Loved the buzz at Tokosan for date night with my partner on a Saturday night. The food was delicious with a few vegan options to choose from. I opted for the miso eggplant (a little salty for my liking) and the stir fry noodles which was incredibly tasty and filling. We also tried the new icy pop cocktail that they had on the specials board that went down like a treat! The service was amazing and the waiters very attentive. Didn't hurt that my Zomato gold subscription gave us 2+2 drinks. Winning! Am super keen to check out Tokosan again, but this time maybe on a Wed night when they have sumo wrestling!
We came to Tokosan the other night and what an amazing experience !! Not only was the interior really cool and funky inside but the food was delicious !We ordered the dumplings , fish tacos, sashimi , Japanese Bolognese , miso salmon and lava cake.
Our favourite dishes were most definitely the bolognese , salmon and lava cake . The ramen bolognese was like a dan dan noodle and had mince and eggplant - very savoury . The salmon was so tender and loved the miso with it . The lava cake was so delicious, gooey inside with a hint of matcha
Thanks so much for having us !
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
+5
We had a lovely dinner at Tokosan on a Friday night. The place is conveniently located just less than 5 mins walk from Prahran station. Upon walking in, we immediately fell in love with the decoration!!! It has a very modern Japanese vibe like the name Tokosan (see pictures). As for food, we ordered Pork ribbies, tempura prawn, raw spicy tuna (temaki rolls), salmon and tuna sashimi combo and drinks. Food came out so quickly and service was friendly. The sashimi dish was very fresh and the hand roll sushi were flavourful. The ribbies were paired perfectly with dippin sauce and it’s an interesting dish. We would highly recommend this place for a party functions or just a chill night out.
Finally came to Tokosan after looking at it for a while. Went with my family of 4 and we all shared a variety of meals. We ordered fish tacos, chicken skewers, pork gyozas, pork ribs, soba veg Stirfry and broccolini. Everything was really delicious and lots of interesting flavours. Would 100% get the fish tacos and pork ribs again - outstanding!!
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Points for:
- 5-7PM Happy Hour
- Loads of space: restaurant, beer garden and karaoke room
- Daily specials
Tokosan serves up casual fusion Japanese cuisine, typical of what you'll find in South Yarra/Prahran.
There's quite a few different items you could try on the menu, which you could take advantage of on Tuesday's $29 all you can eat offer.
I was invited to the restaurant, and sampled a few dishes:
* ramen spag bol - reminiscent of a dry-style tantan men, the sauce has sweetness from the teriyaki, saltiness from miso and spicyness from the gochujang.
For me though, all these sauces have their own salty element, so combined, it can be on the salty side. The noodles were also a little too soft for me (probably cooked 1 min over), as I like to have a bit of resistance to the bite. Nice nuggets of minced beef though.
* raw spicy tuna temaki - the seaweed wrap should have a fresh, crisp, crack when you bite into it, but this was very soft.
* wagyu beef bao - it's like a cheeseburger in a fluffy bao. The slab of beef has a soft tender bite to it. Quite enjoyable!
* fish taco - the fish had a crunch batter and the shell was crisp. Lots of good textures going, and the wasabi mayo with tartare gave it a creamy finish.
* pork ribbies - tender ribs, you could suck the meat off the bone like a meatsicle. Nice smokey charred flavour, but again for me, the flavour was teetering over the salty side. Mellows out with the tofu/sour cream sauce though.
* yakitori skewers - similar to the pork ribs: had a nice charry flavour, and used the same teriyaki sauce.
* TFC - the juicy nuggets of chicken had a crisp coating. Pairs very well with the mayo sauce.
* Nikki bell cocktail - very fruity drink, hardly taste any alcohol at all which is dangerous! The foam cap made the cocktail pretty, however there was a lingering smell of old eggwhite.
So some of the dishes were a bit hit and miss, but generally if the use of teriyaki and miso were pulled back slightly, they would really shine.
I very much like the space available here, but the interior design is a bit of a love or hate thing.
Some might say it's cool and kitsch, with artsy "Japanesey" elements that might fit in - Chinese parasols, manga graphics, Katakana wallpaper and even an underwear vending machine straight from Japan (no, they aren't used, and the vending machine doesn't work).
