vibrant dinner location, service is efficient and friendly although you do get the feeling they want to turn the tables over quickly. The food is..."
Aaditya Bajwa
"I loved Lucy Liu! The food is beautiful and great tasting. THE TEMPURA PRAWN AND EGGPLANT IS AMAZING! ITS A MUST..."
Patricia
"Came and booked a table of 3 at Lucy Liu to celebrate my friend's birthday!Ordered:🥟 Barramundi & Scampi dumplings: with chilli..."
Jasmine
"A great place for dinner with the girls. Not only does the place look good but they have a great feed me menu and cocktails to share. The food was..."
Nay Nay
"刚刚去试了他们家的express lunch,..."
Sarah
"Came here after finding that we had a bit of time to kill in the city. I’ve eaten at nearly every place around this joint but finally decided to go..."
Johnny Shabazz
"We had the best experience dining at Lucy Liu. It's Asian Fusion at it's best.I'd definitely recommend booking well in advance, we wanted..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"I came for a casual family Sunday lunch and it was great. We started off with oysters which were fresh and flavourful, but a little small. The..."
Daisy
"The food is simply to die for! We ordered Mussels, Papaya Salad, Tuna Tataki, Dumplings and Pork with additional jasmine rice. What a perfect night!..."
Naijee
"Walked in with no reservations but quickly seated, great customer service and food was tasty and came out at reasonable time. Beef rendang and..."
Ms Perantau
"Discover Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar hidden down a laneway in Melbourne CBD.  You can expect a delightful eclectic Asian fusion dining experience that..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Definitely deserves the hype! Went in with low expectation, but the food was..."
Therese Le
"Had my birthday here, food was amazing, delicious and interested, a great place to go with friends, the food perfect for sharing, and the service was..."
FoodieInMel
"Great venue to eat and chill. I love the..."
Alexander Lee
"Yum!Came here on a weeknight and couldn’t believe how full it was! Glad we booked!We sampled dumplings, buns, pork belly, duck and greens..."
YummyMummy
"Fantastic food and service every time I have dined here.$29 express lunch menu is great value.Don’t hesitate to take on wait..."
Anne
"I loved the atmosphere, the food and the service - everything was fantastic! We enjoyed all of our dishes and even though the restaurant was really..."
Cmzajicek
"This venue is awesome. So typical Melbourne. Walk down a dark alleyway towards a neon sign. The entry is very groovy and then you walk into a really..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"Great place. Brilliant vibe. Totally Melbourne-sque. Hadn’t planned to have dinner here and granted, we were there early. But the floor staff found..."
Elle
"Nice subtle asiAn fusion flavours. Ordered the following dishes - all recommend to try as must haves!!- chicken ribs: the coating is light and..."
Linda
"Ok so first of all, I can 100% day the best meal I have had in a very long time. The service is incredible, they do have vegan options but I would..."
Ash.m.watters
"I’m a vegetarian and the waitress, a vegetarian herself, took extra care to ensure the dishes I ordered didn’t contain any oyster sauce, fish..."
Sarita
"Had a great dining experience at Lucy Liu! Delicious Asian fusion dishes - recommend the turmeric cauliflower and the barramundi & scampi dumplings!..."
Tummy Buddy
"Great atmosphere, had to wait nearly an hour for a table but staff were great, seated at the bar to wait. Cocktails were great and great selection of..."
Cass Eats
"What an amazing place.  The food the service the atmosphere everything about this place is fantastic, even the sign out the front.Good..."
Mary Kyriacou
"Wow what an amazing place. The food the service the cocktails just everything about this place is fantastic even the sign outside. One meal was..."
Kyriacoum
"Faultless food. The duck is a must. Yummy drinks. Great decor. Only criticism is being seated on the high chairs at the kitchen, although fun to..."
Meg Gro
"Absolutely love this place. Every time we come, we always get the feed me option and always end up in a food coma. The soft shell crab pancake roll..."
Jill
"4.5/5Very impressive feed! Kingfish, pork belly and chicken ribs were a real standout. Beef short rib main was a ripper and some of the best..."
Denny Patron
"Managed to get a last minute booking for dinner tonight have been meaning to come for ages but it’s always so booked in advance. We had about 6..."
Jae Papalia
"Took my partner here for his birthday! He was overly happy about the choice, as was I! The food was delicious; particularly the dumplings! The..."
Ivona Buljat
"In line with the venue’s social setting, the menu is designed to share. To start we loved the Kingfish sashimi. The thick slices of very fresh king..."
Gastrology
"Came here for dinner Wednesday night. Waitress and chef accommodated to our group having to be out by a particular time. We had variety of dishes...."
Nes
"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value:..."
Daniel
"Saw reviews on this place and it looked amazing. To be honest a key reason for going here was convenience to be close to Tennis Centre to see Michael..."
Tony
"Lucy Liu delivered overall very pleasant experience today. Most of the dishes are tasty, with a hint of spice, the strong taste of all starters..."
5ilverr
"Every time I come here the service is prompt, the staff are extremely friendly and super helpful with dietary requirements, the food is a modern..."
Maddy Chetcuti
"We came for a quick meal last Friday night before having to head off to an event. We managed to get a bar table for 2 right next to the..."
Cindy
"Staff were great and were quick and promptFood came out within 10 minutesWith a few minutes in between each dishThe dishes..."
Angela Cao
"My new favorite restaurant, been going through their menu and what I like so far:Salt and pepper chicken ribsSoft shell crab jianbin, so..."
DW
"Excellent food. Poached chicken and barramundi was amazing. Wine was good too. Good vegetarian selection. Nice setting as well. Would come back for..."
Lucky Star
"Went to Lucy Lui last night for the first time due to a friends recommendation and wasn’t disappointed. The food and service was fantastic I..."
