Sushi cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

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Hanabishi Japanese Restaurant

"Had the Hanabishi course for 2.Sashimi was fresh and the sampler of all appetizer were all yummy in their own special way.The salt..."

Aidan Leung

"We ordered agedashi tofu for starter - it melts in your mouth! For mains, we got a lunch box and a rice dish. And or course, you have to order the..."

Srslyfoods

"Excellent dinner in Hanabishi. We started with fresh sashimi which is in beautiful presentation. And the sukiyaki was absolutely delicious with fresh..."

Kikfoodlover

"Hanabishi is a semi upscale dining experience, good for business lunches and the like. It's not super "authentic" Japanese by my understanding, but..."

Quince And Cheese

"Simply sublime, with some of the dishes even better than in Japan. The stand out dishes were the agedashi tofu, the udon noodle soup and spicy tuna..."

MelbourneMiss

"Peaceful calm Japanese place. Loved it. Sushi was absolutely delicious . I also ordered miso cod and scampi tempura . Just waiting for that to..."

Epicurusfoodie

"Fabulous Japanese food. Fresh sashimi and the tempura was crispy but not oily. I especially enjoyed the fresh wasabi and ginger. I will definitely..."

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Abby Jiang

"A client took as here for lunch and I ordered the sushi and chicken bento box. Very delicious!! Everything was very fresh and full of flavour. It was..."

Daniel

"Good ambience with friendly and attentive wait staff. More importantly, food is tasty and well presented. Strongly recommend you to bring your..."

EE

"We found this restaurant after the Korean bbq a few doors down had a long wait, and it was meant to be.We went with a set menu $130 per..."

Val86

"Has been sometime, since we visited this place. Seems the hands have changed to new chef. Opinions, used to be the old fashioned authentic style, now..."

The Last One Piece

"Absolutely love this place. The food is top notch. The Akio $78 banquet is definitely worth it - good value for what you get!The food is..."

Cathy

"Yes yes yes the food is awesome 😎. I really like this place. The seaweed salad is great. Sashimi is on a bed of ice and lovely. The food is a..."

FoodieGuru_770

"It’s funny, you don’t think high quality and exotic Japanese on King St, do you? You think the complete opposite let’s be honest (nudge nudge,..."

The Dear Luncher

"Everything about this venue is superb- the service, ambience and of course- the food. Attentive service was consistent from the beginning to the end..."

Alison Read

"Had Hana Matsuri lunchbox one afternoon for first time. What a great experience!You could find dishes with different temperatures, tastes..."

SK Wong

"Sushi roll are the best!!!!!!!!! Sashimi are so fresh and black cod fish is a surprise. We also tried unagi don and assorted dessert, but..."

Hahapeanut

"Hanabishi is real japanese fine dining. A very suitable place to go on a date or celebrate something special. It is a low key place but very spacious..."

Taeyeon's Hamster

"ordered hana matsuri for lunch set. very filling. sashimi is good, they are fresh. the chicken teriyaki is flavourful too. tempura is fried..."

Forknifespoon

"Top quality Japanese at the western end of the CBD. Maybe best in the city?? It is on King Street but this is well worth a visit at lunchtime. The..."

Stretts

"I have only come here twice (on special occasions, because it's super exy) but each time has been good! The restaurant is cozy, and we love the..."

Vivian P

"Featured on GoodFood guide and TimeOut, Hanabishi is a premium traditional Japanese restaurant that offers extensive list of seasonal and quality..."

J88

"Came here for dinner. In short, Hanabishi is expensive, decadent, and very good.We had the otoro sashimi, a sashimi/sushi platter, the..."

Tony

"The sashimi lunch set is a must-try. It's beautifully presented and you get a miso soup, side dish of the day (today it was a meatball, and it was..."

Kimmy_desu

"Apart from sushi, I had never had Japanese food before my experience at Hanabishi. As part of a meetup group, 7 of us were treated to a four course..."

Ms V

"Authentic Japanese restaurant in Melbourne.Yes, a little expensive, but it's not just the food but the service, attentiveness, and the overall..."

Inuneko

"Very fresh sashimi! Good food, but on the pricey side - nice for a special occasion! Very attentive service in a clean, modern dining room. Would..."

Munchk1n

"Food is exquisite and incredibly fresh. Staff are really nice and helpful. Though its a lil overpriced ($180 for 2), I think I'd love to come back...."

Leigh

"Loved the sushi and sashimi there, Wagyu hotpot is just okay, nothing much special about it. But the Hanabishi deluxe dessert are so nice, satisfied..."

MC H

"Hanabishi is probably my favourite constructed ‘set’ of Japanese restaurant in..."

Mr Wang

"Could this be one of Melbourne's most underrated Japanese restaurants? In the media and blogosphere, it is often overshadowed by the likes of Kenzan..."

Thevegicurean

"We went to Hanabishi Japanese Restaurant after referring to Urbanspoon in our iPhone application. We like the quality of the sushi they served, fresh..."

Ourfoodtales

"Quality. Extremely high quality food. Worth every mouth..."

MBA Food

"Simple and great. If they claim themself to be one of the best Japanese restaurant in Australia. they have earned it. nothing much to say, but the..."

Daruma

"Nice meal,good wine..."

Melisa

"Great Lunch. I used to go to Hanabishi for dinner until they decided to close on weekends. Lunch menu is excellent for less than AUD25 especially the..."

Ally

"A great Japanese. Food was outstanding. Service and ambiance was unassuming but excellent. Will definitely come again. Miso butter salmon a..."

Buzlightyear

"An ordinary like. I cant say theres anything wrong with hanabishi, the food is good, fresh, the service is nice, but it is kind of place that lacks..."

Wen

"Night out with my son. Went here recently and had a fantastic meal. The tuna, salmon tartare and sashimi was fantastic. The service was excellent..."

Food Choice

"Amazing dining experience!. This place is a bit expensive but definitely worth it! Our group of six came here for a dinner a few weeks ago. The food..."

J-cat

"A taste still in my mouth!. Visited this japanese restaurant, I was very happy with texture of sashimi. It is hard to find taste like this in..."

Scott_giant

"Loved it. I still can't stop thinking about their amazing wagyu carpaccio... and we also had the salt crusted barra... very delicious..."

Lisa McDang

"Beautiful Japanese! Mouth watering sashimi and sensational dessert. Great service...can't wait to..."

Rain

"Authentic Japanese. This restaurant brings reminiscence of my dining experience in Japan. Fresh, delicious, good presentation, friendly Japanese..."

Foodie

"Beautiful food, quiet restaurant and lovely staff. Highly..."

Karma Clarke

"One of the best Japanese restaurants in the city. We ordered Hanabishi course set which cost approximately $120 pp but definitely a worthy one. Foods..."

Ques

"Over priced. Food is fairly decent, but overpriced.highlight of the meal was supposedly the hyped up kurobata pork, but it was overcooked..."

Anthony

"Always serving up fantastic authentic Japanese food! Superb quality. A great place to dine! Definitely recommend..."

Lilmstidy

"One of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. You know this is good, because the Japanese love to go there. The food is always superb...."

Jamie

"Terrffic.. Down the road from Sud. An institution that has not let its game slip.Cracker wine list. Food excellent. Service - lost in..."

KT

"Forget the strippers, this is class. So my dear mother and I, after a hard day's shopping, wander down to this gem in a lackluster street. We wonder,..."

Geelong Diner

"Most underrated Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. Probably one of the most underrated Japanese restaurants in Melbourne - I rate this leagues ahead..."

Omnidragon

"Authentic Japanese. I've been to Hanabishi three times and I have tried as many different dishes as I could on the menu. The sushi rolls are just..."

Jeff

"Have been there several times. sensational Japanese - unmatched in ambience, service and food freshness and..."

CGL1

"Old Stellar. Lunch crowd are mostly corporate clienteles but I still find their Hana Komachi Bento is still one of the very best of all Melbourne..."

Eatoutmonk

"Beautiful Japanese. Fantastic degustation menu that almost moved me to tears. So good. Will give Shoya a run for its money if only the service were..."

Steamrollersam

"The pentagonian toothfish is amazing and rightfully so for this really fatty fish. Others on the menu are your typical Jap fare but the presentation..."

Rachel

"Hanabishi serves authentic Japanese dishes, always with good quality and friendly service. The lunch boxes (shushi, sashimi , tempura) are very good..."

BeeYan & King

"Hanabishi, what a Japanese restaurant. You want your date to smile? This is the place. Price is reasonable, but damn, the food is for Rah!..."

Villie Jo Galang

"Edit 31/12/2021 Thank you and good bye Hanabishi. I'm glad to be able to visit this place one last time before they close permanently. Original: Our..."

F Paul

"Absolutely 💯 Japanese food! Very authentic....the service wasn't very Japanese but its all right. The food was glorious..."

Paula Gonzalez

"This is probably one of the most authentic Japanese food experience you can find in Melbourne. Sadly they are closing down at the end of 2021. So if..."

Edy Lianto

"Peaceful, quality food in a well managed restaurant. Huge menu and wine list to choose from. Friendly attentive staff who are delightful and..."

Booboo Bingbang

"Craving for something different while in lockdown, I chose this Japanese restaurant. If visiting their restaurant, they are found in King St and are..."

Swell Traveller

Sakura Kaiten Sushi Ii

83/100 (1970 ratings)

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark-Wow! Amazing sushi restaurant. I liked the sushi train which added authenticity. Slightly..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Def one of the best sushi train in MelbourneAnd tbh it's pretty similar to the first outlet on little collins.The quality of the nigiris..."

ＪＯＥＬＬＥ

"Consistently the best tasting, freshest sushi train in Melbourne with the best range of options too. Whether your appetite is after some salmon,..."

Kevin & Emily

"A bit pricier than other sushi trains but the quality of the sushi served was worth it. Loved the interior and large collection of dragon ball z..."

Ptle

"A sushi train worth visiting! I love all things aburi and Sakura Kaiten has a great selection! I especially enjoy their aburi salmon belly and its..."

Vizual.Eater

"• Sushi Train • 15 dishes including desert • The ingredients were fresh. I love all the grilled/ seared dishes, especially..."

Uyen’s Eat And Play Notebook

"A good friend told be about this place. finally we gave it ago today. It was tasty, fast and fun. They have the small machine on your table that..."

Priscillia

"Always my go to when I have dinner with friends or dates ;) Sakura has a fun energy and is always buzzing, it’s also got really nice lighting so it..."

SofiaSnack

"Sakura Kaiten Sushi....where have you been all my life? This tiny little sushi train shop along Lonsdale Street is quite authentic. Staff..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Lobster sushi wrapped in salmon from the sushi train. The lobster meat was in small bits, cold and a bit sweet in the sauce, perfect when combined..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"My favourite sushi train in Melbourne. The food is so fresh and they always have interesting different sushis that other sushi trains don’t have...."

Willtravelforfood17

"Quite pricy, however food was all very fresh, especially the tuna. The selection of rolls is a bit underwhelming but all made to a good quality...."

Angela Fan

"Tried this place for sushi train. Slightly more spacious compared to their other branch. Same concept with train and can order on a tablet. Nice..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Best place for sushi in CBD, the materials are fresh and juicy. Best part is the drinks are well combined with sushi, you can ask for beer, cocktails..."

Key

"Beef Tataki is very good. Yuzu soda is freshing. All those dishes would speak for it self. Only i would say the seats are very squishy. Decoration of..."

Jophy Ye

"Sushi so fresh here!!! Best sushi train place in the cbd hands down 😍 lots of variety and definitely worth the price. Also really cute way of..."

Jessie Woo

"My first ever sushi train! It didn’t disappoint. I thought it was a really fun way of eating. All the dishes comes round on the..."

Amy Flood

"Have come here a couple of times with friends or with my partner, delicious food that comes fast, very cool food delivery system, super friendly..."

Salma Hamid

"Great array of sushi, slightly pricey but the food quality definitely makes up for it. The place was compact and seating chairs were high -..."

StepiiGM

"Really interesting and fun experience. We were there for when the doors opened to get a good seat. Within 30min the place was packed...."

La'Toya Lee

"Very prime location on Lonsdale St. I love the ambience - they have lots of Dragon Balls figures displayed. But most importantly, the sushi are all..."

Rifan Thamrin

"Sushi trains that are cheap can compromise in quality but you really do get what you pay for here! Prices start at 2.80 - 6.80 which can seem to be..."

Rice Ball

"In my opinion, best sushi train on Melbourne. Not the cheapest one but absolutely deserves a try. Good quality of sushi and hundreds of varieties...."

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Lorna

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: there are limited seats in this restaurant so you almost have to wait in line during peak hours - worth it!..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Every time I have been to Melbourne will came here, really fresh and delicious, no matter store I or II, they all yummy! Friendly staff and good..."

Kristen Ng

"My favourite sushi train chain in Melbourne, also most expensive. I always liked the variety at Sakura kaiten. They have unique flavours. It’s a..."

MILTON

"One of the better sushi trains in Melbourne. Came here on a Saturday night and lucky for us there wasn’t a line. We got seated straight away and to..."

Angela Eats

"Just as good as the original, except for the staff who refuse to pour water. Chefs are very lovely and generous, will definitely return as the..."

