Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

"The chicken katsu jap curry rice was amazing (9/10)! Pretty huge portion too! Was really full after. Matcha green tea (9/10) was creamy and enjoyed..."

Michael Pickup

riccardo vasumini

Kappo Okita Japanese Restaurant

Conservatory

90/100 (3954 ratings)

"went for a special family occasion. conservatory didnt disappoint. my dads birthday went well.. so much variety..."

Show Me The Yummy

"Went during their lobster night, extremely worth it! Food were fresh as they were constantly replenished and everyone left..."

Annabelle Woo

"Nice place for a special Occasion with a great view but they should be more generous with the oysters..."

Hattie He

"Loved the experience. It was very crowded when I went which slowed the service of tea and coffee. Otherwise fantastic and I’ll come..."

Tivs

"Good food and quality food! Freshness is number one, seafood mainly oyster and other seafood are nice but others are just okay, if you’re a fan of..."

天军

"I went to crown today for my best friend’s birthday to do the lunch-time buffet and it exceeded my expectations. I was asked straight away if I had..."

Bella Drimer

"Love a good high tea with friends! The cakes were the best! I highly recommend here for a lovely experience...."

Saygs_

"Conservatory is the most beautiful buffet restaurant I ever been in Melbourne. The restaurant ambience was amazing follow by the food is Yum and the..."

Hungrytummy

"A delicious experience with a buffet of the highest quality. The food is outstanding. An amazing range of foods including Indian, chinese, Italian,..."

Two Sheds

"Beautiful restaurant located in Crown that attracts a large diverse crowd, hungry for not only the food but the lovely experience this buffet..."

Kylie

"4.5Such a beautiful surrounding at The Conservatory. The staff on the day were so attentive and service was top notch. We went on a Wednesday..."

Mike W

"I'm usually not a fan of buffets. I'd much rather a joint that's specializing in their own cuisine but there's something about conservatory that's..."

Jasmine

"Food glorious food!The conservatory brings out a great spread. I'd never been but was always keen to go. Finally got a chance for my..."

Alisha

"Truly enjoyable service! Booked on open table and requested a window seat and had such a lovely view of the city.Food was delicious and for..."

Naeve Parsons

"We decided to pretend we were tourists in our own city and try the buffet breakfast at Crown Conservatory! For $45 this was a great price for all the..."

Cmzajicek

"One of the best buffet in Melbourne. A very good price with such great variety of foodTasty food:Prawn salad and other..."

Charlotte Cooper

"Probably one of the most beautiful buffet I have ever been. I was kind of hoping for the space to be larger and more variety of food but received..."

Y

"I came to the Conservatory with one of my best friends for her birthday. The food was amazing, there was lots to choose from. My friend is..."

Gabby McGregor

"Would recommend ! Decent price for seafood night, had a lot of lobster crayfish so was worth it. Would recommend if you were dining with family and..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"This was my first time here; I came here for my best friend's 21st. Walking in, we were greeted by a lovely staff member who..."

Dine And Dash

"Went on the last day for Paul Thiéblemont's Afternoon Tea In London. He is Executive Pastry Chef visiting from the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,..."

Leo

"Would definitely recommend coming here for breakfast at least once. Selection is varied and good service.The space itself is beautiful. Go..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"Enjoyed lunch with the cousins and wanted to enjoy a bit of a fancy fare. The conservatory was certainly a great place to enjoy a great range of..."

Split The Bill

"There's not much to add to what has already been said about this iconic buffet at the Crown casino. It was actually reasonably priced for a weekday..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Went for breakfast today and WOW what options !! I haven’t had breakfast at the conservatory for years we normally eat in the crystal club but the..."

Bruna Catalano

"It’s been a while since I’ve dined at Conservatory and I must say that the renovations were lovely. Can imagine doing the High Tea..."

PS91

"If you’re not a fan of buffets you will be surprised by the Crown’s Conservatory. Recently renovated decor provides an elegant and sophisticated..."

Bani Mehta

"really nice! loved the look of the restaurant, and the staff were always extremely helpful too 😊 the food was so delicious! so many different..."

THE PARMA COUPLE

"BREAKFAST REVIEW:If you're after a buffet of champions, breakfast at Conservatory is where you need to be. With a selection of breakfast..."

@brunchgirl

"generally nice but the variety of dishes is a little bit less...very good service and a nice environment. I hope to been there again. But for lunch..."

Ssuncy

"Elegant, stylish, classy and luxurious. Crown’s Conservatory sets the standard in high end hotel buffets.My family and I went to the..."

Foodz0r

"Came here for birthday dinner.Lovely food with beautiful views. A great place to celebrate a special occasion.A large variety of..."

Lina's Music House

"Step into the opulent surrounds of Conservatory, Melbourne's finest and most indulgent buffet destination for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon..."

Robin

"Visited March 2019Buffet style Restaurant.. Booking place are recommendedLocation : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Table/Space :..."

1of6™

"Came here to celebrate my recent birthday on the premises it had high expectations from other reviews. I was not disappointed with the outcome, the..."

Claire Walker

"We were here our Work lunch, buffet lunch here we come ... what an amazing variety and beautiful decoration.. they also gave us free parking for..."

Lyonee Dang

"The interior of this place is so nice 😍 I loved all their buffet options !! Everything was so fresh, flavourful and TASTY!! The oysters..."

Connie

"Came here to celebrate my anniversary with my partner. The ambiance is really nice. Service is great and they kindly to provide us “happy..."

Eatwithbonny

"One of my favourite place to eat in melbounreMeat is so tender and niceI have eaten here a fair bit and Everytime it's a good..."

Samual

"Selection may not be as broad as some buffets but the quality was really impressive. Lovely ambiance and service. Price is on the higher end but..."

Alex Hoong

"Upper class high tea at its finest 👌🏻 legit best high tea we’ve ever experienced, it is pricey but it is so worth it! They top up frequently..."

Why__dee

"Definitely one of the beautifully designed buffet I've ever been to. It is always lovely to come back and to be seated on their white comfy..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Where all you can eat buffet is concerned, this one is top notch, a good variety of food, all fresh and tasty, my favourite by far.The look and..."

Ana Jansz

"Paid $95 pp weekday dinner. My partner and I had to make a reservation booking 3 hours before dinning. Beware, cancellation payment would be..."

Beatrice Javier

"This place was to die for. The food was amazing, loads of choice from seafood to salads or Asian to Indian and western foods, we were spoilt for..."

Srslyfoods

"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Value:..."

Daniel

"I was stunned with the décor of the resrtaurant.When we walked in, there is a choc fountain on the left, then the hot food starting indian..."

Junghoo Kim

"If I feel like having buffet, this is the place to go.They have great selection of cold starter, wide selection of cuisine from sushi to cured..."

Hon

"If you’re looking for that special something, this is the place. This beautiful Art Deco dining hall offers a beautiful dining experience coated in..."

Agreekable

"I have been here for several times, service is professional, sea foods are fresh. Haven’t found anything special. The decoration is good..."

Cheryllsun

"There are such a big variety of food to choose from as well as it was many different types of cuisine to suit just about everyone . There was Western..."

Sabrina Trung

"This buffet is probably the best buffet in Melbourne. I loved their food as there were rich flavours from three main cuisines. I enjoyed the..."

Katerina

"I absolutely love this place and will be definitely coming next time for a good quality food satisfaction. My absolute favourites were the dessert,..."

Tonii Astorga

"Update: Conservatory no longer serves lobster in their Friday night buffet. You can still purchase lobster, but pre-ordered at $35 per serve...."

Crabapples For Lunch

"I honestly expected way more choices for the price. The food was pretty good. Some of it was really good, some of it was ok.It was nice to..."

TheyCallHimX

"Lunch at Conservatory was an excellent buffet spread, which reminded me of the buffets we used to enjoy with our relatives in Hong Kong. There was a..."

Expat Gourmand

"White or milk chocolate fountain? Both please! Great fondue for strawberries, marshmallows and fruits! I've been to this place for lunch..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Family visited Saturday for lunch. Very pleasant atmosphere and comfortable table layout & seating. Good selection of food from cold dishes including..."

Brad Lederman

"went to this place for my 21st birthday dinner with friends and I completely fell in love with this place. The ambience is just perfect. I believe I..."

Anshul Khurana

"This place has such a lovely ambiance, I loved the chocolate fountain. Didn’t eat any but it was lovely to watch and mesmerizing (weird I know)! ..."

LC

"Really excellent breakfast eatery. Incredible selection from the buffet, with attentive and polite service and a great vibe. Definitely worth a..."

WingCommander

"My daughter brought me here for the new Circus themed High Tea and it was amazing! At first, I thought the $70 price seemed overly expensive but it..."

Maria Condello

Kuma Japanese

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Ichi Ichi Ku Izakaya

89/100 (1151 ratings)

"About a 10 minute walk from the tram, Ichi Ichi Ku is kind of accessible by public transport and south yarra is only a stone's throw away from the..."

Jasmine

"The Bao doesn’t have a very attractive appearance but it actually tastes really good. Highly recommended!Sushi rolls are amazing.Curry..."

Charlotte Cooper

"All good, walk in friendly. A bit noisy, and spaces are crowd. Average taste, nothing surprised. House made wine with plum was great. Cheese cake was..."

Joey Zhang

"Sososo good love the great ocean roll. Very crunchy, the crab eggs are fresh and crunchy, and it has scallops on it which I love. The curry udon is..."

Nickie Nicol Yong

"Really lovely little place. We tried their benton which has a bit of everything you want. The sashimi in it was really fresh. And it has a generous..."

Coco F

"The hidden gem for all sushi lovers. Not too far away from city and small seating restaurant serve the best sushi me and my partner ever ate! The..."

Stifany

"Amazing food! Every dish was so tasty, especially the gyoza and their grilled salmon. The hospitality was wonderful. Coming back very..."

Lil

"Quite an old-style quirky Japanese interior, but the menu is huge with lots of modern Japanese and Asian options.Love a beef short rib, and even..."

Flying Forward

"Food was super delicious, staff were really friendly. Well located right next to botanical garden, extremely clean and feels very cozyHowever..."

Pramitha Ranshika

"One of my favorite places to eat! Fresh food with great service. I highly recommend this place to anyone. Only thing is the prices are a little $$,..."

Chloe Leung

"Will come back for:+ Pork Gyoza+ Salmon Teriyaki+ KaraageIchi Ichi Ku is a rustic little Japanese eatery full of character..."

The Casual Diner

"I have eaten in the restaurant and ordered dinner from here many times in the last year or so I’ve been in Melbourne. The food is consistently..."

KC

"Again another Japanese gem. The place served us with some amazing Japanese food. While my friends were enjoying sushi and beef, I was happily..."

Tulika Kabra

"Amazingly delicious and fresh sushi. The ambience of the place also supports the japanese vibe, as i feel i’ve been whisked away to a hidden a..."

Jessica Felise

"What a gem! Quaint place + cozy, perfect for small groups. Didn't have to wait too long for a table on a Friday night . The food was absolutely..."

Hotnuts

"A tiny Japanese izakaya that dishes out some amazing Japanese food! The menu was similar to their sister restaurants (Ichi ni nana) and featured a..."

Avolette

"Very good customer service!! With a big group of 7 we were afraid it'd be a tight fit but they were very accommodating.We each ordered all..."

E

"The food was yum and their portion sizes were pretty good. The hot rolls from their specials menu were delicious and we also had the obi mayo, pork..."

Cat.n27

"We ordered through deliveroo so we had this meal at home. I truly enjoyed it! We ordered the Sake Teriyaki Don, Tofu side with mushrooms and spinach,..."

Tracy.carmona

"Cute little place with amazing, fresh food. Banofee pie is to die for!! My partner and i come here regularly and never it never..."

Lauren Stacey

"Just trying out this restaurant, because we want to have a fushion sushi roll, Hot roll, ichi ni roll and 119, taste really good, the presentation is..."

Tasty Eaters

"Amazing food! Everything was delicious. The staff is really friendly, and they make you feel welcome. Perfect for a special occasion. We are..."

Ricardo Briceño

"Aaammmaaazzzziiinnngggg... sushi and dessert I could not fault. Highly recommend, the food is so delicious and fresh and the service is perfect...."

Obsessedwithfood

"It's a small place but it's how I like it. Nice and cosy. Great selection of foods from sushi, tapas, udon, rice, salad, dessert. Delicious,..."

GoodFood HappyTummy

"4.5 out of 5 for me personally. The sushi was sooo delicious, and the sashimi was so fresh. The portion is pretty good too. The last time i ate..."

Khorry Sila

"Love this place. Consistently good service and food even take away. Best salmon teriyaki udon I've ever had! Recommend the dragon roll as..."

C

"Cute Japanese place with a very cosy setting. Food was delicious, good portion size and really fresh. I had teriyaki chicken and my friend had the..."

Sinfully Delicious

"I have postponed eating here since I moved to the area 4 years ago. It all seemed too small, too crowded. Finally I was pushed. And pleasantly..."

Geoff

"Visited Ichi Ichi Ku for a double date night on Valentines Day.. The place is tiny and it was bursting at the seams with people eating in and people..."

Jessie1079

"Went for an early dinner yesterday and the place was empty, so we got seated rite away. The place is really small but there's a lot of jap..."

Clarinna

"Delicious food, friendly staff, very nice place! I will see recommend this place! The sushi amd buns are amazing one of the best sushis I have..."

Myacaiadventure

"The restaurant located in a quiet street with great atmosphere. We arrived there at about 6:30 pm. The place is not too big, only about six tables in..."

Kaseyzz

"I picked up some takeaway here last Saturday night. I chose the spicy tuna roll, chicken bun and vegetable gyoza. My favourite dish was the chicken..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Good service, good food!!We ordered bento box, wagyu don, wagyu udon and Ebi rolls, the taste are fantastic! Especially the sashimi in bento box..."

Albert Chan

"Ichi Ichi Ku is a small japanese restaurant situated in South Yarra. We walked in on a midweek evening and thought we would easily find a spot but..."

@thefoodiealgorithm

"Granted I have only ordered the mochi because my friends have raved about it but by god it was amazing. It was serve cold, but somehow it still..."

Piggyeatalot

"I went for lunch and got the vegan bento box. It was great to see clearly labelled vegan options on the menu rather than having to ask. The bento box..."

Jacinta Read

"Love sashimi. The sashimi in this restaurant is so fresh and nice. Can’t help myself to go there again. The udon just make u feel so warm. Just..."

Jtsgqsdhrzm

"Came here for lunch with my boyfriend and I immediately fell in love with the decor and atmosphere in here! I ordered beef wagyu don and he ordered a..."

Katherine

"Love their food, taste and presentation are good. The overall taste is not very authentic Japanese and the desserts are abit too sweet for me, the..."

Beth O'Reilly

"Cosy little Japanese place - food is great and the staff friendly and efficient. The seafood ceviche and dragon rolls are my favourite dishes..."

Rebecca

"Easy to say this is the best japanese restaurant in melb hands down, great authentic flavours and fresh seafood makis. Every dish is made to satisfy..."

Mi55Bee

"Came here with a booking and got a table as soon as we arrived. It was such a beautiful night at St Kilda and we got the outdoor seating which made..."

Dilys Yeak

"This place is tiny, and I'd almost say cramped, if it weren't for the atmosphere. The interior (which is a mix of traditional and modern Japanese..."

Katie Johnson

"Was in the area and chose this restaurant because of the high rating. It's a very small restaurant with less than 10 tables. It was very busy when we..."

I. D.

"Good foodLooks...filthy even though its cleanFriendly staffGood locationFresh sushi and good food! I went there only a..."

Slavujce88

"Went there for a late lunch, the restaurant was quiet. I ordered gobo chips, tori gyoza, spicy tuna rolls, some nigiris and tofu ankake. Overall,..."

Quinn

"Delicious food! Large range of variety. The place is a little small though, not much natural lighting. Feels pretty dark and cramped..."

Jean

"Went there with some friends. The food is really good but we were waiting for about an hr for a table at 6.30. It is a tiny tiny restaurant. The..."

Foodie

"The food here are very tasty! The flavour is quite authentically Japanese. But the tables and chairs are very small. You can only have one dish every..."

Shijing Wang

"Stumbled across this place on Zomato and had it bookmarked due to the high rating. On Saturday night, me and my partner were thinking of a place to..."

Melissa

"Hip decor with a traditional twist. Service is excellent and polite. Izakaya style food is generally quite good, with a selection of..."

Hungry Jeweller

"Attention to detail is impeccable. Love the brown rice and organic cola . Lovely daily specials and the sushi and sashimi are..."

Ninniku

"Friendly staff with superb service! Fabulous food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend the 119 sushi maki, fresh made and top layer is melting in..."

Makuroro

"Beautiful food. Portions are excellent, very filling and worth the value. Service is great too. Venue is a bit small for my preference, so good for..."

Charlie

"One of my absolute favourite places to have sushi! Super friendly staff. The Maki rolls are amazing, try the the Ichi Ni Roll or the 119 Roll. Also..."

Manishka’s Foodie Diary

"My partner and I enjoyed the food though we both think we may have got food poisoning from it! Very small restaurant so we had to wait for a seat..."

Brycey Boy

"Food is fine when compared to the other Japanese restaurants in the area (when I say Japanese restaurants these are mostly run by posers who give the..."

Sandeep Singh

"Lovely little place... love the Japanese twist in the breakfast menu...ordered the prawn benedict....a stack of prawn 'toast' ( with a black brioche..."

Theresa

"We came to Ichi Ichi Ku last year for dinner but was told there will be at least 1 hour wait so we decided to come back another time. This is a very..."

Jolene Lim

"Came here tonight with a friend for dinner. We came at 6:00 so we didn't have to wait for a table but very shortly afterwards the place packed out..."

Maddie Kingham

"After reading so many good reviews, decided to try out for lunch.Nice Japanese style setting, quite narrow space and make you feel like..."

Snoopy

"Sushi is sooooooo good here!!! You can feel its freshness :D We tried a lot of dishes so I can't remember exactly the names now but I assure you that..."

Vanessa Espírito Santo

"We were so excited to visit Ichi Ichi Ku - and for good reason! We were a little taken aback by its very humble size; it was packed but absolutely..."

Jenna

"This place is a real treasure. We were there just after the lunch rush, but enjoyed the most sumptuous Japanese-style food! We were served by..."

Randall Berger

"Really good ambiance, we got a corner table, which is probably the best because it can get busy. I recommend getting there early. Food and service is..."

Richy Libre

"While a little bit on the pricey side, this restaurant certainly serves very high quality food. The various sushi roles are to die for- our favourite..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Amazing service so friendly and cozy. amazing food, ready fresh. Thanks Kurtis for the amazing service, great bloke. 👍..."

Baumanntt98

"Beautiful food, beautiful atmosphere. The ichi ni and 119 sushi rolls were a refreshing and innovative delight on the palate. Presentation was..."

Crazycookies

"Had early dinner here as we knw how crowded it could be if coming exactly on dinner time, we ordered more than what shown on the photos, all the food..."

MF

"The dining space is tiny but the food is delicious and reasonably priced! We were surprised to arrive at 6:30pm on a Saturday night and be seated..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"Yum! Had a really amazing meal with friends. We ordered several dishes to share (the best way to do dinner!) and everything we had was delicious!..."

Telyawhat

"Ichi Ichi Ku is amazing! 4 friends and I had to wait over an hour for a table because the restaurant is very small, and the only table big enough to..."

Caroline Beaney

"..."

Chengcheng Feng

"If you are craving some deliciously fresh sushi/sashimi then we would highly recommend this small intimate restaurant that can provide you with all..."

Eric&Lisa

"Very yummy food of exceptional quality. Cosy cafe with warm and friendly staff. They used by camera to take a photo of themselves when we asked them..."

Shannon Raffe

"Great staff service, cozy atmosphere and of course delicious food, touches of fusion and classy finish whilst preserving traditional Japanese..."

Kevin Phang

"I secretly hope not too many people stumble across this place. Its a true gem. Service is super friendly, food is amazing and the prices for what you..."

Crystal Roulston

"Amazing, it is worth the cost. Really cozy, exceptional staff and excellent food! Beautiful place, everything is beautifully served. The Salmon..."

Andrea Barragán

"Smooth coffee and amazing vibe. Feels like walking into an interactive experience more than a cafe :) Also the blueberry coffee Timtam muffin is..."

Elliott Bailey

"Good food but a bit pricey! Very small restaurant so gets packed quite quickly and you do feel the pressure to leave from the staff if it's a busy..."

Pao Ying Xin

"Awesome food. Cute little place. Our go to when hungry and at the botanical..."

Simon Trewarne

"Really good food, thoroughly enjoyed it. The only downside, small place with small tables and uncomfortable chairs. But really good quality..."

Adam Webster

Akita

Hakata Gensuke Qv

"I thought chicken pho could never compare to its pork brethren, but somehow Hakata have finessed a chicken broth that measures up to its older sister..."

Snack_report

"The best ramen I’ve ever had, I didn’t know broth could taste so flavourful! This is a must-eat whenever we visit Melbourne. We always go at odd..."

Audrey Limas

"Perfect place if you want chicken ramen instead of pork.The noodles are cooked beautifully and there are lots of delicious sides! The broth is..."

EatorTreat

"You guys make the best ramen I've ever had..."

Minh Lưu

"Awesome, my goto..."

Arushi2692

"Awesome,spicy..."

Huia O'Sullivan

"Yaaaay, finally there’s a very good chicken ramen joint . Seriously , their karage chicken are amazingly delicious , they battered jst perfect...."

Putriku

"The shouts of "irassaimase!" are never ending and quite in your face in this small ramen-ya, especially if you're sitting at the kitchen..."

Flying Forward

"The Japanese ramen from this restaurant is amazing! Although we had to wait a little bit outside and the place was packed so we didn’t really have..."

Hangry Jules

"Deliciously rich food for the soul that takes me back to Japan with one slurp. Ramen noodles were the perfect texture and the broth was packed full..."

Willu

"Really great food! Their meals are super affordable and the staff and extremely efficient and nice. The ramen i ate had amazing flavour! Definitely..."

Maggie O'Connell

"First ramen I ever tasted and have been a regular visitor (almost every week). The best ramen in town or even the world. Best taste,ambience, the..."

