Reviews Wagyu Ya Japanese Chargrill Restaurant

Name: Wagyu Ya Japanese Chargrill Restaurant
Address: 156 Toorak Rd, Stonnington, Victoria, I-3141
Telephone: +61 3 9867 2882
Rating: 90

Kieu Luong

I’m sure all the reviews on here are already indicating how spectacular this restaurant is? But it’s true. The dipping sauces themselves are already so good. I’ve been to other Japanese BBQs but this restaurant has the best quality of Wagyu meat. The other dishes (in particular fried oysters and truffle rice) ordered were so delicious.

2 months ago

Caroon Cheng

This is our first time in here , it is awesome food and service. The waiter comes to help us about menu and good suggestions, friendly conversation help us to cook and keep caring our table. We might come back here. Best BBQ in Melbourne.

7 months ago

J0yy173

After deciding we wanted some charcoal BBQ we were ushered upstairs and given one of the special tables at the back. Choosing from the extensive menu took awhile, helped by the friendly staff.

The highlight of the evening was the Wagyu Harimi - part of the diaphragm muscle. So tender and deliciously marinated we wolfed it down before any happy snaps were taken. The Kingfish Carpaccio with its crunchy noodles was also memorable.

Despite being the last ones, the friendly staff did not hurry us to settle the bill. The special tables we had really created an atmosphere that was very different from the standard seating throughout the restaurant. This place deserves it's high rating and is worth coming back to please the tastebuds again.

7 months ago

Carmen

⭐️ 4/5 stars -

🥑 food:
We ordered a selection of m9 and a5 meat which was rly good. The m9 chuck roll and the a5 chuck roll were notable favorites. We also ordered the foie gras and truffle don which was amazing and full of flavor - definitely a must try!

🍇 ambience: the restaurant was nice and modern with some areas for Japanese style seating.

🍑 service: the service was okay - the waiter was friendly and willing to help cook the food. However he did not really try to make conversation or talk much at all. Moreover, at times we did feel that we were rushed to eat quickly so they could turnover the tables faster. They would always try to remove the dishes as soon as we were done and I had to request for them to stop cooking the food so that we could enjoy our meal. This slightly dampened my experience of the meal as I felt that I was not able to eat at a leisurely pace.

Overall, a great place to visit for some juicy and melt in your mouth beef. However, for the price you pay, do be aware that the service is lacking in some aspects particularly compared to other restaurants that you would pay $250-300 for two people for.

8 months ago

Gourmet Explorer

I have the wagyu rice and foie gras rice. The taste is good, but I don’t think foie gras rice is worth the price

9 months ago

Cheryllsun

Highly recommended Foagura Isiyaki Bibinba. I love it so much, thanks for the nice and friendly waitress to provide recommendations. Will definitely go back again. The sashimi is very fresh too.

9 months ago

Secret Taster

There was an article on face book about the top 10 Japanese restaurants in Melbourne.
This wasn’t mentioned. I noticed a few people mentioned this in the comments, and was curious by it.
We visited this place on a week night. Packed! You really have to book.
Its soo good. The beef melts in your mouth. Have been again and it tasted even better second time cos we knew exactly what we wanted to eat

10 months ago

LI Dan

M10牛排🥩 生牛肉鹅肝饭太太太好吃了😋

11 months ago

Stampy Fan

好地方！

11 months ago

It would be nice for customers to leave their shoes on because some guests tend to have an odour that isn’t pleasant when you’re trying to eat as well.. but great food other than that!

11 months ago

Milkwing2016

nice

Sep 29, 2019

Matthew

I love this place and food. The waitress always served with a sweet smile. I believe this is the best Waygu store in Melbourne.

Sep 27, 2019

M3lissa____

@wagyu_ya They definitely have some of the freshest sashimi and stunning marbling wagyu. Had the soymilk hotpot with wagyu9+ and was definitely not dissapointed. This makes the perfect winter warmer

Sep 10, 2019

Helen Hu

第二次来了，按照图片顺序。
两款寿司都不错，芝麻的那个里面包鳗鱼味道会更特别一点，牛油果的就正常。
生鱼片表现正常，带子不甜略失望。
👍生牛肉，这个好吃，尤其是要把上面放的洋葱一起卷到牛肉里，一口吃下去好吃！
牛舌，个人不是牛舌爱好者。
👍M9和牛，之前来吃的是M5就很普通，M9是真的嫩！烤完好香，不粘调味料都好吃的那种！这三个部位没吃出太大区别，有一部位比较厚的自己不容易烤得嫩
👍chunk roll slice，这个需要服务员来操作，很大一片牛肉包着饭团，然后粘蛋液和酱油，一口吃超棒！牛肉油渍渍在嘴里爆开，作为压轴菜太棒了！

Sep 08, 2019

ApPle Wang

Absolutely one of the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. We wanted to try the bbq first but unfortunately it was booked out. So we dined in downstairs and it turned out to be a total surprise. Each dish was unique and amazing. We had the tataki first, which is a great start. Then the wagyu eye fillet was my favourite! The amount of fat was just right and full of flavour. They even give you mini charcoal griller that you can bbq it yourself! Cold noodle was also amazing. They are all traditional Japanese food but at the same time were cooked in a special way!

Oh the chef as well staff were so kind and friendly too!
100% recommend !!! Totally worth trying !!! Will come back for sure ^_^

Aug 31, 2019

Withaknifeandfork

We loved 😍
We ordered a variety of meats for two of us. The m9 was delicious and melted in our mouths. The m7 meats were also good as well but slightly cheaper.
We also got a kingfish ceviche, truffled rich and sashimi bowl for a bit of variety.
We really enjoyed this meal and it was well worth the money! The m9 meats are a must try!

We disliked 😖
This place is dangerous. We got carried away as we wanted variety.

Would recommended for a group of maybe 4 so that you can try a bit of everything without over ordering!
This place is also super cute and reminded me of japan!

Jun 24, 2019

Hannahmay828

Best japanese wagyu in melbourne. Been to city niku ou(city branch) before and the experience there was so good. I visited wagyu ya again and never disappointing quality! Definitely will visit again.

Jun 23, 2019

Julia Ye

Loved everything about this place , every mouthful of the food tastes of love and comfort , friendly Warm service and cozy refined ambiance. We Loved this place so much , my friend and I went back the second evening after the first try , but it was fully booked , so we went back the third day , haha ! After waited for half an hour we got a table , yes!
We had black cod , grilled Japanese short rib. Sorted vegetables in broth and foie gras with rice . And the best most comforting, satisfying steamed egg . The price is a bit of upper scale, but it’s worth it! It really made us happy. I Haven’t had such good food in a while . Will come back very soon !
Thanks Wagyu ya , for delivering us such beautiful food !

Jun 23, 2019

Eat Good Melbourne

My boyfriend took me here for date night. We ordered sashimi, grilled scallops, asparagus roll, foie gras rice, M10 short ribs and chuck roll, jo Karubi and the lychee ice teas. The sashimi was super fresh. If you haven’t tried this foie gras rice, you need to get on it! So rich in flavor but so well balanced I could eat a whole bucket to myself. The beef was soft and tender as you’d expect from M10 but the jo karubi really just melts in your mouth (and on the grill). Experience the best Wagyu Ya has to offer and don’t come on a budget.

Jun 06, 2019

Doris

I ate shabu don with pouch egg. Tried the HIDA EYE ROLL SET with my korean firends. We were really enjoyed with their arrangement and menu. Highly recommend to my friend if they come from overseas.

Jun 02, 2019

Ka Kui

Drive pass last night. It was packed, people were waiting for their table. Drop in and being asked to have BBQ or hotpot. Chosen hotpot because BBQ need to book. Had the rup steak and I am Happy with the sauce which called black truffle teriyaki sauce. Booked next week for BBQ.

Jun 02, 2019

Kel Lwh

Sashimi as standard and wagyu was impressed.
Staffs are friendly welcome and thank you to me( lol, don’t understand what they say). Will recommend friends and return.

Jun 02, 2019

Ken Hew

I wandered in with two friends on a Friday night, and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. The restaurant was filling up quickly, It was only about 7pm but luckily we manage to snag a table.

We ordered some foei gras rice, wagyu rump steak, sashimi platters, and hida sirloin slice with rice during our stay.

The foei gras rice is definitely worth the try as they taste so good combination of foei gras and truffle couldn’t be any better! We can feel the aroma of truffle with every bite.

The wagyu rump steak didn’t fail our expectations and keep us craving for more as we ordered another portion as we finish.

The sashimi and cold entree were great as well. Everything feel freshly prepared and definitely up to standards.

The sirloin slice serve with rice ball is great, the meat melted in the my mouth as I chew along with the rice. Even thou it was abit expensive, but It was definitely worth the try.