Hungry Little Dinosaur

"This sushi restaurant offers quite a good varieties include Geoduck, Akagai, Tsubugai, Ika, Etc.Great place to eat and catch up. All seafood are..."

Rocky Lui

"Excellent sushi for the price!Best scallops I’ve had outside Japan... because they’re flown in from japan. I love that they have specials..."

Mitch Kotz

"Lots of options, fast delivery of my order off the menu item, tasty, fresh. Marked down for the drink of coke, I expected for $3.80 to get the whole..."

Justine

"Love how fresh the sashimi is and how attentive the waiters are. It is very crowded during lunch and dinner, But i would still wait because of how..."

Let’s Eat!

"The salmon was so fresh!We came in at 9:39 so the store was closing, but they still let us in and apologised for no hot foods. We..."

Jolly Nga Wan Yau

"My favourite sushi train in Melbourne! A little pricey but food is always quality. The trick is to order from the iPad so your food is fresh..."

Annie Yau

"Yeah another sushi train restaurant that I'm so happy to found this place. Everything is just so fresh and delicious . Each bite brought me a smile !..."

Sylvia Da Silva

"we went there at the last working day of 2017. ate a lot, spent 120 for two PP. the Scallop from Hokkaido is great! must try.! much better than..."

JunZzz

"Fresh and delicious sushi! The fish are fresh and their aburi nigiri are made to perfection. Service are quick and the wait staff are delightful. I..."

Maggie Hunter

"delicious sushi train! Absolutely loved the scallop nigiri. The soft shell crab was also very good with a great balance of flavours. Ordered..."

Brekkycakes

"Its good but not great. Some of the dishes is good, some just average. Even tho the size is a little small, its quite filling at some point. :)..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Medium sized sushi train, located in a central busy location. Food was good. The iPad for ordering is a great idea, especially for hot dishes. But..."

Affogato Addiction

"Everything on the menu is so delicious. If you're a sushi lover then this is the place MUST VISIT. Its a small and cozy place. And it's..."

Megha

"Love this place! You can get dishes from the sushi train or order from the ipad which delivers on a cute little bus. Everything is fresh..."

Whatdoyafeellike

"Every single morsel at this place, has my mouth watering. The aburi hotate nigiri is heavenly. The options are seemingly endless. The little double..."

Nutsandbolts

"The first restaurant I visited in Melbourne! Loved the concept: the conveyer belt and the Sushi train. Sushi was great. A little pricey. Staff was..."

Gauri

"One of the best sushi trains in Melbourne. Staff are really friendly and service is fast, food is fresh and delicious and there’s so much variety...."

Stelly

"High quality ingredients and good service. Got a lot of choices on the menu for sushi 🍣. Every 5 orders on the ipad you can play a little game for..."

FoodieLoveEatFood

"Sushi is pretty good here. Hot dishes come out piping hot if ordered through the ipad. My favourites are the creamy crab croquettes and seared..."

Hangry Horace

"Came here around 1pm with my friend. Ended up having 9 plates in total hahahah. We both love salmon and tuna, so ordered pretty much all of them..."

Perry

"As good as Sakura Kaiten I, really getting busy during dinner time. You can find some sushi you couldn’t find it in I. More hot food. Always..."

Laurence Song

"YASSSSSS SO MUCH LOVE FOR SAKURA KAITEN 😍😍Sashimi is fresh and food is good. 😋😋 However I still prefer the Collins St..."

Chewynoms

"Came here for lunch with Grace. She's very fond of the salmon mentai that they serve. A sushi train concept, with a plethora of options. Barely any..."

Darryl Quah

"Seems I got no choice for my dinner yesterday becauz some Japanese restaurants inside or around Emporium were soon close. While it did surprise me..."

Stephanie Shen

"General feel and deco- Makes you feel like you're in Japan- As well as a sushi train, you can order on an iPad. Once your ordered 5 dishes,..."

Rose Chor

"Sushi trains epitomise quick satisfaction for me and when you want food quickly, there's nothing better. Sakura Kaiten was recommended to me and so..."

Minda Barley

"For some reason sushi trains for dinner is so relaxing, no fuss, choose what you what to eat, no wait and delicious food. This place fit in at the..."

Must Be Hungry

"I can sit at a sushi train for hours watching the plates go around. The selection here is excellent and ranges from your standard sushi train plates..."

The Pet Roo

"Came here last night with a friend, Sakura 2 is definitely larger in size compared to the original restaurant. I was a little skeptical at..."

DumplingDoll

"This Sushi train is closer to the QV. Just parked the car near by and never queue up for tables. Quality of fish is good as the first Sakura..."

Leena

"Definitely one of the best authentic Japanese places to dine at. If you're in for a fresh serve of sushi in a cool and friendly setting, this is the..."

Cel Hat

"The quality of their sushi is very good, However, Some of the dish are a bit costly with the poportion compare to what i got :( Such as the..."

Jel_J_Chriee

"Things are a bit expensy dining at Sakura Kaiten II, but the restaurant is a bit of a novelty so it’s worth checking out at least the one time...."

Donutsam

"I love the food here! Everything is so tasty and I love every single one! The only problem is that the place is too small so that feels crowd...."

Xuan Wang

"It's very hard to find good sushi in Melbourne, and by local standards Sakura Kaiten is surely one of the top. On my today's visit the quality was..."

Denis Mysenko

"Randomness sometimes comes in quite handy.My girlfriend and I stumbled upon this restaurant thinking that it was a model shop (because of..."

Ha Nguyen

"When I’m undecided what I want to eat, I end up going for sushi train because of the variety. Sakura Kaiten Sushi has now become my favourite sushi..."

Ta.be.tabi

"Absolutely love this place. The walls are lined with dragon ball z collectibles and the whole atmosphere is really fun. You can take food off the..."

Tina

"Attend there other venue in Little Collins regularly but as they are closed Sunday thought we would give it a go here. Pretty much the same,..."

Melbourne Foodie

"My partner and I have been in search for a really great sushi train restaurant, and I think we have finally found our go to place. So many varieties..."

Kay-Lene Tan

"I enjoyed the food! It is a clean and nice restaurant! I don't understand the bad reviews. Everything we tried was fresh and well presented it is a..."

Clemencia Liliana

"Sakura is probably one of the better sushi trains we've been to. The sushi is so yum and fresh. Missed the five star mark because the service felt..."

Johnny Le

"The variety in offerings makes Sakura an excellent choice for those looking to try many types of sushi. Prices are reasonable and the quality is..."

David Wnek

"Now my favourite sushi train in Melbourne. Everything is delicious, fast and reasonably priced for the quality. Definitely..."

Megan K

"Always has a good services and top quality of food. Fish never has a bad smell. Staff always nice and friendly. Very recommended this..."

Mint Pakaiwan

"I'm really torn about this place. On the one hand it has a good atmosphere and really good sushi but on the other hand the plate prices were not..."

Tim Martin

"This review is for their new location on Little Lonsdale St! Such a great location and beautiful interior, and OMG they have fresh Saba (which is so..."

Grantley Day

Rolls

"Went to Grill Balaclava Tuesday night and have the best customer service from the manager, his name is Daniel if I’m not wrong. He was very..."

Joao Pedro Schiavo

"Simply grilled burger and chips were fresh and tasty! Staff were friendly and quick..."

Sera M

"Delicious vegetarian burger with some hot chips, a beer and some nice company :) call it a nice evening at Grill’d, nice ambiance, friendly staff..."

Praveen Aradhya

"Really nice atmosphere, plenty of seating and wide walk ways so it's easy to move around. Great burgers!! Great..."

Aleesha Barton

Sushi Sushi

"NOW CLOSED PERMANENTLY 😢. I usually get avocado and cucumber sushi. 😋. I'm not a 🐠 lover either cooked or raw. Damn. Went the other day and..."

Catriona Miscamble

"Great Japanese food. Take away or dine in, tasteful. Vegetarian options available. Fair cost x..."

Aluisio Vieira

"Good variety with actual seating available. There are a few larger tables nestled in the rear which are out of..."

Mary M

Robot Bar

"Came here for a quick drink after dinner with a friend whilst they were still open. Love the cool, funky vibe and the drinks were yummy. A great..."

Willtravelforfood17

"3.6 for mine. Very Melbourne place - a modern Japanese bar. Very Melbourne location - tucked away discretely down a narrow lane, Bligh Place. ..."

Two Sheds

"Great cozy bar tucked away in a typical Melbourne laneway. Have been many times and it never disappoints. Staff is great and plenty of drinks..."

ElCompass

"Love this cute little bar in a lane way in Melbourne. It’s tiny, so don’t expect it to be bustling, but it’s quiet and quaint and perfect for a..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Came for a quick after work cocktail with a friend who was visiting from overseas. I was impressed with the array of options of gin and vodka for my..."

Good Food Good Mood

"With a cool collection of sake and Japanese drinks I felt the izakaya vibe from my times travelling Tokyo, great place for a group of friends after..."

Flytonewyork

"Bar deep in a laneway, that's the Melbourne way. Only been here for pre-dinner drinks and while the venue's pretty quiet, it's still very enjoyable...."

RoamingEats

"We had drink Chichibunishiki was really nice Sake. Place was sooo great and comfortable, staff was great either.. good take care. Thank you so much..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"I brought my sister's visiting in-laws to have a meal at Robot Bar. We were keen to try the espresso martini which uses Liquid Black Coffee beans. It..."

Petal Loves Food

"If you like sake and retro little bars that are super snug with great ambience, not too loud (hard to find!), then totally need to pay a visit to..."

Pinna_is

"I remember coming here 14 years, so it's been open at least that long. I've been several times since and it's never disappointed. The quirky and..."

Ben To

"Contrary to the name, this place is actually quite cosy. I like the food options to go with drinks. However, flavor wise food is average, but over..."

FoodHedonist

"Comfy place. Nice and chill. Hardly ever crowded.Cocktail are tasty and the ramen restaurant across the road (Mugen) is run by the same..."

Oreo Ninja

"Nice quiet spot with a casual atmosphere. Nice selection of cocktails and sake. Very good place to wind down at night. The robot theme is quirky and..."

ReneeRainbows

"Be warned. The saki here is the full on real deal & it well get you well smashed before you even realise it! Lovely quirky bar. I always enjoy the..."

Happy Kath

"A hip little bar in the CBD. Found down an alley (where most of the more interesting bars are found in Melbourne). Best place for Japanese..."

DEX

"One of my favourite bars in Melb CBD. Amazing variety of drinks, especially Japanese beers.Enough food to keep you satisfied and cool as..."

Simon

"Awesome place!. Had a couple of drinks with a few friends Saturday night. Reasonable prices; good, quiet location; friendly staff; this place had it..."

Facebook User

"One of the best. Absolutely love this bar! Brilliant location, great drinks and lovely service from the staff. It's my go-to for first dates every..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). The good? Cute little bar with nice cocktails, and attentive service. The bad? A little on..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"These dudes are super knowledgable about all of the things. Had a super good chat with the bartender about Japanese whiskies...."

Old Mate

"I went to robot on the weekend. I found it to be a really interesting little place, captured the fun and quirkiness about Japan that captivates us..."

CanberraMD

"Laneway bar. Cute laneway style bar, that feels very melbourne. A small space with an upstairs, and seating outside. Good range of japanese and..."

Affogato Addiction

"Definitely my go to bar on a night out for pre-drinks. The chilled house sake represents good value at $18, you get about 7 shots worth. It's a nice..."

Stanley Ye

"Cool little bar, the couple cocktails we had were..."

Brad Ellis

"Great bartender/owner, makes excellent cocktails, with beer on offer as well as a quality array of sake. I can't claim to be a sake connoisseur but..."

James Dickson

"Went in here for a quick night cap, quickly turned into a lovely evening talking to the regulars and the owner. Highly recommend as a well priced,..."

Auri

"I love this place, such a chilled and cool bar. Anime on the projector and a range of Japanese beers to any cool cocktails. Bartenders are so down to..."

Kevin Nguyen

"It is really nice Japanese bar. You can find good Japanese..."

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Tako Sushi Japanese Cafe

"The taste was really good. The portion size was quite filling. And it was very good value for money...."

Darpan Shah

"Delicious, fresh sushi. I ordered two avocado rolls and a prawn and cucumber roll and 3 vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce. I would..."

Dephialis

"A Great Budget Feed. Fresh and generous portion of well-cooked rice (not gluggy or dry like the places l have been to). Chicken was moist..."

Julie T

"My favourite lunch spot for when I'm working in the city. Quick and efficient service. Staff are friendly. I always order their tempura..."

Catherine Tran

"Cheap and fast takeaway food that is perfect for lunch. The large option is actually quite srumptious and fulfilling. The staff are quick to serve..."

Luke And Hannah

"Although it says Jp restaurant but basically a Chinese one. Reasonable food options with reasonable prices...."

Anthony Kaito

"The Chinese food here is excellent ! Yes , they some Japanese food but the chef is Chinese and does well on the classics : fried rice , sweet and..."

Ninniku

"BENTO BOXES - YUM!!. We love the bento boxes from here! Always order the bento box B and always leave with a happy belly. It might not be the most..."

Kat

"Rice was great nice and filling..."