Nupur Bhople

"Always a long queue at this restaurant and apparently from friends, they say this is as authentic as it can get and closest to what they serve in..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"The restaurant looks classic, friendly services and easy to make an order - great taste on ramen with spicy. For me it was a bit salty even I..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Visit this place because the other branch is way too busy. This branch does chicken broth and it is pretty good. Tried their signature chicken ramen..."

Fendi

"Pretty decent ramen and delicious karage. This branch got no queue unlike the russell one which is great. The chicken base broth tastes lighter than..."

Michi

"Came here about 15 minutes before they opened and there were already 7 people waiting. After a bit the queue got really long. Was it worth it? YES!..."

Michelle Noel Duque

"My favourite soup ramen restaurant.I've tried a few locations and love this store the most.Love the Chicken soup base. Its thick..."

Lina's Music House

"Good place to hang out with friends.The signature chicken broth very tasty, I prefer this better than the pork broth.The service is top..."

Sally Sally

"I just came across this restaurant one day when I was loitering around the city on my first day, little did I know it was one of the most recommended..."

Clarice Natasha

"This is my to go place with friends for supper/ after karaoke!The place is nice, located on Lonsdale st.The service is good, the chicken..."

Hon

"Love the Chicken Ramen here. Actually, I haven’t tried any other chicken ramen so I have nothing to compare ^^ Chicken broth is really..."

Eatwithbonny

"Loved this place so much. Ambience was lovely and so was the food. It was a little pricy but definitely worth the money if you have some to..."

Sibel Tokgoz

"Probably the best ramen that I've ever had on my entire life. I have never been travelled to Japan but I guess this ramen is an authentic one. I..."

Laila Fitrani

"Second dinner out in Melbourne for a work trip and I was struck by a bout of ramen cravings. Having heard of the insanely popular Hakata Gensuke, I..."

Espresso&Matcha

"They have really thick delicious broth. I also enjoy their gyoza and chicken karage. You are provided with a bunch of menus along with pen and..."

Taylah Coventry

"The broth was flavourful and smooth, I loved the flavor. The noodles and chasyu were ok only. There's always a long queue but lately, they are on..."

Hayden Alsop

"The best spicy chicken ramen that i had ever taste in Melbourne. Our favourite is always the fiery ramen level 4. Don't forget to add the boiled egg..."

Noor Hida Halim

"Will come back for:+ Black Tori Ramen+ KaraageThis chain of Ramen shops are just fantastic. This particular outlet is not really..."

The Casual Diner

"I went here purely based off of the review score and had a fantastic meal. Service is fast and efficient, as is with a Japanese restaurant. One thing..."

Dan Nguyen

"Hakata gensuka chain is one of my favourite chicken ramen place. They have really thick delicious broth. I also enjoy their gyoza and chicken..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"Were there on Sat before noon, no wait but all bar table seats were filled alrdy. Had a signature tori ramen, black tori ramen and a two-piece..."

HildaLuv2Eat

"Small little corner shop in Q.V., Japanese street food feeling. Tasty Chicken ramen noodles. However, I personally prefer their pork ramen shop on..."

Foodie Hangeo

"this is my second time eating hereeverything it just perfect omg i love the god fire tori ramen level 3 heaven!!! i will come back for..."

Agantha

"I have to say that Hakata Lonsdale has been my goto for beautifully cooked ramen. My favourite has been the Godfire (Lvl 2 & 3) whilst the..."

Haddad

"We always get the signature tori ramen with some gyoza and karrage. I prefer this outlet to the pork one on Russell Street, its flavour is more..."

Billy

"Ate here a while ago but forgot to leave review! But I’ll never forget the fried chicken tenders...the crispness of the batter mixed with the salt..."

Linda

"This place is close to my work and always pack when i go. I had the tori ramen and the chicken giyoza which both are fantastic and soup is rich and..."

Foodielover

"RAMEN| After trying the Hakata Gensuke on the corner of Q.V, we have been meaning to try the pork broth version. We had a bit of a wait (20 mins)..."

Marina

"Waited & got in. Very busy and noisy ambiance and bright lights. Food came fast, however soup was just warm not that hot like you would find in..."

MelbfoodCritic

"one of my absolute favourite ramen places in the cbd - the black tori and god fire ramen are especially good, while their signature ramen is a..."

MELBFOODIEEE

"My favorite ramen destination in Melbourne. I have tried every ramens they have and i love every single of them. The customer service is always..."

Minnh Huy

"I love this ramen place. Never made me hungry. The ramen, prawn and soft boiled egg just very perfect. They also have a red ginger as a garnish...."

Indri

"Staffs were Very professional, even though I am not a big fans of ramen but they were tasty, a lil bit pricy compared to the size. We tried all the..."

Kwok.henny

"Looove this ramen shop, specially love the black sesame special ramen. If you come in with a group you’re likely to be seated in the regular table,..."

Pandy

"I have always eaten at the hakata ramen the pork version. I have to say the broth tastes better compared to the chicken ones. Nevertheless,..."

AshGav

"My favourite ramen in Melbourne. The different broths have great flavour and the noodles are cooked exactly to my preference. The gyozas are also..."

Sam Watson

"Because I like spicy food I choose Tori God Ramen level 3, really good and the service was quick. Big portion but I tempted to buy eggs and seaweed..."

Lovefood

"Love this little ramen place! Nice thick broth! It was close to 10pm after a long drive from philip isl., but there was still a queue. Had the..."

Vira

"Wonderfully creamy broth and fantastic noodles. Delightfully authentic Japanese ambience. What's more to say?Definitely coming here every month..."

Maxwell

"I’m always here to have the best karrage chicken. It’s unique ball shaped made it easy to eat for kids too.Love that each table are..."

Perth Foodie

"Hakata Gensuke Chicken Ramen at CBD. it is not my type of Ramen as it is a bit salty. the whole dinning environment is pretty cool as authentic..."

Steven Gu

"My favourite place for a really good Ramen that does chicken broth. I have lost count how many times I have had the same Ramen called God Fire Tori..."

Foodmaster

"0.5 docked for having to pay extra for egg and seaweed which come standard elsewhere. 0.5 docked for messing around with the God Fire ramen; even..."

Ed

"My first ramen experience in Melbourne and I was so satisfied. There was 50% off today so the queue was quite long, and today was very windy. But..."

Selly Nurmala

"I love ramen but I don’t eat pork. Hakata Gensuke QV is pork free, and my favourite is the fire ramen. It’s very delicious and staff also very..."

Niken Rahmadini Cholin

"Excellent service; very attentive staff: gave me assistance when I did not know how to use the sesame grinder. Quick service and the broth was very..."

Anthony Dang

"You’ll never go wrong with ramen but their ramen was absolutely tasteful. Worth the value of waiting and money. Their gyoza was perfect..."

Amiel Dalisay

"Hakata Gensuke is a solid chicken ramen joint. Its good but not mind blowing. it's different as well, so you don't get the broth variety of other..."

Kotix

"All my friends spoke very highly of this place, it was recommended to me as the ‘Best Ramen’ in Melbourne. The service was the same as what I..."

～Happy Neko~

"Rating 4/5Service ★★★★Food ★★★★★Ambience ★★★ Speedy and friendly customer..."

Urban Muncher

"Usually less busy than the pork Tonkotsu restaurant, this Hakata Gensuke offers by no means an inferior dish, merely different. Being chicken broth,..."

Junichi

"This branch specialises in Chicken Ramen. Like their other outlets, this place delivers a very authentic Ramen experience and the ability to..."

David

"I definitely love the texture of the noodles, it was good! You can choose how well your noodles want to cook. I love it and will come back again to..."

Michelle Chin

"A friend of mine took me to this place upon a glowing recommendation. The ramen here is nothing like what I have had before. The chicken based broth..."

Connor Choi

"A delightful experience. The black tori ramen, gyoza and karaage were all winners. Unfortunately the Tori Shoyu ramen wasn’t. The broth lacked..."

Leenathelawyer

"They only offer chicken soup ramen. It’s hard to describe how good this is , you do have to come in and find out yourself. I’ve tried over 100..."

James C

"Signature tori ramen broth has a rich and creamy goodness to it that sends sparks in my mouth. Noodles perfectly cooked just the way I like it!..."

Aimee Quililan

"Tried the Signature Tori Ramen here and it was absolutely delicious. They only serve chicken ramen here if I'm not mistaken, so perfect for those..."

Clare

"One of our favorites ramen place in the CBD. I like my ramen broth thick and has a strong taste. This place delivers both. Their original gyoza and..."

Yos William

Namoo Japanese Cafe

"Delighted to know Namoo is still offering takeaway and delivery during this climate. On a Saturday evening, we ordered Namoo Platter, Yaki Platter,..."

Foodiejacie

"Situated in the CBD, Namoo offers a relaxed atmosphere paired with a quality dining experience.Holding true to its Japanese heritage, we..."

Penguineats

" Namoo offers a laid back environment for catching up with friends and family with a focus on delicious Japanese food designed to share in..."

Gastrology

"We had ordered set menus and also tempuras. Food was amazing and very fresh! I really loved the king fish! Will definitely be..."

Kristy Phan

"NamooCustomer service: 8.8Taste: 8.0Nutrition: 8.5Price: 8.9Ambience: 8.8FoodWe decided to order the..."

DaHealthFoodie

"It was time for lunch and I decided to meet Joanne | Melbournecitay for lunch. The service at this restaurant was really friendly and..."

Timinmelbourne

"It’s a good place to chill and drink with your friends at night. It’s a little bit quite before 9pm, but after 9pm the place is getting busy. The..."

Spinning Round Horse Kick

"Good prices for lunch. If you looking for quick lunch. Try Namoo. Quick and good price.Also all staff really nice and..."

Hanna

"often go past this place and always wanted to try it and so last night we did, excellent octopus, cheap beer, great service and a beautiful tripe..."

Mr MM Smith

"If you see a lunch crowd here, it’s really easy to understand why. Namoo is one of the better Japanese options for office workers in this area...."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Namoo was a real delight to visit. The service was very good from start to finish. Staff were polite and efficient. We had the weekend..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"This is a great lunch spot in the city, if you’re craving for hearty and good value Japanese food. I had the chicken curry don for $10.90 which was..."

Kris L

"Firs of all, I like the ambiance of the place and it's pretty spacious too. The staffs were lovely and the food didn't take long. Had the..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"3 sentence in overall,Great food, great environment, good price.Definitely enjoyed it with my friend. The prices are definitely acceptable..."

Gordon Aw

"Seriously the best brunch place in the city. Both the staff and the food are wonderful. Would eat here every day if I could. Namoo is a must try for..."

Alice

"A nice and busy (which is always a good indicator) Japanese Cafe & restaurant on Bourke St. Food is simple yet good. There isn't much fuss and isn't..."

Sash

"My wife and I stumbled on this place and glad we did. We eat Japanese a lot but are not in the city much and so are not familiar with good Japanese..."

Dale Gillham

"We stumbled upon it one Sunday wanting a light brunch, and Namoo certainly delivered by providing us with very tasty Japanese meals. We will..."

LinLin ST

"🥓 ORDERED MENU 🍳Chicken Karaage Curry ($11.9)Weekend Lunch Special: Nasu Dengaku (Entree) + Hot Houjicha Latte (Drink) + Salmon Steak..."

Rynn

"My fav lunch place near my work. I always go for the chicken soba salad and love that they offer black rice sushi. food is always excellent and..."

Lisa

"On this Friday afternoon, I ended up wondering along Queens Street for a new eatery to try and I stumbled across Namoo Japanese Cafe! I had a peak..."

AngeLuvFood8

"So happy that there’s a Japanese restaurant like this so close to my workplace. Whether you’re after a quick meal in store or wanting takeaway,..."

Decent Feed

"A place I would like to go back again. Not like some fancy places. I am not the kind of person lining up an hour try to squeeze in a ins type cafe..."

Amy Ruan

"Mark this hidden gem in the ground-floor of a corporate office building on Queen St.A visible sign is tacked on the wall outside so you don't..."

Milk Soy

"If you are after a place with fancy decor, this is not the place for you. But it's a clean and tidy joint. My friend and I decided to have lunch here..."

A Black Sheep

"Delicious Japanese food, fast service and friendly staff. This cafe/ restaurant is located in the heart of the business district so you’ll see a..."

Vanessa

"Best tempura and skewer. go really well with beer.price is little law than most of japanese place!All sftaff are friendly and helpful. I'll..."

Jisu Kim

"Super quick . Meals arrive in less than 3 minutes . Staff were prompt and friendly . King fish salad variety is excellent . Need more..."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"Modern Japanese cafes are trending, but Namoo is reminiscent of no-frills eateries like Brim CC and Purple Peanuts.The menu has more variety..."

Flying Forward

"First time we've made a table booking via Zomato and it worked a treat, Namoo currently have a 10% discount on any bookings made online during dinner..."

Mustard

"Top service from the friendly staff at Namoo! Variety of options on the menu for great value. Nice quiet and relaxing ambience on the..."

Ruby

"I was trying to find some Japanese restaurant. This cafe gives warm energy. When looking for service, the staff came promptly, the wine was cheap..."

Kim

"Came here on weekend, fantastic value.It was great Japanese spot highly recommend a visit you won’t be disappointed.Staff were very..."

Melb

"Amazing food selections and beautiful ambience. This Japanese inspired cafe is tucked away on a quiet street during weekends but busy during week..."

Jamie Lee

"So handy from work! Food was nicely portioned and after dinner my belly wasn’t on my toes. Super delicious, genuine and super friendly. Free..."

Kurly Wurly

"Excellent service - everyone was very attentive. The lunch special was good value for money. The food was good quality food & authentic tasting...."

Liz

"My husband and I found this hidden Japanese cafe gem on Queen Street and it hits me enough to urge me to write a review straight away ( Im not really..."

Lynn Thai

"This place is a gem. It has just opened and I’m so excited that we discovered it while walking back from the gym one day. It has a cosy..."

Karma Clarke

"The food was fine, but there's no value for money here. I don't mind paying for quality food but I have had better at other places for less. Maybe..."

Carl Bronkhorst

"10/10 will be back again. Everything on the plate is quality, beautiful, and yummy. Usually come here for lunch but dinner presents a different menu..."

Benjamin Cheong

"Delicious! The food was very good, got a whole meal with so many different kinds of dishes for only 30 dollars. Very filling. The presentation of the..."

Gioia Di Girolamo

"Great food! Fried chicken was juicy inside and crispy outside with greatly marinated! Recommendable for anyone wanting Korean food. Also, they've got..."

Sonia

"Delicious Japanese curry with good size portions (for affordable prices). Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Lunch menu may be limited, recommended..."

Stephanie Wee

"Great place for seafood lover!! highly recommend the unagi roll and the fish roe hotpot ❤️quite expensive but the food quality is great! sashimi..."

Vicky Nguyen

"Good meal. Nice environment. Chicken katsu was a bit dry. Presentation of the food was good. Bingsu was a bit expensive for such a small portion..."

cookiz forever

"I highly recommend this Japanese eatery because of their customer service, excellent friendly staff & wonderful quality dining experience. Wagyu..."

MR LAY FOOD BLOGS

Uncle Tetsu

"So mini. I want..."

Yulia

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: smells delicious, perfect consistency and always a great treat for any occassion. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: its..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Walked past and decided to try their creme brulee and i must say i was not dissapointed at all. Really liked the slight charred flavour..."

M3lissa____

"Always love getting a treat from here, there are times I've visited when it's busy and times when I was the only one there but the staff are always..."

Sophie S

"My score 4.5 stars. J and I shared a post dinner treat from here on Mon 23rd Dec. Place smelled fab and service was nice – young woman who served..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"First time Uncle Tetsu and it was delicious with the earl grey flavour!!!Ordered:🎂 Earl Grey flavour..."

Jasmine

"Cheese cake is just as good as expected. Getting it cold is a good idea if you want to keep it fresh for at least 3..."

Viet Doan

"This shop may be tiny, but it's so busy; with people happily queueing for these sweet Japanese treats. Famous for it's Japanese cheesecake, I however..."

Morgs71

"Not only does this place make the most instagramable cake and dessert it also tastes amazing. I shared their classic cheesecake with two friends and..."

Anneliese

"Loved the cheesecake and the chocolate one is even better..."

Parul Aggarwal

"Absolutely the best baked cheesecake you can get! Light and fluffy not the usual type you can get that's quite dense. Thank you for coming to..."

Coco

"Don't really eat cheesecakes too often because I find them too sweet but Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes were really good and pillowy. Will definitely..."

Dzc

"I can’t get enough of Uncle Tetsu’s cheesecake. The Japanese style cheesecake is super fluffy and soft and not too rich like a traditional baked..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"June 2019 update - Got the Madeira cake with matcha as red bean in it. Was ok, like a dry matcha muffin. The honey Madeira tasted better. Also the..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Can finally eat a cheesecake without guilt. Very soft and fluffy and a lot less fatty compared to other cheesecakes. Cheesecakes are a bane to my..."

@_@

"Great service and friendly as staff! Oh man was so quick we ordered and legit got our two cheesecake in a couple of seconds. Feels like I’m eating..."

Ann T

"Love the cheesecakes here, they’re so soft and fluffy! Mind you, they aren’t the cheapest ($18 for the most popular; original cheesecake). That..."

Vanessa

"First time trying this was in Sydney, I'm glad Uncle Tetsu is finally here. The cheesecake is sweet and slightly savoury, the perfect balance of..."

Eliza T

"I have been to this cheese twice this year. I really love the taste of different cheesecakes uncle Tetsu has to offer. I especially love the original..."

Fatboi Food Blog

"Went past the shop last night. Had a cheese tart. Great flavour and it is so satisfying. Will come back to try their cheese cake and other stuff...."

Willzie

"The cheese cake was amazing. It’s like eating a cloud. Loved it. The honey Madeline was pretty good as well. For me the best thing was the cheese..."

Ms Rodrigo

"Damn the cheesecake here is so good. It’s got the perfect ratio of sweet and cheesy. The chilled version is dense and rich. Fresh is very light..."

Jessie Tran

"I tried the matcha cheesecake and it was so so yummy that I could probably have eaten the whole cake by myself. It was incredibly light with the..."

KN J

"OMG the BEST cheesecake I have ever tried in my life was from Uncle Tetsu! I have been recommending this place to all my friends and family. This..."

Jennifer

"Best spongiest fluffiest melt in your mouth cheesecake ever! The hype was definitely real when I first tried the cheesecake. It's one of those..."

Saba Mirza

"The Japanese cheesecake by uncle tetsu’s is to die for! I have had New York cheese cake, which is present heavy. But, cheesecake here at this place..."

Korobi Roy Saha

"Got in here for their honey madeiline which was soo well flavored. Could've been more moist and probably lost its touch as we got em quite..."

Angelo Pinnaduwa

"I love watching them make the madelines and cheesecake through the glass window. There is usually a line, so you are entertained watching them make..."

Karma Clarke

"Having tried Uncle Testu a very long time ago, I wanted to have another taste to see if it was as delicious as it was back when I first tried..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes are amazingly soft and fluffy, as well as rich and cheesy. I don't know how they do it. There are still queues occasionally..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"This place is good, really good. These little custard tarts are sooo delicious, gosh I could sit there and vacuum them all up hahahahaI..."

Timinmelbourne

"Love the light texture of these cheesecakes , although not as good as the original in Osaka I really like these jiggly cheesecakes ! The original one..."

Vivian

"I finally tried Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese cheesecake for the first time a couple of weeks ago and all I can say is YUM. It’s so light and fluffy, it..."

Oj_always_eating

"Fabulous looking cakes that are super light and fluffy and very authentic Japanese style cheesecakes. Went for the original and chocolate combo to..."

Spaghetti Monster

"Well well well, I’d like to thank the #1 Tram for being 8 minutes until arrival. Across the road a well branded beacon of hope, the Uncle Tetsu..."

Addam Crewe

"The best spongy fluffy cheesecake I have ever had. It tastes just amazing and melts in your mouth. Ideally would be to have it with coffee or hot..."

Nupur Bhople

"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - My first original cheesecake, finally ! First bit wasn’t really tasty but it’s come after. Like it...."

MC

"The texture is better than what am expected. It was so smooth and creamy. I love the smell of the cheese and it didn't have any hint of salty cheese..."

Selly Nurmala

"The cheese cake that is soooooooo yummy and melts in your mouth. You're going to crave for more. Share it with friends or take it all by yourself...."

Bikool

"I'm in love with their fluffy but light, melting in mouth cheesecake! - Both Original and Matcha flavour. It is never too rich and gets sickening to..."

Aki

"Love the cheesecake here, esp when it's cold rather than warm as there is a slight eggy flavour when it's warm. The japanese cheesecake are not too..."

Food For Thought

"The best cheese cake ever! I love how their cheesecake doesn't make you feel sick of even after having a whole cake because it is so soft, spongy..."

Hân Trịnh

"Uncle tetsu is known for their classic fluffy cheesecakes, I have tried the cheesecakes too many times and not one was ever a disappointment! It..."

@foodtom

"Uncle Tetsu finally arrived in Melbourne. Its first store on Swanston Street opened in late November 2017.I first went on 14 December 2017..."

AngeLuvFood8

"I recently tried the madeleines at Uncle Tetsu, both the vanilla and the chocolate. I liked them, the flavours weren’t overly sweet. A nice cake to..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Loved both the orginal cheesecake and the matcha cheesecake! It's delicious- extremely soft and moist; melts in your mouth. It's pricey in relation..."

Tina

"Having tried original and matcha cheesecake I would prefer the original over the matcha flavor Bought the cold matcha cheesecake The..."

Love Food

"I love cheesecake in general. Never thought the Japanese cheesecake will be that good! It’s not as dense as your average cheesecake. Very light and..."

Chali Samindi

"Cake was so light and soft....will definitely eat this cake again. Everything was well balanced.Hopefully they will have few more..."

Gurman

"To my friend that introduced me to this place! Amen! This place is just great! Those matcha cakes were just so good! So soft and so moist and full of..."

Nay Nay

"I tried the famous Uncle Tetsu Cheese Cake and that was bloody delicious! I heard about Uncle Tetsu back when I was in my hometown Indonesia and..."

Jonathan Christian

"It’s super great to have this store finally open in Melbourne. This is a famous cheese cake from Japan. I love how soft and cheesy it is in the..."