By the end of the meal, we were planning our next visit to wagyu ya.

May 25, 2019

Ann4c

One of my fav Japanese bbq restaurant in Melbourne! Good quality of Wagyu and seafoods. Staffs are friendly and helpful, good environment and must book before you come cause it’s always full house! Visited 3 times for bbq, will visit again for hotpot next time!

May 05, 2019

林声

Best Wagyu in Melbourne! Every dish is absolutely delicious, and staff are really friendly, even during dinner time was busy they still help us do the bbq. I’ll definitely come back again!

May 04, 2019

NothingButTruth

Been here plenty of times for a special occasions. Never disappoints it’s abit on the expensive side. Excited to try their sister store Niku Ou!!

Apr 24, 2019

Caroline

The bbq is nice but other a la carte dishes are average. Wagyu beef is nice and tender. Price is pretty steep, good place for special occasions.

Apr 20, 2019

Connie

The wagyu here is amazing. We ordered some of the wagyu from Australia as well as some a5 wagyu that was imported from Japan. Some of the fattier parts were so delicious and literally melted in my mouth.

Whilst on the expensive side, it is definitely worth it. The other side dishes were also super delicious- really enjoyed the sushi rolls and foie grass rice 😍

Apr 20, 2019

Lunarcry

This place appeared to be really busy from the moment they open their doors. All the dishes were absolutely delicious. Sashimi was fresh, black cod cooked to perfection, wagyu perfect - both raw and cooked. Would definitely return.

Apr 14, 2019

Cmxu88

The food is amazing, we were sitting on the second level, but it was too dark!! Tried different types of waygu beef, they all fresh and delicious.

Apr 11, 2019

Melbourne Food Monkeys

Wagyu ya really is one cut above other Japanese BBQ restaurants in Melbourne. It serves the finest wagyu beef and freshest seafood. It is definitely a culinary experience worth trying.

Mar 26, 2019

Kelly Natasha Ghozali

Everything that I ordered was delicious. The Wagyu Yukke, M9s, A5s, Creamy Crispy Caviar, Uni Foie Gras Wagyu Sushi. The A5s and M9 beefs literally just melts in your mouth. I also ordered the Foie Gras rice which was delicious. Definitely worth going, quality matches the price.

Mar 22, 2019

Eatjin

I had
Foeis gras stone pot rice
Wagyu A5
Ox tongue
Black boar pork belly
Corn ball
Tempura oyster
Wagyu shabu shabu

Best was wagyu a5 hands down so rich and flavourful but hella expensive. Don’t recommend shabu shabu. I was obsessed with the foies gras but the quality and quantity went down every time until it was a tiny portion so no.

Mar 11, 2019

Irisfoo11

Amazing service, fantastic food and incredible ambience. We were lucky enough to get a last minute booking. Would not hesitate to come back for some top quality wagyu!

Mar 10, 2019

5ilverr

Have to say this is the best restaurant in town that specializing in Japanese Wagyu!
Happened to know a close friend of the owner and I know that before opening this restaurant the owner sourced many types of high quality Wagyu directly from Japan and let all her family and close friends taste different Wagyu, very serious research process... same for Japanese sake.. Their top range sake are at really reasonable price compared to other restaurants or distributors..
my favorite dishes are the Hida Wagyu.. fried rice with foie gras.. everything is above standard and stable quality..

A must try in Melbourne!!

Mar 02, 2019

Rifan Thamrin

I went here for my birthday, as you can tell from the photos! My verdict is if you love bbq and Wagyu, I'd recommend going to this place! Note that the portions are quite small, so you might want to order more. Price wise more on the expensive side, but it's totally worth trying. The service could be better for a restaurant of this calibre. My favourite cut of the night was the oyster blade!!

Mar 02, 2019

Niconiconi

Strongly recommend the Aburi Wagyu Gunkan Maki! Everything I ordered tasted great but I didn't really get the "creamy crispy oyster". It was indeed creamy and crispy...however the feeling or taste of oyster was greatly attenuated. ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~And it's better to reserve seats before you come.

Feb 20, 2019

Eating Away Melbourne

Havent been back for years and was in the neighbourhood so went in for dinner. make sure you go in early if you didnt book, very popular place.

Ordered a yuzu drink and it was so nice and refreshing. Love the yuzu flavour.

Foodwise, the ox tongue was sooo good, so was the scollop. Chicken wings and the tarte was nice but not that amazing. The pork belly dish was well balanced, I thought its gonna be too fat but it was surprisingly amazing! Of course you have to order the rice dish with truffle and duck liver. Didnt take a photo because they actually help you stir it. It was heaven!! Ordered a matcha cheesecake and it was light! Just how I like it!

Service was quick and friendly!

Jan 27, 2019

Richard Tom

Had a very enjoyable experience here at Wagyu Ya, for the price paid, we had a very good time here especially the taste of the Wagyu itself, it was splendid & mouth watering. Service was also pretty good as well but were bit confused at times, still very good and worth a try for those that haven’t ticked it off the list.

Jan 18, 2019

Sharon Bian

Great！ recommend the M10 short rib， A5 chunk roll. Also recommend the drink. The Wagyu so amazing that melt in your month. Also the goose liver rice ( forgot its name) worth trying.

Jan 14, 2019

Makan2Melbourne

Wagyu Ya has been raved since it first opened. Serving high quality, imported meat from Japan. I’d recommend ordering the M10 grade meat, because it really was different than the M9 one. The wagyu sushi was all very tasty. The foie gras rice was really flavourful as well. Might be a bit overpriced, the service also was a bit slow, and the table wasn’t big enough for the size of the plates. Still not comparable to the beef in Japan. However, it is the best meat you can get in Melbourne.

Jan 12, 2019

The Honest Glutton

Came here to celebrate my partners birthday and over-ordering was an understatement.
We ordered
Medium Sashimi Platter
Scallop Sashimi
2x Toro Sashimi
Scampi Sashimi
Truffle duck liver rice
Wagyu Yukke
M9 Oyster Blade
M9 Tri Tip
M9 Karubi
M10 Short ribs
M9 Chunk Roll slices w rice

5 meat dishes between 2 people were way too much! I think I would’ve gotten less Sashimi dishes as well. All the meat is amazingly marbled and flavored as expected. Highlights were the M10 short ribs for sure. I wanted to order the other cuts in M10 but they didn’t have them available. The Chunk Roll slices w rice and egg is a must! So much flavour. The Sashimi there is good but I wouldn’t say the freshest so you can skip them for other marinated fish dishes. The foi gras rice is a must and is perfect shared between two.
We were obviously stuffed by the end of our meal and didn’t want a full sized dessert so opted for 1 piece of chocolate ice cube which ended up being delicious!

Can’t wait to go here again

Update ***
Went back to Wagyu ya w friends this time, ordered mostly the same dishes however I got to try the Aburi Foie Gras Wagyu Nigiri, Wagyu tataki and the thin ox tongue.
The Wagyu Nigiri was amazing! So much flavour. The wagyu tataki was also refreshing and nice. The m7 ox tongue was average.

Negative note though - the Toro is not worth it here. Especially when you’re paying $13 a piece. Both times I’ve been and ordered Toro, although fatty, the fish was chewy. Almost like it had been frozen for too long and not fresh or thawed properly. That’s the only thing stopping me from giving 5 starts. Half the Sashimi pieces don’t taste as fresh as I hoped.

Jan 04, 2019

Dwi Nugroho

Our visit to Wagyu Ya was a treat. We called in last minute to make a booking, and we were surprised to be allocated the separate dining room just for us. The atmosphere was definitely memorable, enhanced by the friendly and helpful staff. The hida beef and the foie gras wagyu nigiri recommended to us were very tender and were the highlight! We will surely come back for more!

Dec 27, 2018

Dre

Let's keep it short and simple!

Service 4/5
Food 5/5
Interior decor 4/5 (it was a bit too red/yellow for me. We were seated upstairs for the bbq)

Highly recommend, also make a booking for advance visitation!

Dec 27, 2018

Wendy

Been here and tried the BBQ set menu a few days ago. The Wagyu Beef was amazing! It has this sweet and soft taste that I didn’t know about before. The sashimi was very fresh, the creamy crispy oyster was crunchy and delicious. The vegetable salad reminds me of a dish I had when I was a kid. And I enjoyed the strawberry ice tea as well. It was a perfect dinner. I’ll come again to try others.

Dec 16, 2018

Mr NomNom

4.5
Korean bbq cannot compare to Wagyu Ya. As soon as the meat hits the grill and I could smell the aroma, I knew for sure this meat was going to be amazing and it was. The sashimi was fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and helpful to.

This restaurant is definitely on the expensive side for the amount of food available though. Definite must try restaurant still.