Dean Novacic

"Great little cafe always come here and have given myself a mission to try everythin on the menu so far ive had all the ramen and curry.... Quite..."

Fredrich Soldevilla Manaysay

"Pancake delicious!. Had the vego pancake takeaway. It had a nice texture and was quite filling.Good price (3$) and..."

Lookabookworm

"Excellent price to qualify ratio. We ordered delivery via Uber eats and accidentally ordered too much thinking it was quite cheap for the quantities..."

Michelle Chen

"Humble sushi and Bento store. The lady serving is incredibly friendly and above and beyond customer service. Saw two individuals ask if the sushi..."

Anon N

"Dope sushi, so rare to find a place with quality chicken & rice prepared perfectly. $7 for 3 rolls or $8.50 for 4. Haven't tried anything..."

Super Jim Z

"Great lunch for a very good price as well. Bento boxes were..."

Mark Lunn

"Excellent service from the lady at the front, quick, cheap and tasty food. Would..."

Dan T

"Great food and good value for money option in the..."

Ronald Ramos

"Fantastic Yaki Udon. Traditional strong flavour...."

Paul Pavlinovich

"Nice place to eat if you are on..."

Olga Drake

The Long Room

"Great atmosphere. (Although, it can get a little too noisey once the crowds arrive after 8pm). Great service. Great array of drinks and the 'feed me'..."

Rajesh Marfatia

"FRIENDLY STAFF, NICE AMBIENCE AND GREAT COCKTAILS The Long Room is in the basement of the George on Collins building (the Old George's Department..."

Ian Woodruff

"so delicious!!! everything was super fresh and tasty - some must haves for me were the pork belly, cauliflower roti, king fish ceviche + pork spring..."

led y

"If anyone likes good cocktails, amazing food service and great vibe, this is the place to be. My first time here was January 2021 and have been back..."

Diana Narith

"Oof. This place - was super good. Excellent service, great ambience and awesome food! Stand out dish: Dumplings. Possibly THE BEST dumplings I’ve..."

Hannah Lee

"They serve two feed me menus for $40 and $50, but we opted to go small. Cassava Cracker which was fresh, cool and tasty. Kingfish Ceviche which was..."

Bill Mrozek

"Visiting Melbourne from Sydney. Came to the George not knowing what to expect and was absolutely blown away. The cocktails and the team there are..."

TheoCleary

"Fomo Feed Me. Ensure you're ready and starving. $$ good price for 10 menu. Food was very nice and tasty, service was excellent and the cocktails was..."

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Wayguya

83/100 (1146 ratings)

"Hachibeh is my all time fav Jap at Melbourne. Yummy and authentic Japanese food. Went there again for Mother's Day dinner yesterday. Friendly and..."

May

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I have been here quite a few times and the staff here are so friendly and welcoming. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed:..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Accidentally found this Japanese gem. Randomly selected items based on the recommendations. Love the chicken teriyaki the most. A very..."

Ferry Gondo

"Authentic Japanese izakaya. Came here for saké and snacks. Everybody working there was Japanese. The only qualm is that things came out quite slow..."

Jen Waterpear

"It's been a while since I have been here for the lunch bento, but the quality and consistency has not changed. For $13, the bento is excellent..."

Custardbun

"My favourite Japanese restaurant for sushi in Melbourne. I always come back here or bring friends here to try the exceptionally fresh nigiri. I..."

Livirz

"Was here for lunch a few days ago and was pleasantly surprise at how big the place was and how tasty the bento tasted! The $12 lunch bento option is..."

SueyLuey

"Came here for lunch the other day! The customer service was pretty good, the waiter was attentive and patient. I kinda loved how the restaurant has..."

HANNAH

"Great lunch bento box deal at $12 which comes with rice, meat and various sides. Authentic Japanese food. Efficient service, polite and attentive..."

Geraldine Kong

"Used to come here quite often, but less and less lately due to its expensive prices and poor service. I usually come here with 3-4 friends, and while..."

Aier

"Came here a month ago for dinner and had the Sushi & Sashami deluxe selection platter, Una don- grilled eel fillet on rice with kabayaki sauce and..."

Food Critic

"4.9 for the gyutan!!😍 miso gyutan is a must, the best one ive ever tasted. Would give it a 5 if its just a bit cheaper 😁 but srsly tho, would..."

Kristina Maria

"The lunch bento is absolutely the best $12 you can spend in the CBD for lunch! I typically get the sashimi, the pork salad (sounds weird but it's..."

Jeremy K

"This is a great place for lunch. You get to choose the three components that make up your bento box, so you can have many different combinations. My..."

Elonie

"I've never had a bad meal here and I've eaten here at least half a dozen times with the same group over several years. It's good solid Japanese fare..."

Two Sheds

"An authentic Izakaya style dining experience for Melbourne! My wife and I have been to Izakaya Hachibeh many times and never left disappointed. The..."

Miles Davis

"Food: ok - good, huge menu with reasonable price. Won't say the best of the best but really good for a quick, enjoyable meal Service: friendly,..."

IsaH

"Best place for a quick and satisfying lunch ! For less than $15 you can get a great lunch set ! My favourite is the gyudon & udon set ! Its great..."

One.hungry.girl10

"been here a few times, went to at lunch time after long time. was very packed but luckily i was able to get a seat without waiting. 12 dollars lunch..."

Mochi Yama

"One of my favourite lunch spots. They do $12 bentos with unlimited rice and miso soup, and for the ladies, you can get a chirashi don + mini udon or..."

Emsy-eats

"The lunch deal is really great for $12! You get to choose 3 food items for your bento. They also offer unlimited miso soup during lunch time, so..."

Rachel He

"Amazing izakaya. The two of us lived in Tokyo for a combined 18 years before moving to Australia, and we were just craved some decent izakaya food..."

Kim Palmer

"Izakaya is supposed to be shared with great friends and this place is definitely the best to invite all of your besties! Super rich traditional..."

MelbFoodHunter

"A bunch of friends (13 of us) came here on Friday night and we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere this place offered. The service was great and..."

Sztefani

"My favourite izakaya in CBD. Seafood here are fresh,beers are great and they make good nigiri. Friendly staff and chief. Good place for..."

Tina Miao

"Where can you get unlimited miso, green tea and rice in a bento box for $12Its a good deal. Delicious and happy pocketStaffs and..."

Debby

"Pros: Cheap, good quality Japanese foodCons: $30 EFTPOS minimum? Annoying for those who don't carry cash.. i.e. me..The lunch menu is..."

James

"I checked out Izakaya Hachibeh afterwork on a Wednesday night. Staff were very attentive upon arriving carrying the tradional greetings of a Japanese..."

Dalena

"Very extensive menu and hard to choice from, eventually I settled with grilled eel don with a bottle of Kirin beer. It didn't disappoint. The eel..."

The RnB Diary

"The menu was huge, there was so much to choose from. I had the marinated eel with egg, onion and rice. The eel was cooked in the egg and onion like a..."

More Than Nourishment

"Very reasonably priced izakaya with amazing food and drinks.. The gyutan misoyaki is so tender and delicious. So does the wafu steak. They have a..."

Tom

"Lunch menu offers excellent value and very generous portions. Service is also warm and attentive. I ordered the mini chirashi don which also comes..."

Kimmy_desu

"I went here with a couple of friends and I ordered the niku udon. The udon broth is amazing. Very tasty and fresh. I also tried the ox tongue skewer..."

Quach

"Fresh and really good quality sashimi.The Sushi and Sashimi platter was great with lots of different varieties of fish/seafood in different..."

Hungry Panda

"My absolute favourite Izakaya Japanese in Melbourne. Eat this combo (as per my photo) for under $30 and you walk away very satisfied ninja...."

Makan

"Possibly my favourite Japanese restaurant if you want cheap quality Japanese food. Sushi may not be the best quality but it still does the job...."

Josephine

Inuneko

"Plenty of space to sit on a weekday night. Sashimi platter of chef's choice was good however not as memorable as their ox tongue entree - a pleasant..."

Victor Chau

"Love love love this place! Such a cute place with fast service - ended up getting a bunch of food and sharing it! Dumplings, rice, all delish..."

Electra

"The eel sushi is amazing when served still warm and can taste a light grilled flavour. The octopus balls are very authentic and taste just like what..."

Michfish

"I have been going here for the past 5 years for dinner, and it always doesn't disappoint, and tonight was no exception. I have not dined here since..."

Finding Resonance

"Don't believe their website. It is old prices and dishes. It is unfortunately more expensive than it says, and is therefore false advertising in my..."

Discerning Diner

"This is usually our choice when we want a Japanese izakaya style place. The menu here is huge so you might have trouble selecting but everything..."

Snow Crab Nebula

"where fresh sashimi, sushi and other hot dishes / tapas are served and enjoyed with a good glass of sake or..."

Lydiapebbles

"The ox tongue was sliced thin and simply grilled with salt and pepper for a miraculous result. Each piece was slightly chewy but still melted in the..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Good food, good price!. The environment is not that great but the food is good and also for a Japanese restaurant, price is reasonable. Definitely..."

Monkinime

"Great lunch set. Generous and delicious lunch..."

Ally

"Great food.. This is not the cheapest place in town but the food they serve is fantastic! Ox tongue skew is my..."

FudieGudie

"Good but small portion. The foods were quite nice, I like their sukiyaki and they have tasty sauces to go along with different dishes. I had yakisoba..."

Choc Pudding

"Lovely izakaya-style Japanese restaurant. Staff are friendly and the place has great energy. They have a great food and drinks menu. The food itself..."

Julycheee

"Great food. Great service. Simple. Perfect meal with a few Asahi drafts on..."

Shanen

"Sh*t service. -The waitresses are not scanning the restaurant well and hard to get attentions.- takes too long to bring out drinks.- brings..."

Facebook User

"Izakaya fun. Very solid izakaya dining place, good service, delicious food and reasonable prices, recommend everyone to try..."

Wen

"Fast service, fresh tasty and delicious. Highly recommended. Will definitely come back and try other..."

JP Tan

"Not bad Japanese at an affordable price. Sashimi and gyoza were excellent. The wafu beef was okay if a little tough. Rice was a little..."

Greedygreedyguts

"Adore!!. I absolutely adore this place - have been many times for lunch and never been disappointed.Staff are incredibly friendly and..."

Sallyekong

"Went too the restaurant on a really busy night and the little waitresses were literally "running" around to serve some pretty annoying customers......"

Charlie

"Delicious. The food at Izakaya Hachibeh is fantastic and well priced. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The only thing that I dislike about it is..."

LG

"The best izakaya in the CBD. Honest, authentic, welcoming and all for a good price. Sure, there are higher-end places but for a real Japanese..."

Charlie Balisong

"I am an ox tongue convert because of this place. Now one of my favorite jap restaurants in Melbourne. Never thought I'd eat ox tongue and like it..."

Jes LittleCoy

"I would probably give this restaurant 3.5 stars but the review system doesn't allow that, so I'd rather give 4 stars than 3. This isn't a fine..."

Tony Roberts

"One of the best authentic Sushi place in Melbourne. Good place to hang around with family and friends. Located in the center of..."

Andy Setyawan

"Fantastic service, nice atmosphere. Food is good and quality hasn't changed for the years that it has been here. Decently priced and nicely..."

Jonathan Lam

"My friends and I had a late dinner (i.e. during non-peak time) so I'm not sure how accurate my experience is of the atmosphere but the restaurant..."

Justeen Wheatley

"Love the food, the steak was slightly over done, but everything else was very tasty. Staff was pleasant as..."

Benjamin Wong

"Friendly service for the most part and tasty authentic Japanese food for a wonderful value! :) I'd highly recommend swinging by here when you're..."

C. D.

"Very good place for lunch, they have a special menu for women that is super tasty and..."

Silvia Serra

"Best katsu curry in Melbourne great prices, also the generous portions are amazing. Worth noting that the staff are all actually Japanese. Should..."

Dimitrios Souvan

Tokyo Maki

83/100 (1244 ratings)

"Great hospitality! Amazing healthy..."

Eve Ko

"there was an undisclosed 2.5% surcharge for zomato gold members (pretty sure this isn't the norm at other places seeing as i've dined using gold and..."

Claire

"Welcoming staff and delicious flavours make this byo restaurant worth a visit. Out of the main city hub, situated near the Aquarium, it has charming..."

Sandra Mitchell Canil

"Have a lot of vegetarian options , excellent..."

Pratik Kothari

"Very good service, clean and the portion is generous. The chicken yaki udon is very nice. Will visit more often to try other dishes in the..."

Monica612

"Great mix of Japanese and Korean food. Service was very friendly and food was really nice. Been here twice now and Will be back again for..."

Kok Hwa Tan

"Delicious food, great for the start of our girls night out! Thanks for a yummy dinner! All dishes were as described and everyone commented on how..."

Simone McLaughlin

"🥓 ORDERED MENU 🍳Unagi Teppanyaki, and the Grilled Spicy Salmon.🙆 WHAT WENT WELL 🥰✓ Food: Always came back for one..."

Rynn

"Tried the korean beef teppanyaki, taste very very very delicious!!!! The okonomiyaki from the bento was lit! The side dish for the teppanyaki were..."