Yovita Aurora

Nadia Loves Food

"I heart Uncle Tetsu!Two years ago I lined up for 45 minutes outside an Uncle Tetsu in Hong Kong, on a cold winters night, and managed to snag me..."

JW

"I bought the matcha pudding, and the matcha cheesecake both delicious. The matcha pudding is smaller than the original but comes with a lower price...."

Melissa Phu

"Different to any kind of cake I've had before. Very Light and fluffy which makes it a very interesting texture! Perfect level of sweetness..."

C

"The best lightweight cheesecake ever! I love it it’s super yummy. Tried the Madeleine but didn’t think it was as good. Wish they did miniature..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"I have been waiting for Uncle Tetsu to land in Melbourne ever since they opened up in Sydney - and I was definitely blown away by their..."

David

"Woohoo finally got a hold on one of these goodies!!! Heard about these delicious goodies and was very satisfied!! The cheesecake was light and fluffy..."

SueyLuey

"Ambience 3/5 - it is a small take away place. Food is prepared in front of you. Not a lot of space to accommodate more than 3 people or so in one..."

Suraksha Mattoo

"Fluffy (cotton-like), melt-in-ypur-mouth, perfectly sweet and subtle flavors makes Uncle Tetsu's cheese cakes one of the best Japanese Cheese Cakes..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"I bought an original cheesecake as I walked past the Swanston St store and there was no line (I hate lining up for stuff!). It was really fresh..."

Ange T

"Initially queues were very long, went recently and the wait was not too bad. Depends what time of day as I walked past on another occasion and it was..."

You Had Me At Haloumi

"Excellent cheesecake for those who want to taste the actual taste of the dessert and not just sacharine sweetness predominant in most cheesecakes...."

Stephanie Yesmukanova

"Uncle Tetsu is famous for their super fluffy, Japanese style cheesecakes. I love how they always come out with new cheesecake flavours over the years..."

Angel Khong

"Yumm yumm yumm ,, Visited for first time in this cake shop ,, So many delicious cheese cakes and tarts ,,, Omg ,,, they r..."

Harsimran Kapoor

"Was in a doubt to try but worth it. Crepe is so good and the cream is not too sweet just the perfect amount for us… would love to try..."

Manisha Rajbhandari

"2021 - Uncle Tetsu's have really out done themselves with their take on the French pancake, with the "Crepe Brulee". Loaded with strawberries,..."

Malcolm Young

"Their cheesecake is good but the crepe brulee could be better. It might just be me but the crepe brulee tasted a bit bland, I think it'd be good if..."

Anisa Anwar

"I love the cheesecake from uncle tetsu. It's the softest fluffiest cheesecake that I have ever tasted. The good thing about it is that it's not very..."

Sandy

Collins Square

Wheelchair Accessible

"Collins Square is an amazing Building & Centre that I've been too many times in Melbourne. I have clients and partners in the area and it's a top..."

Edward Zia

"Views are stunning from Collins Square office on 35th floor overlooking the Docklands and city from different..."

G R

"This always has a lovely feel to it. Plenty of small eateries, and other convenience type retailers. Just avoid Mr Collins..."

Kerryn Ring

"Nice place to catch with friends after so many months of restrictions. So many variety of food to choose. Great place the food and bonding with..."

Terry Kane

"Great place to work at. It has got a lot of coffee and meal options. They have a Woolsworth store to buy grocery before you head back..."

Remigious Mathews

"What you'd expect really - a corporate crowd with various cafe options - convenient for profesional meets and..."

Michael Cassius

"Snazzy Bauhaus style glass and metal office towers, stylish and made for office lifestyle. Convenient location to public..."

Heiko RUDOLPH

Hanaichi

89/100 (1578 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-A decent place for quick and cheap..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Very good service. Yummy Chicken Karage, Chicken Rice Hanaichi, Wagyu beef Curry.But Ramen is very plain. Personally I won't recommend the ramen..."

Pheny Soecitra

"Love the tofu curry in particular. Crispy tasty coating, soft tofu, tasty curry, great value for the portion. Service friendly and..."

Trimac20

"Hanaichi always satisfies. It's reasonably priced, their menu is easy to navigate and service is always efficiently fast. I recently had..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Hanaichi is one of the most popular restaurants in QV and after experiencing it for yourself, it's not hard to see why. The chicken thigh curry has..."

Decent Feed

"Quick, cheap and always tasty. I come here for only one dish:Hanaichi Original Curry with Rice - Chicken Thigh and extra meat.Chicken is..."

TN.TRN

"Initially, i thought this restaurant will be expensive. But surprisingly its really cheap and taste pretty good. For the picture below, i only need..."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"Oh my goodness! Yum yum YUMM! This is a ‘fast food’ lunch spot and what can I say, their chicken rice is so good. The chicken and the white sauce..."

Tyna

"Usually I am sceptical about trying Japanese cuisine from new outlets, but this one was too good a try! Located in the QV centre, its a quick service..."

Kanika

"I just cannot understand why this place isn’t doing as well as it should. Very good meals offered at very good prices. Ample and cosy seating...."

TwinSpark

"Easy to order, the menu is clearly depicted above the counter. The price is reasonable and food is fresh and the waiting time isn't very long. Can be..."

Liam Nguyen

"Food 4/5Service 4/5Enviroment 4/5I tried the Miso katsu made by pork belly. Also, you can choose a pork lion that less fat and..."

Paul In OZ

"Hanaichi is the best value for money. Large serves and the best curry if you wanna emulate the taste of Japanese chain curry. Suitable if you don't..."

Anthea O'Connell

"Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️Taste: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️Value: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A great..."

Daniel

"Been coming to Hanaichi for many many years. My go to dish is their kay’s chicken. For under $8, you will be rewarded with fried chicken with..."

Eatwithbonny

"Tastes amazing.we had tofu curry..well cooked +additional spice to top on. Friendly staff and would love to recommend all my frends😅and being part..."

Amrit Kaur

"Love the chicken curry with red pickles, every time I go there, that’s the go to dish.The others are averagePrices are decent..."

Food Lover

"Like this place, used to come around when i was in Uni, menu has been changed, luckily they still have my old time fav curry chicken with rice, big..."

Zihan Chen

"Affordable, tasty and convenient food if you're looking for a quick feed. I never go wrong with Hanaichi.My only recommendation is with the..."

Sam Kim

"Convenient and quick with great tasting food.I always order the same thing -kay's chicken in regular size with extra tartar sauce.The rice is..."

Lisa Nguyen

"When I was first at uni I used to come to Hanaichi all the time. I'd tried a few of their menu items but non beats their Chicken Katsu Don. As a..."

Kimberley Leggett

"The tenderloin Katsu chicken curry was amazing. The home made chilli powder gave a unique taste to the food. It was delicious and filling. I would..."

Veena Balakrishnan

"One of the best places to go for a quick, cheap and tasty Japanese lunch. Very generous portion sizes for the price you’re paying. Got the chicken..."

Stelly

"Healthy Japanese food on the go or for a quick sit down. Located in QV shopping centre near the fitness first gym it’s a great option for an after..."

Freeo

"Good place for a quick meal.Definitely come back and try something differet even if the variety is limited. Generous on the rice but not on the..."

Jessica Nguyen

"Super fast and very cheap. The chicken curry is awesome. I would visit this place once a month for sure. Yummy and friendly. I cannot go past the..."

John Carver

"Usually would come here for the udon noodle soup with beef. Soup is sweet and the udon is soft with the beef thinly sliced. The miso soup comes with..."

Cookielessvee

"Has always been a really nice japanese takeout place with nice quality food. The ratio of meat to rice can be a bit off, especially when you order..."

The Food Book

"I have been coming to this place since 2012 and it never fails me. I usually order the chicken japanese curry with rice and it tastes as good as the..."

Javier Chuchon Solano

"Nothing can beat their Kay’s chicken. Chicken karaage like but more rich in flavour with mayonnaise. The price was very cheap, no doubt for coming..."

Juan Consuela

"I’ve been to Hanaichi many times before, mainly for their curry katsu and the Kay’s chicken, both about $8.90 for one. Simple, no frills but..."

Foodie

"So nice and fresh food! I like it and impressed for the first time here. I came for lunch time with friends today, we have ate Miso Katsudon Chicken..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Excellent curry for an excellent price. Probably my new favourite Japanese chicken curry, and I’m fairly picky as I often find Japanese curry too..."

Nicole P

" Been here once, had Japanese curry chicken with rice. Was well cooked and spice level was good. Curry quantity could be increased a little as rice..."

Varun Chandwani

"I lived off this place when I went to uni and constantly find myself craving hanaichi. My favorite is the chicken curry and the Kay's Chicken... so..."

Vivian

"If you are in need fot quick lunch in the city, hanaichi might be the choice. Its a japanese fast food restaurant where you are required to lay..."

Munching Pandas

"Fast service, cheap, yummy and NO MSG, What else do I need?The curry is very nice, haven't found any cheap japan curry better than hanaichi...."

Ayen Susanna Coa

"Cheap place to eat especially for students! Prefer this place over Don Dons. Menu is limited but my favourite dish is the curry beef bowl. Perfect..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"This is a great place for a quick good value Japanese meal. It's always popular at lunch time for good reason - good service and very quick...."

Aurilia Zen

"Had the curry pork and the Kay's chicken and it was enjoyable as JLo's 2011 hit on the floor!"If you go hard you gotta get on the..."

MVP

"Evening mealtime is often busy at Hanaichi and it was no different on this visit. Menu is quite extensive, with different sizes to appease all hunger..."

Junichi

"Food is value for money. I have tried Kay's chicken and their prawn tempura udon. Portions are decent and fills you up. A good spot for a quick..."

Hangry Horace

"Amazing food, lovely service every time! Do recommend the Karaage Chicken Ramen and wish they'd bring back the free drink deal hahaThe chefs are..."

Latnaa

"Quick spot for Japanese comfort food. I usually get the Japanese curry with crispy pork cutlets and sprinkle some shichimi for an extra kick. The..."

Mustard

"Ordered a small waygu beef curry for $8. The price feels expensive at first but once you receive your small bowl. The smell of beef curry overwhelms..."

JP.

"Fave place for quick takeaway. Delicious food: fresh and tasty. Quick service. Cheap price. No msg. all you can get chili. What else do u..."

Susanna Tjoa

"I had the regular size Japanese Curry (which is pretty much a Katsu Carry) the serving size, amount of chicken and amount of curry did suffice...."

Coffee And Food Enthusiast.

"Simple fuss-free Japanese cuisine at a great price! I usually get the pork cutlet katsu-don. So flavourful and filling 👍🏽 the pork cutlet was..."

Isabel Iliona Lim

"For the price value and the food, I would rate it a 5/5 :) Kay's Chicken is my favourite and always leaves me satisfied, don't let the..."

Oy

"Fast service, tasty food and cheap. The chicken curry is my goto dish here. A much better alternative than maccas if you're after a quick and..."

Spaghetti Monster

"I've ordered every meal here many times and now is the time for me to level my thoughts on a few of my favourite dishes. Udon noodles:..."

MandyToorak

"Very good meal, had the japanese chicken curry which is similar to obentos curry katsudon but bigger and cheaper. Very tasty, a big meal for regular..."

Foodie Guy

"Incredibly cheap, great for students, yum food. Generally very fast service. Cash only can be a hassle though.Favourites: Japanese chicken..."

Jess Li

"One of my friends recommended Hanaichi to me, and then I fell in love with it. Very high quality and reasonable price, worth to have a try! Portion..."

FoodieCCC

"I eat food here almost everyday because the price is obviously affordable. I just wait about 5 minutes to have food. Actually, some of dishes are not..."

Quang Phạm

"I’ve spent many a lunch or dinner time wandering around Melbourne CBD aimlessly, looking for a food option that’s light, light on the wallet and..."

Donutsam

"The service is prompt and quick. 👌The food proportion is just perfect for just under $10.00. 🙌The restrurant itself is notedly quite..."

Will Tran

"The tofu curry rice is good, I like how the tofu is fried and has a crispy skin. Even though I ordered a small portion, it was enough for a quick..."

Amanda

"This place is cheap and cheerful. The serve decent japanese food bowls for a great price. I usually come here when i want a snack or looking to be..."

Khpn

"By far the best and most consistant curry chicken ive had here at hanachi. After 5 years and coming back to it still tastes the same, very good..."

The Food Veteran

"When I feel hungry and need sth quick, cheap, and delicious, I come here and get my all time favorite Kay's chicken. Just cant get over the fried..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Are you on a tight budget? Are you a stickler for chicken?Do you like Japanese?If you said Yes to all three (or even just 1) then..."

Arijit Das

"You really don't see this every day. While most fast food joints dish out grease and empty calories, Hanaichi has swapped all that greasy stuff with..."

Eddie Han

"My favourite place to have a quick nice Japanese meal. ..."

Ryu Songprasit

"First time I tried it was in Brisbane, I had like 4 meals for a week period. This was no different either. The wagyu beef curry rice is highly..."

Xinlong Lim

"This is my go to for a cheap feed in Melbourne. Food is great for the price and portions are generous. Hanaichi is most like Don Don and is a..."

Talon Clynes

"The place was crowded on lunch time.. which is totally unserstandable as the foods are decent and price is affordable. Interesting you can opt for..."

StepiiGM

"This is such amazing value set amongst expensive real estate that it is truly hard to go past. With their plain curry as a recommendation, I was..."

The Kats Meow

"A quick review: it's been opened for years and their chicken katsu curry don is one of the best cheap eat in the city👍. The chicken one is much..."

MF

Hakata Gensuke Ramen

"I ordered the God fire ramen (🌶 🌶 ) and I absolutely loved it! Don’t be fooled by the level 2 because for someone who loves to eat spicy food..."

Leah Katigbak

"We got the God Fire, Chicken Karaage & Gyoza's & it was all awesome. The condiments are second to none. There was a fair wait to get inside but it..."

Phil Whittle

"Cannot find fault in anything. Price is on point The taste of the food is amazing The service is A grade Master is always smiling and greets..."

Rammi Ibrahim

"The best ramen i ever eaten....thanks to my thai friend nikki who treated dinner last night...i enjoyed the..."

Mayvillene Hipona Flores

"The best Ramen in Melbourne! It's my favorite place to go when I am in the city, the staff are lovely and the food is..."

Belinda Collins

"We've been in Melbourne for couple of days and we found the place by mistake . We had ramen and gyoza . Absolutely amazing. We went two days in a row..."

Cristina Padina

"Great place and great Ramen, definitely revisiting when I’m back in..."

Jonard Dela Cruz

"Excellent authentic Japanese ramen place. Try the Fire God (2 x🌶 for spiciness up to 4 x 🌶). Liked the black garlic..."

NM Morada

"Really enjoyed the Signature Ramen today, accompanied with a serve of gyoza and fried chicken! Sooooo gooood! Like a big bowl of hugs..."

Myra Book

"The best tonkotsu ramen I've ever had outside of Japan, the flavour and the texture of the noodles was perfect. This is the only ramen I've had in..."

Olivia Swann

"5 Stars. The only Ramen I’ve had better than this was in..."

Clyde Fraser

"Very friendly service, food comes out real quick and their broth is amaaaaaazing 🤤..."

Why__dee

"“ᔕᒪᑌᖇᑭ, ᔕᒪᑌᖇᑭ, ᔕᒪᑌᖇᑭ”🍜🍜When you can’t go to Japan, it comes to you!🎌..."

Riya Patel

"Spicy pork ramen cheap and tasty!!! Lots of flavour always busy but worth the wait!..."

Anna Shannon

"This is probably the only Ramen place that has a waiting line at 9pm.⁣It's in Melbourne and it's called Hakata Gensuke. It's quite..."

Lisafoodadventures

"Best ramen!! So good that I went to the franchise in the states as well. My favourite part is eating nori sheets togeyher with everything. I always..."

Vi Tran

"One of the best ramen i've ever tried.And the side dishes (Chicken Karage and Dumplings) was so..."

Atimate KR Chaidilok

"This was the second time I’ve been to Hakata in the CBD. First time was a few years ago. Was impressed the quality has been maintained. Had the..."

Matthew Logan

"Long line. Moves fast. Killer food.Will receive stares from ignorant people passing by not understanding that Ramen Is..."

John Customer

"Took my friend to Hakata Gensuke since I thought it was a good place to get her to try ramen. She rarely goes out and eat much and seeing her really..."

Ori

"Solid ramen. My favorite part was the noodles. Great texture with a bit of chew. Broth was also..."

Chris Lee

"The best Hakata Gensuke ramen shop in Melbourne.The flavours are on point every single time and the noodle hardness is always perfect as per our..."

EatorTreat

"This place generally has a huge line out the front so I was stoked to when I was able to walk right in. Arigato.The second was friendly and..."

Timinmelbourne

"Ordered signature tonkotsu ramen, shoyu ramen and gyoza 🥟.Both ramen were really good with beautiful broth. Chasu was amazing as well...."

Eatwithbonny

"It's always queue line up outside. And I always have to wait at least 10 mins before getting in. But i guess it's becasue they have very limited..."

David Li

"This place always has large queues all day, every day. But finally made it - mainly as a result of joining the queue at 1130am just as it opened -..."

Keith Lawrence

"Fantastic brothy food and 'authentic' to say the least (though noisy with them saying hi and bye). I like the signature tonkotsu, but it can be a bit..."

Shalison

"I only think about Hakata when it comes to ramen and they have been amazing with the quality of their soup base. I love how we get the option to..."

M3lissa____

"This would have to be the best ramen I have tried in Melbourne so far, hands down. The wait in the line to be seated is abit long, but once inside it..."

Joshua Cumine

"The broth was truly amazing! It was creamier than any other tonkotsu broth I had tried! I love how you can customise your order as well. The only let..."

Judy Tu

"Hakata Gensuke!! Heard so much about you! My first visit and you lived up to my expectations. Had the chicken karage which was nice. The Gyoza was..."

Andrea Gonsalves

"Hakata Gensuke, Melbourne (Various Locations)God Fire Ramen Level 2Some things are worth waiting for. These things being - the right time..."

Soupfluencer

"🍜Signature Tonkotsu ramen with the rich rich pork broth packed with flavour, I like to choose soft noodles and plenty of black fungus. Would..."

Hangrylittlelisa

"Best ramen place in Melbourne. It’s flavours have been consistent since I found this place in 2016. I always get my favourite the Signature..."

Confessions Of A Foodie

"Ramen broth was thick and flavorful. Noodles were cooked well based on the hardness you decide to have.Always a long line outside but I’d..."

Fat Dreams

"Really good food. Good little place for a chilly night. The only thing is you might have to wait outside during busy weekends. Definitely a must..."

Tushar Pasrija

"The wait is totally worth it. One spoonful of the soup and you'll know. The broth is super flavourful and rich. Noodles were chewy and cooked to..."

Yz

"My favourite ramen joint in Melbourne!! There’s almost always a line outside but the wait is worth it. My go-to order is the signature tonkotsu..."

Jesslyn Ong

"The ramen here is so nice! Comes out nice and hot which is what i enjoy, so much flavour and the right amount of saltiness. Only thing is you have to..."

Jessica T Nguyen

"Best ramen in Melbourne!! I always order the Signature Tonkotsu here. Food is super tasty and authentic, and the meat is tender! Queuing line was a..."

Eating With Pao

"The ramen broth was very rich and flavourful. Was expecting the level 4 spicy ramen to be more spicy but it was still good. The charsiu with onsen..."

Chow Kit

"This place has the most amazing ramen! Their 4.7 rating is 100% correct. I got the Signature Tonkotsu ramen, it so delicious, so much flavour in the..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"This place always have a long line for dinner. Everyone knows what's good! I've added extra chasyu in my ramen as it was sooo tasty!The..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Excellent food. Good service. A warm Japanese atmosphere as always. Only one complain is about the seat that you will perhaps have to share with..."

Paul Panapiwat

"This place is amazing, best ramen I’ve ever had. Doesn’t serve alcohol unfortunately. Wouldn’t mind a beer or 2 while I eat my ramen. Will..."

Greenpeace 69

"Four of us were having lunch at this restaurant (Russell Street). We ordered the same signature tonkotsu ramen with flavoured egg. Also ordered their..."

Noble Foodie

"All time favourite Ramen place.Had the limited edition Mentaiko Ramen and the hint of spice balanced the richness of the broth and..."

Jessica

"I think this is definitely Melbournes best ramen restaurant. Why? Because the broth is so deliciously rich. The perfect amount of thickness and..."

The Honest Glutton

"With no shortage of ramen restaurants in Melbourne, Hakata Gensuke is still one of my favourites as it never disappoints. My go to is the signature..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"I went to Russell Street to have a lunch with my friend after the first try at Carlton, but yeah Hakata Ramen never give me disappointment, the taste..."

CSL

"I finally got to visit Hakata! I have had this bookmarked forever and I finally popped in with a friend for some heart warming ramen.The..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"The gods fire does not disappoint for spice lovers! Service is always quick + efficient with options to tweak your ramen order. Hakata Gensuke is my..."

Sabrina Leina

"Best ramen in Melbourne in my opinion. Rich, flavourful, thick broth with perfect noodles consistency (you get to choose your preferred hardness of..."

Yirou Bah

"Had to wait outside in the line for 25 minutes on a Saturday night but it was worth it! Food is delicious and comes quickly - only downside would be..."

Jessica Howlett

"Nice gyoza, the soup was not spicy for salty for me as I chose level three. Love the texture of noodle but the bamboo was a little bit..."

Catherine.loves.foods

"I love ramen! Good place to go when you are actually get hungry on a late night. The broth was so tasty. Perfect for winter time. Service is pretty..."

Priscillia

"Their pork broth is amazingly delicious. Perfect for every season its DELICIOUS. My favourite place to get ramen when winter comes. Not really a fan..."

Vivi Susanti

"Hands down the best ramen broth in melb. Although I recommend selecting light for saltiness as I’m often left feeling incredibly thirsty after the..."

Randomfoodie282

"OMG DROOLING AS I SEE THESE IMAGES! When I showed up to Hakata Gensuke, CBD there was a 10 metre queue outside of the shop....you know you’re..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"Arrive here on Sunday and there was a queue waiting already. So my expe5ctation is super high and they didn't disappoint me. God fire at level one is..."