Dec 09, 2018

Sophie Li

I really like the wagyu, even the M7 teases good, if you try the M9, you won’t forget the feeling when you put the wagyu into your mouth, you will come back again and again. Staff are nice and beautiful!

Nov 30, 2018

Jasmine

PSA: There is a cheeky cancellation fee should you not pull through... and you must definitely need a reservation. There's also a 5% discount on cash payments!

Ordered:
🥩 Wagyu Eye Roll Steak (180g): The marble 8-9+ chunk contains moderate amount of fat in beef, therefore has very good flavor ($45.00)
🍚 Wagyu Ya Style Bibina: Spicy wagyu mince, vegies, kimchi, cheese and egg on top of the rice, served in hot stone pot ($20.00)
🍜 Inaniwa Cold Udon: Udon served with wagyu slice and soy sauce base ($28.00)
🥒 Edamame (v): Young fresh green soy beans with sea salt on top ($7.50)

Review:
We were recommended by the waitress to have the eye roll steak cooked medium and it was perfect! Melt in your mouth delicious, I am getting upset that I didn't order another serving 😢. Wagyu Ya is definitely becoming a fast favourite in lieu of traditional westernized steak. There's something about a delicate thin strip of meat and flavours that's missed in a thick chunk of steak.

Bibina was also a good twist on the classic korean bibimbap. Having cheese melt into the rice and into the vegies gave it a creamy savoury taste.
There was insane childlike enjoyment from mixing up the rice itself. Hehe

Inaniwa Cold udon was also fun. I've never really taken the chance to dip my own udon because it seemed like an intimidating experience, but after trying it at Wagyu Ya I'm willing to give it a go other places!
The noodles get dipped into such a strongly flavoured umami-dense broth that when you pull out with flavours clinging onto the udon it's just so minimalistic yet challenging that I've ended up falling in love with the experience.

Nov 24, 2018

Kimberley

My partner took me here for my birthday and I absolutely loved it. The sushi platter was so fresh and the wagyu beef was so tender. We will definitely come here again!

Nov 12, 2018

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

We had wagyu cravings and this place met our expectations! We walked in and they managed to make space for us. We loved the wagyu yukke and the foie gras rice. The wagyu was melt in your mouth. We will be back!

Nov 12, 2018

Ling Yuan

This would be the most authentic and excellent quality wagyu BBQ restaurant in town. Great wagyu cut selections and the quick charcoal grill made them truly melts in your mouth. Don’t really anymore strong dipping sauce, just light salt or soy to accompany the fatty meat flavours and tender texture. The sashimi platter is also very unique with the freshest selections of seafood and artwork like garnish.

Nov 10, 2018

WhenFoodMeetsFiona

Boyfriend took me here and blew my mind with the meat; it’s incredible how everything just melts in your mouth!!! Their combination fried rice (incl. foie gras and truffle) was breath taking. The flavours decadent and pungent, the perfect combination swirling in your mouth with every bite.
Sashimi was standard.

Nov 05, 2018

EatorTreat

We went here for lunch on the weekend and loved it. I remember I used to come here a lot back in my uni days but not sure why I haven’t been back in a while. After this visit though, I know that I’ll be coming back for more, and soon!
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Chirashi Don $28
Scampi, tuna,king fish and scallop on bed of Japanese premium rice served with sweet soy sauce.
🦐🐟 fresh and super delicious! Just the right amount of everything!
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Wagyu Sukiyaki Nabei $30
Marble score 9 wagyu beef slice cooked with mix veggies and tofu, served with sukiyaki sauce.
🍲 loved the flavour of the sukiyaki sauce, and wow-ed by the beef - so tender, so juicy!

Nov 05, 2018

Angela Eats

I’ve been wanting to try this place out for quite some time. We booked to dine in the charcoal grill area and if you’re wondering, yes the bottom and top floor both throw off a different vibe. The bottom level seating looks like a typical restaurant, nothing special, however, the top floor looks very authentic. The interior screams Japanese. The top floor is dimly lit and there’s also an area where you can sit on the floor - like a typical Japanese style restaurant and grill your meat!

The place opens at 5:30pm and we made an early booking for 6:00pm. When we arrived the place was already packed. They checked us off and then asked us to wait at the bottom level so they can clear our table on the top level. They advised us that people were still eating on our table and that we had to wait approximately 15 minutes. 15 minutes pass and no one came up to say anything to us. We asked one of the wait staff what was happening with our table she then advised us to wait another 15 minutes... by this time we were pretty annoyed. This was a pre-booked table and we still had to wait. We were given the option to eat our entrees downstairs but we didn’t want to have the hassle of moving tables whilst we were waiting. Another waitstaff (big guy with glasses) approached our table and asked if we would like to order beforehand so we didn’t have to wait later. He was very helpful and showed us what they had on their menu. Felt like he was the only staff that actually cared about the service. Take note, they don’t always have every meat on their menu. They didn’t have a lot of the m10 meat. Whilst waiting they did give us a bowl of edamame beans which I thought was really good customer service. The edamame beans were a really good waiting snack. They were coated in salt and oregano which was a nice touch.

Finally, after waiting nearly 45 minutes we were asked to move to the upper area. First entree we ordered was the Hokkaido scallops. Pretty sure I got cat fished. The photos are deceiving and they should update it as soon as possible. I thought it would be in the shell but it was just on the plate. They said they recently update the plating but please change the photo on the menu. The scallops were slightly over cook and were a bit chewy. I liked the miso sauce and the mushrooms (I think it’s shimeji mushrooms) were a nice addition.

Next we had the yukke. We were contemplating whether to order the wagyu yukke or the tataki and let’s just say, no regrets. The yukke was delicious. The yolk made the raw wagyu so smooth to eat. I like the like crunches of the nutty almonds. A really enjoyable dish! Definitely recommend.

What kind of person would I be if I went a Japanese restaurant and not order any sashimi. We wanted to order the ocean trout belly but unfortunately they didn’t have any in stock so we decided to go for the salmon belly. I wouldn’t say it was melt in your mouth sashimi but it was still fresh.

Yay! Finally, the highlight of the night! Chargrill wagyu beef! We ordered the M10 short ribs, M9 tri tip, Oysters Blade, M9 Chunk Roll, Karubi and Pork Belly. Holy COW, the marbling looked heavenly !They were all so juicy and flavoursome. It’s the good kind of fat that isn’t too sickening. The meat just melted in your mouth. My favourite was the chunk roll. I couldn’t really tell the difference between the grades. If you’re cooking it all together and eat it off a plate, you would probably think they all taste the same with just a little difference in the fat. It takes literally 10 seconds to cook so be quick to turn of over. We also ordered rice to down it with. The pork belly is average, if I had to go back in time, I wouldn’t have ordered it. But, who can say no to pork belly. Overall, meat was really juicy, tender and delicious. I really liked the presentation, something you’ll see if you were in Japan. The meats were cut thinly and placed on the board with the cardboard signs on it. Very traditional Japanese.

Lastly, we decided to order some ice-cream. We had the green tea and the black sesame. The black sesame ice cream was DELICIOUS! Probably one of the best black sesame ice cream I’ve ever tasted. I would go back to order more. I loved the strong black sesame flavour. It was a delight to eat. GIVE.ME.THE.DAMN.RECIPE! On the other hand, I felt like the green tea ice cream was creamy, yet lacking in flavour. It would of been nice if the green tea was as flavoursome as the black sesame. Also, when paying, the helpful waitstaff advised us that the ice cream was on the house due to making us wait, which was very sweet of them!

Overall, I really enjoyed dining here. I liked the atmosphere, I liked the hands on experience, I liked most of the entree and the meat was delicious! I liked the customer service from that waitstaff. However, it was quite overprice. Will I return? I would however, I would like to try out their new restaurant, Niku, that recently opened instead.

Nov 04, 2018

Claire

excellent as always! Pricey but worth it. I always book a table at Wagyu Ya on my special occasion. Love food and environment there. Recommend for couples or dating people. :)

Nov 04, 2018

Elvira Weber

I went to this place last night with the family and friends to celebrate my sister’s birthday and what a wonderful experience it was. This was my first time in this restaurant and I wasn’t expecting much. However, they did a fantastic job and far exceeded anything we had imagined it would be like.
We have sushi all the time so we decided to forgo the usual sushi dinner and tried a new kind of meal that we had never tasted before. We had smoked Wagyu rolls and steaks which looked amazing and tasted much better than regular grilled steak. Honestly I swear, I have never had steak this soft, tender and easy to cut yet still retaining that delicious flavor that you can only get with rare cooked meat.
They have an open kitchen and it was easy to see the food being prepared in front of us. Despite them using charcoal grills, the place did not stink of smoke or coal.
We had Wagyu ribs and sirloin with teriyaki sauce and sukiyaki both of which were absolutely wonderful. We also had grilled salmon and cod with saikyo.
This place is a meat lover’s paradise. If you like having steak then I definitely recommend this place because you will absolutely love it.
Word of advice though, the place can get very busy so make sure you get reservation in advance, especially for big groups.