From the perspective of an Asian-Australian, I feel like there is a slight air of cultural appropriation, but I guess in the true Australian way, it's all just a bit of fun.
Now, book the karaoke room and queue up "Turning Japanese" by The Vapors.
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Just realised we have been doing Japanese a lot, and if that's an indication that we love Japanese food we won't deny it EVER.
Tokosan specialises in serving Japanese Fusion food....And it's definitely good at doing so.
The interiors of are quite chick and vibrant. It would be quite safe to say that color the RED (Kunnu''s Fav) dominates the interior and reminds us of Japan.
The music is upbeat and quite techno...Just right for a restaurant like Tokosan.
Ordered the Following:
We'd, any day of the time, binge on Crispy Chicken Wasabi Waffle Sandwich which consisted of a very flavorful fried chicken and a mayo dressing with a hint of wasabi
Spag Bowl was a bowl full of different flavors that fused too well to tease our taste buds. Perfect culinary fusion inspired by the very famous Italian Spaghetti Bolognese
The #Takoyaki Seafood Balls and The Chicken Ramen Bowl weren't great but worth enjoying it. The meat in Takoyaki was a bit chewy and few of the Chicken in the Ramen bowl were rubbery.
Hospitality : Topnotch.
Price: Value for Money
Would We Recommend or Revisit: Definitely Yes
There are representations of Japanese flavours and elements in each of the dishes, and the kitchen team do well to make sure that the tweaks and fusion elements compliment these base flavours. Our favourite picks included the silky pieces of eggplant dressed in a gorgeously sweet miso glaze, and seared tuna tataki with fragrant yuzu, ponzu and truffle.
First and foremost we would like to thank Tokosan for inviting us to dine at their restaurant. When we arrived at their doorstep, there was a strong sense of familiarity especially the steps which lead into their main dining room. We had a suspicion that we may have been here before, but it felt a little foreign at the same time! The location felt familiar but the décor and atmosphere felt different. After spending way too much time trying to figure out this mystery, we dug through our photos and realised that they used to be called Toko! It turns out that Toko is relocating to the CBD and this place had been revamped to Tokosan. Another mystery solved, we were finally back on track, and ready to see what Tokosan brings to the table.
Loved the look of this venue from the minute we walked in!! Bright and lovely with different spaces within the restaurant.., indoors , outdoors, karaoke, booths, tables... amazing. We sat at the front of the restaurant where we could people watch. First up we had edamame which arrived in a box. We shared a few other dishes and chose bubbles to drink with our meals as it was a warm night. Miso salmon was the highlight dish but it was all good... salt and pepper calamari, eggplant etc
The meals were delivered as they were ready so not in any specific order but as we were sharing that didn’t present any problems. After your meal be sure to wander around the place and check out the bar and karaoke rooms.
Tokosan opened up on Greville Street, Prahran late last year as the 'cheeky sister' to Toko (complete with a karaoke room!) and offers a fast-casual dining experience set against a cool Japanese style backdrop.
The street-style Japanese menu is designed for sharing, with mouth-watering dishes including seared tuna sashimi, gyoza dumplings, sweet eggplant miso and (our absolute favourite) flounder karaage which features crispy cube sized morsels of flounder pieces served with snow peas and the most additive chilli ponzu dipping sauce.
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Loud, funny and crazy - that would be how I would describe Tokosan as a person. The umbrellas hanging from the ceilings, the underwear vending machine and the Japanese-inspired murals all add to the fun vibe of Tokosan.
The menu features a wide range of share plates, and who could miss the cocktails named after the characters in Kill Bill. The 2 cocktails that my partner and I ordered (Nikki Bell and Vernita Green) were way too sweet, but tasty nonetheless.
Being fairly hungry, we might have slightly went overboard with the food. The pork ribs were the standout dish - moist, sticky, tender to the point of falling of the bone, and deliciously smoky and caramelised. The katsu prawn and TFC were fried to perfection, both with a well-seasoned batter and delicious accompanying sauce.
The salmon inside out roll and crispy squid were run-of-the-mill dishes - good but not great. The Tokosan pancakes were rather ordinary too, and indistinguishable from a store-bought dorayaki.