MeaganJaye
"We had an absolutely fantastic group dinner at Lucy Liu! It had been on my radar to try for years but I can safely say that it exceeded my..."
Nini Foodie
"Lucy Liu impressed us big time. We loved everything we ordered. Not pictured were the two baos that were very good & the phenomenal duck pancakes...."
Paige MacKander
"Don’t really eat asian Cuisine however this place really took my breath away the cocktails were fantastic the chicken was so tender it just melted..."
Jülide Singh
"“This is my go-to dish,” said my boss when the soft shell crab pancake roll was placed on our table. Our team was out to celebrate the end of yet..."
Occasionalist
"The roti bread here is outstanding. It is something I dream about. The flavors of the food never disappoint. One of the best Asian restaurants in..."
Joannecburch
"Can’t fault anything at Lucy Liu! From the knowledgable waiters, to the delicious food - I’ll be planning every CBD dinner here for the..."
Mjloco
"The quality of food is spectacular here and there is pretty much nothing you can complain about. I went as a group of three and we ordered the fish..."
Marcia Rodrigues
"Delicious food with amazing flavours. We had a few dishes to shared and loved every last bite. We had the Peking duck dumplings, korean style crispy..."
Famishedduo
"If you’re looking for a place to be seen and somewhere that offers Asian fusion Lucy Liu is where it’s at. Really good food (not the best Asian..."
Lauren Neuro-Noopsie
"Absoloutley amazing food! For 3 people 5 dishes is ideal with a glass of🍷. Staff are lovely and great service as well. Will be back soon again,..."
Deanna Montagnese
"We ordered Tuna tataki, tempura prawn bettel leaves, salt pepper chicken ribs and rendang with roti. Chicken ribs is the food of the day....so..."
Alfredo Anaduta
"I have been hearing raving reviews about this restaurant. The reviews on Zomato have also been fantastic. So understandably I can’t wait to try it..."
Food Junkie
"I went here for my birthday and there isn’t anything bad that i could say about this place. Everything is just so so so good. The king fish..."
On Nom
"4.5 ⭐️. Finally made it to Lucy Liu. Went with a few colleagues for dinner and it didn’t disappoint. The ventricular tablemats were interesting..."
Hungry For Chips
"We loved this place. We sat at the kitchen bar so you get to watch all the dishes being plated up which was fun. The staff were really friendly and..."
EmLou86
"Returned to Lucy Liu for my last business trip, a great ‘go to’ that never disappoints. We were seated at the kitchen-side bench, and the..."
Galavanting Gourmet
"Still a favourite after many years and still as popular as ever. This place was buzzing on a Friday night which sometimes means having to sit really..."
Freeo
"This was my second time visiting for lunch and was impressed again. Vietnamese pork salad from the special menu was fresh and zingy. Short rib..."
Got_2_lunch
"My colleagues and I went here for lunch and really enjoyed our experience. The food is good and the cocktails are great. The ambience is nice and the..."
Eatandbooze
"Jian Bing: Good really loved the texture and flavour combinationKingfish Sashimi: felt it was not as fresh as it should be. The fish was..."
Kimmy Liew
"If you’re looking for a buzzing atmosphere and fun dishes to share, this is a great choice. The service was amazing, our server made multiple..."
Taya Faith
"The most friendly staff ever... combined with crazy good cocktails and delicious food. My friends and I looked for a quick drinks last Saturday night..."
Vladimir Velikov
"Ordered the 5 plates, all dishes are good and just the dumplings were with too much vinegar for me. Definitely a Lovely place for lunch with friends,..."
Libby Wan
"Great restaurant and quintessential Melbourne, where you enter through an alleyway and are transported a whole world away with an absolute assault of..."
Bojan Kovacevic
"What a great find, I like this place even better than Chin Chin. Simple delicious food and the drinks were great too especially the mixed drinks, I..."
Nellerichal Sreeju
"An absolute great find on our exploration of Melbourne. Asked about their gluten free menu and my partner was given a specific dietary requirements..."
Elliot Ceramidas
"Awesome service. The vegan/ vegetarian set menu was very delicious and really filling. I couldn't finish all the food. The cauliflower was..."
Eclectus Cappy
"We had the best waitress yesterday (she was lovely and had glasses). The food was good! Fish tasted sooo good with a type of chilli jam, asian greens..."
Cairo K
Izakaya Den
87/100 (4273 ratings)
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"Izakaya Den is such a beautiful and hidden spot in Melbourne City. The atmosphere when the place is full, with the dim lighting, and incredible food..."
Pierce Evan Eldridge
"I came here with my son to celebrate his birthday. The service was impeccable and the food was amazing. Every mouthful was a treat. I particularly..."
Diane Latham
"Have always enjoyed the fabulous food, service and atmosphere at Izakaya Den but this week my wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary with..."
Anthony Meikle
"My favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Always so welcoming, attentive and food is innovative. I've even noticed other well known places copying..."
Tara Jane
"Amazing food and alcohol, unique vibe and super friendly team. we couldn't stop eating and kept ordering more. so mucu fun, can't wait to be back!..."
Maya Shafer
"My wife and I were there Saturday night and thought the food and service was excellent , yes it's not cheap but well worth it I thought. People who..."
John Houllis
"Great food and service! Little bit on the dark side to read the menu (may be my age!) But..."
Hayley Painter
"I was there to drink (rare). The various delicious Japanese alcoholic drinks really G'd us the fuck up and got us in the mood to skitz at an array of..."
Josh Collard
"Delicious Japanese small plates and refreshing highballs in a beautifully authentic setting, yet surprisingly..."
Andrew Chia Li-Peng
"What a find ! Great atmosphere and delicious food, will definitely be going back for..."
Elizabeth Filis
"Def try the kingfish sashimi,the sweet potato croquette, and everything else..."
Erin Buckham
"lovely place for pre-drinks! great way to chill..."