Nov 01, 2018

Adrian Dilday

I came in here on Friday for dinner with family. The decor stands out right away with a modern yet rustic Japanese feel. The impressive bar also catches your eye as does the open look kitchen where you can see the chefs working away.
We went through a good assortment of small sushi and sashimi plates for starters including a helping of fried crispy oysters with wasabi sauce.
I ordered a platter of grilled Wagyu and king prawns which were served with Udon noodles and assorted vegetables. I like to think I know a good steak deal when I see one and this was absolutely amazing!
The rolls are so tender, soft and delicious that they simply melt in your mouth. They go really well with creamy sauce and noodles.
I was also impressed with the whiskey options available. Apparently, Japanese whiskey is an up and coming trend. We ordered a bottle of sake which was quite unlike anything I have ever had.
A gentleman who I am guessing was the manager came up and asked if we were enjoying the food and answered our questions about Wagyu with passion and detail.
And yes, we absolutely loved the food and would come again!

Oct 29, 2018

Paul In OZ

food 5/5
service 4/5
environment 4/5

This is the best Japanese valuable BBQ in Melbourne. The meat is very fresh, which very tender and rich of beef juice. just grill 5 seconds and then eat with raw egg, you even can tell the meat is sweet. except the environment is too small and too dark. every thing is good.

Oct 27, 2018

Stacie Boone

Some friends of mine were telling me how incredible this place is. So I said lets all hit it up and try their food. We went here for lunch last Friday and had a seriously stunning experience.
They offer a lot of variety when it comes to food. Basically it is a smoked steak house with Wagyu being their specialty. However, they also serve vegetable dishes, seafood and soups, all of which are pretty nice.
The lunch I had cost about $45. I found that to be reasonable given the quality of food and size of portions that were served. My
I had Miso Soup for appetizer, some Wagyu for the main course and we all shared a plate of Sushi and Sashimi. Drinks were ordered separate.
Everything was absolutely delicious! Especially the Wagyu rolls. Unlike regular meat, these slices cut through like butter.
I was kinda unsure what I wanted for dessert so I just chose a slice of chocolate cake and I was really happy that I did! It was more of a chocolate mousse cake with delicious melting chocolate center. It was like a slice of heaven.
A fantastic place sure. I am thinking of celebrating my birthday here next month.

Oct 26, 2018

Vicky Yao

Very good place to go with boyfriend/girlfriend, wagyu was so delicious!!! Worth to try, although the price was high, I’ll definitely do again! Booking a table is recommended

Oct 22, 2018

Lorna Wei

I come all the way from Sydney to Melbourne for this foie gras rice!!! This is a must try!!! I have been missing this whole year~even the smell of the rice was amazing!
The wagyu were also great. M10 wagyu melted in my mouth~ incredibly delicious~
Love this place!!!
Can not find any dish I don’t like~
A perfect restaurant for me～

Oct 21, 2018

Yulz

One of my friend took me here for my bday lunch after heard recommendation from other friend about the quality of foods. We ordered banquet for 2, consisting some seafood for entree and wagyu beef marbles 9 for charcoal grill. A very nice slices of beers indeed, and fresh seafood. However the price in high end, it's about $100/person, its good experience but pricey.

Oct 14, 2018

Kathy Wang

I would say definitely go for all the beef dishes although it is on the pricer side you can definitely taste the difference in texture. The sashimi and non beef dishes are not so outstanding in comparison. The portion size is a bit small.

Oct 13, 2018

Json King

This foie gras rice is simply delicious. It has crispy layer but soft and rich of taste inside, it’s really perfectly matches with the twist of black truffle oil.

Oct 01, 2018

Antoby Willingos

Really delicious! I have tried this place a couple of times and had a really good experience on both occasions. The food tasted wonderful and their Wagyu rolls in particular were soft and served hot. They also have a wonderful seating arrangement with a nice atmosphere.
I’ve heard that the place gets real busy during the weekends so it would be best to get a reservation. I’ve only visited the restaurant during weekdays and we were able to get a table pretty quickly.
The staff is really courteous and helpful. The chef came out after we had eaten to ask if we had enjoyed our food and I thought that was pretty nice of him.The food price is mid-range and full course meal costs about $200. That is not bad for a wonderful dining experience at a fancy place like this. A true meat lover’s paradise.

Sep 27, 2018

Pluviophile

Had lunch at this place with some friends and we were blown away by the quality of the food. That 9+ grade wagyu was expensive but it was melting deliciously in our mouths. We also ordered some ox tongues and some other cuts and they all were wonderful. The service was also great and quick. The staff were very friendly and had great manners. The only thing that’s a bit annoying is to find parking near to this place. There are street parkings but most of them are limited to 1 hour or less. I guess it’s better to take a train to get here as it’s really closed to the South Yarra station. Or taking a tram should also do the trick.

Sep 27, 2018

Max Wilson

We visited this place last weekend and had a really wonderful time. The staff was very friendly and treated us like royalty. The atmosphere was wonderful with music playing in the background. The place was packed full.
We ordered 2 dishes . It took about 20 minutes for the food to get served, which was alright given how crowded the place was. Although I had heard good things about the place, I was absolutely amazed at how wonderful it looked when they served us.Everything was piping hot when we were served and the food was absolutely wonderful. I have had Wagyu before on two occasions but this was the first time that I fell in love with the Japanese delicacy. I would give this place 10 out of 10 in terms of food quality, atmosphere and customer service. Highly recommended.

Sep 26, 2018

FoodBooster

Wonderful service and tasty dishes. Had recommended set of chuck roll and ribs, the meat was juicy and fresh which made me feel like biting silk and can drink down the juice of the meat. Besides the main dishes, the rice bibmbab with tofu were all wonderful and the lychee drink tasted just sweet and fit for getting rid of the oil feeling of charcoal. The only setback was it was pretty expensive. Good choice for a luxury celebration for events.

Sep 24, 2018

Sandra

We arrived only a little early to our booking by 5 mins and our table wasn’t ready and we had to wait 10-15 minutes. This was a bit unexpected because we thought it would be ready. Either ways the waitress and waiters were really good. The waitress helped us choose our order and recommended the top selling etc. The waiter helped us cook our meat and taught us when to flip it etc. Food was amazing didn’t disappoint. The meat just melted in our mouths. We didn’t have to wait too long for food either. Our booking was 8:30 and we left just before 10pm.

Sep 16, 2018

Tse Kam Hin Kenny

It was my second visit to WAGYU YA, the food was outstanding , that foie gra Bibinba was the Star . It is always a good option to end up an amazing with top quality Australia Wagyu Ya!!!! Will be back
again:)))

Sep 13, 2018

Minami

Dine at Wagyu Ya feels like tasting in Japan.

It's an ideal dinning place for friends and family. I was impressed by the nice & cozy vibe and of course the exquisite dish. The food is absolutely wonderful from preparation to presentation.

I have visited there with my colleagues in Melbourne when I had business trip last week. They highly recommend me to try the signature dish, premium Wagyu.

The richly marbled beef are grilled quickly to sear in their meaty flavor. It is tender but not overwhelmed fatty and served with sauce. Really amazing.

Luckily we have made reservation, it was already full on that night. It was such a good experience in here and I will definitely come again when travel to Melbourne.

Sep 13, 2018

Candice Yang

Had a lovely dinner with friends. Staff were attentive and polite, food is very tasty and good presentation. It’s not a cheap eat but I think that was reasonable value for the quality and serving size. A great place for a nice dinner. I highly recommend this place to everyone:)

Sep 12, 2018

Fish Chan

I heard from friends that the Wagyu Ya is very famous in Sorth Yarra, so I celebrated my birthday with my friends today. Fortunately, I have an appointment. Because sees many people outside the door at that night, I ordered a bowl of abalone porridge and Japanese beef. The quality is good, the abalone porridge tastes. Very sweet! In addition, the taste of the cow is good, the price is still moderate, so I will re-eat with friends next time!

Sep 11, 2018

Picky Piggies

Just like the name suggestsÂ Wagyu YaÂ specialises in wagyu, and the best way to enjoy it is "Yakiniku" style, which is Japanese for "grilled meat". With an array of options for different cuts and grades, this is as good as Australian beef gets. The meat is cooked over a charcoal grill to fully render the fat and give it a unique flavour. Just to be sure, there are also Ã la carte and non-beef dishes.