Audrey

"Doesn't look like much but this Korean Japanese fusion spot is actually pretty good. They do barbecue as well as other dishes at a reasonable price,..."

Quince And Cheese

"Thank you so much to the waiter here who was so accommodating and really went the extra mile to cater for my diet. What I asked for was definitely..."

Bridget Wong

"Visited multiple times over past 5 years, food is wonderful especially the salmon dishes, the owner super lovely, layout is pleasant and you can..."

Quicksmart

"A cosy place with an expansive menu full of both Korean and Japanese food - we couldn't decide what to get! I had the Seafood Yaki Udon (only $13..."

YARM

"This place is next to my work, so we go here atlest once a week. I have tasted almost everthing on the menu....so i can say nothing tastes bad here...."

SKAR

"This place is pretty eclectic. You can have a sit down meal or take away some very enticing looking sushi. Plenty of Korean and Japanese food..."

The Dear Luncher

"Right place right price right people. Sushi, hot food, noodle and special menu. Hi chair available. Easy parking. Thank you..."

김세현

"A good lunch for this dayBeef tataki is very good.I like this restaurant very well.and squid salad is delicious. I like Sushi and sashimi very..."

Alice Chang

"Good for a quick bite. The teriyaki don was okay, nothing to write home about. The service was good but there is a minimum payment on the card so I..."

Suf

"Great service, attentive and quick to deliver. The bento box with teriyaki chicken was lovely and tender (no fat) and other goodies included a fried..."

John

"Place was really great! Nice atmosphere. Waitress was really helpful in my selection as I can't have anything too spicy. Had the katsu don ramen...."

Elise Paterson

"Their sashimi don was pretty good, nice warm rice for a rainy day. The flying fish roe was served still frozen, didn't really love that but overall..."

Kristie Koo

"After a long trek from Flinders Street train station I visited Tokyo Maki for lunch today and chose their Mixed Sashimi Set (salmon, tuna & white..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"The Swine has been enjoying Bento Box feeds at Tokyo Maki for a long time. The spicy octopus bento is a Swine fave. Miso Soup here also goes really..."

The Swine

"Overall a nice place to grab some dinner, its a casual dinning. Nice Japanese place to grab some quick dinner in city cbd. We tried there seafood..."

Food Affair

"Prepares authentic Japanese. We come here for the katsudon and the udon noodles. Nicely located close to Melbourne Aquarium if you're down that..."

JKGasMan

"This place has recently undergone a change in management and is now named Komegashi. The food is primarily Korean in taste, you can't really call it..."

Kimmy_desu

"First time I ever tried Korean!. I only ended up at this place as it was across the road from the YHA I was staying at. I almost went for Dominos but..."

Tjgoldstein

"Been to Tokyo Maki more times than I can count - Highly Recommended!. I'll set the context: Great Japanese and Korean BBQ food at great..."

PB

"Service is friendly, the place has a nice little buzz with at least half the tables always full and a fairly quick turnover. We’ll come again as..."

Mochi Jungle

"So tasty. Tokyo Maki never seems to disappoint. Passionate chefs never cease to provide great..."

Simmy Jane

"Generous serves and value for money. The meal wasn't rushed like some places and the atmosphere was great. Lots of locals which means your at the..."

Alanna

"Decent food at reasonable price. Service was ok, the male staff did come up as if he's a bit unfriendly but I think it's just his way cause he was..."

Iggy

"Absolutely lovely warm little Japanese cafe. We are regulars here now, yes- they may be understaffed when cafe gets busier however they have never..."

Sarika Gurung

"Great food. Ate the Mozzarella Teppanyaki dish. Biased service, if you're a westerner it's great, but as an Asian sharing a meal, you get treated..."

MLAU

"What an amazing dinner we had here last night! We happened to walk past Tokyo Maki and decided it was time for some Japanese! The menu selection was..."

Remi

"Cheap and chearful. This is a great place for a cheap, fresh Asian meal. You can BYO and it's reasonable to buy a bottle there. Highly recommend the..."

Karen

"Food is good here with bigger more refined setting but I prefer the smaller store on king st. I guess it depends where the boss is as today the boss..."

Brando The Pig

"I got the sizzles. Very friendly staff (couldn't be nicer), Food is fantastic and doesn't burn a hole in your wallet. The chili sizzling plates are..."

James

"Simple. Had takeaway lobster roll with avocato and miso soup. Cheap, nice and simple.Very friendly..."

Ben Minutoli

"Cheap n tasty. Lovely little casual place, friendly staff and good food for an even better price.Had the chilli kara age bento box which came..."

You Had Me At Haloumi

"Not bad at all. Been to it twice. Had their bento boxes, oyaka don, katsu don and okonomiyaki. Not bad.Love the ambiance...."

Gordon Yeong

"My happy place.. I'm sick of cheap food shops offering really fatty deep fried food. This place has a large menu and makes it easier to order..."

Nomnom

"My favourite take away shop. Great customer service, fantastic quality and authentic Japanese food from Japanese owners. Also pretty cheap for the..."

Sky Srblin

"Love this place ! Great to pop into when you are wanting a quick bite to eat! Really good customer service also, always feel welcomed..."

Nicole Batrouney

"Always fresh and delicious. I eat here a couple of times a week. I mostly have sushi rolls or sometimes bento or ramen. I love the place. The food is..."

Janeseleven

"I love here. All the food I ordered was delicious. Even when I called to make a reservation at the night, they responded quickly. He kindly..."

Sarang PARK

"I went to tonight with my friend and it was absolutely delicious! We had the sashimi boat, soft shell crab roll and sides of crispy seaweed and sweet..."

ANCHA

"This place is the most AMAZING restaurant in Melbourne as far as I'm concerned. The service is always amazing, the staff are wonderful and the food..."

Annabelle Treadwell (Annie)

"This restaurant is extremely nice! The food is scrumptious. And the service is good. The staff are friendly. I recommend to go this..."

mizaki mayy

"The food was great, and with friendly staff and food came to the table quite quickly too. Will definitely visit..."

Caleb Doherty

"Best ever! I ended up having Nigiri at the end cuz I fell in love with Sashimi and Champong here (both are top notch in Mel). I’ve been to Korea..."

Henry J

"This came quite recommended from my colleague… dined in for a 🥘 dinner recently.. Food was very great and liked the portion size offered. I’m..."

Abhay gopi

Chocolate Buddha

83/100 (1486 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

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Wheelchair Accessible

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

Kevin & Emily

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

Jasmine

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

Rhonni

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

Mihir Baxi

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

Ange

"Very beautiful food...."

Jordan

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

LC

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

Espy Eats

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

Dr S

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

Sanyk28

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

Emma Catherine Beacham

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

Junichi

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

Veta Bajaj

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

Austin

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

Claui

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

Disommer

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

VegoLover

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

Ellie

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

Global Foodie & Filmy

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

Kaley Nguyen

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

Brittany Clark

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

Stella

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

Split The Bill

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

Blergh!

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

Keith Lawrence

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

Melbfoodluva

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

Meg

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

Matty

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

Dazz Inator

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

Anna Wheelahan

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

Timinmelbourne

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

Simmyeats.Melb

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

Tania Salu

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

Fussy Fodmapper

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

Thuaners

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

N

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

Izzy Wild

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

@twogoodtoresist

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

Good Food Good Mood

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

Lilly Pilly

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

Dinermelb

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

KC

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

Allison King

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

Shazzamataz

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

Sugar_licks

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

Ben To

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

Check Please

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

TonkleChicken

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

Kristie Koo

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

Zessie

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

Oni San

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

Cristy Phelan

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

MelbFoodHunter

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

Taking A Bite

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

Dave Ansett

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

Simon

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

Ali Horan

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

Jennyaichen

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

Faye

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

Steph Hanson

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

Ashlee Adams

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

Yuppiehippiechick

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

Mz_J

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

Food Architect

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

Peter Emmerson

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

Elizabeth215

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

Food Baes

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

Gabby Deg

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

Olivia

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

Purple Anise

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

Becks

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

MF

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

Foodielicious

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

Gossipgalaxy

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

Gwendolyn Tan

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

Cafeeverymeal

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

MrArk

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

Nashii Babic

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

Little Pink Piggy

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

Ali Ward

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

Dave Owen

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

Michaela Uzima

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

Trish

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

Shanton

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

ELouise

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

Aggofato

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

Bri

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

Laura Brown

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

Jeroxie

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

Iron Chef Shellie

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

Lula

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

Winterz

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

Coeliac.livingglutenfree

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

Colleen

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

Supersnazzy

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

Snake00

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

Confi_dance

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

Stvar1

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

WestISbest

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

MelbourneMiss

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

AndrewS

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

Stephen JR

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

Tara Devii

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

Brando The Pig

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

Sarah

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

Alyce M

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

Basil

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

Blake

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

Obi-wan Kenobi

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

Emma Winton

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

Cameroncallister

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

Erin Mahony

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

J.Hutchison

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

De88ie_9irl

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

Turtle

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

Hello Kiki

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

Lily N

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

Gursharan Chana

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

Tanya Pappalardo

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

Big Mojo

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

Samuel Cox

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

Luke

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

Jade

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

Munchinmelbourne

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

Foodie

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

P's Bottomless Pit

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

Christina Ngo-Nguyen

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

Rob

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

Celia

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

Foodi

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

The Hungry Badger

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

Nadia

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

Iron Chef Shellie

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

Sargon Younan

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

Jen G

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

Zainurul Rahman

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

Ajanta Judd

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

Tiffany Vines

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

Mark Nussy

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

Alec Latchford (xSmartalec)

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

A Mitra

Tanpopo Sushi

"Having been to Japan multiple times, it's safe to say very few Japanese restaurants provide an authentic Japanese experience. However, Tanpopo is a..."

Filet De Boeuf

"Food is affordable - can be quite sweet/salty with some dishes. Service is amazing - always a smile & remembers my dietary preference. Would..."

Kaeden Trinh

"Ordered delivery from these guys a week or two ago. The food arrived well within the given time. There were plenty of Vegetarian options on the menu..."

Julian

"After a long drive from Sydney to Melbourne the last thing we wanted to do was go out of the house and eat out. Thankfully I found this Japanese..."

Pocholo Javier

"Friendly and quick service. The japanese seafood pancakes (okonomiyaki) are a great little..."

Mstyle123

"They make tasty and healthy food. I realy like their brown rice handrolls and teriyaki chicken don with home made teriyaki sauce. nice!!!!!!! Very..."

Thomas66

"FREASH FOOD. Good food , especially the salmon hand roll. love it very..."

Josh Zhuo

"Yummy, cheap, fresh. A wonderful place, I highly recommend..."

Sibel Orostica Sobarzo

"Great spot, fresh delicious sushi rolls, if they're out of rolls they'll make it fresh on the spot. Make sure to check them..."

Denis Shkuratov (CutePetVids)

"Staff are always so pleasant. Service is quick. Food..."

Julie Rae

"Yummy and cheap, what more could you..."

Allon Guralnek

"Taste great when the owner changed, customer service are very..."

zhou joyce

"Best Japanese in the area! Highly..."

Patrick Heagney

"Sushi is always so fresh and tasty..."

Alyse Connell

"Most delicious sushi, gyoza and noodle soups. A little..."

A S

Ume Sushi House

"Very reasonable prices for great value. Doesn't do anything fancy but the quality makes it special. Fresh delicious salmon rolls. Quick service,would..."

Rachael

"Great Sushi.Been going there for a couple of years now and never had a bad Sushi Roll.The place does look like it's in need of a..."

David Abela

"Place is Small with ample space to dine for few. " Katsu Yakuidon " with the noodles tasted good. The staff were Very friendly and Service was..."

Vivek Bala

"Late lunch on Monday arvo.. Cute Japanese cafe run by Chinese-ish people but was surprisingly good! Ordered the salmon chirashi. For $14 it was very..."

RealGirlSaysRealThings

"Not only was the Chirashi Sushi Bowl cheap, but it was also very tasty! The service here is quick and efficient, so not much to complain..."

AH

"The owner was super nice! Not table service, you have to order at the counter but the food was brought out really quick and the serving size was..."

Melissa

"For a quick lunch UME Sushi House offers several selections in bain maries. For a reasonable price you can pick your fare with rice or noodles. I..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"WHY I LOVE EATING AT UME SUSHI HOUSE? The chirashi is impeccable each time (seriously perfect for sashimi cravings). Their wasabi cream. Price is..."

The Hungry Excavator

"Meticulously plated on a fluffy bed of softly vinegared rice, the satisfyingly thick slices of salmon weren’t leaping with freshness, but were..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Nice place to have a fresh and tasty lunch, but the staff are actually..."

Lenya

"A pending review. It is actually a chinese operated japanese restaurant, i tried their chirashi, the taste was good, however i can hardly call it..."

Wen

"Nice. Had lunch here today and well priced for good quality food and quick service. The plastic forks are useless but then again I really should..."

Freakazilla

"Great Sushi. Busy inner city sushi joint. Fresh along with hot..."

Simon

"I had a bento box which was all delicious. The sushi was unbelievably fresh. Definitely coming back..."

Liz D

"Not enough tempura. Tempura udon has quite good soup with yummy corn & seaweed topping. However serving size is not quite enough & only has 1..."