Vanessa Chen
"I came to find izakaya den on my friend's birthday and was suitably perplexed. Walk down the staircase to the clothing store but turn into your first..."
Jasmine
"Great food and cocktails were yum. The salmon sashimi was very tasty, all the dishes were great! So much to choose from that sounded good, can’t..."
Karen
"Had the most delicious selection of food here and the beef tataki melts in your mouth. Wanting to come..."
Iryna Sakhatovska
"The food has really good Japanese food. Surprisingly large serves. The presentation of the food is much simpler than most Japanese I have..."
Aadarsh Agarwal
"Went here to celebrate my friend’s birthday. We ordered the $80 pp set menu which left us really really full and satisfied! Might have been a..."
Richard Xu
"Hidden away from the general public in the basement of a building lies Izayaka Den, an elusive and cosy restaurant that can easily be missed with..."
C
"Had lunch here the other day, nice vibe, very nice lunch set menu, the price was decent, great food, different drinks can choose from, service was..."
FoodieInMel
"The spicy tuna tataki was my favourite and you'll know for sure its made with the freshest ingredients.Definitely worth the..."
M3lissa____
"Ordered the Uemashita set and everything tasted amazing! Great value and portion was..."
Mochimochi
"Went here for our anniversary dinner. Izakaya Den is a cozy yet classy underground restaurant that boasts the best of Japanese inspired flavours. We..."
Abigail Pinto
"Real rating 4.5I couldn't believe I just found this Gem after so many years in Melbourne.Cozy environment, love the 2 people..."
KEL
"Decided to have dinner with friends after having this place on my list for a while. The menu had a good variety of options to suit different taste..."
Queen Of Food
"Hidden from plain sight lies izakaya den and despite having been here a few times before I always question whether I’m walking down the right..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"I really enjoyed the quality and freshness of the food! the price wasn't bad too. I wish me and my bf could've ordered more but the stuff on the menu..."
Joey Ho
"Love this place.Down a set of steps and thru black curtain you will end up at a great Japanese restaurant!Food are great! Service..."
Jennyabouttown
"Could not find this hidden ‘izakaya’ style restaurant at first but been here a couple of times now after discovering it. I love the concept of a..."
Darsh
"Izakaya Den is in the basement of the corner of Russell and Lt Collins Street. You enter from Russell and persist in finding the stairs and the big..."
Jdnosewine
"how wonderful this place is! Served by a great Japanese Hospitality mind, nothing is too hard . Went there for lunch and so had a $35.- set menu..."
Srslyfoods
"The service was quick and efficient, the food was well presented and delicious. The desert however was amazing. We had an amazing night and will go..."
Tabi Ei
"This place was so difficult to find. I’m sure we circled a few times before finding it because it is located in a hidden..."
Kaitlyn
"Wow. Just wow. Food is just amazing. Ambience is excellence and staff are great. Recommend the set menu for best experience. Thank you very much...."
Rachael Gibson
"The food is just beautiful as well as the staff - so friendly, helpful and kind. Definitely worth trying are: the black fried rice, kingfish sashimi..."
Foodie By Heart 💓
"This place is so hidden, and at first we thought it's not open. After going downstairs, through the black curtains, we found this really stylish..."
Elonie
"This was absolutely amazing. It’s difficult to find, but the ambience was nice and dark inside. The Sake Mojito was delicious and so smooth. Had..."
Neda
"Izakaya Den is the perfect Japanese restaurant for us, it has lovely environment and very delicious food. Staff are all nice. Difinetly recommend Ox..."
Julie James
"Very nice atmosphere here, super cool for a date night. Wait can be long sometimes but they have a little bar area that you can wait for your table...."
Hayden Alsop
"I wish I could give this place more stars! I went here for my birthday with my partner and we were blown away by it! Amazing staff, food and..."
Mia Houston-Child
"Omg their black sesame creme brulee with orange peel is tooo good! Crack open the crunchy top layer of caramel/sugar to reveal the black sesame..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"It’s been a long time since my last visit to Izakaya Den. Got a chance to visit again recently and finally remember to write a review about my..."
Jianierrrrrr
"A modern Japanese restaurant hidden in the basement on the corner of Russell and Little Collins. Descend down the stairs and follow the scent of..."
Stelly
"Great restaurant, with ambiance, fun and activity it is a great place to enjoy high quality food at a reasonable price. The den fried chicken is a..."
Patrick J. Abade
"Very nice atmosphere here, super cool for a date night. Wait can be long some times but they have a little bar area that you can wait for your table...."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Great food and nice sprites collections. Love the lunch set menu especially if you go for two people. Unfortunately doesn’t open for lunch during..."
FBriacliff
"Do you also feel like treating yourself to a nice dinner after a busy week? Then this place will be a great choice. Stylish ambiance, fantastic food..."
MelbFoodHunter
"One of my favourite Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne. We order the $75 set menu for 2 people. The portion size is small but the food is fresh and..."
Food Critic
"After the first dish, the sweet corn, I thought this place was heading for perfect score territory. I mean, that dish is next level, the place has a..."
Chris
"Food was impeccable as always, but the shine seemed to be lost a little. Chicken pieces were off their head good, as was the kingfish with sesame..."
JDP79
"I'd heard great things about this place and was keen to try it. There's a lot of reviews saying it's hard to find and I think that made me overthink..."
Alisha
"Highly recommend this place! It was really authentic in it's atmosphere, presentation of food, the Japanese food itself and the all the staff...."
Madeline Agnes
"The Dear Luncher was of the belief that “den” in Japanese meant something completely different to what it means in English. Turns out that is not..."
The Dear Luncher
"With no bookings for less than 5, we turned up at 7pm expecting to have to wait. We were fortunate enough to get a table straight away, but I believe..."
Melissa Kate
"Izakaya Den is a really nice place to kickback and have a few drinks with small dishes to nibble! A must try: Spicy Tuna Tataki and the Grilled..."