Sep 09, 2018

Cookielessvee

Japanese bbq and an amazing experience. Seating upstairs available and we were seated in a tradional table.

Ordered the a5 black short rib waygu from japan as the australian one was sold out. 10+ marbling and melts in the mouth and amazing.

Not much differnce between the oysterblade and rump.

Pork belly and japanese pork sausage is seasoned right.

Sashimi plate medium with kingfish, salmon and tuna. Salmon melts in the mouth.

Recommend the fruit punch which is refreshing.

Amazing place, only downfall is no ventilation.

Sep 06, 2018

Annii

A lovely dining experience, we came for lunch on a whim - the waiter was extremely polite and pointed us to the best dishes. The wagyu was so tender - definitely a must try here!

Sep 05, 2018

Huan Li

The wagyu here is amazing, especially the rump and chuck roll which so juicy and delicious! Also the sashimi very very fresh~ even the price is expensive but worth, must come back next time!!

Sep 05, 2018

Sayaka Sakio

Always beyond expectations. Had a dinner with gals and Hida beef was one of attractions. Staff was at great manners and providing stunning service. They fulfill all my fantasy.

Sep 01, 2018

Molly Wang

A so amazing experience! The best Japanese meal I have had in the Melbourne! Nice services and creamy beef. I am sure I will come again! 本当に美味しいです！

Aug 27, 2018

Jenny Jin

Must come for the wagyu beef. Wagyu nigiri was amazing! Flavourful pieces of marbled beef on a bed of sushi rice (which was fresh btw!)
Their dumplings are really good too - crispy outside, flavourful and moist insides.
The udon which came with wagyu slices was amazing - the wagyu just melted in my mouth as I ate it! Would imagine if I tried the wagyu hotpot or bbq, would be just as impressed! Will come again.
P.S really loved their ice teas too!

Aug 25, 2018

Cindy Cr Nguyen

Highest quality Japanese BBQ you can get your hands on in Melbourne. Wide range of premium Wagyu meats and side dishes to choose from that’s worth it’s price. Great atmosphere and customer service!

Highlights: M10+ Oyster Blade, Foagura Isiyaki Bibinba, Foie Gras Avocado Uramaki Roll, Scampi Sashimi

Aug 19, 2018

FoodLoverQueenM

It was a really good experience for wagyu! Nice place to catch with friend on weekend. Wagyu are really fresh and dumplings are also good. Staffs are friendly and gave us some good recommendations .

Aug 06, 2018

POLLY HO

They have the best wagyu in Melbourne. The chuck roll slice with rice is beautiful. The service is so good. The waiting staff cook for us perfectly.

Aug 05, 2018

Mo Chan

The place was recommended by my best friend and it’s definitely worth 5 stars!!! The Wagyu was so fresh and the source matched perfectly :)))
Highly recommend the Foie Gras And wagyu nigri, and the bbq rum steak!
The staff are very friendly specially the sushi bar staff who with lovely smile ❤️❤️❤️❤️
100% will come back for sure

Aug 01, 2018

Rocky J Wong

Soooo yum! Best BBQ in Melbourne I think. The price is worthy. The staff was very caring and nice. We had a great time and definitely will come again.

Jul 30, 2018

Maddie Chatley

A really lovely dining experience! The staff were friendly and helpful explaining the menu, the food came out very quickly and was beautifully prepared and presented. The food is a little pricey but well worth it for special occasions, felt like we were back in Japan again! Highlights of the night were the Tempura prawns, Wagyu Nigiri, Wagyu Tri-Tip and Green tea cheese cake!

Jul 29, 2018

Steve Levon

So I have been to several Japanese Grill / BBQ places and this would have to be the best yet! The experience was what I would have to describe as close to the real thing with the service being fantastic and the food (particularly the beef) being amazing. They have different levels of marble scoring and with all of the ones we tasted, the wagyu just melted my mouth. Definitely recommended and this will be one of our local faves! Thanks for getting me excited about Japan!

Jul 21, 2018

FoodieFriday Love

the restaurant is one of my top favoriteplace to go eat in Melbourne,the food quality is so good.the wagyu dish set is what I normally order and a few side.A must is m9 wagyu.melts in my mouth and juicy

Jul 09, 2018

Hungrymm

Came to restaurant for my 🎂,love the different grade of wagyu beef with name card on it,beef was really fresh and melts in my mouth,services friendly and helpful,they will help you cook the meat as well!will be return,highly recommend

Jul 07, 2018

Mosquito Yu

So glad to find this restaurant in Melbourne,definitely the best Japanese restaurant in !must try their m12 premium !it's very pricey,expect to eat there for less than 100 per person with no alcohol

Jul 07, 2018

Leigh Sommerset

if you love beef, this is the place to go. Ive eaten many steaks in my life, around the world from the best meat breeds but this place surpassed them all, the way they treat, present and everything is just one perfect syphony. worth the money, treat yourself.

Jun 30, 2018

Corgimom

Absolutely loved our dinner here. Great selection of meat and they had special M12 cuts the night we visited. Will definitely come back again.

Jun 26, 2018

Sheng Hsiang Jin

Quality food is definitely worth the money. Friendly staff and manager are pretty responsive, professional and of course, friendly. Tried other Japanese style BBQ restaurants in Melbourne but this one is on the top of the list. It's a busy place especially on the weekends so booking is essential. Again, it's worth multi visits and, if you're a Wagyu beef lover - do not miss it!

Jun 24, 2018

Mio Takashima

Busy place and hard to book, but sure worth every single effort to get a table here. The wagyu range is very exclusive, staffs are attentive and friendly.

Jun 23, 2018

CLK

Dinner with family here , this place introduced by my nephew. Food are so delicious, beef melt inside your mouth . Must try their fresh sashimi.

Jun 23, 2018

Mimi

The beef... the most amazing melt-in-your-mouth beef we’ve had outside of Japan. Come here for a cozy date night. Dining here is a must for any meat lover!

Jun 07, 2018

Hungrygypo

I was taken here for my birthday.
We usually go to shou sumiyaki on bourme st but decided to give this place a try.
We went upstaira for japanese bbq.
We decided against ordering the set for 2 as it was quite pricy ($220 for 2) and didnt include some of the things we wanted on the menu.
We ordered miso soup, beef tartar, beef dumplings, fried chicken karaage, kimchi, truffle rice and 2 different cuts of meat( oxtongue and oyster blade).
We thoroughly enjoyed each item. Chicken was delicious!! And the rice was very nice but only thing was it was 45$ for the rice as it was listed as a main meal but i found it to be a very small portion. Flavour was delicious though. Oyster blade melt in the mouth and accompanying sauces were nice. Overall couuldnt really fault anything for flavour.
The service is 10/10. Very friendly and attentive.
Food came out pretty quickly and everything was fresh.
Pricing was on the high side compared to similar places but if your ok with that then go for it.

May 24, 2018

Ami

Very traditional Japanese experience, both the meat and the don are tasty. And have a try the juice, it deserves more than 5 stars. Very kind waitress, she gives us additional vegetables for free.

May 20, 2018

Jess

Friendly staff and delicious food, what more could anyone ask for? Everything made my mouth water so badly and literally just melts in your mouth. Had a wonderful experience. Will definitely be back

May 13, 2018

Foodiee

Always wanted to try this place so came here for Mother's Day dinner with family and it was full of people! I ordered the set menu just to try a bit of everything and ordered the extra M10 oyster blade. The meat was generally good as expected and the oyster blade was nice. Also tried the foie gras sushi and it was good. Overall nothing much to complain about except for when I asked for the bill I was only then told there was a 10% surcharge (which I was not told at the time of booking). I would have paid it anyway but it would be nice to inform your customers earlier.

May 13, 2018

Cottonball♡

Always always wanted to try this popular wagya place, restaurant was relavantly busy on Saturday arvo, place is a little crowded, hubby and I ordered a lunch special each. We were both superised with the portion size of these sets we got, Wagyu slice were all quite juicey and tender. Cant wait to come back and try other items on their menu

May 05, 2018

Ezio Hungary

As a beef lover, I never want to miss any chance to try places that make good beef dishes. It is a Japanese style restaurant with great deco. We were allocated upstairs in the Japanese low dinning table area after a warm welcomed by the Japanese waiters.

We ordered the BBQ wagyu set menu which come with kimchi, fried oyster stick, scallops, calamari, and various beef cut. Kimchi was good, lovely flavoured. I'm a big fan of the oyster stick, crispy and tasty. And I liked the oyster in it still remain soft and juicy. The best part was i got to taste different cuts of wagyu beef. They were fantastic, melt in your mouth.

The price was a bit pricey but definitely worth for this quality.