Speaking of desserts, when we ordered the Yamazaki Sundae Split, we weren't expecting to be presented with a sundae that was so massive that I could hide my face behind it. It should come with a warning and be listed as a main dish! At $15, it was very good value for money.
Tokosan delivers if you're after a night of drinking, bar snacks and good fun. Thank you for the invite!
Tokosan is a casual, yet fun Melbourne Japanese restaurant just off Chapel St, nestled in the beautiful suburb of Prahran. The interior decor is extremely vibrant – with colourful Japanese-like umbrellas hung upside off the ceiling, with a restaurant and bar area that spans all the way deep into the restaurant, with cozy booths lining the sides. It makes a perfect little Melbourne late night spot for drinks or a casual, yet not-over-the-top dinner. There were some hit and misses of the night, but overall, the mains – pork ribs and flounder karaage meant that Tokosan provided us with a nice Japanese dinner for Melbourne standards.
Co-owned by former rugby league great, Brett Stewart, Tokosan is entering the hip Japanese fusion food scene.
The interior is very modern, it feels like a Japanese themed speakeasy slash nightclub. There's a vending machine for womens undergarments near the toilet. I was hoping this was not because the food was going to have a negative effect on me haha (only joking) This is probably a nod to the random vending machines that frequent Japan.
We were invited by the owners to try the menu. We were greeted with a cocktail on arrival. They were large and filling.
The food was okay. Their traditional japanese fare were good. Seared tuna and their handrolls were done well. The bao burgers, the bao were on the dry side, and needed more sauce. The dessert in the giant wine glass was a good idea, but needs refinement. Kids would love it.
All in all, this feels like a Japanese night club with food.
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
+4
Tokosan is one of those places you'll want to return to again and again. Lots of space, delicious food and a great atmosphere/decor (think upside down umbrellas, colourful Japanese signage and there's even an underwear vending machine!) They also offer $1 oysters on Mondays, all you can eat sushi for $20 on Tuesdays and bottomless booze with their Sunday brunch. Their Japanese street-style menu is designed for sharing and while everything we sampled was delicious, the wagyu cheese bao-gers were my favourite (such soft bao buns!)
Big thanks to Tokosan for inviting us to visit!
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My partner and I dined here for dinner. This place is fun w Japanese umbrellas hanging from the ceiling to a karaoke room and a great bar! Woo hoo hahaha
We were seated in a booth which was really comfortable and we started w a cocktail each and OMGosh they were really good! I had a Pai Mei which was amazing and my partner tried the Benita Green which was sweet but tasty.
We ordered a range of dishes including the seared tuna sashimi which was superb, Takoyaki squid which were just as good. The Chicken Katsu w gravy was the best one I’ve eaten outside of Japan.
Another highlight was the vegetarian inside out roll and the flounder karaage was at another level. Just perfect!
We had a great night and although it was a weeknight I was surprised to see this place only half full although it was a cold night. This place is definitely worth a visit and we were so impressed we are heading back soon so keep an eye out for for some more pics.
I would also like to thank Tokosan for the invite to visit their restaurant.
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My friend and I had a celebratory dinner in the cosy and dim restaurant. It was a short walk from the train station, and we made a booking for their Tuesday $20 unlimited sushi night. We went in at 5:45pm, and was quite and not too busy, and had to leave after 90 minutes. We were also given a nice booth for our dinner.
The staff were really helpful, and helped us select which drink would suit our taste the most, as we prefer something on the sweeter side without the strong alcohol taste. We ordered the Aperol Spritz ($15).
We had a large range of sushi that were really good quality. They brought the sushi around in later platters and would tell us what it was, and we would let them know how much of which we would like.
We had miso soup , fried chicken, takoyaki balls and gyoza dumplings. Their dumplings were super crispy, the chicken was seasoned well and the soup had tofu and seaweed and was nice to have alongside the sushi.
The sushi options they had were shrimp, salmon, chicken, broccoli , tuna pork, pickled seaweed, squid, inarizushi, pickled seaweed.
I really enjoyed their fried chicken sushi, as it was prepared fresh it was still really warm, and flavoursome with the mayo.