Jenny’s Food Adventures
"Had the set menu with the following items:Karage chicken - succulent but not flavoursomeFried corn balls with wasabi salt - too sweet for..."
Dr S
"Hidden in the basement with a fitting ambiance, it was rather inviting nevertheless. Had the double smoked kransky, fried chicken, tuna tataki and..."
Justin Wong
"Hubby and I share a great love for Japanese cuisine, and so when he brought me to Izakaya Den, it was wonderfully reminiscent of the izakayas that..."
Shimona
"This place was hard to locate! My boyfriend and I were searching high and low for this place and we ended up finding many other promising restaurants..."
Gwendolyn Tan
"I came here and had the $55 set menu with 10+ people it was quite hard to figure out how many pieces each person gets, I do not think it’s good..."
Melbrunchin
"We chose the $55 Kuikku set menu (however we ended up adding extra a la carte options spontaneously – so it probably worked out to be similar to..."
Tangertalks
"Ok so I figured Japanese portions are generally small so my friend and I made a short detour to Breadtop given we were tracking to arrive 20 minutes..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Izakaya den. Nice cosy environment and great music. Food is normal but it is a nice place for second round after the full dinner. Highly recommended..."
Steven Gu
"Had a lovely dinner here. The service was attentive and all the dishes we ordered were very good. The special rice paper wrapped tuna roll was the..."
Nalia
"Went on weekday night, not that packed.Not a traditional izakaya, more like a modern fusion. Foods are good for pairing with..."
Yolanda Wong
"Definitely a hidden gem in Melbourne!! Ordered the 17 course meal and enjoyed most of it, my favourite would definitely be the kingfish sashimi, the..."
Leanne Lim
"Great place for Japanese tapas. In the basement of a building it has a great vibe with long counter seating. Food is good and a lovely place to drink..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"Izakaya Den gives 3 set menus with a few tasting sized dishes. (Although the difference between two of them is just a lack of dessert) The dishes..."
Leo Suen
"Great food, nice sake, good atmosphere, nice service, huge room. Overall, I'd return again, but if what you're looking for is something more like..."
Leon Obrenov
"Modern day Japanese cuisine Formal but friendlyGreat place to meet and talk business or just catch-up with a friendGreat selection of..."
Rossmariac
"Nice environment with good selection of Japanese sake. Food portion is bit small but the presentation and quality are all good. We were sitting at..."
Yixiaokewatermelon
"WOW!This busy place does it all so well.First visit here and will MOST DEFINITELY be back!We ordered the Wagyu..."
Jpolinkos
"This place is great. Hidden down a staircase it can be a bit hard to find but once you get there it's worth it. Great atmosphere, impressive bar and..."
KnowingMelbourne
"It's a really secret spot hides on Russell st. The fried chicken is great, tender and juicy, well seasoned. The ox tongue is nice too, very well..."
VodkaO_ZS
"Been here in a busy night. The sashimi was really fresh also the nigiri all tasted okay. I'm quite picky with the sushi rice so I'm not really..."
Quinn
"After some online hunting for restaurants serving up delicious kingfish dishes (obsessed), we ended up at Izakaya Den for date night on Saturday..."
Jessie1079
"Food (9/10): most of the dishes served were amazing. My favourite dishes were the kingfish sashimi, salmon sashimi, tuna tataki, scallops, fried..."
Eating Sushi
"Had the pleasure of enjoying the $75, 17 course Uemashita menu. Everything served was refined and delicious, and definitely offered value for money...."
.captainkirkius
"Make your way down the staircase and you shall find the secluded Izakaya Den. I've been here a couple of times, and I always get a sense of..."
Wandering Ella
"After struggling to locate the restaurant we finally found the little sign leading us into the basement where we found ourselves in a very..."
Yui Fu
"Sooo amazing - loved the vibe and food was amazing fav was the wagyu and fried mushrooms *droools* service was fab and manager Taka was sooo sweet...."
Angela Le
"Couldn't have been a better experience! Prior to visiting I reached out to them online and received a speedy reply that was very helpful. Great menu,..."
Thomas Johnson
"UPDATE - 15/07/2017.Even better than previous visit, impressive $75/pp 17 dish Banquet Menu.Food has improved including the Asian..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Tucked away in a basement downstairs, the first time I came here I was blown away! Walk past the curtain and step into a modern Japanese izakaya in a..."
World Eats Food
"A great contemporary Japanese restaurant and bar located in a basement, the front door can be hard to find but once you have, you'll return again and..."
Lily
"Went here for a friends birthday. Walked straight in luckily enough there was a big table at the back. This place is sorta hidden in a basement but..."
Phuong Phan
"This has been on my Melbourne hit list for quite a while and tonight I was able to go. Loved it. Great service. Brilliant cocktails. The food was..."
4chillies
"We ordered 4 dishes to share. All were very delicious. We started with Kingfish which was fresh and tasty. The Omelette and Char Grilled Pork were..."
Mark Quadrio
"This place serves great Japanese tapas and refreshing cocktails. My favourite is their fried chicken and corn. I've been here several times but still..."
Thuyteeisaboy
Kisume
83/100 (847 ratings)
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Gyoza
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Foie gras
Ribs
Beef
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Eggplant
Tempura
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Tataki
Crab
Lamb
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Fish
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Pork
Salmon
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Fine Dining
"I never write reviews, but Kisumé was just amazing! The food was spectacular and the service was great (our waitress took our drinks off the bill..."
Tamara Pintov
"Fabulous food and outstanding service. Loved the easy vibe downstairs.. Uni sushi and the chargrilled chicken thigh (chilli daikon!!) were highlights..."
Gladys Foster
"Reached early so went upstairs to the bar and had a (warm) sake...to me the only way to drink sake!! The edamame accompaniment I ordered was..."