May 04, 2018

Sonia Konstantinou

It was good. Dare I say a little expensive for what it is, but it was good. The staff were also lovely and that’s what pushed me to give an extra star.
In terms of the wagyu on offer - amazing but everything else was just like any other little Japanese place.

May 02, 2018

Jeff Yiu

Great food and service ! We had the best time here tonight. The staff was attentive and friendly, those m9 and m10 Wagyu was so good that we wished we had a bigger tummy for more.
We will be back for sure.

Apr 25, 2018

Doris J.

Went there in Jan 2018. Wagyu 10+ was amazing, sashimi obviously overpriced, fried shrimps mediocre, eel almost disappeared in huge egg rolls :( black porkbelly was good. We got table for 3 upstairs, the place was too crowded and noisy it feels like u were paying for a fine dining restaurant but having dishes in a bar without music.

Apr 19, 2018

JEss

Food was simply amazing, the atmosphere was pretty chill and it felt very warm and cozy. Staff were all friendly even though there was a little bit of a language barrier when ordering. Would definitely come back!

Apr 05, 2018

Eats

Came here for a dinner date with my boyfriend.
We were seated at the back of the room where there was a traditional table which gave a Japanese kind of vibe which was nice.
Probably the best wagyu meat I've ever tried especially the Wagyu Ox Tongue which is a must!
Will probably never think of normal meat the same way as wagyu meat every again...
Also it was good service because they were always smiling and gave us ice cream at the end 😊

Apr 05, 2018

Darren Cheah

Top 3 best Japanese restaurant I've tried in Melbourne. Amazing beef and sashimi, with great customer service. Highly recommended experience.

Mar 16, 2018

S_foodie

Great atmosphere! Absolutely loved and enjoyed the food. One of my most favourite Japanese bbq place to dine at. Amazing quality of wagyu meat for bbq. Would definitely recommend the foie gras. Was delicious. Extensive wine and drinks menu, dessert was amazing. Great customer service. Would definitely recommend!

Mar 16, 2018

Carly

Great service, terrific food. The David Blackmore m10 wagyu although extremely thin, was absolutely delicious and worth trying. Unagi tamago, grilled king prawns, and scallops were amazing. Will definitely be back again.

Mar 13, 2018

Yuan Chen

Began with wonderful service, the staff was extremely polite and always seemed to arrive at our table as soon as we realised we needed their service.

I'm not one that particularlly enjoys raw meats, but the wasabi octopus and wagyu yukke are a must have; these two dishes blew my mind.

Then came the foie gras bibimbap. The dish is extremely rich and so full of flavour. Each spoonful just melts in your mouth and leaves you craving the next bite.

I can't wait to go back again!!!

Mar 10, 2018

Phillip Quach

+4.5

Wagyu Ya ticks all the boxes. Food, service, setting & ambiance. The quality of the beef, the care and precision that the chefs apply when assembling the dishes is outstanding. Great place to have a classy yet casual dinner. They also have a full Japanese experience in which you take your shoes off, sit on the floor & eat a low sitting table in a room for the adventurous ones. Great place for a first casual date.

Mar 10, 2018

Shimona

You know you've had a good meal when you are still imagining yourself having that same meal, even after you've had it and are stuffed. And then the next day you dream about that meal again. And the next week you can still remember the juicy, tender bites of each slice of beef. Wow.
We ordered cuts of beef and a veg set for the bbq, chicken yakitori and the truffle foie gras bibimbap (Omg so pricey but so delicious!).
Staff are attentive and polite, and our meal could not have gone better. I can't wait to go back again!

Mar 08, 2018

Let’s Eat!

Love how there’s different grades of beef. Beef was really fresh as well and it tasted heavenly. Price is a little expensive but it is worth it

Mar 03, 2018

Shawna Zhao

We had the scored 10 wagyu steak, it was good, although not very outstanding. Idk why though i love the salmon belly sashimi!!!! It is very fresh. The service is good. I would def come back and try the wagyu hotpot one day:)

Mar 03, 2018

Foodmonger

WAGYU YEAHHHHH! This is it people, the truth about Wagyu has been unleashed and the flavour sensation has freed our wicked tongues from minced Wagyu and sub par steaks. Each piece is like a party and everyone is macking on!

I came here about a week ago with my girlfriend and I must say I will be returning, it was for a special occasion so we ordered the set menu and a side of grade 10 short rib (we were feeling fancay), the set menu 100 dollars per head, oysters, scallops, squid and a plethora of grade 9 plus Wagyu raised and bred in our fair dinkum land soil of straya! The plate felt bottomless and constantly diminishing at the same time it’s very much a love hate situation more so on the love side, but I must say congratulations to the owners for doing Wagyu right, so many places in Australia just don’t prep the yakiniku meat with the care and consideration that the beef deserves. The short rib, instantly melts in your mouth and the tri tip, a bit more chew but each time I masticate I would literally go soft a the knees. I can’t give it enough praise. The service very much Japanese hospitality, the ambience think traditional meets sexy bar in roppongi! Loved it will definitely be back.

BUT, it loses one star, not so much because of the restaurant and because I am a simple pleb and just wished it would be a bit cheaper, but nonetheless I will scrape all my 5 cent pieces and return! And feast once again on sweet sweet bovine.

Mar 02, 2018

Ariel Simmons

Best Japanese In the area!

I came here last night and I ordered the Gyoza, Sashimi and a Green tea pudding

The Gyozas were delicious and cooked perfectly! Really tasty, best I’ve had in a long time. The sashimi was so fresh. Would 100% recommend. The dessert was a great way to finish the meal and was super light.

I can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!

Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for authentic Japanese.

Mar 01, 2018

Zelina Tan

Family favourite. Wagyu marble 9 is the best choice. Sashimi is very fresh and yuzu sorbet is worth the $😉
Just wish upstairs has better ventilation otherwise it's perfect!

Feb 26, 2018

Kim Quang Nguyen

Excellent food. Had the Japanese bbq here and it was up there with one of the best I’ve had. Closet think to kobe beef you’ll get in melb. Staff was very friendly and the chef even came out to give us a breakdown of the menu. A+++++

Feb 23, 2018

Taylor Holmes

Aight, so let's get sensational up in here.

Came here for Valentine's day, the wife had booked the table for a $100 deposit, which, considering the circumstances (and that it was taken off the bill), was a decent offer.

We arrived to a bustling, busy, low-lit ambiance that tickled the eyes and heart, little roses on each table, candle-light, and the sushi-chef at the front pass flicking through fish and ice like it was his destiny to attain the ultimate state of sushi-zen enlightenment.

We were seated at a table, a large, comfortable one, at our time of reservation. We were handed the menus, and as I looked down, I damned near screamed in terror.

'$130 per person valentine's day banquet'.

There was no such thing as ordering from a main menu, no such thing as selecting multiple things, but you know what?

God they were so, so, so right.

I grit my teeth, clenched my wallet and nodded as my wife clapped wildly in excitement, selecting a bottle of wine and as my head slammed into the table, I was interrupted in the middle of my prayers by the gentle calamity of a wine bottle to the table.

Lifting my head, a friendly, warm looking gentleman with the smile of Midas himself was presenting a bottle, opening it, and in true awesome style, poured just a tongue-teasing amount to the glass and offered me to taste it before confirming it.

Damn.

It was awesome. Like, Arnold Schwarzenegger shaking your hand while Chuck Norris fly-kicked a flaming Porsche in the background-awesome.

My spirits were lifted as our waiters hunted the pass asking consistently for our table as soon as we were near finished with our dishes.

Okay, so, our first entree was a plate of Sashimi, arranged on ice with edible floral designs. The fish, so damned tender, so soft, so sweet, I literally felt like I was a teenager again, clutching an envelope that was meant for a Valentine.

Once this was done, we were given a delicious, rich, beefy broth soup, and some more fish.

I lost my mind, and over hearing 'TABLE 9 NEEDS THEIR MAINS NOWWW!', (our table), this was an experience so far.

Onto the mains.

I selected the beef, and my wife selected the fish. While we were waiting, we received a small bowl of marinated, flame-grilled asparagus.

Stop me now, son. Stop me now.

That marinade was as sincere as a last confession. The flavour as real as a drop-bear in the middle of the night, and the mystery of the marinade as hardcore as the release date of Half-Life 3.

We polished off the asparagus, and as my last forkful slammed the gift of God into my skull-cave, the mains arrived.

The beef, oh Lord, stop it. The beef glistened even though clearly flame-grilled. The marbling? Son, even the finest artisans of Marrakech would stop and stare.
The fish? Raise a damned glass in honour of this fillet. The fish almost shined against the candle-light with the delicious marinade that was cooked tenderly, and flawlessly.

The server who was with us was so careful in everything, we had never even noticed our plates being picked up, like a ninja on a mission to secure our perfect night.