Alexander Yap

"Ume. Oyakodon is my favourite menu. fast and good! definitely will go..."

Carol

"Fabulous quick lunch stop for city workers, and great for takeaway too. The sushi is made fresh, and the nori isn't chewy like so many other sushi..."

Racy_jacy

"Great food and was cheap. Excellent for..."

Paul Rogo

韩博阳

Sake Restaurant & Bar

82/100 (2508 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Waterfront

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great variety, everything ordered was good. Happily revisit to try other things..."

Denise Lim

"I quite enjoyed my dinner here but i'm not sure if it was the most worth dinner I've had. We had the unagi tacos and that was definitely my favourite..."

Connie

"Food 🍣🥩🍛☆☆☆☆The food was absolutely mouth-watering, especially the kingfish. We had the New Classics menu which had 9..."

Cynthia Cho

"Being Japanese, I understand flavors and what authentic Japanese food tastes like.Although I was not a fan of fusion Japanese, this place..."

Amy

"Sake is a classy modern Japanese restaurant with gorgeous views of the city and Yarra river. We had the classic menu that consists of the chef’s..."

Kris L

"Food was delicious but felt that the portions were too small and I left still feeling hungry. It's a little bit too pricey for what you're..."

Karen

"🇯🇵 japanese feast🍣 sashimi moriawase🐚 seared scallops🐟 nori crisps🍤 popcorn shrimp🦆 fragrant duck..."

Sense Of Food

"Perfect Japanese cuisine each & every time. Probably been here around 20-30 times for dinner. Super fresh, tasty and the service has always been..."

Freezinghot

"Popped in quite late after seeing a show at the arts center. Went for the set menu so that we could have a try of everything. My partner is allergic..."

Sam Pang

"Had a great evening dining here with my partner. The service was impeccable. Food was deliciously amazing, definitely better than Nobu. The ambience..."

Jill

"Absolutely love it here. The location is beautiful - overlooking the water, the service is fantastic and the food is AMAZING! Cannot wait to be back...."

Renee

"Been here several times in the past few years- both at Hamer Hall and Flinders Ln (but I am bias to the Hamer Hall one more).The food is..."

Teeks

"Both: 4*While there's a lot to say about Sake, such as the 50% off deal, ambiance and service, I can only say one thing: the..."

CoupleOFoodies

"Highly recommend this restaurant. Be sure to book and ask for table otherwise you may be seated at the bar which isn’t bad either because of the..."

Lil Porker

"Always nice to just relax and sit next to the riverside. The setting is modern. Went back this time and tried their new classic menu. Each..."

Lorli

"I tried Sake on a whim for dinner, as I was craving nasu dengaku and this place was nearby. It's not an incredibly authentic Japanese restaurant,..."

Quince And Cheese

"Pay for the view, the brand, the locationRecently ate here and had the $99 set menu, food was decent but at these prices I expect to be..."

Niceguy

"It’s Valentines Day and I arrived at 5pm no booking. They gave us the most amazing table and extended the booking. Staff were so professional..."

David Macfarlane

"I was impressed with the food here. Each dish came out quick and really enjoyed each dish. Kingfish, salmon and dessert was my favourite. We had..."

Hungry Koala

"A really nice Japanese fusion with a great view on the side of Yarra river. Been here a few times and good are always really good. The definitely..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"While I’m not a big fan of Japanese, I enjoyed our meal here. The location is lovely - right on the river front - and the staff were helpful in..."

Clare

"Beautifully decorated environment. Loved the table lamps that were placed on every dining table. It created a really romantic scene.Food:..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Sake restaurant has a classy, intimate atmosphere, their dimly lit, modern interior giving an impressive first impression. Overall:..."

Kayla Nguyen

"I was so impressed with my experience at the Flinders Lane store I've taken family and friends to the one located at Hamer Hall for 3 times in a..."

～Happy Neko~

"Beautiful location when the sun is shining. Pricey but food is delicious for a special occasion! Sashimi is fantastic, all seafood dishes are..."

Sophie Maclure

"Located inside the Melbourne Art Centre overlooking the Yarra River, you’ll find Saké Restaurant & Bar, a dynamic sushi restaurant serving..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Great place for fine dinning because the price are high and the portion are tiny. The stuffs are so pretty and the river view is just amazing during..."

FBriacliff

"Great food, all very fresh and good quality. The popcorn shrimp and rib lettuce cups were delicious and the view of the bank is great if you sit..."

Cristian

"We came here for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. We ordered the nori crisps, kingfish carpaccio, octopus yakitori..."

Hangry Horace

"Definitely a must ! Great food, great staff, and lovely atmosphere. It’s in a beautiful place along south bank, lovely to look out at the water..."

Mia.grinch

"Nice ambiance. Service on point. Beautifully presented Japanese food with great sashimi. Good wines on offer. Great view of the bank...."

Melbourne Epicure

"Restaurant is in a great location overlooking the Yarra River! Didn't have a booking on a Thursday night and got a table for two straight away. Very..."

Sienna L Davidson

"Everything is just on point ..food is a bit at the pricy side but $260 for two is not too bad.. We enjoy it definitely worth for the price ..highly..."

Sunz Lim

"The quality of the food is great here, and the service is very good. The view overlooks the Yarra river and is nice during the summer. Inside, the..."

Dumba

"Gorgeous sun drenched restaurant on the river with a great sharing menu for groups. The food was all fresh and full of flavour. My favourite dish was..."

Sarah

"Great food excellent service nice ambience could not fault really.I would return again.I accidentally dropped my chop stick and before I..."

Michael Paxinos

"This place is so nice! The decor is modern contemporary and the staff are attentive. The food is great but a little on the pricey side. My favourite..."

Danielle Nguyen

"The ambiance, food and service at Sake Hamer Hall is always perfect. On a busy night you will have a bit of a wait for food but it’s worth it. The..."

Danii Dee

"Great place for lunch particular after diving into the world of Dior and thinking how appropriate for Melbourne in hosting something as elegant and..."

Tim Heng

"LIT!: the scampi tarte was a delightful punch of flavour. We also had a selection of sushi, mushroom hotpot, wagyu, alcoholic drinks and dessert on..."

Jennitals

"Didn't find saké to be as amazing as I thought it would be. Portion sizes are pretty small so make sure you order a number of dishes to get full...."

Justin

"Wow! This classy venue is amazing. It's good to be able to see the cooks in the kitchen preparing the food if you sir by the bar. I had to watch the..."

Joan Lee

"Great food. Great service. Great location. We ordered takeaway sushi and although it was very $$ the wait wasn't too long and the staff..."

Lilyvann

"I love this place! It's in a beautiful spot in Melbourne and on a sunny day it's a perfect spot to enjoy some delicious Japanese food, an Asahi and..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Yummmmmmy!!! Love the kingfish dish, and their 'Hattori Hanzo' cocktail combination may seem a little weird, but it was surprisingly good! Also, it's..."

Jean

"Absolutely amazing atmosphere and food! The sashimi platter was worth every penny! The saying goes... you don't judge a book by its cover but Sake..."

Diana Q

"A bunch of my pals and I had tickets to a show at Hamer Hall so this bit of prime real estate made a lot of sense, the restaurant is stunning, the..."

Street Cred

"We found the mains to be really small and were still hungry after our meal. Nice food but quite expensive though for what you get. Worth a visit if..."

TrevB

"Prompt service, great food. Friendly staff. Expensive, however worth it in regards to location and quality. Must book, seems to always be fairly..."

Casey

"Love coming to Sake. The atmosphere is great and the afternoon/early evening sun setting on Southbank makes it one of the premier restaurant..."

Filet De Boeuf

"Dined at Sake last week for a spontaneous mid week dinner. We had the degustation which was really well modified to accommodate our dietary..."

Edie Maxwell

"Service is excellent as is their drinks menu. Food is absolutely flawless. We dined for a pre-theatre dinner & they were extremely accommodating...."

Lovely LL

"Years ago I used to dream that Shaun Presland would bring the happiness that is Sake to the streets of Melbourne and when it finally happened I very..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The location is perfect, just in front of Yarra River, the venue and ambience is very nice. The food portion is a little bit small and the price is a..."

Jane B

"I love Japanese food so my standards are quite high... and Saké meets them all. Little plates to salad, to big plates to cocktails, it has all..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Have a good view of the yarra river.The food is good but expensive. I would like to go there another time with my husband and parents...."

Li Li

"Nice, but way too expensive. We liked the food, service, decor, and the location, but this all comes at a cost. Coming in for a quick meal..."

TonkleChicken

"Perfect location and view, great service. Quality of food is average. We had the banquet and the scallop & fish entrees were nice enough, but not..."

TT

"Beautiful location and delicious sushi! They have the best sushi ever! Only had two types of mocktails but they were both yummy. Service was a bit..."

CoCo

"Great setting on a nice sunny Melbourne day! Went here for a function and had some sort of banquet and the food was all really good!! ..."

Denny Patron

"Sensational signature menu, so-so service. A pre-show dinner at Saké was a stunning gastronomic experience but the awkward and annoying service..."

Missdelish

"It was a causal visit but a treat for my birthday. And boy.. what a treat! We decided on the "sake signature dishes" and relatively dry sake...."

Shanaka Eats

"Stopped for a glass of wine and a snack after a long walk. Had a French rose and the shrimp tempura. Service excellent and welcoming. Tempura crispy,..."

Chris Blyth

"Contemporary Japanese Dining in the Good Spot of town. Wonderful first date spot since it is well situated to enjoy the city lights and a casual..."

Laura Chen

"We went here on a Monday night and absolutely loved it. We were treated like royalty as we were the only ones of about 20 other customers there, it..."

Ellen Hutchison

"Came here with some friends on Friday - I love Japanese and how you leave feeling light and not sluggish and heavy. Pros: Food was very..."

Bianca Ross

Gaijin Japanese Fusion

82/100 (1150 ratings)

"I read some interesting reviews before writing mine - i think critics have been a bit harsh on this place....you get what you pay for (generally) so..."

Thunder8621

"Me and my partner enjoyed a lovely dinner here. We ordered the Melbournian roll, Dragon vs Tiger roll, sushi and sashimi combo as well as seaweed..."

Anna

"The staff were very friendly, Albert was very kind to us and made the experience..."

Claire Catalano

"Great food and very reasonable price. Love their melbournian roll, all the food are tasty and fresh. Only issue is most of the food on the menu are..."

Helen Liu

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: the staff are really friendly and I always come back here because their sushis are actually so delicious. This..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Thanks and sorry for staying till 10..."

Jim Ng

"I have always loved Gaijin. The Tasmanian Rolls and the Dragon vs Tiger Rolls are to die for🤘🏻. The restaurant really stands out its brand..."

Bintang Zefanya

"My favourite dinner spot for sushi! Always so tasty and great value for money. The staff are always so friendly too. My favourite is the rainbow roll..."

Natasha Sonsini

"Great atmosphere, perfect for date night! The staff were quite oblivious to customers who were ready to order however make up for that in their..."

Kathleen

"I booked this restaurant via SMS (they say to if it's not during business hours), and even though they got my name wrong (somehow), the booking was..."

Cocacolaangie

"We do not go anywhere else for Sushi! Gaijin do affordable and delicious Japanese food. We always over order because we love everything on their..."

Dine&market

"Super fresh sushi roll!! Tasty and perfectly rolled. I had one with smoked salmon , cream cheese , avocado and topped with sesame seeds...."

Salomon Andres Anais Saavedra

"What a nice little place to dine. Came here for my sister birthday and I have to say, what amazing service and very attentive staff! Their food is..."

LC

"Friendly staff. Food is hmmm unexpected (e.g gyoza with melted cheese on top), but the food is tasty. I guess that’s why the place is called..."

Lilly Dang Bui-Greco

"Gaijin, located in South Yarra, is a sushi roll specialist. They offer w huge range of sushi rolls at $15 and other classic Japanese light bites and..."

Makan2Melbourne

"My first time tried Gaijin it’s pretty good. The staff here is friendly and they serve the food very fast. For me the food quite tasty especially..."

Jesslyn Belinda

"Incredible food for a reasonable price. For entree, had the sashimi which was super fresh and generously portioned. For main had the tempura prawn..."

Hannah & Meilisa

"Food here is amazing! Sealed scallop is the best! There are so many different options for the rolls! It’s really worth it. I would definitely come..."

Zhenyu He

"Not the best sushi on earth but for the $50 all you can eat sushi and sashimi deal, Gaijin is pretty damn good! Sushi rolls had a bit too much rice..."

Kell

"Good atmosphere and reasonably priced. I would not suggest getting the buffet unless you're 100% certain that you don't get full on sushi rice...."

Evelynwongyh

"My friend invited me to have dinner here, he’s a Japanese food lover, he’s always looking for good Japanese around Melbourne, he said he has been..."

Spinning Round Horse Kick

"Gaijin is such a cute place! Be warned it is pretty small and can get busy on Saturday nights. They don’t do bookings so get in early! I went there..."

Tifany_la_gourmande

"Been here for few times. They have really tasty special salmon salad. Love it ! Also recommend the soft shell crabs. Crispy outside.tender inside...."