Renuka Saraswat
"Splurge a little and do the private dining Chefs Table upstairs with Chef Moon. You won't be disappointed. Bookings are a must and recommend you go..."
David-James Nguyen
"Exceptional! Some of Australia’s finest produce served to our table by a samurai of Japanese cuisine. An eye for detail intimately shared with each..."
Daniel Berger
"The best food and service. Awesome management and staff....made our anniversary so special with great..."
Roman Peldys
"Could not fault the food in this restaurant. Absolutely outstanding attention to detail, the flavours were amazing and staff brilliant. Highly..."
Megan Louise
"Amazing table service, such friendly staff that really help make fine dinning more approachable The banquet menu makes it easy for those who..."
Jasmine Russo
"Came here for my birthday dinner and surely wasn't disappointed. The atmosphere of the restaurant was sophisticated yet cozy and the level of..."
Donna Nguyen
"Dined here for my birthday last night with the $125pp set menu and had an incredible experience.The service was professional and attentive,..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"We dined at the Chef’s table. Incredible food and service by our main chef. However the supporting wait staff were not very professional (e.g. a..."
Casey
"Had an amazing dinner last night here! Nice ambience & cozy. Chef explained each dish briefly & it tastes really amazing...."
Priscilla T
"OMG. This place, food, service, everything (except price tag) was to die to. But even the price was worth it on a special night out with my daughter..."
Alimaude
"Absolutely..."
Bean
"⭐️ 4.5/5 stars - 🍇 Food - we got the set menu for $88 pp, I thought this was great value for money as we were completely stuffed..."
Carmen
"We came to Kisume for my birthday on a weekend. I chose the 15 piece sushi omakase. We were promptly seated at the sushi bar and given the menus. The..."
Willtravelforfood17
"We came here the day after Valentine’s Day and ordered the Valentine’s Day tasting menu for $150pp. The overall experience was fantastic and we..."
BD Food Adventures
"We were delighted to have the new years special menu. The Omi Wagyu was tender, the hazelnut Dacquoise was soft, flavoursome and balanced. The best..."
Lachlan Chan
"I had booked the sushi counter to do the sushi Omakase, but it happened to be Chinese New Year so they on a special menu with auspicious prices like..."
Alan Tse
"Quality food. Attentive wait staff. Somewhat over priced but making the most of a good name so costs a bit..."
CK
"Kisume is the perfect place to spend your Saturday night! They have amazing Japanese food which is so fresh, full of flavour and tasty! The bento box..."
Gluten Free Bible
"Tasty food and great..."
Anonymous
"BEST RESTAURANT I’VE BEEN TO IN MELBOURNE..... maybe it’s because I love japanese food but honestly I was so impressed by the ambience, the..."
Danielle D’souza
"The aesthetic and food quality of this restaurant is amazing. Restaurant was a bit difficult to find but don't we all like a hidden gem? Best dish is..."
Diana Quach
"Dined at Kisume on Saturday evening. Very modern, clean, sleek restaurant serving exceptional food. It’s quite expensive, however, the experience..."
SouthEastEater
"I have eaten at kisume a fair few days and not once disappointed. Really great staff and the food is..."
C H
"This is a really nice modern Japanese restaurant. For starters, I really liked the agedashi tofu and seafood soba noodles. We also had the no nori no..."
IEats
"Loved the ambience of this place. Food is great too! A little bit on the pricier side but well worth it...."
M&M
"We came to Kisumé for an omakase experience at the sushi counter and were very impressed. The restaurant has a moody ambience and great aesthetics...."
JM
"Came here for my birthday party with family. Love the restaurant vibes and their customer service. I was really satisfied with food quality and..."
Eatwithbonny
"Booked a table at the sushi counter for a special event, the ambience is fancy casual but very fitting for a special event. Experience is very..."
Kayla Nguyen
"Came here with a a booking made hours earlier for 2 during a Saturday lunch. It was pretty quiet with a calm ambience.We were seated at the..."
Karen
"We went there for the set menu at $175 pp. The wagyu scotch fillet was beautiful, as was the snapper tempura and the cauliflower and mushroom salad...."
Ann
"Delicious food and intimate service. The macadamia cos lettuce salad is a standout for me. Such simple dish yet packed with flavors..."
Chao Zelin Ma
"Great experience at Kisume, amazing decoration very focus on the details. Personally don't like the Foie Gras Angus beef, I reckon is slicely bitter..."
Jack C Lin
"Fantastic service and faultless dishes. Thoroughly enjoyed the..."
Melbournefoodie
"Exceptionally friendly service. Nice, modern interior design. Fresh ingredients and delicious flavours. Beautifully presented dishes...."
Foodforthebrokensoul
"UPDATE: CHEFS TABLEEnjoyed chef’s table tonight, food was great. Some dishes were a slight miss, but enjoyed majority! The experience was..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"I'm a very lucky girl. I've had the privilege of partaking in the Chef's Table experince three times and I would keep coming back if I could! The..."
Ngocolat
"We had a great date night at Kisumé seated at the bar. We made a booking and were seated upon arrival by very friendly staff who also kept us..."
Jen Eats Away
"Had a amazing experience here, seating at the bar area watching the chefs preparing our sushi, nice atmosphere, the menu were interesting, very..."
FoodieInMel
"A good place for a formal date. However, it is definitely not a traditional Japanese restaurant, more like western style with sushi. Fancy location,..."
Joey Zhang
"Ambience: 8/10 Service: 7/10Taste: 9/10Value: 7/10Would recommend cauliflower salad and sushi plate.Sakura Hemingway..."
Hungrywombats
"Had the most delightful meal at Kisumé.The interior was very luxe, and the place was bustling.Staff were very attentive, friendly and..."
Pineapple San
"Late night meal - I’m in love. Set menu had plenty to eat- great flavours and the bar is a great place to watch them prepare food...."