Foodielover

"You'll probably have to queue but the tables turn over quickly. Why? You can't help but scoff down this delicious ramen. Texture is smooth and..."

Jackjwalker19

"Always busy here and had to queue to go in. Soup base was nice and you can choose how you would like your noodle to be cooked. Overall a very..."

Leah Xiang Li

"The best Ramen joint in Melbourne after trying out most of them in Melbourne. The Ramen had amazing 'umami' and the toppings were generous. Waiting..."

Rudy

"The reviews are right. Best ramen I have had in Melbourne.The pork slices in the noodles are so tasty, the level 3 spice is very hot (what I..."

A Velaja

"theres always a line outside when im there but its definitely worth the rate!! reminds me of when i was in japan its so yum 😋 food comes out..."

Kylie

"Very good quality bowl of tonkotsu ramen. Noodles are a little too thin for my liking (lacking the firm bite). Broth is full bodied and rich but also..."

Ben C

"Happen to come across this ramen place while walking around Bourke street and decided to give it a try. This ramen restaurant is located by Bourke..."

Edbert Wee

"Really delicious ramen. Been here twice and had to queue up both times.. usually if you get there reasonably early for dinner it’s not too long a..."

Hayley May

"I really enjoyed the flavor of the ramen. Our group ordered the black tonkotsu, the classic tonkotsu and some gyoza. The broth tastes really rich..."

Ivan Tj

"The broth was sooooo good, rich in flavour but not oily. One of the best ramen I've had and I've have tried many! Friendly service but get here early..."

Shih Shih

"I visited Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen for lunch yesterday and I have to say, it was the best ramen I've ever eaten. The broth was rich and..."

Dmitry Sadovnikov

Izakaya Yamato

89/100 (808 ratings)

Restaurants

Japanese

"Authentic foods with authentic settings! Tried to visit this place about a year or two ago but was closed. This time, came across this place again..."

Yos William

"This secret Japanese restaurant is a must! Brilliantly cooked food and heaps of perfect Japanese drinks. The sushi roll was very nice. Price is..."

Manatsawee LIMPRAPUWIWATTANA

"Such a homey, authentic and atmospheric restaurant and truly feels like you're back in a family restaurant in Japan. One of Melbourne's hidden gems..."

O L

"I straight up blew away so much money here recently. Cosy, Authentic Japanese Izakaya hidden in an alleyway. Doesn't really promote themselves but..."

MelbFoodieMark

"What a wonderful place this is. In the heart of Chinatown and up a laneway is this great japanese restuarant. I've been here a couple of times and..."

Timinmelbourne

"Tight cozy Japanese restaurant hidden off in Chinatown area. Tasty food with good portion sizes. Not great for a big group. Ideal for couples or 3-4..."

Frank T

"Very cosy Japanese restaurant, gotta take off your shoes to sit in a Japanese style chair and table. We had standard Japanese dishes like sashimi and..."

Jankin Zhi Cheng Ho

"This is probably the cutest and most authentically Japanese restaurants I’ve been to in Melbourne. It’s a hidden gem tucked away in Chinatown..."

Quincy Malesovas

Udon Izakaya Maedaya

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-A bustling izakaya on bourke street..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"I always go back for assorted vegetable tempura udon, it’s a must have along with the karaage..."

Leena Phan

"YUMMMMMM!! Loved the menu variety and every dish was so delicious. Stand out dishes were the tempura and pork belly skewers. Was too busy eating to..."

Simone

"It's a small compact place, but can accommodate good number of people. (No room for privacy).Food was good and delicious.Kharage chicken..."

Gaurav Luthra

"Now I'm not a fan of soupy dishes, but I loved the udon here and would come back any day of the week.Price is so reasonable, in face very cheap,..."

JunGoesToEat

"Decided to head over to Udon Izakaya Maedaya for dinner on a Saturday night. We arrived at 5pm so it wasn’t busy and we were seated immediately,..."

Stelly

"I love this place! It's an authentic Japanese izakaya with great food, awesome service and cool atmosphere. The skewers are by far my favourite...."

Jerry

"Nice traditional Japanese dining interior. Welcoming staff and relaxed ambiance but the place is quite cramped and hot. Chips extremely..."

Cookielessvee

"great value lunch! it’s a small place so expect to wait for a table at peak times. i highly recommend the..."

Grace Ling

"Enjoyed their cold Udon noodles when it was so hot weather. The restaurant was quite busy but the line was moving quickly.- Yasai Tempura..."

Chai

"I came here for a light bite at a weird time between lunch and dinner so the dishes I'd seen on the menu were no longer available or not veggie...."

Quince And Cheese

"Chewy udon noodles with a delicious broth! Perfect on a cold winters night. Highly recommend the beef, tempura and the hot pot..."

Jeremy Wat

"This place is very nicely decorated with a variety of Japanese sake by the wall for an easy pour, especially convenient if you go for the all you can..."

Streaky Eats

"Maedaya is an all time fave of mine, so when I saw they had opened Udon Izakaya Maedaya I was very eager to try it. The menu is more limited and..."

Ta.be.tabi

"Good value for price and friendly service!My friend and I had the beef udon and tempura prawn cold udon.Udon is chewy and soft,..."

BaymaxEats

"Given how much I am a fan of Japanese udon noodles, it really is quite surprising that it took me so long to get around to visiting Udon Izakaya..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Points for: atmosphere, cheap eatsUdon Izakaya Maedaya has modelled their space with a proper Izakaya feel.It's bustling -..."

Flying Forward

"Delicious and authentic Japanese Udon restaurant in the city! Great atmosphere, it feels like you've stepped into..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Make sure you go and put your name down on Udon Izakaya Maedaya's list (inside!). We almost missed out on this 🥺.Ordered:🍜 Yasai..."

Jasmine

"Never tasted udon this good..Food: Udon Yasai (assorted veg tempura)The broth is so clear but so good !! The greentea salt complemented..."

YEN

"Cheese udon was amazing. Definitely worth to try their Umeshu and sushi platter. This is a place that I will always come back..."

Chengyu Du

"I have been to this place for the first time with my friends and the staff is really friendly. They have explained the dishes and helped us make a..."

Hemankshisharma

"Couldn’t believe the great prices for the food! $8.90 for a beef udon and it was more than enough - great value at delicious! The winner though was..."

Cmzajicek

"A little shop tucked away on Russell Street serving up one of the best udon in town! And for a good price too! My favourite is the yasai udon - udon..."

Kris L

"5 for the food, 3 for the service, 4/5 in generalIn love with the decor from the moment we stepped in the door, as it truly reminded me of..."

KEL

"Itadakimasu!Nothing better than a nice hot bowl of udon on a cold winter's night in Melbourne. We both had a craving for something warm and..."

Mojueats

"In the CBD, this place is reasonably busy, I had seen it many times, but this was the first time i got to try.Environment 3.5It's..."

Forox924

"Ordered the beef Udon, karaage and tamago Udon and special fries. The noodles were great and perfect for cold weather, but the fries were just..."

Sylv

"We loved 😍The ambience of this place really took me back to japan!We ordered chilli udon and a normal one which came in a little pot..."

Withaknifeandfork

"I stopped by here for dinner on a weekday. I tried the yasai (12 veg) tempura udon. The udon was lovely, broth really flavourful yet light. The..."

LittleM

"The tempura udon broth was one of the lightest broths I’ve ever had! I could’ve drunk the whole bowl of straight broth it was that good. The..."

Connie

"Soooooo yummmmm! Was craving some udon noodles and say this place was cheap and had good ratings. Turned up at 7 and asked to be put on a waiting..."

Crackerjacker

"Based on the pork gyozas alone, it totally deserved a 5/5! This is by far the BEST gyozas I've had in Melbourne. I didn't expect this dish to be the..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Fresh produce really enhances the quality of food. I had the beef kale salad the other day and I really loved it. The beef was lean, juicy, tender,..."

Archie Ho

"From start to finish, this place really reminded me of my time in Tokyo. The service was friendly, the decor was reminiscent of those tiny eateries..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"My timetable doesn’t really fit in this place’s opening hours at all until one day I try to visit. I had the kale salad with wagyu beef. I loved..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"Rated 3.5Nice atmosphere, the staff greet everyone when they come in. Came here for lunch and ordered the Beef Udon. It was just above average,..."

GreatFood77

"Wow, wow wow! Having bookmarked this place a while ago I finally managed to swing by and try the food.My friend and I ordered a number of..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"the ramen is very delicious and the serve is good, last time i go with my friend and we enjoy the name. There was only one lunch menu, so it was..."

可怕

"We visited for an early dinner on Thursday night and were glad we did as it was happy hour! Service was prompt and polite, and the food was good. The..."

Mabelle Bo

"This place caught my eyes on a Friday night, while I was looking for a place to have a quick and light dinner at 10pm at night. And honestly, there..."

Queena

"The service was fast and the food taste amazing. The proportions were very good for the price! There was a bit of a wait through so I recommend going..."

Sannguyen2001

"Great japas if you want to have dinner and also perfect if you want to sit down and drink alcohols while nibbling on snacks. They have an extensive..."

Debby

"Tried this new Izakaya that recently opened up along Bourke street.. the decor that was basic and it had a bit of an industrial feel to the place,..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"It was my first time eating udon with veggies tempura, it was quite good. Alot of different vegetables choices. They are filling as well. I will be..."

Fendi

"Walked passed this shop today and decided to get some udon noodle. Best tasting udon so far in Melbourne and the carbonara udon was delicious to bad..."

Ayapom

"Overall, this is a great place to have a quick udon meal if you don't mind the hustle and bustle in a small restaurant that serves authentic Japanese..."

Food For Thought

"Rating: 4 Food: 4Value: 4Ambience: 4Service: 4After craving some authentic Japanese street food, we decided to head to this..."

Munching With Mel

"Time: Sunday for dinner. Had to wait for 10 minutes.Atmosphere: 4.5 - Seat for 20-30 people with really nice Japanese style.Services: 4.6 -..."

Toni

"Amazing little place. We had the lime udon cold (so good for a hot summers day, where it was 38degrees!). The soymilk udon was just as enjoyable!..."

Jenny Jin

"A traditional Japanese restaurant in the bustling Bourke Street. They had a variety of different udon as well as small dishes. I had the cheese..."

Carissa Lee

"Food 3/5service 5/5environment 5/5My favorite Japanese restaurant style and the service is very good. BUT THE food is normal...."

Paul In OZ

"So happy to have such a great udon Izakaya in Melbourne cbd . Authentic Osaka style deep fried vege and meat. Happy hour is good value ( 400ml Kirin..."

RK

"A new Japanese eatery in Melbourne city was Udon Izakaya Maedaya, specialising in udon but they also served fried chicken, sushi, bao, and salad. We..."

Angel Khong

"4.5/5!!!! came here for early dinner and had their hotpot udon since hotpot only available for dinner.Considering between miso nikomi udon..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Updated review: DINNER (4.5/5)Food: - Momo yaki skewers: I appreciated the five different flavours/spices they have here. Some of them..."

IsaH

"The cheese udon solve the ultimate problem when my roommate want Japanese but I want Korean.Tastes great! but the amount was a bit..."

Brook Zhang

"I ordered the lunch special that came with a matcha lemonade. The food was yummy! The karaage chicken was crispy and there was a generous amount of..."

Coco

"Great Udon. As expected the Udon had beautiful bouncy noodles and a clean and sweet broth. The veggie tempura was delicious and the sake selection..."

Alexandra Ware

"waited about 10mins for the first dish to be served which wasn’t too bad. for sides we ordered salmon sashimi and takoyaki. portions were good and..."

kristin tan

"If you want amazing udon, this is the place to be. We tried the nabeyaki hotpot udon and it was absolutely amazing. The takoyaki was also fantastic...."

Janey Nguyen

"Very affordable price for the bowl of noodle 🍜 you’re getting! We also ordered the chicken teppanyaki skewer? Not too bad. Didn’t order any..."

Gwen Kwok

"Not much authentic Japanese izakaya with cute Japanese decorations and interior like these. Got the 🍲🍜 Suki Nabe Udon Hot Pot. The udon noodles..."

Faa Papon

"A surprise gem! Always busy so be prepared to queue for a table. Lovely ambience. Great menu selection at very reasonable prices. Everything we had..."

Shireen

"This is a genuine Japanese restaurant staffed by a mainly Japanese crew. Ordered all three of the nabe udon in the menu. The standard one was the..."

John Cummings

Salon De Sushi

Wheelchair Accessible

"We absolutely love this special place. The sushi is fresh and delicious. Beautiful attention to detail with presentation. We were so impressed with..."

Amy Read

"No. Of Visit: 2 Overall Rating: 3.6 - 3.9I would come here if I want to satisfy my causal Jap food craves: this place has miso, sushi..."

Lancelthebard

"A good place for takeaway. Reasonable price with decent amount of quality food. It would be 5 stars if the hot food selection can be expanded...."

Diesel

"A hidden gem! We found salon de sushi while walking on clarendon on a cold winter evening. Having escaped a really loud live band place we chose this..."

Foodie Ahlawat

"Best poké bowls ever!! And very generous portions of food for a good price. Fresh sushi & thick pieces of sashimi as well.Great ambience for a..."

Vivian Tran

"Had the poke chirashi bowl here many times and it’s the BEST poke bowl in Melbourne, by far above the rest. So fresh and authentic! And the melon..."

Jane

"4/5 : service4/5 : price4/5 : foodI order the udon, pork gyoza and chicken onigiri. The udon are great 👍🏻. The gyoza is..."

Jessica W

"Had the ‘Premium Aburi Complete’ which was an assortment of eight pieces of seared nigiri. The assortment consisted of beef tataki, eel, scallop,..."

.itadakimasu~

"Hidden gems in south melbourne. If you are looking for fresh good sushi and fushion japanese food, this definately a place to die for. Its a..."

Leslie Yapi

"Cute Japanese restaurant on Clarendon st.Salon De Sushi delivered traditional Japanese cuisines with an open fridge of drinks and appetisers for..."

Melbourneats

"The premium aburi set was very nice with good smokiness. The let down was the rice was dry (almost hard) which I ended up putting aside.Chicken..."

My Food Journal

"Salon de Sushi doesn't only do sushi!The place looks amazing, beautiful interiors. Service was great, just what you expect of Japanese..."

Who Loves Good Food

"After only returning from Japan a week ago, we never thought we'd find sushi that comes even close to that of what we had in Japan. However, it..."

@twogoodtoresist

"I came here on a salmon aburi quest and it did not disappoint. Granted I haven't found many places that do salmon aburi (and therefore haven't eaten..."

Fatcat

"Lovely meal. Food was really good. Sashimi was fresh and that miso soup and kimchi was amazing! The tempura was also really light and crispy. All the..."

Mistletoe

"This place turned out to be very quaint and unique in its interior design. As the name suggests, the it was a very nicely put together salon with..."

Daniel Zhang

"Sushi restaurant with a great selection of traditional and fusion sushis. Not being a fan of crowded places, I loved how the restaurant was quiet at..."

Wandering Ella

"Relatively cheap, nice food for the price nice environment. Friendly staff. I dont quite like eating japanese food outside, but this is different, i..."

Chris Kong

"Love the miso soup, but it is a little pricey $3. Ordered Salon de crunch and it was good as amazing. Love how the taste blends together overall...."

Let’s Eat!

"A+ for variety and uniqueness in menu. It's not your average run of the mill sushi. They have some interesting flavours. If you enjoy experimenting a..."

Homer

"Great selection of menu. U can choose either ordering dishes from counter or pick up sushi boxes from the shelves. Great variety of japanese..."

Debby

"Salon de Sushi might be a smallish restaurant but they can still cater to bigger groups as long as you confirm numbers on the day. I brought my..."

Caroline Beaney

"My was I delighted to discover Salon de Sushi now delivers. And boy do they deliver! Their sushi isn't cheap (what sushi ever is by the time you are..."

Good Food Good Mood

"This little place is a hidden gem in south Melbourne. Quick service (food often ready within 5-10min). Nice sushi and desserts. The mango sushi is..."

Latteme

"Definitely a neighbourhood gem and one of the few places open in South Melbourne on a Sunday for dinner.Also a place for..."

Dr S

"This gem is easy to find in Clarendon Street. It is not a typical cheap and cheerful Sushi place. Instead you find classy decor with a healthy menu...."

Kate

"I've recently eaten at Salon de Sushi for dinner and lunch. It's a modern and cool sushi cafe catering to quick lunches and takeaway, or relaxed..."

Julycheee

"Randomly stumbled into the shop for lunch and totally amazed by their unique style! Healthy and yummy Japanese food. Lots of choices on the menu, and..."

Chia Yuen Chong

"The closest you can get to authentic Japanese sushi and sashimi in Melbourne. Your dish will be made to order, made with skill, and made from the..."

Serge R

"Pretty amazing sushi with a modern touch given . Their bento box was served in a cool plate which was alright not the best but I enjoyed it. I would..."

Prophetmars666

"I checked out Salon De Sushi on Clarendon Street this week, as part of my ever continuing conquest of all lunch options near work. The setup is a bit..."

Donutsam

"I’ve done both takeaway & dine in here and love the unusual selection they have here. The food is fresh and delicious. There’s also a selection..."

The Epicurist

"This place is unique. The design is similar to a cafeteria and the art work inside looks spectacular. The food here is great. I ordered the sashimi..."

Kwan Chan

"Unlike other sushi places, Salon de sushi offers made to order, fresh and with interesting ingredients (prosciutto sushi was really tasty and..."

Katherine's Food Diary

"Food came out relatively quick. There were plenty of vegetarian options so I was pretty stoked about that. A must try sushi place for those of you..."

Stephannie Thian

"Love the atmosphere. Service staff are really friendly. Best time to dine will be for dinner. The food tastes amazing~!!! The seared salmon belly is..."

P.Choko✨☕️

"Like other reviewers, i love the decor of this place and they have few cabinets for grab-and-go items and of course you have to pay before you go...."

Eatwithhendri

"Nice little restaurant but probably more suited for takeaway. I had dinner here on Saturday and the shop was almost completely empty but food still..."

Kayz

"Sushi delivered – my life is complete! Ok it is a bit of a lazy move to get Salon de Sushi delivered when we could walk there in five minutes but..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Great design and such a nice environment to eat at!!Innovative but authentic japanese food and I must say it's the best sushi I have ever had! The..."

Roy

"This is my local sushi place. Clean and such friendly staff. I love th he wide selection of sushi as well as the selection of beverages. Highly..."

Linniethebarista

"Came here so many times ! Every time make me felt happy . Sushi fresh and pretty tasty ! However the udon is so small and lack of flavor ..."

Nory

"Never disappointed. Always clean and fresh. Price is fair, as it is not your cheap quality sushi. They do delivery for a fair price too...."

CommndoBob

"Very fresh and nice sushi! I bought one sushi box for lunch and got one miso soup for free! Their miso is quite different than others. The sushi box..."

Kingsley

"These guys are like the samurai gods of sushi. I've been meaning to review them for a while because they I've been so impressed by what they do. Yeah..."

Dave Ansett

"My favorite sushi store in Melbourne! The owner and staffs are really really nice! Selection of Their sushi roll is quite extensive! You can't get..."

Yolanda Wong

"We decided to eat at this restaurant for dinner after walking down the street and finding this the most appealing. The interior is small but very..."

Ilovetoomnom

"Great sushi! Had the Salon de complete, very fresh, great flavours and looks like a lot of work went into these. Miso soup was perfect and the..."

Tim

"A very different spin on a traditional Japanese cuisine. Many great variants to standard sushi dishes that make them standout. Can't beat prawn..."

Adam

"Salon de Sushi delivered two beautifully packaged and presented boxes of wholesome goodness to me one evening, and I've been raving about them ever..."

Melbourne Glutton

"Had the salmon complete box and the hosumaki Tuna.Salmon nigiri was great, salmon was good quality and fresh, rice was good in texture and..."

Marshall Tan

"Kills it. Great for a quick bite, solid delivery options. Again, really quick on the delivery front which is rare I feel like. Real nice staff,..."

Aaron O'Neill

"Great place for lunch. The lunch special is healthy and filling, A big box of sushi, plus salad, plus miso soup for $17.90. There is a self serve..."

Elonie

"THEY DELIVER SUSHI?!?The answer to that is OMFG - yes.Speedy service, tasty food, would highly recommend and will definitely..."

Honest Eats

"To say Salon de Sushi is expensive is to compare it to sub par express sushi. This is another level, using high quality, fresh ingredients. And it..."

Gary Grogan

"Fresh ingredients and well put together sushi makes this place worth the expense. One of our favourite takeaways and just experienced in store..."

Sarah Melnyk

"Love the delivery service. It always arrives on time and comes in the most gorgeous boxes. I would love to see them sell a few more traditional sushi..."

Amrita

"Wow genuinely surprised at this sushi salon. We wanted take away so we could go Albert Park for a picnic. Sushi was delicious, we ordered a salmon..."

Fat Teddys Crew

"Fresh and Tasty. Beautifully simple, yet delicate and tasty. Order in a party pack to..."

UrbanWanderings

"Salon de Sushi is a modern Japanese restaurant located in South Melbourne which also provides home delivery services. I stumbled upon this restaurant..."

Fifi.ng

"Salon De Sushi is quite expensive and at first seems to be over priced, but the quality of the ingredients really blows you away. Plus the..."

Karma Clarke

"Salon de Yummy. This place is incredibly priced for the sushi that is available and made fresh to order. This is not the run of the mill - stop and..."

J

"Best 'traditional' sushi in town! Miso is great and the food is fresh. It's not your average sushi roll take out its a dinning..."

Greg Foulds

"Interesting concept and great sushi. I would definitely go back if i feel like fresh sushi and salads in future. Great place and good..."

Food For Thought

"This is our favourite place for authentic Japanese sushi! Their sushi is always fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. The staffs and delivery guys..."

Yoshimuah

"A Must Visit. Everyone should try Salon de Sushi - if only for the adorable packaging and presentation!! A touch expensive, but there are some..."

Mjloco

"Fantastic. Great friendly service and food is top shelf. Well worth the..."

Tim Suffield

"Free delivery & top sushi!. I am recently a new parent and tried this place because they deliver. The food came beautifully packaged and was the best..."