Leo Liang

"The taste really suit to my kind of taste. The portion was big enough which is the good things too. The staff was nice, and they have pretty much..."

Khorry Sila

"I've frequented this restaurant many times over the years and although it may not be the most authentic Japanese in town, the food is tasty and I..."

Nalia

"Very friendly welcoming staff! Got the 50$ all you can eat, and it was very good sushi! Although I defiantly couldn't finish 50$ worth. Best ..."

Kasandra Marie Caldwell

"We have been here three times now and each time the quality of the food has impressed. The sushi, sashimi and handrolls are prepared fresh and..."

Grace

"I initially planned to get the buffet, but a friend of mine, who went for it, said that she ate too much and was ‘so full it’s not worth it’...."

Ignatia

"Very niceFamily dinner food was excellent Sashimi was A gradeSushi was excellent- great variety- excellent Sushi chef..."

Toodles

"Spider vs dragon sushi roll is so so so yummy!!! Must also try the soft shell crab. Sashimi, sushi and Nigiri is above average. We will definitely go..."

Kelly Shen

"Tried this place a couple of years back but never reviewed here. Love the Baked Dynamite. As it name suggests, the fusion sushi explodes with flavor...."

Ferry Gondo

"My absolute favourite place for sushi in Melbourne. Incredibly tasty and reasonably priced. The decor could be fixed up a little, but other than..."

Omnom

"Creative sushi, friendly service and a great menu! Gaijin takes creative and fun sushi to the next level and is one of the few places not to charge a..."

@twogoodtoresist

"What an amazing little sushi restaurant this is! All rolls that come in either 6 pieces or 8 pieces are $15 which is quite affordable for the amazing..."

Simply WonderFood

"Came for dinner with a small group. Decor and atmosphere is very nice inside and comfortable.. inside was pretty quite for a Saturday night. And Menu..."

Stephanie Papazois

"Nice little restaurant. The sashimi and the sushi rolls are really amazing. They have quite an extensive menu. Go for the rolls and the tempura...."

Cat Marriott

"Went with a group of 5, and we all got the sushi platter, which seemed like the obvious choice for us as we could choose 4 sushi rolls for $30. The..."

Lisa Giles

"It was a basic dining experience.Nothing fancy about this place but fast and standard offerings.Food was quick, good quiet..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Beside the fact that we probably ordered toooo much food, the quality of then seafood is great here ! Fresh tasting sashimi and great tasting..."

Judy

"Had dinner here with a party of 10, was really good, sushi was delicious and they handled the group pretty well, although we probably could've used..."

Ryan Boston

"Hot Green TeaEdamame $6 with Boiled Soy Beans lightly saltedAgedashi Tofu $10 Deep Fried Soft Tofu in Dashi Sauce with Bonito FlakesKaraage $13 Deep..."

FOOD TRIP

"Tried the buffet with my 2 guy friends and was totally worth it! I love the selection of sushi rolls, unique and tasty (must try Melbournian and..."

Abigail

"A great fusion sushi place in Melbourne! They have a lot of unique sushi roll choices, Dragon vs Tiger roll is my favourite and Melbournian roll is..."

Wilson Yap

"Outstanding sushi rolls. Im not a sushi eater but they completely blow my mind. Cant expect more than this. Love their Fusion Sushi and service. Will..."

Vamprie Nong

"For those of you who live/work in and around the city, boy have I got a treat to share with you. This week I discovered an absolute gem of a..."

Krissie

"Pretty good food for the 'all you can eat' price for sashimi and rolls.The real deal is in the sashimi. The rolls are nice but the rice seemed a..."

Shelddon

"Blink and you'd miss it. Small and unassuming place with delicious food. The eggplant was amazing, I think we had 3! Great spread of typical Japanese..."

Al

"To start we had the Nasu Dengaku baked half eggplant which was tasty although rather sweet. The crispy rice salmon was good, but was well deep fried..."

Trevor Johnston

"Cute place with really tasty and fresh food. We came for the all you can eat option but sadly missed out due to a public holiday. Not to..."

Cristian

"Good food good service... cant complain. But i would say my favorite sushi rolls were spider vs dragon and baked dynamite... always get them..."

Novi Tan

"This place is absolutely amazing... I just went there last night for the first time with my friends... We had sushi Rolls and sashimi and everything..."

Robin Kwok

"Been here few times, great selections of sushi and service is great...................will definitely come back again ..."

Dan Nguyen

"Casual Japanese fusion restaurant in South Yarra! Great food for cheap prices and the restaurant is BYO!We loved the creative..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"I has a wonderful night at Gaijin, with my Mum and sister. The sushi and sashimi platters are a must try, and did not disappoint. I highly recommend..."

EatOutWithJo

"Gaijin is a little gem of a restaurant! Located within close proximity of the train station, it is convenient to get to and has a delightfully large..."

Amanda

"I think I’m in a sushi heaven now 🤤 Their Tasmanian sushi rolls are to die for, very delicious! This one is a must order They have a new menu..."

Kristine Subagiyo

"Y’all I found one of the best Japanese restaurants in south Yarra - @gaijinmelbourne ! Me and my friends enjoyed every dish (except the teriyaki..."

Jennifer Saha

"If you're starving and is craving for sushi for dinner, then you come to the right place. Although Gaijin serves all you can eat, a ala cartè menu..."

Cindy C Rahardjo

"ALL YOU CAN EAT: Fair prices for all this tasty and fresh food! Customer service is friendly and polite. To the people who says in their review that..."

Giorgia Pecorella

"Loved the sushi and sashimi platter at Gaijin! It was a perfect way to try many different pieces. The miso soup and sea weed salad were also..."

Kayla Jackson

"Rainy night dinners near Prahran Market, Ganji Japanese Fusion a dinner spot known for all their AYCE sushi 22 types! A lot of rice so recommended..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

Moshi Moshi Japanese Restaurant

"The food was amazing, seafood very fresh and amazing service...."

Luke Hardwicke

"Will come back for:+ Sashimi salad+ SashimiCame here off the back of the fork. And was delighted by the super fresh and generous..."

The Casual Diner

"Found this places randomly from a Facebook add and wanted to give it a go, very happy with the quality of the food, the tuna Tataki, chicken Karaage,..."

Fabiana Navas

"We were invited to Moshi Moshi today and what an amazing dinner we had. The freshness of the sashimi was so impressive and I absolutely loved all of..."

Good Food Good Mood

"This was the first time I have visited Moshi Moshi but it definitely won’t be the last, the food is absolutely amazing and delicious.We..."

Kim Miller

"Say moshi moshi (hello) to Moshi Moshi! A cosy and charming Japanese restaurant in Port Melbourne serving up delicious and fresh Japanese food, you..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Moshi Moshi is a cute restaurant on the busy Bay Street in Port Melbourne serving fresh seafood and really authentic Japanese service.I went for..."

The High Tea Girl

"A great local restaurant for fresh quality Japanese food! We have dinner here at least once a month and always order the feed me menu. The Feed Me..."

Split The Bill

"Awesome food and awesome service and awesome staff. throughly enjoyed the fantastic sushi, and also all the raw fish was absolutely..."

Ron Chua

"Amazing food selection! Fresh sashimi, wagyu tataki and dozens of other fresh sushi and prawns. Had an amazing experience with my friends! Highly..."

Frank77

"Their “feed me” menu can definitely feed a hungry giant! Food were delicious and service really good! The sashimi was very fresh, goyza was..."

Eeyore

"Moshi Moshi is a cute Japanese restaurant on the busy main road of Port Melbourne. It is a small space, but has plenty of warmth and character, and..."

Morgs71

"We went to Moshi Moshi on a cold Monday night. We ordered a variety of food from the 'Feed Me Menu' and the food was amazing. The staff were very..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"4.5A cute cosy street frontage greeted us when we visited Moshi Moshi on Bay Street in Port Melbourne. The inside was equally as welcoming as..."

Espy Eats

"A great visit to Moshi Moshi!The interior felt very Japanese inspired, with a lot of decorations and furniture that felt..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"Came here on a Monday night for my Mums birthday and were so happy to see that it was open. The staff were very friendly and accommodating right from..."

Tarryn Brandon-Cremer

"This is a great restaurant in Bay Street, Port Melbourne. My partner and I visited this restaurant with high expectations and we were not..."

Timinmelbourne

"Moshi Moshi has some super yummy veggie options available!I would definitely recommend the FEED ME menu! Such great value for all you can..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Moshi Moshi is located on Bay Street in Port Melbourne. Offering a wide range of Japanese food & a relaxed dining space, we were looking forward to..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"Came here for their Feed Me Menu (all you can eat) and we can confirm it was great value and quality food! The sashimi was thick sliced and..."

The World’s My Oyster

"Ate 😋: large sashimi platter, takoyaki and agedashi tofuStandout 😍: agedashi tofu (the outer shell was nice and crispy whilst the inside..."

Heleene34

"Have eaten here several times but our last visit since the menu upgrade was so good! We had the feed me option which is such great value and so many..."

Melbourne Foodie

"Fantastic food and customer service to match! We will definitely be back!Food is all well priced and prepared. Staff are very attentive making..."

Changfaith

"First time been here for a dinner with family. A very nice restaurant with nice food and good service, friendly staffs. Definitely will recommend and..."

Joycezhu430

"We love the ‘feed me’ menu at Moshi Moshi! Sushi is of a high quality and all made fresh on the spot. Rest of menu is delicious and abundant..."

Yummy In Your Tummy

"Feed Me menu was excellent, portions were very generous. Would definitely recommend. Great for large groups. Very filling. Excellent service too...."

Foodman101

"Opening on to the prime shopping and dining strip of Bay Street in Port Melbourne you’ll find Moshi Moshi – an unassuming family owned restaurant..."

Eat Play Live Melbourne

"Simply Fantastic!!From the moment we arrived for Christmas Lunch we were greeted with a warm smile which continued for the entire time we..."

Old Bull

"The best Japanese restaurant in Port Melbourne. We cake here to try the feed me menu, we saw it advertised on their instagram. The quality of the..."

Burgerlover

"A great restaurant for fresh quality Japanese food! We loved everything we ate especially the sushi donut and the gyoza. Staff were very friendly,..."

Olga

"Love the service at this place as it’s so quick. The traditional Japanese food with a modern twist is just beautiful and so delicious. If you are..."

Food Review Australia

"Moshi Moshi boasts a beautiful seaside location in the lovely, coastal suburb of Port Melbourne. Known for its affordable and fresh buffet menu,..."

2wo Fat Girls

"I've eaten here about 3 times in the last few months as I love their all you can eat buffet. Its such good value. We loved the edamame beans, the 7..."

David Stambolziev

"This lovely Japanese restaurant located in Port Melbourne serves both modern and traditional dishes. The staff was really friendly and energetic, we..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Did someone say buffet! We loved our dinning experience here at Moshi Moshi. We were greeted by the lovely Carina who made us feel like home. She..."

Ana

"While offering a modern take on Japanese cuisine, Moshi Moshi hasn’t forgotten the traditional foundations that makes Japanese food so..."

Penguineats

"Such good food and service. There was a little wait on the dishes but once you tasted them you understood why. Great ambience also, nothing to fault!..."

Kim

"Located on Port Melbourne’s busy Bay Street, Moshi Moshi is an ideal casual dining spot where cheerful staff will help you to choose your feast of..."

Suzie Scribbles

"I came here with a group of foodies to try their menu.We sampled an array of dishes. A japanese place lives and dies on their sashimi, and..."

Tinmans Treats

"One of my favourite authentic Japanese dining place in Melbourne. They serve a wide variety of dishes from well-presented sushi to Japanese Curry..."

Suezen Chua

"Located on the busy Bay Street in Port Melbourne, Moshi Moshi is a great Japanese restaurant serving up fresh and delicious dishes ranging from..."

Teresa.active.foodie

"So delicious! So friendly🤗 My friends and I really enjoyed food in Moshimoshi. My favorite dishes are Salmons and wagyu. All the best for..."

Xiao

"Fantastic experience! Big love to Moshi Moshi! Super cozy place for a sister date! I recommend to start with a bottle of plum wine and the..."

Feedyaninow

"It is one of my favourite places which can serve he best Japanese cuisine! It would be a shame if you missed it. Recommend soft shells tempera and..."

Xiaotong Xu

"The staff were helpful and fast, it was a bit hit and miss with the dishes, some were great some were okay and some were not to my taste at all...."

Monica Iva

"Last minute booking and they were able to accommodate our party of 4, great service. Sashimi was really fresh. The Chef's special of King Tiger..."

Sujeanlee12

"Japanese Western fusion best describes the food here. Our party of 8 thoroughly enjoyed having dinner here. Japanese styled art pieces adorn the..."

Alvin

"it was cold night we walked in this small nice cosy restaurant， the food is delicious ，friendly service and attentive，highly recommended，we..."

Zhangliqq

"Enjoyed every bite of the meal. Standouts were the California roll and the spiced tempura prawns. All the dishes came well spaced out and super..."

Chloe Bao

"Went there with some Japanese friends ...They were most impressed...food was great across the board. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone..."

Ken Benson

"Always put off by the cost of this little place. However. Invested in a scoopon and it was delicious. Port Melbourne has a lot of..."