Annette Y
"Our first omakase in Kisume was good! But we wanted to try something out of the list. So we ordered the crispy wagyu truffle in which came out as two..."
Vivi Susanti
"First of all I have to say this is the best dessert I have ever had! The staff are friendly and helpful, but the register lady is a little bit..."
Lareinaglory
"Attended a birthday on this cold weekend. This restraint was nice and cosy as we all enjoyed our meals which were gorgeous to look at and delish..."
Split The Bill
"📝: Discover a fusion of art, design, and dining. Kisumé draws on the purity and integrity of Japanese cuisine while infusing it with Australian..."
Sense Of Food
"Had a lovely evening here with my partner. Service was very attentive, which is excellent. Food was great, though I’ve had better at another fine..."
Jill
"Ive been here many times since its opening but this is the first time I write a review. Kisume is my fav Japanese food in town. The food is super..."
Huong Dang
"I love Kisume! I honestly do not like seafood but Kisume opened my taste buds and they did not disappoint. The dishes were flavoursome and the..."
Wearekimleaf
"🎙"OH, 'KISU-ME' UNDER THE MILKY TWILIGHT" 🌠.What was Edamame and Lentils favourite TV show? 📺 Answer Below..."
Melbourne Food Wanderer
"The evolving omakase menu at Kuro Kisumé is a symphony of flavours that appeals to all humanly senses and is truly emotionally evoking. Trust..."
Lydia Leong
"Delicious Japanese cuisine. So amazed by its flavour, especially the truffle wagyu ball - highly recommended! Ambience and service was really..."
Mrs E
"We dined here last year before Christmas. We had the set menu and all the dishesare fantastic. We spent almost 3hours because some dishes took long..."
Lyn Victoria
"Came here during Melbourne Money and my experience was quite good. Definitely some of the best quality sushi in Melbourne but it comes with a hefty..."
Andrew L
"⭐️ $95pp ⭐️ Excellent Service and Accomodating staff. ⭐️ High Quality Sushi. Tried a set and had to finish with citrus dessert which was..."
Anh Mantou
"I had the privilege of experiencing the chef's table with a sake pairing. Each dish was beautifully presented and eloquently explained by the chef..."
Tepa Rianii
"A fancy fine dining experience, and well worth it. We ordered the 5 course set menu at $140/person and the food quality was great. All the dishes..."
Keven Luan
"Had really high expectations for this place but was a little disappointed. I had a larger group so we had a set menu, the food was great but the..."
Sandy
Sake Restaurant & Bar
82/100 (2508 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tataki
Scallops
Duck
Lamb
Oyster
Fish
Tuna
Sashimi
Salmon
Fish Soup
Tapas
Shrimp
Tacos
Beef
Ribs
Prawns
Dumplings
Eggplant
Salad
Ceviche
Tempura
Crab
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Accepts American Express
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great variety, everything ordered was good. Happily revisit to try other things..."
Denise Lim
"I quite enjoyed my dinner here but i'm not sure if it was the most worth dinner I've had. We had the unagi tacos and that was definitely my favourite..."
Connie
"Food 🍣🥩🍛☆☆☆☆The food was absolutely mouth-watering, especially the kingfish. We had the New Classics menu which had 9..."
Cynthia Cho
"Being Japanese, I understand flavors and what authentic Japanese food tastes like.Although I was not a fan of fusion Japanese, this place..."
Amy
"Sake is a classy modern Japanese restaurant with gorgeous views of the city and Yarra river. We had the classic menu that consists of the chef’s..."
Kris L
"Food was delicious but felt that the portions were too small and I left still feeling hungry. It's a little bit too pricey for what you're..."
Karen
"🇯🇵 japanese feast🍣 sashimi moriawase🐚 seared scallops🐟 nori crisps🍤 popcorn shrimp🦆 fragrant duck..."
Sense Of Food
"Perfect Japanese cuisine each & every time. Probably been here around 20-30 times for dinner. Super fresh, tasty and the service has always been..."
Freezinghot
"Popped in quite late after seeing a show at the arts center. Went for the set menu so that we could have a try of everything. My partner is allergic..."
Sam Pang
"Had a great evening dining here with my partner. The service was impeccable. Food was deliciously amazing, definitely better than Nobu. The ambience..."
Jill
"Absolutely love it here. The location is beautiful - overlooking the water, the service is fantastic and the food is AMAZING! Cannot wait to be back...."
Renee
"Been here several times in the past few years- both at Hamer Hall and Flinders Ln (but I am bias to the Hamer Hall one more).The food is..."
Teeks
"Both: 4*While there's a lot to say about Sake, such as the 50% off deal, ambiance and service, I can only say one thing: the..."
CoupleOFoodies
"Highly recommend this restaurant. Be sure to book and ask for table otherwise you may be seated at the bar which isn’t bad either because of the..."
Lil Porker
"Always nice to just relax and sit next to the riverside. The setting is modern. Went back this time and tried their new classic menu. Each..."
Lorli
"I tried Sake on a whim for dinner, as I was craving nasu dengaku and this place was nearby. It's not an incredibly authentic Japanese restaurant,..."
Quince And Cheese
"Pay for the view, the brand, the locationRecently ate here and had the $99 set menu, food was decent but at these prices I expect to be..."
Niceguy
"It’s Valentines Day and I arrived at 5pm no booking. They gave us the most amazing table and extended the booking. Staff were so professional..."
David Macfarlane
"I was impressed with the food here. Each dish came out quick and really enjoyed each dish. Kingfish, salmon and dessert was my favourite. We had..."
Hungry Koala
"A really nice Japanese fusion with a great view on the side of Yarra river. Been here a few times and good are always really good. The definitely..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"While I’m not a big fan of Japanese, I enjoyed our meal here. The location is lovely - right on the river front - and the staff were helpful in..."