As we each shared our mains, each bite was a forbidden dive into the real realm of food pleasure.

I can not state any harder: Get in here.

Wagyu ya is a refined, hidden gem that a lot of people know, but won't really tell you to go to.
Why? Why hide such a good thing?

Well, let me ask.
Why hide a diamond?
It's rare.
Why not speak of this place?
Would you give away a secret retreat?

This place is a damned amazement to the senses, and while expensive, it is WORTH IT.

I can only say that this place feels like home.

Really. Home.

Open your wallet, and prepare to open your heart.

This is serious. Like, Nic Cage staring into your soul serious.

Get some. No joke.

Feb 21, 2018

Farah Sabet

Came here last night, Fantastic service and excellent food! I’ve been to Japan multiple times and must say this place really meets my expectation, I’ve been constantly disappointed with Japanese restaurants in the past but this restaurant offers authentic Japanese food! The wagyu beef is some of the best I’ve had! Will definitely come back and must say the staff were extremely warm and hospitable,5 out of 5 rating! Would definitely recommend! 🥂

Feb 20, 2018

Dorislovefood

the best wagyu in melboune.and they use good quality charchol.sashimi is fresh and good quality of the wasabi.service is ok .staff looks busy because of the place is packed.will recommend

Feb 20, 2018

Kuishinbo

+4.5

The bbq lunch box was 10/10! It had a little bit of everything in it, it was fun to eat and filling. Meat was divine but if I had to say one thing it was just a little over salted. Overall I enjoyed it so so much, well worth paying a little extra!!

Service was rather dry, could have checked up on food and drinks and cleared empty plates but wasn't too fussed as it was lunch time. But the food came out rather quick.

Feb 19, 2018

Sean Rayner

Unsurprisingly delicious wagyu. We had the short rib, haram and chuck roll with egg and rice. This provided a diversity of flavours and textures. I could leave out the haram. Also the sashimi was good, but I agree with other reviewers that it is perhaps thicker cut than ideal. But certainly still good quality. Service and atmosphere were less impressive, small dark environment upstairs, could work for some people though. We also waited a while for a our second lot of drinks. Price was on the high side. Overall definitely worth a visit, for the wagyu.

Feb 17, 2018

Tom Ng

We came here at a super hot day! Air Conditioning is superb in this small place. We ordered sashimi plate, wagyu gyoza, ribs. Super amazing wagyu ever! Sashimi is so fresh! Will definitely come back here for lunch.

Jan 28, 2018

Hazim Imran

One of the best wagyu restaurants in all of Melbourne. The oyster blade was our favourite dish and without a doubt I will be coming back for my wagyu fix here. It may be a little pricy but it's worth every dollar. Staff are friendly are willing to help you cook the meat to perfection.

Jan 26, 2018

Shun Liu

Absolutely the best Japanese Wagyu I’ve had in Melbourne, US, Singapore or HongKong/ Taiwan.

Their M10+ are the top rated Wagyu and tastes absolutely amazing but my advice is that you don’t order more than 2-3 plates as you will get sick of all the fat. Instead, order more normal grade 7-8 meat as they are equally good, just chew slowly and enjoy your plate of 10+

Their marinated chicken wings are so delicious that we ordered two more to enjoy after the main meal.

Dec 28, 2017

Laurence Song

+4.5

First time been here. Packed with foodies it means the place must be good. Lucky to get a seat in outdoor area. Food was beautiful, M9 wagyu cooked perfectly. Love the seafood. Will be back to try others. The only downside is it seems there are not enough staff there and out door foodie sometime gets ignored.

Dec 13, 2017

Ayesha Soeharto

Really good quality meat! Was not dissappointed. Especially loved the M9 Chuck Roll, Wayu ox tongue steak & the foagara isiyakibibinba ✨👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Dec 09, 2017

Amanda L

This place never fails to impress and satisfy meat-lovers’ cravings! The wagyu beef melts in your mouth and believe me, all the different types of meat on offer have their own unique flavour and texture. No two slices ever taste the same!

First time coming here we were walk-ins, no booking so we got a cramped spot and 1 hour to finish our meal. Nonetheless, the meat was spot on and the foie gras sushi was bomb. We were determined to come back and book ahead.

Second time coming here was the best visit. Had very experienced staff cook our meat and make our sukiyaki. P.S the meat rolled rice is a must try (forgot the exact name oops) Melts. In. Your. Mouth. Eat it to believe it. Also the foie gras rolls with avocado are so refreshing and delicious. Would recommend to eat sashimi, sushi and meat before sukiyaki - it is quite filling, but the soup/sauce is delicious.

Third time we ordered more sashimi (mirawase? I hope I’m spelling it right) the scampi was awesome, the abalone was amazing, the scallops were super fresh and overall everything was very good. This time we were also more ambitious with our meat orders - on top of trying the usual M7 selection, we tried a serve of M10 variety. Still prefer M7 as there is a nicer ratio of meat and fat, M10 is mostly fat and is so so guilty, but if you enjoy ‘buttery’ meat there is no harm trying. Also, this time we ordered dessert - 2 yuzu sorbets which were surprisingly good!

Tip: get an experienced person to cook your precious slices of meat. Got a newbie on our third visit and it hurt to watch the meat being overcooked and mercilessly pulled off the grill.

Dec 02, 2017

Anh Nguyen

+4.5

I think beef has forever been ruined for me now. How do you go back from wagyu?

I usually like my meat quite lean, but when cooked over bbq like this, the fat is so perfectly rendered that the meat simply melted in your mouth. I'm salivating just thinking about it.

We opted for 2 serves of the set menu with the premium grade meat and ordered some salmon belly sashimi on top, which ended up being the most disappointing thing. Everything else was amazing. The sashimi was fresh and the salad delicious.

It was way more meat than necessary, which hardly mattered when it tasted this good, but I think it would've been a struggle for 2 people. And there should've been some veggies included as well to round out the meal.

Cannot WAIT to come back!!!

Nov 28, 2017

Yolanda Wong

Wagyu is really really good! Not overwhelmed by the sauce, the beef itself goes so well with rice!

Services are prompt and ok. Recommend chargrilled one.

Nov 26, 2017

Jerry Lee

One of the best steaks I've ever had. Jennifer's favourite steak ever. Sushi platter and green tea cheesecake was also really good. Udon was just average

Nov 17, 2017

Melbourne Food Freak

+3.5

Food was good, a little pricey, Sashimi was cut too thick and the wasabi has very low quality. We had the grill too, service was a bit slow and the waiter stood beside us watched us eating the whole time. It’s awkward. Otherwise it’s worth trying but I personally wouldn’t go back.

Nov 05, 2017

yummy food, friendly and helpful staff~~ enjoyed a great night with my husband for the birthday night. The staff was very helpful to recommend us some good choice of dishes.

Nov 05, 2017

Tweetie Bird

Good quality meat cuts. If you love your meat you must try the grilled meats - $99 per person grilled sets is a great intro - a selection of different waygu cuts ( m9) the grilled meat , once grilled,melts in the mouth. Apart from the set , if there is room for more , must must try the chunk roll ( 4 large slices of Waygu slices) where the waiter will cook it for you. Won't regret it. Remember to book ahead as they do get extremely busy on the weekends (1.5 hour seating limit!)

Nov 05, 2017

Alijargalb

Service was quite good and the quality of the best was amazing. Had the grade 7 and 9 and the 9 was like you were in food heavens. The 7 was also good. The pork belly entree was also amazing the the wasabi want overpowering.

Nov 04, 2017

Tokito Tsukumori

Just came for my anniversary on Friday, and it was awesome!

Even though it was busy, we finally managed to get table. The meat was top-notch and the sashimi was really fresh! We also tried the sircloin slice and it was out of this world 👍the premium beef here is totally worth the price :)

Staffs were friendly and service was really nice! Definitely come back again!!

Oct 16, 2017

Kat_Eats_Mel

Service 5/5 - warm welcome and staff very lovely and helpful with menu

Food 4/5 - we ordered 4 types of wagyu meats for the bbq (100g per portion) plus a vegetable platter. Each choice was different in taste but all were delicious and melt in the mouth. On top of that we ordered the beef tataki which was average (i wouldn't order it again), scallop carppacio (sooo good) and the udon noodles (average not worth $28

It was pricey (we paid $243 for 2 people including a drink each) This is a place where I would come to try once because it's a bit too pricey to dine regularly

Come here if you're feeling a little splurgey, perfect place to impress that date ;)

Oct 15, 2017

Cherry Chen

+4.5

high quality meat, fresh sashimi. recommend for group dinner. we ordered bbq set meal for 2, at the end we couldnt finish all the meat. hotpot is also recommended.