Mistermister

"Really delicious sashimi/sushi, probably a touch more expensive than id like but the quality does make up for..."

Stan

"Salon de sushi offers fresh, creative, delicious sushi. They have good service and the food is consistently good also. It's reasonably priced..."

Mjporter12

"Expensive, but worth it. The sushi are works of art and the servings large. Exploring the menu is so much fun and the flavours incredible. They do..."

Belinda Caldwell

"Salon de Sushi is one of the few sushi restaurants in Melbourne that do delivery, and in my opinion they are the best in this category. Their..."

Cheuk Sin (Tim)

"Very authentic and delicious teriyaki chicken don. A bit pricey but definitely worth the value. I also had their Chicken Katsu Don which was very..."

Daniel Tan

"Very funky Japanese vibe. Food is fantastic and service is pretty cool. You can eat in, take away and they also delivery within a radius. The salmon..."

Nunzio Bagnato

"Very sad they are closing down... Had many great meal with Salon de Sushi. Thank you very much for the great efforts and wonderful experience. Will..."

L Lin

"Very cozy place, food was terrific, everything was fresh, a good number of selection in the menu, although slightly pricey, but its with the money...."

Benjamin Wong

"I enjoyed my Bento - generous portions and very tasty. Nice little place, quiet but comfortable. Definitely a step up from the numerous take away..."

Rohan Davies

"It was a beautiful, comfortable little place with a very peaceful atmosphere. The food was authentic and delicious. The staff were very helpful,..."

Anastasia Podvysotsky

Kuroneko Cafe

Ari Hashi

"Yummy traditional sushi with some modern twists. Fresh crunchy tempura. Nice relaxing decor. Definitely going..."

Lachlan McKinnon

"Authentic family friendly Japanese restaurant run by authentic Japanese couple. Highly recommend this..."

Peter Vassallo

"A friend recommended the place for a lunch catch-up, their $12 lunch option was..."

Saijo George

"Always tasty. Modest pricing. Great..."

Mike Hopkins

"Fresh, authentic,..."

Jay Stein

"..."

Eden Elliott

M ALMABROOK

Garry Mann

Sakura Kaiten

88/100 (2831 ratings)

"This is my favourite sushi place in Melbourne. The food is great quality while still being affordable, there is a lot of variety, and the staff are..."

Lala

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Sakura Kaiten has been on my list..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Went to this place last minute towards the end of the night and the sushi thats been on the train for hours were dry! Definitely recommend ordering..."

Jessica T Nguyen

"One of the best, if not the best sushi train in town. 🍣 A lil more expensive that regular sushi train out there but definately worth every penny...."

Steph

"I really enjoy visiting Sukura Kaiten Sushi. They make high quality food which is delicious and tasty. The cost is a little bit more than other sushi..."

AngeLuvFood8

"One of my favourite quick sushi place , they have another outlet beside Melbourne central but I still prefer this one. Even tho the seating is quite..."

Yeonginaa

"Their second location (Sakura Kaiten II) is conveniently next to Melbourne Central. We made the effort to travel to the original..."

Jasmine

"Authentic sushi, without a doubt. Its not cheap but you know you're paying for the high quality dishes!Service is great, restaurant is a quaint..."

ARMANEATS

"Revisited Sakura Kaiten for dinner recently. This place used to be one of my top sushi trains in Melbourne. It is really tiny, and it does get quite..."

Stelly

"Will come back for:+ Sashimi+ TakoyakiCame here for a late dinner and was pretty impressed with the selection of sushi and..."

The Casual Diner

"Best sushi train in Melbourne. Quality stands up over the years! For some reason this one is better than the other Sushi Kaiten..."

Jess T

"This place in comparison to others is a little more expensive but so worth it! Everything about it was amazing. Definitely our choice of sushi train..."

Sam

"The place is awesome. All the dishes are awesome. My favourite is called the No1. Sushi. Seared Salmon roll with tuna inside. I can't believe I..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"One of the best sushi spot in Melbourne CBD! If you’re looking for authentic japanese sushi! This is the spot! Love the varieties and servers were..."

Doublefatasians

"Amazing food and great service! Wish the toilets were not outside in a wet warehousing facility..."

MarkWiensMelb

"Pricey, but worth it! This is such a cute sushi train with the cute concept of the train delivering it to you when you order from the screen. The..."

A

"Finally tried the highest rates sushi train in Melbourne. Had high expectations, especially with the high price tag. Super tuna belly was really good..."

Makan2Melbourne

"Best sushi train I’ve been in Melbourne. More expensive than other sushi trains but the quality is way better than hotaru or testujin etc..... I go..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"I’ve tried almost all the sushi trains in Melbourne and this one is always the best in my opinion. The space is small and intimate and the food is..."

Siew Hooke

"Dinner with Miss Pandan and it was her turn to choose and of course it was Japanese, more specifically, sushi train. We went to her favourite sushi..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Food was really good and hot. All items ordered through the tablet came on time and was very fresh. Staff were friendly and attentive...."

Praneeshan Ilanko

"Melbourne Sushi train- very cramped and dark place. Was seated at the train but enjoyed the variety that came through. You could order other items if..."

Melbourne Foodie

"In this cramped setting, enjoy a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi and cooked dishes passing by on the sushi train. Don't see what you want or someone..."

J0yy173

"A suitable place for lunch, how much you spend depending on what you grab. Highly recommended the dessert “蕨饼” , very good! Not very sweet...."

Helen Hu

"My 3rd time here and still want to come back for more! Every single dish was so fresh and delicate. From sushi to sashimi to hot food and dessert,..."

KEL

"Sushi specialising Japanese eatery.The place is definitely not spacious, with only a few individual tables (mostly for 3 or more people)..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Reasonable price for a lovely sushi. One of the best sushi joint in melbourne i will say. The fishes are fresh the rice for the sushi is perfect. The..."

Fuad Pratama

"Favourite sushi train in Melbourne. Slightly on the pricier side compared to other sushi trains in the CBD but quality is incomparable as you won’t..."

Shak

"Thanks for the meal!Sushi train!Excellent quality sushi train. Likely the best in Melbourne at the moment. Delicous sashimi and..."

Vicnifer's Food Reviews

"Very hidden place in the city for sushi lovers to explore, but worth doing that. Love the vibe. Stuff are friendly. Love all cheese rolls and..."

Abigailyu2

"Love the toro nigiri! Everything is great and fresh! We ate 11 plates and they costed me abt 60 dollars so it’s a bit pricy but really worth to try..."

Candy Ye

"My favorite sushi train in town, have been back all the time for years. Must try the salmon belly nigri All the hot and cold food are nice and fresh,..."

Fiona Chen

"Great little place with a cosy interior. We waited for around 10-15 minutes as we arrived at peak dinner time. The service staff is extremely helpful..."

Applejuice

"I like the way them make the sushi, the cheese they add in it absolutly make it special! The price is reasonable. I might come here at least once..."

Wanqi Feng

"First thing I ate landing in Melbourne. I 100% recommend this to EVERYONE. Service was great and super friendly. Food was fresh and presentation just..."

Kristina.ramos96

"My favourite sushi train place in the city. The sashimi is always so fresh, my favourites include the tuna and scallops. I always order their..."

Eliza T

"This place is so exclusive and intimate. On arrival, there was a line but it moved quickly. Each dish was delicious. So much effort and detail were..."

Danielle Nguyen

"Forewarning: the photos are kind of terrible since they’re screenshots of a video. Moving on.We waited over half an hour to get to the..."

Leila

"The sushi at Sakura Kaiten is a must-eat! It's my favourite sushi train in Melbourne. Very different to the usual sushi trains, but good different! I..."

Eat Out In Melbourne

"Came here last Friday night after work, the lines were certainly building up around 6pm but fortunate enough to get a seat inside. This place is..."

Tasty_melbourne

"Good for a fast sushi train hit, really enjoyed some of the plates that came out, which were full of flavour and umami. Price was a bit dearer than..."

Richard Tom

"Very nice staff. the quality of the food is good for the price. I would recommend the sea urchin hand roll, super salmon belly, toro,..."

Murasaki

"My score 4.0+ stars. J & I had lunch here last Monday. We were able to get bench spots almost immediately - I agree with other reviewers, it is a..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"This my number 1 favorite sushi train place in Melbourne CBD. Sushi sashimi are really fresh and there are alot of varieties. Sushi train places are..."

Jackie

"Cant express how much i love this place. Yes, its pricier than other sushi places but the quality of the sushi is on another level. My favourite are..."

Tran

"I think this is still my favourite Sushi train and definitely the best quality Sushi you can find in Melbourne for this price. Even beats some of the..."

Shun Liu

"Been here about 3 years ago and the experience was quiet amazing, decided to return again with my partner and the quality and food is exactly the..."

Ayapom

"Really fresh tasting sushi. A world of difference in quality compared to many of the other cheaper chain restaurants. I guess you get what you pay..."

Goodeats

"Best quality sushi train around. The prices are a little high at $5.80 for most dishes and the seating is limited to one hour. But the fish is sliced..."

The World’s My Oyster

"This is hands down the best sushi train restaurant in Melbourne. Sakura Kaiten Sushi located in Little Collins Street close to Flinders Street, is..."

Kevin & Emily

"Quality sushi. You can sit in front of the sushi train or just at another table and order them through the electronic menu. Very attentive waiting..."

Kacangma

"This is the ultimate sushi train. Although pricier than your typical sushi trains, you’re paying for quality. Rare times the main ingredient is..."

FoodforThought

"My favourite sushi train restaurant. Things I always order are:- Aburi scallop nigiri- Crab croquette which is super creamy- Deep..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"The seaweed salad was really good, the jellyfish one was not !! Wagyu beef was tasty, dumplings tasted a bit old, like frozen one. Somehow, we ended..."

Linh Nguyen

"4.5/5 My partner and I had dinner at Sakura last night. This place is one of the best sushi trains that I’ve been to. The service was..."

Timinmelbourne

"had dinner here with 2 girlfriends - we waited for almost 45 minutes for a table. it’s a small dining area but food is really good. worth the wait...."

Kahmin

"Love this Sushi train！Fresh sashimi and salad. You can pick your style from the train or chose your favourite dishes by iPad. Two people finished..."

Xiaoleyang888

"Hands down the best place to eat their grilled scalop nigiri. We couldn’t find any other place that had grilled scalop nigiri than this sushi..."

Pluviophile

"At the end of the little Collins street, near the parliament. Very popular so better book a table before you go, otherwise you may need to line up..."

Yuxi Li

"LOVE THEIR SUSHI!!! Great place to grab lunch or dinner with your friends despite it being a bit on the pricey side. Recommend getting..."

Janice Theresia Sutrisno

"The most transcendent and marvellous sushi tasting experience. The three of us devoured 28 plates of Japanese delicacies. The salmon belly..."

Ferry Gondo

"Absolutely amazing! Great little sushi train place in Melbourne. Sushi were very fresh, service were friendly. And they have sake too, not many sushi..."

LoveEatLoveCook

"Food is of excellent quality, well portioned and decently priced. Service was exceptional and friendly. The menu is large with a good variety. Coming..."

Babybao

"Last year i had the pleasure of eating at their Lonsdale St restaurant, Sakura Kaiten Sushi II, and this place is just as good and its popularity is..."

The Pet Roo

"I thought it could be the best sushi train in Melbourne. Although some dishes are too salty, but most seafood sushi or sashimi is fresh and tasty...."

Paul In OZ

"I can’t believe I haven’t put up my review, this is literally the best sushi train in Melbourne! I have been coming here for years and..."

Hungry Little Dinosaur

"Out of honesty, from Sydneyside diner, this is far by most the best sushi train ever I have experienced. The different types of nigiri and rolls that..."

Joseph Tran

"This sushi train is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! For the price you pay, the quality and quantity is definitely worth! The size of the pieces are bigger than your..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"One of the best sushi trains in Melbourne. They have great selection of sushi. This is usually my go to place for a quick sushi fix. Highlights are..."

Diesel

"In this cramped setting, enjoy a variety of fresh sushi, sashimi and cooked dishes passing by on the sushi train. Don't see what you want or someone..."

Joanne Lung

"Excellent level sushi! It is almost the next best thing to omakase sushi. Sakura Kaiten is a gem composed of an all Japanese team hidden inside..."

Elgin Clavecilla

"Insta: melbfoodie_mark YT: MelbFoodieMark ** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne! - Sakura Kaiten has been on my list for being one of..."

MelbFoodieMark

"The best sushi place in Melbourne. It's not like Chinese sushi place this is the real sushi place. You can order your sushi manually or you can pick..."

LEEDAQ

"Authentic sushi, without a doubt. Its not cheap but you know you're paying for the high quality dishes! Service is great, restaurant is a quaint..."

Felicia Chiew

"Small quaint little shop that can get really busy during peak hours. Great selection on the sushi train and there's even more in the menu which you..."

Yoga Ganason

Tokui Sushi

88/100 (2113 ratings)

"The only place that reasonably priced their sushi. Not a lot to choose from but that really doesn’t matter here. They’ve got all the typical..."

Food

"Been their regular customer for years now! Love a cheap and cheerful sushi! Their sushi's are very fresh as they do have a high turnover. My..."

M3lissa____

"a staple in melbourne cbd - they’ve raised their price point a little bit because of rental costs (which is reasonable in my opinion) yet they’re..."

MELBFOODIEEE

"My score 4.25 stars. J and I got a takeaway snack for dinner from here on Tue 1st Oct. Service was lovely and it wasn’t too busy (2pm-ish). We..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Cute little hole in the wall spot that's great for grab and go rolls. The tamago rolls are nice, and the veg and tofu are also great. Affordable..."

Quince And Cheese

"Three delicious sushi rolls although not the most expertly wrapped. Salmon was fresh and the avocado somewhat generous, very yummy lunch..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Cheap and tasty sushiBeen here couple times, the place seems bit small with some seats inside but since it's famous for take-away.The..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Tokui Sushi is one of the best (and most reliable) sushi shops in the city. Not only its freshly made and one of the cheapest price but their sushi..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Great place for cheap sushi in such good quality. Love the prices and options. Simple sushi combinations and nice staff. I love the classic..."

Y

"Pretty good sushi considering the competition that’s in the area. Nice range - all the usual that you’d expect. High turnover so you can expect..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"No doubt the most worth it take away sushi you’ll find in Melbourne, with $10, you can get 5 rolls of sushi! What a bargain, and it’s located in..."

Chow Kit

"Been here many times, affordable and pretty good sushi rolls. The best thing about them is they dont cheap out on the ingredients. They dont put too..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

" Not much to say. Cheap sushi, taste 4/5, value 5/5. Probably wouldn’t get a sashimi pack though, just go for an extra roll to add more variety...."

Brian Kim

"Ate here for the first time today and I could not be more impressed. I am determined to come back once a week to get my weekly dose of omega3 hehe...."

Feed Me

"Hands down the best budget sushi joint. Limited selection but everything is good. There are a couple seats inside and they can cut the rolls if..."

Davide EklipseMedia Cilloni

"This place is amazing. You can get a salmon sushi box for $6 or a salmon sashimi box for $8. The ingredients are so fresh that it is naturally tasty..."

Gwen Au

"I almost never have sushi rolls anywhere else because of this place. It's difficult to find places that have consistently provided quality food at a..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"If you’re looking for hand rolls, Tokui is the place to go in the CBD. Not only are they the cheapest here, they also have the thickest, softest,..."

Sesame Eats

"Decent priced and a variety of sushis available. Limited row seating. The first entry of thrle sushi stall is that there is a strong vinegar smell..."

Cookielessvee

"Great little sushi shop running along lonsdale street.. this sushi place used to serve $2 sushi roll but now it’s gonna cost you $2.20 each..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Quick and cheap great sushi place in the center of Melbourne CBD. What could go wrong? They also have a great variety of hand rolls there and they..."

Pluviophile

"I've only been here for takeaway, but the $2.20 sushi rolls are REALLY nice at its price. Not only that, but the interior is nice too, whilst the..."

Bea Chui

"Conveniently located on the side of MC, I’ve stopped by numerous times on my way to catch the train. They are very generous with their..."

J.

"The prices may have gone up $0.20 in recent times but if you work in the area, then Tokui is still the place to go for your hand roll fix. Don't let..."

Melissa Kate

"As the cheapest sushi roll spot in Melbourne CBD, it's worth every bit of its 4 star as a quick meal fix. Their sushi are delicious and comparable..."

Venisu

"Never had sushi this cheap before. Whole box of salmon sushi for only $6. Great deal for cheap eats. Quality of the sushi is good for it’s price...."

Anna Yik Yip

"Such a cheap place! I always pop by to get their salmon sushi 🍣 They raised their price to $2.10 per sushi, but that’s still extremely..."

Joanne Liu

"My initial review did not have enough characters. All I need to say is...Quick, Cheap and Tasty! One of the best options for a cheap lunch in the..."

BigFudge73

"My favorite place in Melbourne CBD to get take away sushi! It is cheap and fresh.Strongly recommend to those have short lunch breaks for..."

WorldFoodie

"Could never go wrong with sushi at a good price. Would always love to pop by here and even buy more for study sessions. Even at their low prices, the..."

The Food Book

"Tokui Sushi is a small but super popular Japanese sushi shop in the CBD area. Despite the recent price increase (from $2 to $2.20), it’s is still..."

Stelly

"The best sushi to go in town! Serves the freshest fishes (and other good stuff) on tasty rice. Their maki sushi are generous size and filling. And..."

Gece

"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ fresh rolls Price : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ $2,20 one roll / cheaper roll that I found in Melbourne on..."

MC

"This is probably the cheapest sushi in Melbourne and it’s certainly the busiest. $2 per sushi roll, no matter the flavour. Very quick service and..."

Mo

"One roll is generously filled so you’d feel like you got your money’s worth. A bit too sweet for my taste. The place is a bit dark inside though..."

Ayra Noveno

"This is the only 'fast food' sushi place I ever go to if I just needed a light snack. At $2 a pop they are so generous in the filling and everytime I..."

KLLYXNG

"The Sushi here is so cheap and fresh as they sell so quickly! The size of the sushi is also large with the rice to filling ratio being balanced..."

Vivian

"Came here for some sushi takeaway, was very surprised by the quality of the sushi.Definitely one of the most affordable takeaway sushi..."

Melbourne's Finest Foods

"I can see why people love coming here! The cheapest sushi’s I’ve ever bought - and sizes of sushi are relatively large too. My favourite is..."

Decent Feed

"Delicious and cheap, quick, freshly made sushi and sashimi. There are no bells and whistles at this shop, but if you're after a quick bite or..."

JeannetN

"The cheapest, fastest sushi in Melbourne. For $2 the serving sizes are great and they don't skimp on fillings. And the tamago maki (egg sushi roll)..."

Ayontikapaul

"I think they have the best tamago(egg roll) sushi ever in Melbourne. Best value for money!!!🤑 Super quick service. Favorite sushi..."

Foodislife

"Cheapest sushi around, and they are quite decent sizes.Do try the egg (tamago) rolls. Not sure how fresh the salmon can be though, have yet..."

Turtle 🐢

"Why pay more than $2 for sushi???? For $2 this is the best value sushi in Melbourne. The sushi is a tad smaller than other places but made fresh..."

C3PO

"The most wonderful Tamago Maki ever. The egg in the middle was so big and fluffy. Each bite is filled with the lusciousness of the omelette...."

Ferry Gondo

"My favourite place to get sushi rolls when I’m busy. Service is always fast and every roll is only $2. Their ingredients are also really fresh!..."

Dustin

"The cheapest and most delicious sushi in Melbourne. No frills, fast and friendly service. The sushi size is very decent for $2 each and comes with a..."

PlasterPillow

"Love this place. Number 1 spot for sushi in the city. Always fresh because of the high turnover, very busy and for good reason. Bigger than average..."

Johnny

"One of the cheapest sushi in the town! The decoration, nothing to expect. The food, good enough compared to the affordable price for everyone. I..."

John

"They just saved me a lot through my broke time in uni. Cheap, tasty and convenient. I really enjoy $2 roll and a lot of wasabi to fill me up...."

Quinn

"All the sushi rolls here are $2, no matter what the filling is - teriyaki beef, fried chicken, whiting fillet, smoked salmon and avocado, all $2!!!..."

Om Nom Nom

"It is a small shop with some chairs. It is better to take away. It is also the cheapest sushi roll in Melbourne.All the sushi roll is 2 dollars. The..."

Jessie Foodie

"My go to sushi roll shop!!The cheapest yet fresh & taste even better than other normal price sushi shop across cbd.Keep doing good work!..."

Donita

"You can never go wrong with tokui. Cheapest sushi place in melb cbd! And dont worry, they serve fresh sashimi. When its around 6pm they even sell the..."

Kristina Maria

"Nice and cheap sushi! I especially like the tamago sushi, soft and delicate and not too sweet. A regular place for a quick snack. Can get pretty..."

Happyley

"one of my favourite go to stores for a quick lunch if i'm running late or have loose change! sushi tastes great and they're bigger than other sushi..."

M

"Found out about this "cheapest sushi roll joint in Melbourne" a while ago and had to give them a try of course. The fuss is right; Slightly bigger..."

RoamingEats

"Hungry and it's between meals. Don't want to spend heaps of money. Have been using the credit card way too much the past few days. Visiting Melbourne..."

Food Glorious Food

"Quality of sushi and fish was excellent, and there was a very wide range to choose from as well! The sushi rolls were all $2 each, and were just as..."

Zilo

"C'mon for $2 that is a bargainMost sushi was standard except for the eel which was surprisingly delicious.Cheaper than the..."

JM

"The city is bound by endless options for sushi joints but this so far, has been the cheapest alternative I have found. The sizing of the sushi rolls..."

Cynthia Giang

"The sushi is amazing here. They don't scrimp on ingredients, and their tamago is always fluffy, full and yellow. Each roll is $2, which is extremely..."

Helena Wang

"Probably the cheapest sushi you can find in the CBD. The rolls are sufficiently big for the cheap $2 price (compared to chain sushi stores like Sushi..."

Nom4423

"Almost missed the shop but no regrets once you find it. For $2 a roll, and they provide soy and wasabi upon request, this is the best sushi fix for..."