Clare
"Beautifully decorated environment. Loved the table lamps that were placed on every dining table. It created a really romantic scene.Food:..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"Sake restaurant has a classy, intimate atmosphere, their dimly lit, modern interior giving an impressive first impression. Overall:..."
Kayla Nguyen
"I was so impressed with my experience at the Flinders Lane store I've taken family and friends to the one located at Hamer Hall for 3 times in a..."
~Happy Neko~
"Beautiful location when the sun is shining. Pricey but food is delicious for a special occasion! Sashimi is fantastic, all seafood dishes are..."
Sophie Maclure
"Located inside the Melbourne Art Centre overlooking the Yarra River, you’ll find Saké Restaurant & Bar, a dynamic sushi restaurant serving..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Great place for fine dinning because the price are high and the portion are tiny. The stuffs are so pretty and the river view is just amazing during..."
FBriacliff
"Great food, all very fresh and good quality. The popcorn shrimp and rib lettuce cups were delicious and the view of the bank is great if you sit..."
Cristian
"We came here for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. We ordered the nori crisps, kingfish carpaccio, octopus yakitori..."
Hangry Horace
"Definitely a must ! Great food, great staff, and lovely atmosphere. It’s in a beautiful place along south bank, lovely to look out at the water..."
Mia.grinch
"Nice ambiance. Service on point. Beautifully presented Japanese food with great sashimi. Good wines on offer. Great view of the bank...."
Melbourne Epicure
"Restaurant is in a great location overlooking the Yarra River! Didn't have a booking on a Thursday night and got a table for two straight away. Very..."
Sienna L Davidson
"Everything is just on point ..food is a bit at the pricy side but $260 for two is not too bad.. We enjoy it definitely worth for the price ..highly..."
Sunz Lim
"The quality of the food is great here, and the service is very good. The view overlooks the Yarra river and is nice during the summer. Inside, the..."
Dumba
"Gorgeous sun drenched restaurant on the river with a great sharing menu for groups. The food was all fresh and full of flavour. My favourite dish was..."
Sarah
"Great food excellent service nice ambience could not fault really.I would return again.I accidentally dropped my chop stick and before I..."
Michael Paxinos
"This place is so nice! The decor is modern contemporary and the staff are attentive. The food is great but a little on the pricey side. My favourite..."
Danielle Nguyen
"The ambiance, food and service at Sake Hamer Hall is always perfect. On a busy night you will have a bit of a wait for food but it’s worth it. The..."
Danii Dee
"Great place for lunch particular after diving into the world of Dior and thinking how appropriate for Melbourne in hosting something as elegant and..."
Tim Heng
"LIT!: the scampi tarte was a delightful punch of flavour. We also had a selection of sushi, mushroom hotpot, wagyu, alcoholic drinks and dessert on..."
Jennitals
"Didn't find saké to be as amazing as I thought it would be. Portion sizes are pretty small so make sure you order a number of dishes to get full...."
Justin
"Wow! This classy venue is amazing. It's good to be able to see the cooks in the kitchen preparing the food if you sir by the bar. I had to watch the..."
Joan Lee
"Great food. Great service. Great location. We ordered takeaway sushi and although it was very $$ the wait wasn't too long and the staff..."
Lilyvann
"I love this place! It's in a beautiful spot in Melbourne and on a sunny day it's a perfect spot to enjoy some delicious Japanese food, an Asahi and..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Yummmmmmy!!! Love the kingfish dish, and their 'Hattori Hanzo' cocktail combination may seem a little weird, but it was surprisingly good! Also, it's..."
Jean
"Absolutely amazing atmosphere and food! The sashimi platter was worth every penny! The saying goes... you don't judge a book by its cover but Sake..."
Diana Q
"A bunch of my pals and I had tickets to a show at Hamer Hall so this bit of prime real estate made a lot of sense, the restaurant is stunning, the..."
Street Cred
"We found the mains to be really small and were still hungry after our meal.  Nice food but quite expensive though for what you get. Worth a visit if..."
TrevB
"Prompt service, great food. Friendly staff. Expensive, however worth it in regards to location and quality. Must book, seems to always be fairly..."
Casey
"Love coming to Sake. The atmosphere is great and the afternoon/early evening sun setting on Southbank makes it one of the premier restaurant..."
Filet De Boeuf
"Dined at Sake last week for a spontaneous mid week dinner. We had the degustation which was really well modified to accommodate our dietary..."
Edie Maxwell
"Service is excellent as is their drinks menu. Food is absolutely flawless. We dined for a pre-theatre dinner & they were extremely accommodating...."
Lovely LL
"Years ago I used to dream that Shaun Presland would bring the happiness that is Sake to the streets of Melbourne and when it finally happened I very..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The location is perfect, just in front of Yarra River, the venue and ambience is very nice. The food portion is a little bit small and the price is a..."
Jane B
"I love Japanese food so my standards are quite high... and Saké meets them all. Little plates to salad, to big plates to cocktails, it has all..."
IsFoodIsGood
"Have a good view of the yarra river.The food is good but expensive. I would like to go there another time with my husband and parents...."
Li Li
"Nice, but way too expensive. We liked the food, service, decor, and the location, but this all comes at a cost. Coming in for a quick meal..."
TonkleChicken
"Perfect location and view, great service. Quality of food is average. We had the banquet and the scallop & fish entrees were nice enough, but not..."
TT
"Beautiful location and delicious sushi! They have the best sushi ever! Only had two types of mocktails but they were both yummy. Service was a bit..."
CoCo
"Great setting on a nice sunny Melbourne day! Went here for a function and had some sort of banquet and the food was all really good!! ..."
Denny Patron
"Sensational signature menu, so-so service. A pre-show dinner at Saké was a stunning gastronomic experience but the awkward and annoying service..."