I would highly suggest this place for a nice catch up or special occasion, as the atmosphere, staff and food are so lovely.
Went the other night with some friends after finishing work. Food was amazing. Clean restaurant with good atmosphere. Will be going back again
Such a beautiful location. So well styled and interior decoration was on point. Such a great Japanese street food menu. All the classic Japanese dishes were on offer. Great sizes for sharing and so well presented
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A visual feast of an interior greeted as as we arrived for our invitation to try the menu at Tokosan. There was literally something to see on every surface and even the bathrooms were photo worthy, but the solid wall of street art had me sold. We felt transported to the streets of Japan. There was even a g-string vending machine!
Tokosan has been operating for around a year now and is mostly known for their epic all you can eat sushi nights on a Tuesday. Today thought a little less frantic although the music mix had us singing along ... clearly we needed the karaoke area.
The bar with its umbrella ceiling was a focal point and that’s were we started out. For drinks we started with cocktails named after Kill Bill characters. Pretty Ricki & Gogo Yubari we’re both standout cocktails but for me the Lychee juice of Pretty Ricki saw this one a winner. They also had a a good range of tap beer and wine and sake if you are happy to buy this by the bottle.
The food menu was well thought out and really very interesting. Standouts for me included the Crispy Squid with its amazing zesty lime aioli, the Tokosan Fried Chicken (so good we needed up ordering another) and the prawn gyoza which were beautifully crispy on the outside. Surprising dish was the miso eggplant which was initially the most polarising on the table when ordering but on tasting everyone agreed that this little dish probably the favourite dish of the evening.
Other exciting dishes we tried included the seared tuna sashimi with subtle truffle, the chicken katsu don, chicken yakitori skewers (sauce with these was just incredible), and who could forget the selection of delightful sushi.
We had a really enjoyable evening here. It’s a fun venue with relaxed staff and a fun soundtrack. Thanks so much for having us.
The little sister of Toko, Tokosan embodies a playful vibe with its vibrant umbrella decor and wall art. Cosy booths with simplistic prints for groups, and sofa seating to get you all nice and relaxed as the drinks keep coming. Staff are attentive and friendly, ensuring nothing will interfere with the good mood. With a great selection of those Japanese favourites - whether it be takoyaki or a plate of gyozas - Tokosan is bound to leave you walking out of the door satisfied, as you begin your weekend. Definitely a place to check out!
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I was invited to Tokosan last night and quite frankly cannot fathom it’s low rating. I was utterly blown away by this stunning venue, it’s undoubtedly one of the coolest spaces in Melbourne, right down to it’s amazing hello kitty themed toilets! There’s even a luxe undercover beer garden, full points for ambiance and fit out.
Full points also for cocktails (named for Kill Bill characters, I’m telling you this place just oozes cool) we loved the pretty riki and the gogo yubari. There’s also a karaoke room. Enough said.
The food was unbelievable too. Full of flavour and delicious subtle little twists like the truffle on the seared tuna sashimi. The Gyoza was perfectly crunchy (a difficult feat, they are often soggy) and the yakitori were wonderfully smoky.
I insisted we get the miso eggplant which some of the table were not sold on. One of my dining companions pointed out she doesn’t even like eggplant but upon trying they were swiftly all in agreement to order a second serve and announced it dish of the day. My favourite perhaps was the crispy squid which was served with a deliciously zingy lemon aioli.
Note however the menu is slightly different to this which is listed on Zomato. We also tried a few types of sushi, the katsu curry and the TFC. The TFC also ended up being a dual order, yummy fried chicken with the tastiest of dipping sauces.
I’ve got to say this is one of the funnest venues I’ve ever set foot in. From the colourful umbrella roof bar to the g-string vending machine it embodies the cool and unique vibe and sentiment of Japan. With the recent reopening of boutique nightclub this is the perfect pre party dining hot spot
Offering patrons an affordable taste of Japanese Street Food, Tokosan is a very trendy Modern Japanese eatery that not only dishes up tasty flavours of Japan, but cleverly pairs it with quirky and modern touches.
With an extensive cocktail and drinks menu alongside tasty and approachable Japanese finger food, this is a new hot spot in Prahran that shouldn’t be missed.