Plummy Loves Yummy

"I ordered the sushi and sashimi platter and it was fantastic. Best sushi in Melbourne, authentic place and all Japanese staff. Liked the golden..."

Yoshiko Yano

"I really enjoyed dining at Moshi Moshi in Port Melbourne tonight! We stated with the salted edamame and pork gyoza, they were really crispy and..."

Heidi

"This is one of our favourite local restaurants. We have been coming for years for the amazing gyozas, fresh sashimi, and divine sushi rolls. The..."

Lou

"If you need a Japanese fix in Port Melbourne, then this is the place to go. The Sashimi is top quality and hard to go past. I recommend trying a few..."

Scott Mierendorff

"This is great middle of the road Japanese. I have mostly had good experiences with the customer service, food has been consistent (although not as..."

John

"Went here for lunch during the week and tried the bento box. Very good value for money, sashimi was spot on, tempura crunchy and tasty, and we also..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"Nice and cosy restaurant with a homely feel. The food here is pretty good, but not to the extent that I'd call it amazing. Here's my opinion on each..."

Kimmy_desu

"Bought voucher on groupon and had it twice here. Everything in the deal is so delicious! From beef tataki to chicken and salmon teriyaki! The dessert..."

Yolanda Wong

"My partner and I visited Moshi Moshi on Friday night after work, it was a last minute decision so we did not have a booking. The young male staff..."

Jacinta

"Local favourite. Visited this time with a voucher of 8 courses plus wine. Food, while not plentiful, was varied, tasty and well presented. The house..."

Linda Norman

"Very nice restaurant, love the fitout and the decor. Ordered most of the vegetarian dishes available (there aren't that many), and they were all..."

Asomek

"My partner & I love this place. Efficient service & good food at a good price. I love the soft shell crab sushi roll & Katsu don curry..."

Foodlover

"Moshi Moshi is a small Japanese eatery in Port Melbourne that my family regularly eats at. The food is fantastic, so fresh, the flavors are amazing..."

Sarah Mc

"Wasn't too bad especially when we walked in on nye unplanned and was greeted kindly by the waiters.Impressed by the taste of the food,..."

Lauren

"Alway great food. Thanks. It's my special treat lunch on salmon teriyaki bento that keeps me coming back. Perfect service and has been for years...."

Tonir

"Not bad, pretty good lunch bento box deal and the soup is very nice and slightly milky. Had the Panko fried tuna and was good value. Nice and..."

K2

"Food was really fresh but really really expensive! Came out hungry after paying $60 for 2.4.50 for 1 scallop is a little bit overpriced to my..."

Foodielicious

"Who wants a double round of sushi?! The sushi roll was that good we had to order another serve! I've dined here twice now and both times have been..."

Katieppie

"There gyoza is amazing said by my daughter. The place is a relaxing place but only BYO on Monday and Sunday which is unfortunate for choosing..."

Steve Cooke

"Fantastic concept but generally quite average. Portion sizes are quite small and although the food tastes ok they could do a much better job. Take..."

John K

"We have been here a bunch of times and this place just gets better and better. We had crispy calamari, tempura prawn, edamame, wagu takataki, rainbow..."

Charlotta Adolfsson

"Magnificent, consistent Japanese food. A "must visit".Had the sushi/sashimi bento which was fresh & delicious. It melted in my mouth. Only my..."

Nicholas

"After seeing Grossi Florentino eating at Moshi Moshi I really wanted to try the food at this restaurant. The interior is cosy and the service was..."

Sheina Pal

"great selection of sushi, partner and I spent 150 which i think is standard for a quality japanese night.however saying that, for a bit more i..."

Lovefood

"Good food , lovely staff good layout had to be here as it was recommended by a friend didn't go wrong at all the best a Japanese cuisine can get in..."

Sarah

"Dad's favourite. Brought Dad here for his birthday as it's his favourite and we loved it too. We just shared a variety of entrees which was plenty...."

Justanotherwaitress

Yuzu At Church Lane

82/100 (1142 ratings)

"The take away Katsu Curry Don size is too small. I don’t think that’s enough for a..."

Annie Zhu

"@yuzucuisine Aburi Salmon Nigiri - This was my first visit at yuzu in Church Lane and ive already decided what to order in my next visit.Loved the..."

M3lissa____

"Yuzu was amazing! The staff were very friendly and helpful and the dishes were relatively quick to arrive. Everyone enjoyed the fresh sashimi and..."

Cassandra Lee

"Probably one of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve been to. Kingfish Carpaccio is a must. The service is perfect even 10minutes before closing they..."

Nicolas Grimbilos

"The food here is amazing! I love the ramen it’s so good and so reasonably priced too! My favourite was the kaarage ramen with a tonkatsu..."

Alicia Martinez

"Dinner was delicious, had the soft shell crab burger crunchy soft shell crab, bun soft and fresh and slaw and sauce delicious all worked together...."

Lauren

"went to yuzu with a Japanese friend and that was a great decision!the calamari fries were cooked very well, calamari was fresh.the kale..."

Andy Han

"Found this little Fusion Japanese restaurant in a lane way and though we go in and give it a go. The atmosphere is really chilling and intimate for..."

Ayapom

"Visited on Saturday night and our waitress was excellent. Bentos were generous and fresh, and miso was best I've tasted. Everyone enjoyed their..."

Rec19

"Ambience: 3.5/5Food:4/5Staff: 3.5/5Will I return: If a friend wanted to go, otherwise probably won’t return on my own...."

AllyBelly

"Good food. Nice venue. Main let down is the service is mediocre. I commonly find myself standing in the “wait to be served” line for ages..."

Linda

"A spacious restaurant with attractive decoration. Wait staff were very friendly and welcoming. Some good deals between 5-7pm everyday; $10 cocktails..."

Saladzzz

"Lunch fine favourite! Yuzu has a perfectly sophisticated ambience, which is evident by all the lunch tome meetings you see around the place. The food..."

Charlie And Ko Reviews

"We tried the Yuzu feast where the chef prepares 6 dishes of their choice. Each dish was delicious, beautifully presented and it was a fun experience..."

Nicolevorperian

"Came here for lunch and absolutely loved the restaurant. The interior is beautiful and spacious - you don't feel like you're crammed next to..."

Iryna Sakhatovska

"This dinner was a celebratory one because of my husband's remuneration review, which was pretty good (I mean, things like this could always..."

Much Ado About Food

"Unfortunately I didn’t take pic of the food. however food is really good and the place could fit many ppl. they do have bar as well . the Sushi and..."

Tiffany Xu

"How good is it when you tuck in to just about every single type of meat there is, in one sitting? As The Dear Luncher often says, "meat is mandatory"..."

The Dear Luncher

"This place manages large number of guests. The staff are attentive and the sushi and sashimi dishes are truly a work of art!The Omakase nigiri..."

CultureClash

"Nice spacious place suitable for after work drinks and sharing style dinner.I went on a Friday night for an early catch up dinner with a..."

Acky

"Came here for a work lunch. The food I tried was delicious. Sashimi was so fresh. The miso soup was tasty and the (vegetable) Goza had great..."

Foodserra

"Came here for early dinner and ordered several dishes including the happy hour combo which is a bargain if you want to sample a variety of tapas. The..."

.itadakimasu~

"Yuzu is a spacious Japanese restaurant that seems popular to city workers for their lunch time breaks. Although I haven't been after work, it looks..."

Cynthia Giang

"It was a bit hard to find the restaurant as it is on the side street. I chose the set menu since I am a really indecisive person 😅 most of..."

Melody.mt.tang

"Quality and freshness of food is great here with great value for money. But service is bad, took staff three or more times before they noticed we..."

George Yong

"Hidden in Church Lane is a nice Japanese restaurant serving a range of Japanese dishes. We ordered a range of items and was lucky it was happy hour!..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Lizzie's first impression: This place is another hidden gem (luckily very close to where I work). The staff are exceptionally attentive and friendly...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Been to this venue multiple times and staff is always friendly, food is amazing and quite affordable, and carries with it a very chill atmosphere...."

Petar Bubulj

"Really yummy Japanese restaurant in the heart of the cbd. The Chicken Set bento box is a definite winner. It comes with teriyaki chicken, steamed..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Food is good and service is great. So surprised every time coming here,there aren't too many people. Perfect place to have fine dinner with friends...."

Maria Ma

"Deciding where to eat has been made easier with the liven app. If you're not already on it, liven offers discounts at selected restaurants in the..."

Hungry Ham

"If you love fresh sashimi then you cannot miss this place. Hidden in a small alley way lies a part of japan. We went here on a monday night, it..."

H

"Great option for a fresh and tasty lunch with pleasant surrounds. We ordered the main size platter of sushi and sashimi. I loved the wide selection..."

Kate Dougherty

"Lovely food and the dessert in particular was great. The sashimi was fresh but I didn't think the sushi was great. The cocktails were good too, and I..."

Dulicieux

"If you're looking for a relaxed dinner with friends or a date, arrive early. The light and tasty menu paired with the drinks will leave satisfied but..."

Tim Trotman

"Delicious food, great customer service and a nice ambience (not a crowded place and really nice decor). Pictured: tempura udon and sashimi entree..."

Kath's Food Indulgences

"Refined delicate morsels arranged into kingfish carpaccio- delightful. Round soft flavours in a warm tasty tofu age dashi. Friendly vibe, down to..."

Salted Caramel

"Ordered Katsu curry don and the teriyaki chicken bento set for lunch. Service was friendly and quick. Katsu curry don was enjoyable. The deep fried..."

We Nomz

"Ordered Sashimi platter and Katsudon. The Sashimi were all fresh and tasted excellent no fishy after taste at all, the Katsudon however was good, but..."

Foodie Guy

"Good Japanese lunch fare, and reasonable prices. The Ramen is alright, up there as one of the better ones floating around Melbourne but not in the..."

James Bowers

"Lovely food. Average service. My companions dinner was bought out 25 mins before mine. Kind of a downer when you go out for dinner together...."

Julie Lawrence

"It's tucked in on the side of Church Lane. Great little place, quite trendy, I'd actually be ok with going here for a date. The sangria during happy..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"I like their chirashi sushi, the sashimi is really fresh and nice taste with the seaweed and mushroomMany people during lunch time so i often..."

Jel_J_Chriee

"I went to Yuzu for the second time and decided to break habit and try something different. The first time I went here I got the fried soba (though..."

Audrina

"Really delicious! I went with a friend and we decided to share some small plates, we got the edamame, pork gyoza, tempura vegetables, eggplant and..."

Bec

"Nice ambience. Decent food. Decent prices.Came here at lunch. Got the tonkustu ramen. Noodles didn't seem too spectacular. Broth was good...."

Themkc

"It's a hidden gem for sushi lovers in Melbourne. It was a pleasant surprise to find one of the most authentic sushi in Melbourne. Presentation of the..."

Fidelio

"Named after one of my favourite fruits, the yuzu fruit, Yuzu Cuisine is a popular restaurant for business lunches and drinks on Collins Street...."

Melbourne Culinary

"We ordered butter fish, seaweed salad and miso grilled eggplant. Fair portioning. Great flavours. Prompt service. It was a bit quiet the night I..."

Stephannie Thian

"Stopped in for a mid week lunch. Packed out for a Thurs but I guess that's a lot of places in the city too. Food was very nice. Started with veggie..."

Carmen N

"I walked past this small Japanese place few weeks back and finally got to try it. Their menu list was quite limited but this was the thing I liked. I..."

Yos William

"The food was delicious, service was good but slow, and the decor was cute. Had sashimi, gyōza and..."

Liz L

"Stopped for lunch. I can highly recommend the chicken katsu curry. Fresh, tasty and so good and warming in this cold winter!! Highly..."

George Forgan-Smith

"it’s a cute little Japanese restaurant sitting in the alley. serving was pretty..."

Lee Yu Xuan

"Very nice matcha cheese cake and yuzu lime bitter!!! Super highly recommend to come here!!! The cake is rich and creamy without overwhelming!!! Super..."

Thew Guat Hoon

Akachochin

82/100 (2330 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Richard Popple

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

Lea Hackett

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

Kim Tippett

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

Aya Ishibashi

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

Louise Hill

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

Sheena Graham

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

Mary Kerr

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

Lynsey Deer

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

Roxeen Petkovic

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

Christine Adams

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

Holly Hirsch

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

Rachel Iwannabeaninja Tan

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

Pyro

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

Hazey

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

Sylv

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

Joanne | Melbournecitay

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

Lyonee Dang

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

Jassi Adhi

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

G1k

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

Steven Gu

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

Jes

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

Levina

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

Ash.m.watters

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

Nicole Hu

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

Applejuice

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

Tabi Ei

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

Kevin & Emily

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

Juliet

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

Allthenom

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

Mei Yee

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

Some Bunee Loves Food

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

Birdman

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

Julie James

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

Melb_Belly

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

Melbourne Epicure

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

Hungry_melbournian

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

Julie Nguyen

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

Ying

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

Food Dine Roll

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

Madeline Agnes

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

The Walking Foodies

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

MelbfoodCritic

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

Steven Nagy

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

Gayle Athanasiadis

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

Kim Tran

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

Live_in_melbourne

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

Megan

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

Fredster64

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

Julycheee

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

Dieter

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

Split The Bill

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

Oyster

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

Reem A Ch

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

Caroline Beaney

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

Kell

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

MandyToorak

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

Kwan Chan

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

Tassie Eleftheriou

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

Margaret

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

J0yy173

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

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

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

Scott-Bradley Pearce

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

Fryday Night Foodie

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

M.