Missdelish
"It was a causal visit but a treat for my birthday. And boy.. what a treat! We decided on the "sake signature dishes" and relatively dry sake...."
Shanaka Eats
"Stopped for a glass of wine and a snack after a long walk. Had a French rose and the shrimp tempura. Service excellent and welcoming. Tempura crispy,..."
Chris Blyth
"Contemporary Japanese Dining in the Good Spot of town. Wonderful first date spot since it is well situated to enjoy the city lights and a casual..."
Laura Chen
"We went here on a Monday night and absolutely loved it. We were treated like royalty as we were the only ones of about 20 other customers there, it..."
Ellen Hutchison
"Came here with some friends on Friday - I love Japanese and how you leave feeling light and not sluggish and heavy. Pros: Food was very..."
Bianca Ross
Kazuki's
78/100 (855 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Fusion
Fusion
Contemporary
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Ceviche
Tempura
Croquettes
Tataki
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Dumplings
Pork
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Omelette
Sit down
Contemporary
Fusion
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Both my husband and I loved dinning here! Great food and service! Would highly recommend this place to..."
Danica Denise Mappala
"We really enjoyed our seven course degustation menu. Delicious and beautifully presented dishes. Such a..."
Andrea Lomdahl
"Went for Anniversary dinner had 7 course tasting menu with matching Wine and Sake. Everything was exceptional and delicious. Definitely coming back...."
Subash Shrestha
"Thank you Kazuki for an excuisite gastronomic 5 course banquet last night. Each dish was prepared & served with perfection & perfectly balanced..."
Sharyn Marks
"Awesome meal, good choice of local wines with excellent hospitality. All dish they provided had a touch of Japanese taste such as Yuzu, and I loved..."
Tomomi Mori
"Truly special meal. Amazing food and exceptional service. Terrific wine and sake matching Jessie..."
Gayle Hartley
"Beautiful food! So light and delicious and healthy. The chef is very generous with his surprises also. Would love to go..."
Naomi Douglas
"The food was fantastic but even better was the service. Staff was helpful, attentive and super friendly. Would thoroughly recommend thisn place and..."
Thuyen Tran
"This place is amazing! The staff give wonderful service. This has been one of my favourite places for fine dining. I really enjoyed the Japanese..."
Stacey Janssen
"The food, wine and service was exceptional! Well worth the..."
Jeanette Epstein
"One of the best meals I've ever had in Melbourne and the vicinities...."
Kelly Pok
"High quality Japanese restaurant with brilliant food, very professional and attentive staff in a building with great atmosphere. Would hold itself..."
David Bowden
"Amazing food! Only second to the incredible service from the front of house staff! A thoroughly enjoyable..."
Kerry Georgiou
"We dined at Kazuki’s for lunch and chose the 5 course tasting menu which began with snacks as the first course followed by other dishes. We..."
JM
"Expensive! Amazing! Fantastic surroundings! Definitely one to be experienced. I’ve been wanting to try this since they’ve come to the big..."
Alan Tse
"You can actually hear conversation in the peace and quiet! Impeccable service and small dishes that don’t leave you starving.Good wine list -..."
Aaditey Bains
"A place for a special occasion, the dishes were served artistically as you would expect for a degustation. Decor is classy with dim lighting and set..."
Jess T
"There is no one template for a wonderful dining experience. The beauty of eating out is the variety, especially when it comes to the scene in..."
Ben Lee Kong
"Enjoyed the food and ambiance. The food was great, with nothing I could complain about. Would definitely be going back..."
Foodie Takes Melb
"Man, lately I’ve been dishin out stars like this place dishes out dishes. Well, the dishes they’re dishin are mainly delish fish. We were walkin..."
Biscuit Jeff
"The food was excellent from starter to main then to dessert. Perfectly seasoned lamb with a sweet finishing note really accentuated its umami. The..."
Michfish
"Booked for the Sunday 4 course tasting menu and loved it. The restaurant is modern, minimalistic and monochrone in its grey color scheme, both if you..."
Srslyfoods
"I have been there for twice.The foods were amazing and great service.They make foods based on French but also used a lof of Japanese..."
Akio Otsuka
"I came here for a friend's Hens Night, the food  and service was excellent. We had the 5-course which included:-salmon caviar,..."
Stephanie Yeoh
""I visited with my family on anniversary."The staff were very friendly, and every dishes were wonderful!I was very pleased with the beautiful..."
Saei
"My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful evening at Kazuki's. The intimate setting, the freshest of sashimi and sushi was exactly what we'd hoped it..."
Susumu
"We were lucky enough to find this place whilst in Melbourne on a four week road trip. We were not disappointed with our choice. We arrived without a..."
Susan Susan
"Came here with friends and really enjoyed the freshness and quality of the ingredients especially the seafood which was incredible . However some of..."
Alex
"Well now I know the answer to the age old question, what would my last meal be? Kazuki’s was amazing and I’d die happy if that was my last meal!..."
Laura Jardine
"At $200 per person it's a fantastic experience for fine dining. Elite level service as you would expect and great tasting food. I'll keep it short..."
TMV
"Spectacular high end fine dining experience with a lot of attention to detail and fantastic service. Taste explosions and unexpected combinations!..."
Sebastian Chan
"One the the best gastronomical experiences of my life. A perfectly curated 7 course meal. The wagyu, ox tongue and the oysters with Uni. Ensure to..."
Anush Fernandes
"Finally visited Kazuki's and it was a great meal indeed. Love the mussel crackers, nori crisp + whipped cod roe and salmon tartare - all so fresh and..."
Hello. imnikki
"As a human, I sometimes find the feeling of hunger irritating, especially if im busy. But when I ate at Kazukis, I was never so grateful to be born..."
sydsnap
"Friend booked in for Christmas dinner! 8 entrees was amazing except for the kangaroo jerky (a bit tough). Love the scallops, Moreton Bay and king..."
Delilah