Jericho Law

"Best place in Melbourne to get cheap but good sushi, it's cash only btw. There is always a variety of flavours, staff are friendly and service is..."

Lisa

"My favourite Sushi place in Melbourne! At $2 a roll, I didn't expect much taste-wise. BUT, when I first bit into that soft, fluffy tamago, I was left..."

Joanna Shaddai

"For when you don't know what to grab for lunch you default to sushi rolls, my choice? Tokui Sushi. As the price of sushi hand rolls increase, these..."

Mustard

"Tokui has the best sushi in Melbourne. It is cheap, delicious and has great quality. Highly recommend coming to Tokui, it will never disappoint..."

Vea Gunawan

"The place is pretty busy if you visit lunch or dinner time. All kind of sushi rolls are $2 and one pack of salmon sushi is $6. The price of all in..."

Sang Ah Joo

"Great sushi! This is probably among the best sushi I have ever had. Even better is that the rolls costs $2 only! Remember to ask for more soy sauce..."

Enlita

"best place in the world i wish they franchised !! the sushi rolls are so fresh and well made. they're thicker than other places too. for $2, these..."

A

"Value alone makes Tokui a fantastic gem but they probably have the best soft sushi rice in Melbourne period... probably because the sushi disappears..."

Horace Lim

"All sushi $2. Great value considering it is always fresh and the fillings have a good amount in them. Always busy when i go at lunch time on the..."

Adam Bosman

"This has to be the most valued sushi rolls you can get in city. $2 for every roll will leave you skeptical thinking that it's a closing hour sales or..."

Sher Win

"BEST.PRAWN.SUSHI.EVER! And the only place that has eel sushi for only $2! Can't believe their sushi prices are still $2 when every other sushi outlet..."

Grace

"好Good 我觉得非常的好Good 我觉得非常的好Good 我觉得非常的好Good 我觉得非常的好Good 我觉得非常的好Good..."

Samomizoe

"Line was quite long when we arrived, but was moving smoothly. Service here is fast paced, the server was very attentive. It's a very small place with..."

Darryl Quah

"Far and away the BEST sushi in Melbourne's CBD. Can never get over how cheap both individual rolls as well as assorted packs are compared to..."

Daniel Weil

"My favourite sushi store ever! The sushi here is freshly made in store, tastes delicious, and at a crazy good price of $2 each. My favourite is their..."

Neda

"Good value for money, good for a quick stop. Cash only is a bit annoying. Please fix this tokui sushi people. Only sell sushi, maybe consider selling..."

Sebastian Gawin

"I'm not an expert on sushi or sashimi 🍣 but this place is always busy and I've been coming here for 2 years and it's consistently good. Cheap and..."

Gee

"Best sushi in town! Fresh and cheap. Their staff are really nice and friendly. I used to go there all the time when I worked on Lonsdale street but..."

Biggiechee

"What to Get: Fried Chicken (My fav), Prawn, Salmon, Unagi. $2 Sushi Rolls. An absolute classic. ..."

WALAOWEHH

"Very cheap compared to sushi elsewhere. The quality is good, not stingy sizes or filling and there is plenty to choose from. Great for..."

Yume Yume

"very fresh and good quality sushi!and at a very very decent price you can't go wrong here, love this place and it never seems to disappoint..."

Cheus

"Fresh, healthy, tasty and cheap sushi! While this is predominantly a quick take away shop you can perch yourself at their long table for a quick..."

Tomas

"It’s the place known for having two dollar sushi hand rolls in a super central location. Note: that in New Zealand and much of the rest of the..."

Donutsam

"I have been coming here for many years! The owner is lovely and the sushi is just fresh and amazing!!! Great variety and very filling! A must visit..."

Jasmine

"I laugh when I see the prices (and portions) of other sushi places! Tokui Sushi is super affordable (currently $2.50 a roll), incredibly tasty and..."

FReviews

"Best value sushi in the CBD. Lovely owners, great sushi, amazing prices. I like the salmon, tuna and crispy chicken the most. At $2.50/sushi roll,..."

Keven Luan

"My favourite sushi in Melbourne! The prices are simply right and the sushi is always fresh. Most of the time I have it made o. The spot as it is so..."

Giorgia Pecorella

"Best sushi rolls in Melbourne! I’ve been coming here in the past 10 years. The owners are always very kind. The Egg (Tamago) sushi is mouth..."

Annie Sun

"Best value sushi in Melbourne! Cheap and so so so tasty! 10/10 highly..."

Jacksen Love

"I’m Japanese I know good sushi. Rice is soft and they use good amount of vinegar in it, their sushi tastes always fresh anytime I visit. You..."

Ami

"Best sushi in the CBD! Each roll is only $2.50 and they are just as good (if not better) than other more expensive sushi places in the city; great..."

Moni A

"2022: Youcan't beat $2.50 for a Salmon Avocado Roll, givenSushi Hub is now $4.20. Tokui for the win. ***** 2009-2018: My favourite sushi bar in the..."

Malcolm Young

Sushi Sushi

Niku Ou

88/100 (3264 ratings)

"Loved it here! Will definitely be coming back! I’ve always wanted to come here based on friends who’ve told me about it. Despite waiting an extra..."

Alicia Dang

"tasty food, clean and tidy place and good service, like it very..."

Tim “Random Channel” Qin

"Fantastic dinner place! Absolutely enjoyed every bite I had in the restaurant. The kingfish appetiser were really fresh; the M9 short ribs were..."

Priscilla Yeo

"Good for a fancy date night, good atmosphere, delicious bbq, tasty and fancy cocktails, high quality japanese..."

Ely

"Been to this CBD location several times and very happy about the service, environment and the food overall. The dishes are nice both in taste and..."

Joyce

"High quality Wagyu meat, a little bit pricey but worthy. Will come back and try other dishes on the menu with a more formal..."

Kelvin Yuanhao Li

"One of the best Japanese bbq place in Australia. I live in Sydney and this one I really love it. It worth flying down to Melbourne to try this place...."

ARMANEATS

"If I could give Niku Ou 6/5 stars i would! Absolutely amazing! This restaurant confirmed that Japanese is my favourite cuisine - big statement I..."

SouthEastEater

"Had a great time dining here. Quaaaality food, drinks through dessert. The oyster blade, truffle garlic rice and the buri carpaccio warranted a fair..."

Jessie Tran

"The beef tongue was sooooo good oh my god juicy and crispy .but the boiled vegetables were just fine. It's literally water plus veggies lol. The..."

Corahahaha

"Great BBQ experience, the meat, sides and sauces were all on point. Lovely friendly..."

Alice

"Excellent. Good service. There was a delay for our table but they gave us our drinks on the house to compensate. Very polite friendly staff, cooks..."

Ching

"Love their lunch Sukiyaki!!!! It’s really..."

Simon Lin

"Pros: all meats were of high quality. We went from m7 to the higher quality meats to compare and it was a satifying experience as you could actually..."

Linda

"We walked past this place and thought let give it a short. The restaurant was full, we had to wait for a little, however their team kept us companied..."

James Jhonson

"Third time here so far, we had a great time with family here, food standard is always up high, staffs are attentive and friendly. Highly recommended..."

Merle Blais

"Best Japanese BBQ restaurant in the city, friendly team along with good quality food. Short rib is the best at all..."

Cristina O. Brown

"Top quality Japanese food. Restaurant a bit small however the couches give you the cosy feel. Polite and friendly staff, quick service. Expect to pay..."

Fang Lu

"Very fresh even it is not cheap but worth it! The waygu is fresh and must try the sashimi, the 🦐 sashimi is amazing! Love it! The only thing is..."

Sweet N Spicy Queen

"The best sashimi platter I have ever had ! Top range of wagyu beef bbq. A little pricey but you pay for good..."

Lareinaglory

"Very expensive but very good quality food. Average 220dollars/PP. Wagyu is real wagyu from Japan, however many of others serving fake wagyu. Only bad..."

Capsicum

"Great experience, had a great time there, and A5 wayu was excellent. However, the limited M10+ was sold out, will check with them before going there..."

Joey Zhang

"Run out of uchi and M10 on Saturday lunch. Bit disappointed. Had M9 and M7 and salmon sashimi. All pretty good. You can tell the difference between..."

Jonson

"Exceptionally good meat and other dishes prepared with skill and creativity. Beautiful textures and flavours in all the dishes we tried. I really..."

GlennM

"So happy to be here and had a great dinner after work. Always love the wagyu and so surprised got half bottle of hibiki.Friendly staffs are all..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"High quality meat, excellent..."

Wing Kwan

"Very high quality beef that melts in your mouth! The food was cooked right in front of you and the waiter is very knowledgeable about the types of..."

Lilian Wong

"Recommend to book in advance to avoid long time waiting though. The meat was really good and felt like melted in your mouth!..."

Vickyyy

"So delicious but a little expensive. ..."

游诗睿

"The rice was so good we got 3 servings. The meat is on par with the price and I would definitely be back for more (esp the rice). The service could..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"#BMAfavourites 🤤 Niku Ou sister restaurant to Wagyu Ya boasts a modern and sleek interior, which is fitting for one of the only establishments in..."

Bigmelbappetite

"The Wagyu quality is definitely above what's out there, excellent marbling and high grades beef. M9+ Chuck Roll Slice is a must try! The only thing..."

Steven Lam

"WOW amazing selection of wagyu meat, everything we had was delicious. The A5 mixture was brilliant. Service was great, friendly and knew what they..."

Saady

"**4.5**Niku Ou is the sister branch for Wagyu-Ya. If you’ve never been to any of these branches, you’re missing out! I mean their both..."

Angela Eats

"To review this place in one word..it would be YUM!The staff here are welcoming, attentive and inquisitive. We were unsure what to order but with..."

Hillary Finds Food

"It’s the best Japanese BBQ in Melbourne. They have the best Japanese beef for BBQ, for sashimi and sushi. Nice and polite service, will defiantly..."

Julie James

"Make sure you make a booking online to secure your dinner time!Paying in cash is also 5% off... unless you want to face the surcharges..."

Jasmine

"The sashimi is so fresh, Niku Ou and Wagyu Ya have the best sashimi I’ve tasted in Melbourne so far. All the beef we ordered were very tender and..."

Cindy

"My absolute favourite restaurant in Melbourne, the food is AMAZING. The wagyu yukke is simply stunning and the chirashi don is one of the best I’ve..."

Xiu Ching Saw

"Amazing quality and reasonable price. Highly recommend M7 chunk roll and A5 Wagyu. Worth the money. A5 wagyu were amazing. Would definitely go again..."

Mrs Foodie

Bosozoku Hq

"We had such a fun night at Bosozoku! Cocktails, colourful food and games. A definite must do! ..."

MelbourneLops

"Where can I go that is hip. But low key (kinda like hanging in your Japanese friend's garage) while playing mario kart, board game, pool and..."

Food Dine Roll

"Amazing ambience and vibe! Great place to hang out with some friends and play a few games, while enjoying some delicious food and..."

Mehr Kalra

"An unreal, joyous place that is just filled with fun. An open fire pit, a karaoke room downstairs, arcade-esque upstairs. Take your friends, take..."

Jasmine

"Super nice place with a lovely funky vibe and equally lovely staff. Gaming theme is as juicy as their burgers and the cheeky adult bubble tea was the..."

Emily Smyth

"Fun arcade style restaurant with Nintendo room, Uno and table tennis tables and lots more. Food is great and very inexpensive with good portions...."

Tarana Inamdar

"Really interesting place to have fun. Lots of choices of drinks. Food is nice as well. Also has entertainment with friends while eat and drinking. If..."

Laurence Song

"The best burger I’ve ever had in my life!!! The atmosphere is great, the games are good fun and the cocktails/drinks are sweet ! Highly recommend..."

Samantha Niclasen

"So much fun!!What a freaking cool place to hang out!! Bosozuko is unique! And that’s what I love so much about it. The quirky..."

KITCHFIT

"This place is so cute it has karaoke and the interior is sooooo nice. The chairs are like the ones in arcades and it’s a pub but minors were..."

Lily Tang

"Get here to have fun. It's an awesome adults playground. The crew is AWESOME and the food is delicious. Some of the seating is diner style and in old..."

Emma Williams

"Nice place. Interesting drinks with buble cup that served with alcohol.. will be come back very soon. They also have all you can eat gyoza on..."

Jonathan Wirawan

"The Dear Luncher ENJOYS places that have some superb point of difference characteristics. A bento box with a burger = good areas. This place brings..."

The Dear Luncher

"This place took me back to Japan. A quirky cool place in South Yarra. This is what melbourne is all about. The place is well themed and coloured...."

Nay Nay

"I came here on a Wednesday night to try the burger bento boxes as an invite from the venue.A Japanese biker themed bar in South Yarra? Who..."

Split The Bill

"I been a few times and every time the food and drinks have been 10/10 I love the look of the venue and the friendly staff Very clean and I..."

Blair

"Japanese Burgers? Who’d have thought such a concept... well Bosozoku did.. and it works. This place has been up n running for almost 12 months and..."

Timinmelbourne

"Haven’t actually eaten here, but can definitely say they hire some quality people. Recently left work late at night while it was raining with some..."

Vegieface

"Super friendly and welcoming staff, and a really good range of entertainment. There’s pool, karaoke, card/board games, and Mario Kart (one of the..."

SJFU

"Super cool very special place with great gyoza! The staff were genuinely friendly. We had the all you can eat gyoza deal which was amazing value ! ..."

Kdjg

"Walking in you see a mismatched quirky bar. But it works and is great fun. Its loud and cheerful, but not very well signed. Though it doesnt say, it..."

Allison King

"Bosozoku is one of those places that sucks you right in with its quirky decor and setup. Car seats double as chairs (and they are in working..."

Hello. Imnikki

"A very cool bar/eatery/entertainment venue.This place a little bit of everything for everyone. From a spa to a poolroom to a karaoke room..."

St!nger

"Ever been to a friend's house, where they decided to do something you always think is a good idea in your mid 20s, like put a spa in the corner? Or a..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"A very interesting place to visit, fusion Japanese-Western food and beverages. The place is designed like a real local Japanese restaurant. The..."

Claudia Lee

"The food was quite nice. Loved the bun! Portion was quite small compared to the price but still ok. Friendly staffs :) Enjoyed my lunch..."

Jessica Elizabeth

"Food great. Atmostphere depends. Need to go late or when sunsets to get the feel. Ordered the wagyu (ms7) and swordfish steak bento box with karaage...."

KH

"Very cool layout, the spa is a very magical touch... love it.The car seats used as a seat at the table is a very cool touch along with all..."

Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀

"Burger bars and sake dens are not exactly easy to come by, especially ones that look like this. Taking inspiration from the biker bars and bosozoku..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Really cool burger bar and sake den, located just off Chapel St. The Japanese by jet theme definitely resonates throughout the venue, and their..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"Bosozoku brings Japanese culture, fun and food to Melbourne in a vibrant and fun manner. From a robot which pours beer, a liquid nitrogen bath, a..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Just a dope place to hang on a Saturday afternoon even though it's raining. A hip and stylish japanese motorcycle gangster vibe with the food and..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Nestled on Bray Street, off Chapel Street in South Yarra, Bosozoku is a hidden sake and burger den in the heart of Melbourne. The only Japanese Biker..."

The City Lane

"Located just off Chapel Street discover Bosozoku Burger Bar & Sake Den, a welcome addition to Melbourne’s thriving food and bar scene. Bosozoku..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Great atmosphere, food and service. The bento burger boxes are a must try! The big black was the perfect combination with two juicy meat patties and..."

Braunack.bonny

"Amazing swordfish and wagyu beef burgers. Had the salad and the fries aswell, very tasty. Love the cocktails, the first clear espresso martini in..."

Silvia Lausch

"Phenomenal place, the road rage burger is definitely my favourite! Won a few drink rounds beating my mates in Mario Kart, such a cool venue, I swear..."

Zachary Roy

"Newly opened in South Yarra is presentably this Japanese Fusion establishment called Bosozoku. The word itself is broken down into boso..."

Tez

"Simply the best burger imaginable 👌💞. And the decor and ambience is Shinjuku fabulous 👌. Karaoke a pool table and Nintendo overload of..."

Mark Goldberg

"The Big Black burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had, full of flavor. The wasabi in it wasn't too overwhelming and the chips were amazing..."

Oscar Goldberg

"Really nice interiors here, they even have a hot tub though I don't know whether they actually use it or it's just for the appeal...."

I'm Batman

"Pretty cool place to hang out before actually kicking on elsewhere as it closes at 12AM. Layout and theme is different, food was good, but a little..."

All About The Feeds

"A pretty cool bar with a cool concept! Just wished they had descriptions on their menus. Had I know there was wasabi in the big black burger, I..."

Alanna

"What a swinging place. I was immediately impressed with how much bigger the space is to what I expected. There's a decent amount of tables for..."

Karlye

"Thank you Bosozoko for looking after me and the girls tonight!! Thanks for making my birthday dinner so enjoyable ❤️🍔 The place is sooo much..."

Stevi Looney

"It's about time the area got a really cool venue that pushes boundaries unapologeticly! The food is great, the vibe is great, the staff are great!! I..."

SP

"Had a swordfish burger in a bento box and it was amazing!! This place and these guys are crazy 🍔 Definitely worth a check if you're on chapel,..."

Facebook User

"SUGOIYO!!!If you are looking for a cool bar with tastey food this hits the nail on the head...The venue is amazing that will keep..."

POM

"We celebrated our Christmas party here and we had a BLAST!!! Amazing food, wonderful friendly staff and such good vibes!! We had such a wonderful..."

Kaye Zamora

"Great place for some cocktails. Haven’t eaten there yet, but sure I will be back. The staff are amazing and helpful and just a lovely..."

Hayley Todd

"Amazing and friendly staff, so helpful with our karaoke booking. The venue is fantastic, the food was delicious and the karaoke area was so much fun...."

Adam Sorbello

"Spacious bars with very unique decor. They hv free pool table, karaoke machine, darts, and super Mario kart on Nintendo 64! Dog friendly too! Highly..."

Edwar Kartio

"The food was quite good and unique. Had the Die By The Sword fish burger and although it was nothing special (the green bun is cool though) it went..."

Margaret Ho

"Possibly the greatest place we've ever stumbled across, the food is amazing, the drinks are great, there's karaoke, N64, all kinds of board games,..."

Linden

"Wonderful service , we ate the wagu and swordfish burgers and loved it . I suggest the bento box option with the burgers . Yummy and a funky place..."

Ryan M

Shoya

"Awesome food, incredible staff, great dining company in Andy, Patrick and..."

Lynn Ellen

"favourite place to go :) best japanese cuisine in melbourne and will keep coming..."

Karin Cheng

"The best and traditional with a twist Japanese cuisine in Melbourne! Highly..."

Mikiko Tanaka

"The best Japanese restaurant in Melbourne, I..."

Lily Verma

"Amazing food, great service. Our waiter was wonderful. Will definitely come..."

Wynn Demontaño Fontanos

"Most amazing meal I have ever had :) true art on a..."

Robyn Hucker Barry

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-I really can't think of any other..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"I had one of their specialty lunch set menus which included: egg custard, sashimi, salad, grilled unagi, tempura, teriyaki beef as well as icecream..."

Phil Guo

"With a 4.6 rating on Zomato I was excited to try Shoya. Quite an extensive menu with a lot of options to choose. Limited vegetarian options...."

SouthEastEater

"Nice food presentation and nice service :) Price wise slightly not comparable with the portion for some food.. but good experience nevertheless. Good..."

Gracia

"Had the $150 course for dinner my partner and a friend for their birthday.All dishes were delicious as there were a variety of seafood and..."

Aidan Leung

"Well.. it’s okay but nothing too amazing. Sashimi was bit too fishy. Other hot food was good. Service was very good. The lady who served our table..."

Taste Radar

"Usually here for family gatherings. This place is one of the best places for Japanese food and value for money. (Especially for the lunchtime menu...."

Amy

"Love there lunch menu, decent price good quality of food. The dinner menu was nice but it’s a bit overpriced for what it is. Very nice service..."

FoodieInMel

"The service here is spectacular! Food quality is amazing! Waiters are extremely professional, making you feel comfortable and taking their time..."

Thai

"Wasn’t anything to rave about, typical Japanese food. I might go back to try their bbq, but the alacarte was ok. I think it’s more about..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"We came here for lunch on a Saturday. We ordered the lunch sets and the courses were mostly delicious. My favourites were the grilled unagi, tempura..."

Hangry Horace

"We had a fine dining experience. Staff were very friendly and did not rush us at all at any stage. Food was amazing and presentation was very..."

Richard Lay

"I’ve been here twice and honestly can say this place is one of my favourite japanese restaurant in Melbourne. The first time i came here was for..."

Kheng OMNOM

"So glad to have finally made it to Shoya, they’ve been high on my to go list for ages. We tried their all you can eat bbq ($78, usually $98) and..."

Miagoreng.com

"Been to Shoya twice and I'm in love with their lunch special menu! 6~8 course for $38~$45. Great substitute for dietary requirements, friendly staff,..."

亨利

"This is our second time coming to Shoya. First time was omakase experience and this time is All you can eat BBQ Wagyu etc. Food was great. So..."

Shirley Ho

"We had visited Shoya for dinner and it was such a fabulous experience with the all you can eat barbecue!You could select the meat of your..."

Win - FSC

"Little did I know Shoya is one of the OG Japanese restaurants in Melb CBD! 15 years old! The basis of their food is traditional done extremely well...."

Melbournejade

"The otoro just melted in my mouth. I had the most wonderful experience. The sushi and sashimi was of the most excellent quality. The wait staff were..."

Ji Song

"Went here for the first time and the service was impeccable. The nigiri we ordered just melts in your mouth. And if you like cold noodles, then..."

Ptle

"Good food and good service.Lanch set menu is very reasonable and very yammy!You’ll get small appetizer, sashimi, sushi, main and dessert..."

Akio Otsuka

"Lovely staff, beautiful restaurant and great food. Still haven’t tried the floor seating area so a great excuse to return! Lovely place for a..."

Brittany Clark

"🍣 JAPANESE at SHOYA 🍣This is one of our favorite Japanese restaurants in the City. Our second visit to Shoya Melbourne was absolutely..."