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
+3.5
Traditional made way for modern when Toko evolved into Tokosan last year. Now a contemporary and vibrant restaurant and bar, Tokosan offers great cocktails and bites including the Salmon Inside Out Roll and the little crunchy morsels that are the Tempura Oysters.
The vibe inside tokosan is a lot of fun and the decor is extremely vibrant (from umbrellas on the roof to hello kitty themed toilets!) they also have a beer garden which is perfect for a summer drink. Their menu is extremely extensive (not to mention decently priced) and they even have a vegan menu to cater to all dietaries! Our top picks include the TFC, the miso eggplant and the eggplant and tofu broth. Though there wasn’t a single dish we didn’t enjoy. The cocktails (and mock tails) are great too! They also a $20 all you can eat sushi menu on a Tuesday- an absolute bargain. We’ll be back!
I have come for dinner and drinks at Tokosan on several occasions and have been pleased each time. Located on Greville St with a great outdoor seating area, Tokosan is a cool, funky, casual Japanese eatery/grill/bar that you can bring your friends for a couple of bevvys (as the Happy Hour is unreal) or celebrate an occasion as the outdoor area is beautiful. Tokosan has a good selection of beer/wine and the Happy Hour specials are the best I've seen anywhere!
With the creative graffiti on the wall this bar and the hanging Japanese umbrellas above the bar, this place surely stands out among other. The restaurant/bar is clean and spacious;. It’s versatile spot to chill with friends in the bar, dine in or even to have private function in secluded area *karaoke is available.
Tried Sushi Tuesday and wow. Cool atmosphere, unlimited sushi and the cocktails were sublime. Came back Friday night to try the menu, 1st class food and awesome wines. Will be back again and again.
To be honest I was a bit nervous coming here after seeing all the negative reviews. But I honestly think they have taken the feedback on board! My friend and I came on Tuesday for the all you can eat sushi for $20! We got a lot of different types of sushi and they were coming over quite frequently. My favourite was the chicken ones. The staff were super friendly and made sure we were always comfortable. Only downside wasn't to do with the restaurant. It was trying to find a park! I recommend visiting this place just make sure you make a booking through the Dimmi website 🍱😊 also we got edamame and that was delicious.
Great place to hang out and catch up with friends ..loved the music and cocktails on offer (kill bill ones a fav 🙃), also tried some of the new vegan menu which was delish. Will visit again next time in Melb to try some of the other dishes and cocktails of course 😂
Best restaurant I have been to in a very long time! Have been here a few times and it is consistently 5 star worthy. Food is out of this world. Service is incredible. The new vegan menu is packed with great options that are tasty, filling and very well priced. My favourites have been the sweet eggplant miso and the tofu steak. Cant wait to head back there to try some other amazing creations!
I’m from Sydney, but anytime I’m in Melbourne You’ll find me in Tokosan. Their wagyu cheese burger is mouth watering and my brother can’t resist their tokosan fried chicken- FYI Their list of mains is difficult to choose from(you’ll want everything) . Can’t wait for our next trip down!
Really cool bar and restaurant. Friendly staff, great cocktails and a nice all round vibe. The restaurant is comfortable and they have an awesome garden out the back.
The food is always on point and has a good variety and modern take on several dishes.
All round great establishment for dinner or drinks or both!
This bar have a great vibe with some creative decor. Umbrellas hanging above the bar accompanied with grafittis on the wall. There's also a small courtyard at the back and even a karaoke room for your functions! Unfortunately the food was not really that good. The takoyaki and negiri was average. The ribs was disappointing as it was lacking any flavour except the meat itself.
Recently opened, Tokosan is a casual Japanese bar and restaurant whose uber cool vibes and nightlife ambience suitably classify it as the sassy ‘little sister’ of popular Japanese restaurant, Toko, which recently closed to make way for Tokosan.
A hidden gem with a great renovation and colourful addition to Greville St.
The food is good, but we miss the original Japanese especially quality sashimi.
Great atmosphere! Perfect for a date night! Interesting gorgeous decor! I had the $1 oysters on a Monday night along with a salmon roll. Really great oysters (large) and good quality! Service was great and it was a quiet night.
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