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

Daniel

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

Lavin.D

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

Tiana

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

Ninniku

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

Gastrology

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

.xLngo

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

Hungry Ronin

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

Colossal Chow

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

Sugarbutterflour

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

Hungermonster

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

Grace Sia

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

Perry

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

Moeeee

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

Zhitian Zhang

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

Hikat

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

Vkap8

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

Justin Wong

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

Michael L

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

Edwar Kartio

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

Cindy C Rahardjo

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

fabian court

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

Roslyn Foo

Kobe Jones

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great atmosphere and service... best burger in Melbourne & great before the game..."

Glen McVee

"Great way to spend some time on the river with friends. You’re allowed to BYO and food. or they provide if you add on and the costs are reasonable...."

Rishika Reddy

"Had a work pre-Xmas catch up with colleagues at the Wharf last Saturday and was thoroughly impressed with the way they are working with COVID..."

Brad Wilton

"Nice food, prime location. Beautiful..."

R M

"Nice view. Food was ok but cocktails were..."

Jessie Goh

Wagyu One

81/100 (1843 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went on a Sunday for my wife's birthday for the first time and everything was absolutely fantastic! We had a private room, the staff were all..."

James Mcduff

"I booked a table For two on Zomato. I have received the confirm text but when we got to the restaurant they didn’t find out booking. Fortunately a..."

Irene Pison

"This place is beyond 5, personally for my experience it’s 10/5. The staff are so polite with beautiful manners, easy to approach and the food are..."

Youi Michael

"For reservation system: I booked it on Zomato, was very fast and convenient. When I arrived at there, been looked after well by staff, I like it. For..."

Jing Lin

"I love coming here for lunch with my work colleagues. The food is delicious and the service is terrific. The best meal on the menu is the Yakiniku..."

Leanne Marshall

"Very friendly staff. Had a spicy wagyu dish which was extremely tasty. Will definitely go back when next in..."

Martin Burley

"We have been there three times. And we were always pleased by their food and service. I especially recommend the lunch menu, which is a..."

Jane Wancheng Tsai

"Great place, great food, great staff, highly recommended to all. We will be back..."

Joe Ibrahim

"How can you go wrong with Japanese food, especially when done right!!! Great restaurant and very friendly staff. Love the..."

Stacy Shepherd

"Coming to wagyu one was definitely one the highlight of my trip to Melbourne. Staff fantastic and food..."

Mark Hayden

"we came here just before restrictions and enjoyed the all you can eat menu. The wagyu quality is quite good but some of the dishes are sooo big( make..."

Vivian

"I like this restaurant so much that monthly visits never get me tired. They serve the Wagyu barbecue buffet with $58/person and extra sashimi with..."

Kelvin Yuanhao Li

"Staff were friendly - wish we had known how amazing the garlic butter wagyu was. its a must..."

Wearekimleaf

"Premium, delicious meats that reflect its price. The more expensive slices may not be for everybody as their flavour is delicately balanced and..."

Eric Lau

"$58 all you can korean BBQ.Booth seating and nice interior. The place is quite stuffy as there is no ventilation but the seats are..."

Cookielessvee

"I came here 2 consecutive months the 1st month I came with my colleagues, it was very smokey even though the situation was like that the staff were..."

Tara Kan

"It was just a coincidence to find this Japanese restaurant when walking down the burke street. Sort of invisible in lunch time that was not very..."

Daniel Wang

"For the price point, this place is more than decent for when you want to indulge in a wagyu feast. For 90 minutes you can order as many dishes as you..."

Hello. Imnikki

"As massive wagyu fans, my boyfriend and I were super keen to visit Wagyu One for some Japanese barbeque. We'd heard so much about some fantastic..."

Jen Eats Away

"Went there for all you can eat Wagyu buffet with family and the experience was great. Service is friendly and helpful. Mum was sick that night and..."

Billy Soe

"Went for the buffet and really went all out. I ate so much that the next day I had stomach issues from overeating lol. The service here is good and..."

Tommylicious

"My one ans only favourite Japanese bbq in melb!You have the option select buffet or menu only.Both ways are fine! The sauces and meat are..."

FoodiePete

"Dropped by late one night and was surprised by the affordable price and generous servings in this roast beef rice bowl. Apple vinegar sauce..."

Claire Yuen

"The place I heard so many times for wagyu. I am the wagyu lover for both Japan and Australia. This is like a buffet, two choice for $88 or $58. We..."

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Mingjun Ma

"I got the $168 set for 2 people instead of all you can eat. Got some entrees and extra meat. Portion size is a bit small. But quality was amazing...."

Strawberryannie

"As the name suggests, Wagyu One offers a range of premium Wagyu cuts for Japanese barbecue. We ordered a few cuts to sample, ox tongue, sashimi,..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Been here many times. Really extensive and interesting menu. Wagyu here are good quality but it’s more expensive than I thought.. The customer..."

Humble Anna

"If you looking to have a quick dinner then I recommend you Wagyu One will be best for you. I been their many times and their food was always..."

Oliver Carberry

"If you are a meat eater, this Japanese bbq is one of the best to go. You could choose the a la carte or buffet menu. High quality wagyu. Perfect for..."

Priscillia

"Worth the price, amazing food quality and amazing service, great place for birthdays or anniversary, japanese all you can eat bbq what more can you..."

Andy

"I went here tonight with a early booking for 2 people. Very nice inside and we were quickly seated and everything was explained to us as it was our..."

Jack Lawrence

"Wagyu One Dinner CompleteVery fancy Japanese bbq place, the staff were very professional and provided very good service. Usually, at normal..."

Kathy Chen

"Food: amazing amazing amazing! Let’s just add another amazing for effect.. meats are so tender so scrumptious soooooo delicious! U must try the..."

QB

"Been to this place for several times. They offer really affordable menu and some of the drinks are special like Matcha beer.. Wagyu here are not..."

5ilverr

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

Daniel

"Awesome wagyu beef and rice dish! I had the wagyu roast beef on rice lunch deal. It comes with a side of miso soup and your choice of drinks. Good..."

Sienna Sayers

"Food: $85pp buffet option I had a really enjoyable experience at Wagyu One. The quality of their cut of meats is superb. If you are wanting..."

Melbourne Eatery

"My partner and I opted for the $85 All You Can Eat option and we absolutely loved it!Great quality beef, and so many options to choose from..."

Nom Monster

Happytalent.66

"More options if you dine in with the all you can eat menu, limited options for take away. Great option if you love your meat and hungry with big..."

～Happy Neko~

"A nice Japanese BBQ restaurant. we are choosing the BBQ buffet for dinner. the meat is very fresh and the sauce has a strong flavor. There are plenty..."

William Steele

"There are plenty of beef dishes you can choose. Wagyu dish is one of the dishes you must try. The wagyu beef with vegetables and miso soup is a great..."

Taylah Coventry

"There are plenty of beef dishes you can choose. Wagyu dish is one of the dishes you must try. I have tried Wagyu one beef, Wagyu beef Don and crispy..."

Eliza Cade

"Very good! Great portions, excellent flavor, and friendly accommodating wait staff. There are plenty of beef dishes you can choose. Wagyu dish is..."

Gabriel Schulz

"This place might not be cheap at a glance however I reckon this is one of the very few bbq buffet places that actually worth the money. The basic..."

Don Djoe

"Craving for Japanese BBQ after class with friend 💗feeling satisfied overall! We had the $55 all you can eat. I like the portion of each dish,..."

Jace Fong

"My friend and I celebrated my birthday here. We pre booked and got a lovely large booth. Some of the reviews here say that the service is ‘slow’..."

HUNG DO

"Good value for money, we chose the $80 all you can eat, lots of choices. Worth a try if you like Japanese bbq! Favourites were: beef tataki, miso..."

Vy Nguyen

"Food:We chose the all you can eat $85 menu.There is a 2 hr limit and you can order for the next 1.5 hrs. In the last 30mins they will let..."

EP

"I have been for several times. There are plenty of beef dishes you can choose. Wagyu dish is one of the dishes you must try. I have tried Wagyu one..."

Jessie Foodie

"I'm impressed by the quality of their wagyu here. It's really really yummy and the restaurant doesn't smell smoky once the bbq starts. But the..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"food 4/5service 3/5environment 3/5A nice Japanese BBQ restaurant. we are choosing the BBQ buffet for dinner. the meat is very..."

Paul In OZ

"Food is good, especially the beef and ice cream, my friend and I have many things to choose. But one of the female workers is rude and..."

Shea

"Beat all you can eat place for any meat eater. I LOVE wagyu beef, and for 88 bucks all you can eat, this is a steal. Feasted on bulk beef tongue and..."

Facebook User

"On 26th September 2018. My boyfriend took me to Wagyu One to celebrate my 30th birthday one day earlier. Pei was one of the workers who helped us..."

Linda

"A good-to-try if you are a fan of either wagyu or buffet, and a must-go if both are ur favorites. The taste of the food is as amazing as the service..."

Yuan.Kang

"Not a bad place! Their known for their wagyu (hence the name) and of course we had to try their wagyu. We had the sukiyaki as well as shabu..."

Carissa Lee

"Love love love. Would score 4.5/5!Boyfriend took me here for our anniversary dinner and i must say it was an excellent choice!Good quality..."

Tran

"While Wagyu One do have an a-la-carte menu, for best value and an immensely enjoyable experience, go with the $55 all you can eat option.You're..."

Flying Forward

"We had a private room last night. Food was really good and staff very friendly and helpful. Great Japanese experience and our 8 year old loved..."

ADI

"To begin with, the staff were a bit slow on service with getting menus and drinks to the table, we had to call them over numerous times. This was,..."

Paul D

"Awesome wagyu beef and rice dish! I had the wagyu roast beef on rice lunch deal. It comes with a side of miso soup and your choice of drinks (beer,..."

Pandy

"Tried the 85$ buffet, really excellent service,the food comes fast and all dishes taste good. I think wagyu one buffet is the best in..."

Chaoyi Han

"Last night I went to wagyu one to celebrate my friend’s graduation. The service here is amazing , they are responsive and quick. We ordered the $55..."

Owen

"I have tried wagyu sukiyaki, shabushabu and all you can eat BBQ here. Especially sukiyaki is my fav, good quality of wagyu meat and price is..."

Melrissa

"We had a good time dining here. My friend who lives in Japan for a long time recommended this restaurant, and we felt very satisfied with the food..."

ZzzPpl

"Wagyu One, a restaurant strategically located in the CBD, right on Bourke Street. Being famous of their all-you-can-eat buffet, Wagyu One does stand..."

HANNAH

"The wagyu katsu here was amazing! I couldn't find anywhere else in Melbourne that did it, so when I saw the menu displayed on their window, I went..."

Crooked Rain

"Tried their AYCE for dinner for the first time and it was really good! Who can say no to AYCE wagyu?! Right?! Service was great. All staff were..."

ESTHERYO

"Came in lunch time to tried their lunch menu. Grilled eel with rice- very good tender fish and its grilled and smothered with the sauce. It’s..."

Christinana

"Excellent quality of wagyu beef and have a large variety of selection! Good staff service as well! Love it!!! Will visit it again..."

Esme_X

"This restaurant is one of my top favourite places to go eat in Melbourne not only price is fair but food quality is pretty good. I took the folks..."

Ayapom

"Ee had the 85 dollars all you can eat. The meat was so tender. Nothing beats the smell and taste of grilled meat in the winter. Don,t forget the red..."

AshGav

"Great service! Great food! Price is pretty good as well for the quality of food. would definitely visit again. the wagyu with rice were probably the..."

Dr Lin

"Amazing restaurant. Freshest selection of meats and great quality. Such a nice atmosphere and well worth the visit. Would highly recommend to family..."

Nik Aliff Nik Mazlan

"Nice, high quality meat in a classic environment. Cook the higher marbles meats rarer and they melt in your mouth. A nice selection of sakes, umeshu..."

Verdan Koro

"One of great Japanese BBQ places in the city. I like how every cut is served to the highest standards, and not forget to mention the dessert tasted..."

David Shi

"Meat quality was good, portion was good for the price but honestly I’ve had better..."

Moza k

"Good service. Affordable and all you can eat. I would normally pay about $500-$600 anywhere else I go to eat. But this place has a nice atmosphere..."

Yunus Yurtsever

"Rate this place! ambience is good and food is always good.. definitely recommend you try it..."

Kenny

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"A great place to stop and take a break from all the shoppers and shopping in the area. It has authentic Japanese food and it is delicious. I had the..."

Rangee K

"Best sushi I've ever eaten. Always fresh. I love how you wrap them yourself so the nori sheet is still crunchy :). They have nice ramen as well, in..."

Teresa Evans

"A welcome change to have Japanese serving sushi in a Japanese restaurant :) the sushi is fresh and delicious and a really nice setting to be out in..."

David Maddison

"sushi rolls are all good. Udon is delicious. I visit here every week. I love it..."

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