Eat X Wander

"Down an alleyway (Market Lane), Shoya is next to the established Flower Drum but according to rumours - a lot more..."

Jasmine

"If you haven’t been here, GO! Do it now and thank us later.---------We visited Shoya on a Friday afternoon for their omakase..."

Edible Melbourne

"Our dining experience at Shoya was exquisite from beginning to end. An award-winning Japanese restaurant tucked away in a small lane amidst the..."

2wo Fat Girls

"Our meal at Shoya was definitely a very enjoyable one. We were invited to a bloggers event there and we are really impressed with the food. Our..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Japanese cuisine doesn’t get much better than this in the CBD. The quality of the ingredients & craftsmanship in putting it al together is simply a..."

Thirtyhundreds

"Wow. Came here for a work lunch and and got the Take lunch set and wow. Everything that came out was just quality. Everything was tasty, and such..."

AaronN

"Extremely fresh fish and fast service. Am very impressed. I've eaten sushi all over the world and this is definitely on par. I definitely would..."

Susumu

"Opted for the Ume set for $32 and Matsu set for $38. Both consist of 9 dishes. Definitely good value. For its price, the quality was decent, though..."

Makan2Melbourne

"Used to come here when Melbourne has no Japanese Fine Dining so remembered it super fancy. Decided to visit again and it wasn't as fancy any more...."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Thank you sister for taking me to this long-established Japanese restaurant for my pre-birthday dinner. I’ve heard so much about this place over..."

Little Picky Very Hungry

"My friend and I both had the Matsu Lunch Set - 9 dishes for $38 sounded like a great deal. Sitting at the chef’s table meant we could watch sashimi..."

Daisy

"This is a really good quality authentic Japanese restaurant in Melbourne's china town district. The food is prepared in several open plan kitchens..."

Srslyfoods

"Came here for a friends birthday dinner and had a very pleasant meal.All the food was well presented and fresh, the wait staff very very..."

Laura Kaziavin

"One of favorite joint in china town. Been here since 2014, and I have became one of their loyal customer now,The sushi, sashimi, bbq set is highly..."

Jzxxxx

"Staff were nice and accommodating, food was amazing with reasonable prices! Amazing experience if ur looking for a casual/fine dining experience...."

Nathanael Hsieh Zhong Cheng

"What a nice way to celebrate an early Father’s Day! We booked shoya two days in advance in order to reserve a seat during the busy weekend...."

Cindy Tran

"4.5Beautiful Japanese restaurant where with high quality food and great service We had the degustation course and during that I experienced..."

Vivian

"Had both lunch and dinner here before- absolutely delicious!! If you sit at the sushi bar you can see how fish was sliced just like in Japan... love..."

Li Lisa

"Shoya is always my all time favourite, especially for lunch, their set lunch menus are good value for money. And they always serve fresh food & great..."

Jam

"Japanese cuisine in the next level. Fine selections of fresh ingredients and creative dishes makes Shoya one of my favourite Japanese restaurant to..."

Ling Yuan

"A very nice Japanese dinner! The restaurant is a nice place for a chill dinner with good quality food. I’ve always wanted to go since seeing photos..."

Hungry Koala

"Thursday night went to Shoya to celebrate a friends birthday. It was a wonderful evening, very relaxed and great food with great company. Shoya..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Excellent experiences with food and services. A little suggestion is ramen little bit salty,besides that everything is wonderful here, highly..."

Lixilin2009

"Lots of options here - we chose to eat at the sushi bar. Others will know better than me, but surely this has to be one of the premier Japanese..."

Batsu

"My fiancé and I went here for our anniversary dinner and we been here a few times and the food has never let us down food is on point and my fiancé..."

Ayapom

"Shoya is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. The set lunches are excellent value and the quality has been maintained over the 6 years..."

Custardbun

"4.5. Shoya has always been one of my go-to Japanese restaurants, having previously had their degustation and being introduced then to fresh wasabi..."

Nalia

"We have been here many times but this place has changed over the past few years. Today I ordered the Ume lunch set. Menu still looks the same but..."

Jacqui W

"An amazing Japanese restaurant hidden from the public. Service was excellent and great recommendations were made both for food and sake. I would..."

H&G’s Food Diary

"One of the best sushi I’ve had in Melbourne. Very fresh ingredients and love the sushi rice. Other dishes were pretty good too but would definitely..."

C.

"The food is amazing. There is nothing that we dislike. Service is excellent. Staff are very friendly. The only thing I would say is that it’s a bit..."

Claireccy

"Well known and a longstanding Japanese establishment in Melbourne. I've always had it in my book of 'special occasion' restaurants. Was lucky..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"The private dining area at shoya makes for a great experience, especially for a special occasion. But last time we dined it was so cold! I was..."

Unravelled

"Sunday night, sitting at the sushi bar with my partner looked after by the non japanese chef who I feel more Japanese than many.. Sit down, the young..."

The Last One Piece

"A nice Japanese restaurant with a good layout across several levels. Dining tables are large and spaced apart, so you're not bumping elbows with..."

ChiPs

"How many years Shoya has been opened ? I think at least 10 years , look at the food i have been served , one word, excellent!!Maintaining food..."

Sam

"Good Japanese resturant in Melbourne, the best is sashimi and sushi. I like how they cooked the sushi rice, chewable but not very sticky, fresh..."

Facebook User

"The service is wonderful, and they also have chinese service. Sashimi ice bowl and desert are my favourite, wagyo beef is my friend's favourite. We..."

板栗酱🌰

"Evening catch up with some friends, Shoya popped up as a choice close by. An unassuming front door leads into a traditionally styled Japanese..."

Junichi

"Great service. The waiter is very good at talking you into ordering food. He didn’t lie about the oysters though. They were really good. The eggs..."

Jess

"I love this place! I've been here twice and both times, the service was great and the food was even better. The menu were simple and typical..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"Unbelievably fresh sashimi!!! One of the freshest I have had so far. Great variety menu - lots of speciality dishes (you have to try chef's signature..."

Mysy

"My friend and I found this place in Market Lane after being told by Hu Tong that they couldn't squeeze us in. We asked to be seated on the mats like..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Best value lunch set in the city.Although on the pricier end of $25-$30, the portions and dishes are extremely filling.Sushi, Sashimi..."

Turtle 🐢

"Ordered: 1. The vegetarian degustation - since I don’t eat raw fish, it makes sense to order the vegetarian set, the waitress was very..."

High Tea Queen

"Lobster sashimi and truffle chawanmushi were definitely a highlight for me. I have never tried lobster sashimi and was certainly impressed with how..."

KLLYXNG

"We got a lobster miso, sashimi to share, unagi and 8 pieces of sushi each. The food was delicious and super fresh. The stand out was the sea urchin..."

Justin

"Came here yesterday with 3 of my cousins to have lunch. Interior was quite dark which made the experience very homey and comforting. I ordered the..."

Ct.eats

"Food are delicious and well presented. Really like the ambience of this restaurant and the tatami area that we get seated. Service was slightly slow..."

Foodie In Paradise

"Down market lane you feel like all the restaurants are an institution. Shoya is no different. Awards on the wall dating back to 2000 makes you feel..."

Finger Lickin

"Shoya was right next to some famous restaurants like Hutong, Flower Drum ect. During Saturday lunch time, the place was quite popular. We had the..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Excellent service. Superb presentation of food.All goods made fresh, all sashimi cut to perfection. Delicious tasty Japanese night out! My..."

VwngF

"One of the best memories I have here is when my husband proposed to me. Then on top of that is the most delicious food, drinks and fantastic service...."

JoyJoy

"Fantastic! Our waitress did an amazing job, she took the time to explain every dish and was very attentive. Restaurant had a great atmosphere, very..."

José

"One of the best places for omakase. All the dishes which came out were impressive, beautifully presented and so delicious. We were wowed again and..."

Willtravelforfood17

"What a great dinner date place for a special celebratory night.Dined here, and got seats at the sashimi bar in front of the chef. Would..."

Emsy-eats

"Shoya has been one of my favourite Japanese restaurant in melbourne. However today's experience didn't meet their usual high standards. We sat there..."

Michfish

"Over the weekend me and my girlfriend decided to have something nice. We ordered the business set for two, its about $60 per person. The sashimi is..."

Cindy Song

"Fabulous atmosphere, fabulous service and fabulous food. My Japanese friend took me to lunch here and it was a most wonderful experience. We had the..."

Sneha Arora

"We visited on Saturday lunch for my friends birthday lunch. I requested “Horigotatsu”table which is floor level seated traditional style table...."

Masako Posteraro

"We went here for our anniversary! What an amazing experience. We had the set menu and each dish was absolutely delicious. I would recommend having..."

Marisa Lobo

"10/10 experience. Delicious and fresh Japanese cuisine elegantly prepared. The innovation and artisanal expertise of the chef shine through in every..."

Bo Lee

"Lovely atmosphere. A bit squishy but that's how it is like the real thing in Japan. Squishy restaurants ;). Food quality is good for Australian..."

James K

"It is a nice place for friends or colleagues to catch up. The light and music are just about right. Service is really good. The quality of foods are..."

Anthea

"The restaurant offers traditional Japanese dishes as well as contemporary dishes incorporating western cooking techniques. There is an extensive ala..."

Barry

"A great Japanese restaurant experience. Definitely some of the best tuna and salmon sashimi I have ever had. The A5 wagu steak was good, however it..."

Sheldon Florence

Wayo Japanese Dining

"We called up to make a booking for Valentine's day and the food was superb~Ordered:/entree/🍆 Nasu dengaku (v): deep-fried..."

Jasmine

"Food quality is good, presentation is good, service is good. Can’t flaw..."

Matthew O'Brien

"My score 3.75+ stars (avge of 2 reviews). J and I had lunch here on Tue 13th of Aug. Service was nice, gentle and efficient. There were cooking..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Great ambience for a small restaurant. Staff were friendly. Ordered beef steak & chicken namban, both superb. Highlight was the creme brulee with..."

Beaglesandrotties

"Will be back for:+ Miso Soup+ Japanese Hamburger SteakWhat a gem of a place. Came by for a quick bite and was delighted by the..."

The Casual Diner

"WOW!We chanced upon this little gem as we were in the mood for some Japanese near home. And so glad we came across Wayo. Staff..."

Hangry, Feed Me

"A cozy retreat from the hustle and bustle of Racecourse Road. Lots of Japanese customers which is a good sign. Attentive service. They serve..."

Nathalie Buratto

"Good food with reasonable price. Atmosphere may not be perfect, however the pro exceeds the cons. Staff are friendly and courteous. Corkage is fine..."

Mel Poh

"Polite and friendly waitress. Gyoza is very juice and crunchy on the outside. Very fresh sashimi but wish the portion is a bit bigger...."

Claireccy

"Prompt polite service. Clean and well presented. I had the Chicken Teriyaki on rice. Tender juicy meat that seemed to be cooked on a char skillet..."

Phil Koh

"I booked a table of 4 for Mother's Day a week in advance.We ordered a selection of dishes, including appetizers and desserts. All of which..."

Sylvia's POV

"A place where you'll find friendly staff, quick service and a wide selection of scrumptious dishes perfect for sharing. I was thinking, being..."

Courtney

"A quaint little place amongst a mecca of food outlets producing simple, wholesome Japanese cuisine.Don't go looking for sushi though as it's not..."

Dottore Vince

"The Una Don and Chicken Katsu Curry was absolutely delicious! The kind service made the experience even better Overall, amazing food and..."

Amy Webb

"Yum chicken Katsu curry was so good. Craving it now. They make orders fresh so when you get it, it’s super hot. So much flavour and spice...."

Saza_Lives_To_Eat

"Great food, love the chicken katsu curry for some simple fare. Great friendly staff, BYO but bottle shop right next door. Pretty sure the menu is..."

Patrick A

"This place is so good! I was pretty shattered that I haven't tried this place earlier. The tofu don is incredible, full of flavour and an..."

Experiencejoysoflife

"Nice little restaurant in Flemington. We have only been here once for lunch. They have lunch specials and set lunch menus. The set..."

Secret Taster

"In love! Wayo is our new go to restaurant for affordable Japanese cuisines!Started with the grilled chicken salad, the portion itself is perfect..."

Melbourneats

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants for sure! Definitely a hidden gem but the food here is so delicious, reasonably priced and the service is..."

Tiffany Love

"We came here on a Monday after I had read surprisingly good reviews, only to find it was closed on Mondays (good job for checking the opening hours....."

Hungry Ham

"Still as good as ever, possibly the best Japanese cafe in the area. Quiet, comfortable with great service, it's strange why they aren't busier at..."

Kein

"Despite nothig too fancy for its interior and decoration, wayo succesfully deluiver very warm, welcoming, and family vibe to it. Love..."

One Full Spoon Of Sugar

"Decided to visit this place after seeing the excellent reviews, and it certainly did not disappoint. The food was excellent - tasty and very..."

Jess

"A delightful place. The mushrooms were rich in flavour. The sauce for the grilled vegetables was extremely tasty. We just had small dishes. The..."

Kevin Murray

"Amazing food. Traditional Japanese food prepared and served by beautifully polite Japanese staff. Absolute value for money. We are a family of 5 and..."

David

"A very pleasant surprise 👌 Simple, authentic and delicious, Wayo Japanese Dining reinvigorates our taste buds and excites our love for japanese..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Dinner with a group of friends, we tasted nearly the entire menu. Crispy School Prawns, was delicious, best entree of the night, something that you..."

Must Be Hungry

"Glad we found this gem near us! Will definitely satisfy the future Japanese food cravings. Service was lovely, the place was very nice inside, and..."

Zuno Huungre

"Possibly the best Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! We didnt expect to find yummy Japanese food in Flemington, as we usually come to this area to..."

RnG

"The food here is seriously delicious!! And the staff are so sweet!! Highly recommend to anyone looking for genuine Japanese food! One of Flemington's..."

Garyjsit

"Walked in and I was overwhelmed. Not by the simple decor or the friendliness of the staffs but by the smell of food and oil. Ventilation is seriously..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Amazing, cheap, contemporary japanese food with no sushi/sushimi to be seen. Currently top of the list of my favoutite go-to eateries. Genuine,..."

Helen Birkett

"I haven't experience much food in Flemington before and this was a great introduction to the suburb. Next time you come to Flemington to visit some..."

Eliza23

"Great Japanese restaurant on Racecourse Rd. Fantastic food and great value. BYO is also a bonus. Try the chicken katsu curry - absolutely..."

Alex Snowball

"Recently have been visiting the area more often (there is a pretty good Asian grocery shop across the road), and dropped by Wayo for a spot of lunch..."

Tony

"Ishikari Salmon Cream Soup. Smooth textured, very meaty topped with delicious grilled salmon.Hamburger Steak. Really soft and juicy on the..."

Sensaikai

"Wayo has been on my to try list for a while and I wish I had come sooner, even for the entrees alone. We had the scallops, gyoza, takoyaki, duck and..."

Bopnbeep

"Flemington's quite an unsung food spot, aside from any splash over success from Laksa King.There's such a diverse range of great eateries here..."

MSY123

"If i live near Flemington, I would definitely be a regular customer. I have been to Wayo a couple of times and I love their beef hamburg. Excellent..."

PT

"We only found this place last week (well Valentine's Day) and have returned numerous times. The food is great (not like a fast food style..."

Food Lover

"Really good Japanese food, value for money, beautifully plated and very attentive service. Keep up the good work, I'll definitely be back..."

Ivy Chai

"The food is simple but nice, the service is good for a small restaurant. Has been a regular since they start. Should now consider expanding the..."

Oscar Yeung

"I always have a positive experience dining here. Food is very fresh, and consistently good quality! Their takoyaki balls are better than some I had..."

Krystal

"Some things on the menu are a miss like the agedashi tofu. The teriyaki chicken don on the other hand is amazing! It has a slight smoky taste and..."

Christine Ee

"Great place for a nice japanese fusion meal. Lunch special is available at fantastic value👍.The food is always very nice over here, and..."

MF

"GOOD AUTHENTIC JAPANESE -- Cute and functional, Wayo is a quiet joint for lunch on weekends, offering a classic menu of Japanese favourites, Katsu,..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"Lovely honest food as always. Service was genuine and fast. One of the better Jap places to dine at an affordable price. The entrees never cease to..."

Mistletoe

"This is the best restaurant. B. ..."

Thakur

"Had dinner here on Friday night. Arrived just in time for a quick meal before they closed at 9. It's not licensed but you can BYO for a corkage fee...."

Rhiannon Beck

"Wayo is a Japanese restaurant on Racecourse Road in Flemington. It is a simple place, decorated in a clean and minimalist style and all orders are..."

J-Fo

"Super cute restaurant amongst the bustling Flemington area. The service was immaculate. Staff were very polite and attentive. The food was affordable..."

Sarina

"Wayo is a very simple restaurant serving very simple Japanese food. The wall art is beautiful and really helps to pick up the place. For a light..."

Julycheee

"Best, simple clean Japanese flavours in Melbourne for the price. Fantastic, fresh, crunchy tonkatsu and the Hambāgu! (hamburger pattie with mushroom..."

Grannydavo

"Popped in for a quick meal on a cold Saturday night. The restaurant is fairly plain and could do with a minor make over to make it more appealling as..."

Rennie

"The BEST Japanese in the Flem/Ken area, nay Melbourne. Unpretentious, delicious and well priced fare. Great for a quick eat in or a meal with..."

Frosty_fruit

"Really glad we tried this little restaurant. Once you get past the confusing decor you enjoy some Authentic and fresh Japanese food. We enjoyed the..."

Ashlee Balfour

"Great service, good value dishes. Reasonable free wifi. Clean. Only small bug bear is that it is a bit crampy and not open more hours! This is our..."

Daniel May

"I've tried nearly all the Japanese restaurants in the west and this (apart from the occasional dish at Ajitoya and Ebi) is the tasiest and most..."

Brodster

"Amazing!! Love it!!! Fresh, delicious and friendly service...."

Sophiawright2906

"Very delicious food and efficient service. However, there is very little description on the menu, so if you aren't familiar with japanese cuisine,..."

Mo

"Enjoyed the meal with my family. Good food and service. The food reminded me of being back in Japan, so if you are looking for authentic don't give..."

RM

"Best japanese in melbourne.. Don't judge it by the cafe come chip shop look of the place! Eat the food! It is just divine. To die for! Do not pass..."

Alastairg1974

"Everything we ate was incredibly fresh & authentic. The staff were lovely too! This is some of the best Japanese cuisine I have ever eaten! You..."

Nathalie McLean

"Very satisfying. This little place is very nice. Good quality food, Great service_ every time. The way they serve up the sushi is very neat too...."

Asian_foodie

"Fresh, delicious, affordable. We ate here for the first time today and loved it. Lovely atmosphere, lovely staff. Food was fresh, fast and was really..."

Serena

"Delicious food at an affordable prices! Hard to come by these days !. The best jap food u can find around this area ! It's affordable, delicious and..."

The Sound Chick

"Delicious and great price!. Stumbled across this place and so glad we did. delicious and amazing..."

Facebook User

"The miso soup had carrots. This is the place to..."

Kendrickfindsfood

"Miso me up!. Lovely miso soup. I've been to many Japanese restaurants that skimp out on their ingredients for miso soup, but this place puts quality..."

Facebook User

"This place is a great spot on racecourse Rd that will surely end up as popular as some of the longer established restaurants. Really nice, simple..."

Whitecat

"Great little neighbourhood Japanese place. so far only done take-aways, food has been delicious. especially liked the beef hamburg, though servings..."

Jamboi

"We went there for friends lunch. I tried charcoal chicken with garlic salt. For Lunch time special it comes with steamed rice & yummy miso soup...."

KDM

"Best Japanese curry I've had since Japan. This place is definitely worth trying. Fantastic and quick Japanese meal. We had gyoza (one of the best..."

Julie Smith

"Really authentic. I've travelled Japan tasting takoyaki and chicken curry, but I can safely say that Wayo's tops them all! The takoyaki has a..."

Julius D'urden

"It's so authentic and hearty. Loses points for minimum EFTPOS being #20..."

Keaton Hulme-Jones

"Good quick cheap Japanese. Nice flavours in my dish. Good options for quick meals and nice..."

Andrew S

"Had a groin grabingly delicious chicken katsu curry, the only issue was my wifes order of demi glaze hamburg was even better. Looking forward to..."

SausageRoll

"Delicious. Atlast a Japanese cafe in Flemington...highlights for me were the Charcoal Grilled Mushrooms and the Tempura Udon, amazing flavour! The..."

The Pet Roo

"Great Modern Japanese Eatery. This is little gem - small place with Japanese chef and staff. Food is simple and delicious. We were there for lunch..."

Ash

"ORDERED 🐟 Saikyo-yaki: Grilled white miso marinated white fish garnished with Yuzu powder, saikyo-yaki is classic Japanese Miso marinade grilling..."

Jasmine Nguyen

"For a small restaurant, you wouldn’t expect such a great variety. Very reasonably priced too! Would definitely be coming..."

Jenny Ng

"I love Japanese food and this quaint restaurant was a fabulous find in Flemington (after I was craving the cuisine and looked to google maps for..."

Kristine Hawkins

"Sensational Japanese food Had entrees, mains and dessert, Only $33 per..."

Nicholas Atkins

"WAYO Japanese Dining is a hidden gem in the heart of Flemington. The restaurant is so unassuming. Everything about it is so nonchalant,..."

Tasha

"Our first visit here and definitely won't be our last. We ordered a selection of dishes from the tapas menu and each and every one of them tasted..."

Chee Chin Lee

"It's an interesting experience when you sitting here, people come to see what are you eating. I waving my hands to them like Maneki-neko(fortune..."

Randy TSAI

Robata

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Fine Dining

Eis Japanese Restaurant

"We love and look forward to authentic Japanese food after relocation from Sydney to Melbourne and this is the second one we tried.With a fine..."

Toki Wong

"One of the best and most under rated Japanese restaurants in town. A simple menu that hasn’t changed for years. King fish cheeks are awesome...."

Malkasennacherib

"Having walked past this little place a number of times in the heart of Albert Park high street , thought it was time to try it out.... for some..."

Freeo

"We commenced our meal at Eis on a recent cold and rainy evening seated snugly by the window and a warm gas heater, only two other tables in the..."

Trevor Johnston

"Are you looking for great quality Sushi that just melts in your mouth and has a unique flavour? If so, then Eis is the place for you. Having been..."

Kevin & Emily

"The service is wonderful and the food is consistently delicious- great, traditional Japanese food They are very happy to do take away. Our favourite..."

Rebecca Chambers

"An amazing experience. I have visited on several occasions for the dégustation and never left disappointed. The food is meticulously presented and..."

Blake

"Fantastic food and impeccable service. Cannot be faulted, i come here every few weeks and the food and service is always consistent. If you are after..."

Emily

"A lovely Japanese place with delicious food and good service. Been there twice recently. I like their rolls and sushi. Beef sukiyaki is very..."

Andrew

"Very good food, both the mains and desserts. The outstanding part was the personal service and attention, which was exceptional. Highly..."

Matthew Ibrahim

"Great sushi! Finally a Japanese restaurant with sushi choices other than salmon and tuna that are fresh and delicious! Service was attentive despite..."

David Hewitt

"Eis is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in the idyllic suburb of Albert Park. Eis is a long and narrow space with tables lining both sides. The..."

Melbourne Glutton

"We have been going to Eis Japanese Restaurant for six years now. Each time we go, we love the experience. Firstly, the atmosphere is relaxing but..."

John Snodgrass

"Beautiful little Japanese restaurant tucked away in Albert Park. All dishes are made with love and wonderfully presented. Crispy chicken wraps and..."

Vanya Milinović

"Albert Park’s hidden little secret, tucked away in a tiny space is the wonderful Eis Japanese restaurant and having been around for nearly 15 years..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The other week, we were lucky enough to be invited to try a unique little Japanese restaurant in Albert Park. We arrived quite early and our host..."

Mon's Adventure

"Eis is a small Japanese restaurant in Albert Park, close to the famous Andrew's Burger joint and easily accessible by tram 1. I was lucky enough to..."

Delightfullytasty

"Eis is the realisation of chef and owner Hiroyasu Aoki’s dream. The menu displays Aoki’s vision of simplicity and elegance while the interior is..."

Gastrology

"Recently I was fortunate enough to be invited by Hiro to try Eis' crispy chicken wrap and grilled eggplant. Prior to Hiro's email, I had heard about..."

MissyNess

"I was thrilled to be invited to Eis Japanese Restaurant by owner & talented chef Hiroyasu Aoki. I have never heard of the restaurant before and the..."

Stuck In Transit

"Eis Japanese Restaurant is a white table cloth restaurant that is kept casual with its laid back, yet comfy netted and cushion seats. The decor is..."

Evelovelle

"Stepping into the cosy dining room of EIS Japanese Restaurant has the warmth and comfort of stepping into an old friend’s house (if your friend..."

Nic Cril

"Really hits the sweet spot between service, quality, and price. We had spinach with sesame, grilled eggplant, agedashi tofu, crabmeat dumplings etc...."

Andrew Harris

"All the components of the Bento are exceptional, but if I were to single out one item as the star it would be the Katsu Chicken. The Japanese have..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"Excellent food, nice atmosphere and friendly service, we ordered lots of little dishes and loved them all, especially the oyster shots-..."

Maia Sanchez

"Curry udon. Fantastic,..."

566947076

"I come here regularly for lunch and it is good value and excellent quality. I have the traditional katsu chicken bento box which is consistently good..."

Qurious

"If your after real traditional Japanese cooked and served by Japanese people then this is the place for you. Amazingly fresh healthy food and the eel..."

Tim Frawley

"Cosy Japanese restaurant that has a yumtastic lunch bento box - the chicken and takoyaki ball was surprisingly tasty but the Gyoza was a..."

J

"Great service and fresh food! We ordered 8 different dishes to taste a mix of sushi, etc and everything came out so fresh and clean tasting! We will..."

Jenny

"Suki-desu. Stumbled across this boutique Japanese fine dining restaurant. Professional service with fresh and delicious Japanese fusion cuisine with..."

Kevin Lee

"Lovely lovely place, very small shop front, easy to miss! Once you tried the food, you will definitely go back there again! The entree menu is..."

Z For GoodFood

"Great food, weird venue!. Dined in with 2 others friends for a quiet evening meal. The first thing that stuck out was the decor, or lack thereof. The..."

J0rdz

"Fantastic traditional japanese. Love Eis, I am a regular traveller to Japan and Eis reminds me of japan. Lovely staff, quiet atmosphere, nicely..."

Vee Tan

"Understated but excellent!. I would have dined at Eis for over 2 years on an irregular basis but have never had a bad experience. The chef/proprieter..."

Local Expert

"Innovative contemporary japanese fare. My partner and i had the degustation menu which was very refreshing. The fusion of japanese and western..."

Puiyi Tiffany Pang

"Beautifully styled food, Tuna,Ocean trout,Prawns simply melt in your mouth.Service was excellent and very generous. A great night..."

Mick Hanneberry

"Eis is a wonderful experience. The food is amazing, Even though it's quite different to standard Japanese fare. The Gyoza and fried chicken are..."

Damien OBrien

"Excellent food & attentive service. The degustaceon memu came with perfectly matched wines at $105/head. It was not too heavy & the food was..."

Bacchus

"This japanese restaurant serves both modern/contemporary dishes along with the more traditional sushi and sashimi. What we love were the fried..."

Edwar Kartio

"Cute little restaurant run by a nice Japanese guy. Food was great, the traditional Japanese food hits the mark and is made with really fresh tasting..."

Mario Ferreira

"Some of, if not the most authentic style Japanese cuisine in Melbourne. From the wagyu to the sashimi it’s all amazingly fresh. Small venue makes..."

Jock Mitchell

"We love and look forward to authentic Japanese food after relocation from Sydney to Melbourne and this is the second one we tried. With a fine dining..."

Time Wong

"Awesome Contemporary Japanese Restaurant that also has the traditional favourites. The Scallop Entree is exceptional and Sukiyaki fabulous. Finish..."

Aleks J Stanish

"One of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne, great for small families or date nights. Eis' menu offers two options - those who prefer..."

Jessica C

"We wanted some fine Japanese food in these challenging times so ordered a sushi/sashimi platter, grilled eggplant and desserts from our favourite..."

JOHN WARK

Bincho Boss

"Spontaneously dropped by Bincho boss during COVID-19 iso so only takeaway options were available to us~Ordered:🍱 Wagyu Bento Box:..."

Jasmine

"We came here for their set Valentine's day menu and had a really great dinner. We didn't drink cocktails so they happily let us pick mocktails which..."

Becky

"We had a great meal here!! Very cute place. They actually have 2 floors. Kind of like a bar with high tables downstairs and more relaxed..."

Chris Lee

"Wagyu is a must! Crispy salmon fish skin ! Chawanmushi! Skewers! Cauliflower salad( not enough dressing and too much leaves) Need to order at..."

Heidi Liang

"Japas style dining with some selection of larger dishes. Food are excellent and the service is truly top class just like in Japan. There's bar and..."

Debby

"Came here for a team lunch a couple months ago. Food, drinks and service was impeccable. The also do split bills..."

Jessica Tran

"We had the wagyu & sashimi gozen. The husband rated his sashimi lunch set 4.5/5 and mine was the wagyu 3/5. The wagyu was cooked medium but was still..."

Kerthefoodie

"4 month new Japanese bar & restaurant. Nice clean simple setting. Karage chicken was crispy. Lunch set came with salad & miso and the portion was..."

Lorli

"Location of the restaurant is in CBD and lots people just go to have a drink after work. Food are so delicious!! Really like their grilled scallops..."

Yixiaokewatermelon

"Genuinely satisfied with their amazing wagyu udon and their amazing desserts (Espresso Crème Caramel is a must-try). Thoughtful and polite staff..."

Jelly9449

"Great spot for a good night out, decor feels a bit fancy! The food was delicious and the udon was great! Though not the largest menu, is worth trying..."

Rachel Jade

"3.5 stars ⭐️ I have heard so much about Bincho Boss! Located on Little Bourke St, near Tipo00, this Japanese eatery had a clean, modern look to..."

Piggyeatalot

"Came here a while back, really enjoyed the pickled dishes that were given as a complimentary. Found the wagyu alittle salty, but everything else we..."

Foodie Takes Melb

"Fresh Tofu house made with ginger, taro and salmon roeSmoked Duck Breast with mustard, sorrel and red miso Our Favourite!Wagyu Tataki seared and..."

HEARD Magazine

"It’s a perfect place for both working lunch break and evening drink. I so love Gozen set, Ochazuke, Turkey skewers and the warm Sake! And the..."

Angel

"I’ve found Bincho Boss through social media and decided to try it out one Friday night. Thank god I made a booking because the restaurant was fully..."

WL Tay

"Melbourne has no shortage of Japanese restaurants, but that doesn’t keep me from getting excited about any new venture that falls under that..."

Forksake

"Been to BB twice now - once for dinner and once for a special Tuna and Yuzu event. Dinner was fantastic (duck eggplant is a highlight) and great..."

Emsy-eats

"Absolutely stunning and delicious modern Japanese Izakaya cuisine. Each dish was unique and delicate. Service was impeccable, we were welcomed with..."

Cheryl

"Located on Little Bourke Street, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Bincho Boss is the food capital’s newest Japanese izakaya..."

Gastrology

"One of the best Modern Japanese restaurant in Melbourne for sure. We really enjoyed dining here and would highly recommend giving this place a go. We..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"We were very grateful to be invited to try out this new Japanese eatery right in Melbourne CBD! The space was intimate, the service was impeccable..."

PiggyandPanda Eats

"Bincho Boss is a cool new hidden gem in little Bourke. Featuring great food, neon signs and a delicious cocktail list, it is definitely a great place..."

Eatdrinkmelbs

"Bincho Boss is a new, relatively upscale Japanese restaurant in the city. The dimly-lit space is great for intimate dinners and cocktail evenings,..."

Quince And Cheese

"Bincho boss was awesome. Cool little upstairs area with a great atmosphere and excellent staff! The food was great. We got the Cauliflower..."

David Mitchell

"Was stoked to hear that there’s a new kid on the block. So I popped in for lunch with colleagues to unwind a little. What I had..."

Sarah Oh

Hihuo

"When it comes to a nice and cosy bar, i think of HihouYou walk into a nice and cosy setting where you can seat down and enjoy a drink and..."

M3lissa____

"Great place as a Japanese bar. Tried the set dinner. A bit pricey. The bar is well hidden - as the name suggests. Liked their sake based..."

Padre Lorenzo

"With a nondescript door, Hihou is definitely a classic Melbourne secret.Ordered:Hihou set, 5 courses ($60.00)🚬'Cuban' spicy..."

Jasmine

"Secret bars are my favourite place to hang out in Melbourne. This place is fab as you ring the secret door bell and walk into a very posh..."

Split The Bill

"I stopped in here after dinner. Actually it took some searching out. It is quite hidden. There is no sign. There is just a door on the south side of..."

Chris Lee

"Absolutely in love with this place, it is a hidden bar in CBD, very nice and relaxing area, fantastic atmosphere, and great service, very nice..."

FoodieInMel

"Amazing hidden place that indeed surprised me and my friend. We ordered cocktails and they tasted great. Good service, good..."

Secret Eater

"Hihou is secluded, secretive, and a world on its own. No flashy and fancy signages to even point out that this place even exist. You have to press a..."

Srslyfoods

"4.5 - Tue 9 April 2019Came here with AG post-work for a catch up. Everything was on point. 🍹 DRINKS: "Roku Gin and Tonic" $unknown:..."

Neda

"This place is such a hidden gem! Love the ambience and food! We sat at the bar and ordered their 5 set course. Everything was delicious! The staff..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Popped in to Hihou for a quick drink on a Saturday night. The place was full but we managed to get a seat at the bar. The staff are great and the..."

Eatable Melbourne

"Definitely a hidden cosy Japanese bar and restaurant with a "lost in translation vibe". Ideal if you don't want to be some where too noisy on a..."

Food For Thought

"This little hidden gem is definitely one of my favourites in Melb. It’s small, intimate and the cocktails are amazing. Tried food here for the..."

Hungry For Chips

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I love how there’s a secret doorbell you have to press in order to get in! The place is small, cosy but has great..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"A cool restaurant with seating options in a more traditional bar area as well as a lounge type area where you can literally kick your feet up. Found..."

Unravelled

"Great atmosphere. Food ok but not fantastic. You have to buzz for someone to let you in. That if you can find the door.Love the coffee..."

Dee Dee

"Although a bar by night, on the last Saturday of the month Hihou offers a Japanese take on high tea($40 pp). On arrival, you are presented with the..."

Brekkycakes

"I came here for a pre-dinner drink for my partner's birthday and was looking for something classy and intimate. Hihou definitely delivered with a..."

Hangry Dreamer

"My second time here and I can say it was a big step up from the last time. Oysters fresh, tuna cigars a must try and the usual edamame all..."

Prudence

"Extremely difficult to locate we wandered around searching until we discovered a doorbell (no signage to be found) which eventually granted us..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Lovely bar and food, great atmosphere for friends gathering. But quite expensive. 4 of us, food plus a bottle of wine, total 270 dollars. So quite..."

Dugie@Moon

"Food (7/10): Don't go here expecting traditional Japanese food. The food here is good with a different twist to the norm. We ordered the Cuban..."

Eating Sushi

"the environment is so nice，a good and comfortable place for a drink with friends，I recommend the beef in the main dish，I will come back for..."

Claire HE

"Little gem. How cute that you have to ring a bell to get in this beautiful uniquie japanese tapas bar. Love their cocktails n sake. Staffs are..."

Debby

"Beautiful and romantic place. Service was excellent! Cannot remember name of the drinks we ordered but absolutely nice! Fried potato and sweet potato..."

Anna

"Love this cosy bar! My boyfriend and I went here on date night and it was the perfect quiet little spot for a few drinks and conversation. Especially..."

Mayuthraa Purushothaman

"Very unique dining experience - sat in the lounge/ sofa corner with the comfiest pillows. Japanese tapas food which with all dishes of a very high..."

Cynthia Giang

"This place sits right a the end of flinders lane but with such a prominent location, we had to ring the door bell and be greeted through a dodgy..."

Justin Wong

"one of the hidden gems in melbourne city, great Japanese bar with nice dark and mysterious atmosphere. Cocktails are nice, my favorite is their mango..."

Yuxi Chen

"What really stood out about this bar was the ambient atmosphere with the dimmed lights and the groovy/chilled out music. The entrance had a doorbell..."

Kitakai

"Ups: Discreet entrance (seems to be the norm nowadays), Stylish bar, interesting cocktails, good Japenese craft beers, ok food.Downs: Miniscule..."

GGx

"Very secret and interesting place and you have to ring the bell before getting inside. The bar is fancy and amazing. For the food, I love hihoudog..."

Tiana

"适合约会的地方，昏昏暗暗的装修，酒单很全，楼下是set menu，楼上是casual. 食物味道都不错虽然价格偏高，hihou..."

JZY

"Cute and stylish little cocktail bar with some really fabulous food on the side. The door is very discrete. Come early and enjoy the view and..."

Hungry Brunette

"Great food, drinks were amazing. Ambience and decor was great too. Only downside was the extremely slow service. Maybe hire an extra staff? Worst was..."

Jpocky

"It's been a few years not going to it went there on May, the place still looks the same but is busier than last tomi I remembered, but still I love..."

Stephen Gabriel Kho

"My favourite venue in Melbourne by a county Mile. Secretive, seductive and sexy this Japanese number is elegant in every aspect. From the warm..."

Garth Christie

"Not a bar person, but this one won me over. The interior is beautifully done and very cosy with some lovely staff to match. Definitely a place to..."

Kevin To

"Loved it. Ginza meets Flinders Lane. My daughter brought my wife and myself here for late drinks after a dinner at Longrain. A cold..."

Mike B

"Food and drinks:The drinks here are marvellous- well worth coming just for that.We were under the impression this was a dinner option...."

Frank Herr

"Beautiful bar, beautiful drinks. Staff are attentive and efficient, and the bartender was very knowledgeable. Despite being very busy she took the..."

Jenny

"Fantastic place for after work drinks. They offer a wide variety of drinks from sake, umeshu, cocktails to wine and spirit. Food is japanese fusion..."

Joey

"Almost completely unmarked and requiring patrons to press a non descript doorbell to be granted entry, it is easy to miss Hihou. Once inside, you are..."

Gastrology

"Nice little bar at the east end of the city. Very comfortable and cozy inside. Cool decors. Seems very exclusive. You need to buzz to get inside...."

Tom

"Now I thought I knew of all of Melbs hidden alleyway bars but this place has me. We wandered around the block and alley ways in the surrounding area,..."

Kanchana Perera

"This quaint little bar at the top end of the city is a must visit. It's one of few speakeasies located in Melbourne. They serve an array a fantastic..."

MelbourneFoodie

"Had dinner at this place with a friend. As other reviewers have mentioned, you step into this cozy atmosphere after being brought into through the..."

Jonathan Qiu

"Afternoon tea @ Hihou. Tea: Ise Sencha: Unfortunately not a good pick, too weak at the start and too strong at the end.1. Vegetable gyoza -..."

Bioslaya

"I wasn't able to stay too long at Hihou though they really do have great service and spend a lot of time making sure everything is perfect for your..."

Beau James

"Love this hidden cocktail bar. I've been here a few times now as I saw it in a magazine as one of the top cocktail bars to try in Melbourne. Love the..."

Katieppie

"When in Rome? Ask for your meal selection to be matched with a Sake served warm or cold. Whilst appearing in 'secret bars' in this app it really is..."

Vanilla

"This such a great bar that is completely hidden at the top end of flinders lane. Ring the doorbell for the maitre de to come down and take you to the..."

HH24

"Hidden mysterious bar with no signboards, dark and modern bar setting with traditional Japanese seating available. Wide selection of Japanese alcohol..."

May

"This bar is amazing! It's right at the end of flinders lane and slightly hidden! Cocktails are delicious (especially the cheebai!) and the food is..."

Liz Elton

"Location is awesome - love it! Feel like some sort of secret agent or part of a high society or something 😅 When you enter it seems quite small..."

Lida Cheung

"One of Melbourne's coolest bars. There's a door downstairs that you need to ring a bell at, then someone will come and collect you. So cute. The food..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Exceptional every time. Service is just what you want in such an intimate space. I had a friend with dietary requirements and they easily catered for..."

Tales Of Rose

"Little hidden gem where you could take your dates or just a catch up. Very stylish decor and amazing staff that are very accommodating. What can I..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"My absolute favourite. Can't fault anything. Perfect location and fit out. They are always careful not to overfill and attentive service. Drinks are..."

BakeFace

"I decided to spend my birthday with my friends at Hihou. Hihou is a Japanese bar located in Flinders lane. And to tell you the truth, it was..."

Nona Tukang Makan

"You need to watch out for some of the prices for wine by the glass because the price to quality ratio drops very quickly. Service is efficient, but..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Dinner. If you didn't know this was here you'd walk right past as there's no signage at all.An interesting place small quite intimate. Good..."

Badabooma

"Loved it!. Love the idea of having to ring the door bell to get in. There is no signage outside. The food was great and I had read good things about..."

Phillip Lai

"Very 'Melbourne' in the sense that it's hidden away in a laneway and there's no clear signage to indicate its existence to casual passers-by. The..."

Alicia Cheah

"Dark & intriguing. We stopped in to start our Saturday evening with some warm sake and a light bar snack. The mood was perfect, the flavours..."

Kt

"One of melbourne's best speakeasy. As a regular at E.D.V, we have decided to checkout the Japanese inspired speakeasy cocktail bar hihou which is..."

Aton5

"Great concept. We stopped by for some warm plum wine on a chilly Melbourne night. Love the decor and..."

Greedygreedyguts

"Excellent selection of unique drinks, bar staff very courteous and skilled, food was incredible. We were lucky enough to be there during a quiet..."

James C

"A different bar. Modern Japanese fusion style food and they are famous for their hot dog, Hihou Dog. A beer and a simple hot dog. Why not... Nice and..."

Sam Cheong

"Great selection of Japanese drinks in a cool contemporary space. Took a while to find the entrance, but worth the search. If you love Japanese food..."

Meg C

"Hidden (very hidden) gem in the city for fancy Japanese inspired cocktails and food. A must go for dinner..."

Jonathan Loo

"The folks who’ve provided Melbournians with Hihou were not messing around with the hidden bar concept Hihou is Japanese for “Secret Treasure”..."

then again the same old story

""Hidden" Japanese cocktail bar above a Japanese restaurant overlooking Fitzroy Gardens. Interesting range of Japanese whiskeys (not just the typical..."

Peter W

"The best Japanese bar in Melbourne, food is amazing the cocktail and the drink list are super..."

Raffaele Mastrovincenzo

"Lovely little sake bar. No signage, hidden black door off Flinders Lane. Ring the door bell that looks like the delivery back door of a restaurant,..."

Reset

There are 296 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

Priscilla Yeo

AngeLuvFood8

Eric CT Lee

Jianne Yong

Swan Li

Croissant Lady 91

Vizual.Eater

Christopher Joel Megyeri

Lilian Wong

Alvin Lee

J-acqui

Monique Chen

Melb_Belly

IEats

Lina Chen

MeeYuan

Amds

Jen + Larry

Doris J.

Urban Foodie

Tinmans Treats

Priscillia

Picky But Fair

Leeleethehoneyb

Taylor

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

Ozzy Kunnu

Bonnie

Crabapples For Lunch

Johnny

Quince And Cheese

Denise Lim

Eats With Kayli

Gina

Piggyeatalot

Charlie Francis

Simmyeats.Melb

Nina Lin

The Casual Diner

Eating Away Melbourne

Jane

HildaLuv2Eat

Karma Clarke

Li Lisa

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

Oodreiilittlepotato

Levina

Kerli Kerli Kerli

Hungry Hieu

David Zhang

IsaH

The Food Book

Anna Doyle

Miss T.A

Dor Son Tan

Tracey @ NoWongFood

Mo

Penguineats

Noray

Let’s Eat!

Bite The Looks By BHA

The Brunch Specialist

Catherine Widyaputri Suprapto

Minazuki26

Oodreiilittlepotato

Hungry Koala

Moieats

J T