Oct 12, 2017

Mangomango

Good decoration and friendly staff. Quite busy and can't get in without a booking. Good quality meat and fresh ingredients. Sources are good and enhance the flavor of the meat. Price is a bit high.

Sep 24, 2017

Steven Gu

Waygu ya. Famous for the waygu beef and sukiyaki hotpot. Good location but the Japanese environment is not so authentic. Food is ok but not typical authentic as the chef seems from China not Japan.

Sep 18, 2017

Eating Sushi

Food (9/10): Definitely one of the best Wagyu restaurants in Melbourne! We ordered a selection of meats from the premium section with a marble grading of 8-10. All of the meats were nicely cut and were high quality.
We also ordered udon noodles with slices of M9 Wagyu beef. The noodles looked more like ramen noodles than udon. It tasted okay but wasn't worth $28 for a bowl.

Service (6/10): we made a booking at 7:45pm and there was a lot of confusion amongst the staff. We were told to wait for a table as it wasn't ready yet and it wasn't till 8:00pm that we were seated. The booking process didn't run as smoothly as I thought which was disappointing.

Ambience (8/10): we were seated at the traditional Japanese dining table section of the restaurant which was very nice. The restaurant is small, cosy and dimly lit with an upstairs area for BBQ.

Verdict: a beautiful restaurant with high quality Wagyu beef and a traditional Japanese seating area that caters for 2-10 people. I highly recommend this place and will be back!

Sep 18, 2017

Dalin Wang

+4.5

All time favourite for wagyu! Very high quality Wagyu and seafood! Great service and great location easy to find! If you are a wagyu lover must try in Melbourne!

Sep 10, 2017

Cathy Wang

Fantastic restaurant! Soft BBQ wagyu and my favorite foie gras! Excellent eating environment with good customer service. Staff in wagyu ya are very helpful and kind. This is my favorite BBQ restaurant in Melbourne.

Sep 09, 2017

Munchin

Really enjoyed the food here. I came with a group of 5 and booked for a Saturday night at 7 pm upstairs. Despite the booking we still had to wait 15 minutes, luckily the food (in my opinion) made up for it. Can't remember the names of the cuts we had but everything was so tender and melted in our mouths. The sashimi bowl (medium) was tiny so order the large. Expensive but really fresh. The dessert wasn't great. Green tea ice cream was icy and the green tea pudding was average. Black sesame ice cream was creamy and could definitely taste the black sesame (lol). Really enjoyed the jug of alcohol that was ordered. We also ordered the seaweed hotpot which was bland but edible. I would definitely come back to try the other dishes and cuts. Be warned, this is an expensive meal!!

Sep 03, 2017

Yanbellezali

Cozy restaurant in convenient location. We ordered premium beef sukiyaki and lobster tail tempura, both of them are made by high quality raw materials, which is not easy to have from most restaurants. Taste and service are good very nice as well. Highly recommend to people who wants to reward their appetite.

Sep 02, 2017

Facebook User

All I can say is perfection. This little fine dinning Japanese restaurant deserve everything. The food was fantastic, the most tender waygu meat u ever could get.
Highly recommended to everyone.

Aug 28, 2017

Hard to go wrong with quality meat over hot charcoal. We were having fun seeing who could get the biggest flame by dripping the wagyu beef fat over the coals. Great place to visit charcoal meats. Nothing special about the other a-la carte dishes. Foire gras fried rice was interesting in the menu but just tasted like truffle oil splashed on fried rice.
Even with a booking for the second session, you sometimes have to wait at the front with no waiting space. The poor customers eating towards the front usually have waiting customers hovering over them.

Aug 23, 2017

Jean

+4.5

Delicious delicious food! The wagyu is so good, but definitely do not overindulge, cause it's full of too much fats. The tenderloin part is lean enough!

Salmon sashimi is fresh!! Their wasabi tasted kinda cheap though.

Foie gras bimbimbap was AMAZING, I don't even like foie gras but this is a definite must have!

Aug 23, 2017

Pamela He

Came here for my birthday dinner. I have to say they are selling top quality beef. The sushi cake was beautiful and it is the best cake I have ever had. Need pre order. It's a busy restaurant so I felt being rushed to finish at the end of my meal.

Aug 15, 2017

June Days

+3.5

The service and atmosphere in the restraunt was really pleasing. Had salmon belly, gyoza and eggplant first which were delicious!! But then, may have picked wrong night but when I went the wagu was pretty disappointing. Tasted weird and slightly fishy. Fried chicken was ok. These 2 dishes were really not worth the price.

Aug 13, 2017

Slammie_eats

Best Yakiniku in Melbourne!!! I came here with my partner to celebrate his birthday! From the get go the service was amazing, We were seated upstairs in the corner were we could barbecue our food in a relatively secluded spot. The way the barbecue set is designed is that the fumes are sucked in, so that you do not smell of barbecue after dining.

We ordered the Luxe set Menu which was $99/head, expensive but definitely worth the price.
-Wasabi octopus- ok (I'm not a huge fan of slimy seafood)
-Sashimi- Fantastic! Before eating this sashimi I didn't like it, but this sashimi was so fresh and I fell in love with it. Now I am a fan of sashimi!
-Wafu Salad- Fresh and well dressed, really enjoyed this one
-Luxe Wagyu Plate- The selection of meat was just right. The marbling on the wagyu is 9+, which is one of the highest grades you will find in Australia. They thinly slice the wagyu meat. Make sure not to burn the meat when you cook it. The meat was so tender and flavoursome and it just melted in the mouth.
Hokkaido scallops- Juicy and delicious.

We also had the green tea cheesecake dessert which was ok but nothing special, would have liked to have a stronger green tea flavour.

Be sure to try there juice punches, we had the blueberry punch. They use real fruits and its refreshing when paired with the luxe menu. Even after trying Kobe meat in Japan (type of wagyu) I still love this place. We can't wait to go back!!!

Aug 05, 2017

Christine Lim

I don't think that wagyu and BBQ could go wrong so yes it is yummy. Their pork belly dish and eggplant was good but not spectacular. Service was not bad.

Aug 05, 2017

JoyJoy

Enjoyed our meal from start to finish. Everything was super fresh, especially the sashimi but the wagyu beef was the highlight of the night - a must try if you dine here!! So delicious and the service was great, our tea was constantly refilled and staff were friendly. Only downside was that our loster tempura was overcooked.

Aug 03, 2017

Zang Hong Yue

It's very expensive but again I love wagyu as well as beef, I would love to spend money on something I like, my husband and me had our anniversary here last year and come back again, service is average and looks not like Japanese boss, but who cares I come for wagyu, as long as the food is good, I won't care if it is Chinese boss or Japanese:)

Jul 31, 2017

Happyley

Love this place! My favourite Japanese barbecue. The wagyu here is absolutely high quality and melt in your mouth. The sashimi dishes here are also tasty and fresh. Service is warm and friendly with waiters always checking in to see how we are. Nice selection of alcoholic beverages also. Do try their Shabu Shabu as it is also delicious, especially the famous soya milk Shabu Shabu!

Will definitely return here regularly.

Jul 29, 2017

Pepsi

Love this place. Authentic Japanese with absolutely stunning marble wagyu. Upstairs has private dining areas for groups, so you can enjoy the sake in what feels like your own living room. Will be back!

Jul 21, 2017

Mysy

Some of the freshest seafood and sashimi you will find. Top quality flavours. Ordered the cold dish scallop and wasabi octopus... hamachi belly is a definite must try if you love your sashimi and the icing on the cake was the wagyu beef with poached egg on a bed of jap rice... amazing and mouth watering!

Jul 20, 2017

Tania

We didn't have a great experience to begin with. Our booking was for 8:45 but we were not seated until 9:30 as they were so busy. After being seated we were also not given any menus until asked. By the time the waiter took our order, it was last chance for orders as the kitchen was about to close. We were offered complimentary drinks, which was a very nice gesture. The waiter was also super friendly, cooked out steak to perfection. Definitely worth coming for the marbling 9 and 10.

Jul 14, 2017

Good Food Guy 😋

Went there on Saturday night,it was full of people and we had try the wagyu yukke,salmon belly sashimi,scampi sashimi,M10 short ribs,foie gras with black truffle rice,foie gras sushi,ox tongue steak and the king prawn and I had to say this is the best that I had compared the quality and the taste with the other we had try in Melbourne before ,although it's a bit pricey but definitely worth it,highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Jul 13, 2017

Chen

Come here to celebrate my friends birthday!group of 8ppl!staff was really helpful and friendly!they organized the food for us which was really yummy especially the m10+ wagyu !its melting in my mouth!and i like their black cod fish and sashimi as well!black truffle with foie grad rice also hi-light of the night !overall it's a wonderful night!worth a try for sure

Jul 03, 2017

邢莹莹

Love Waygu hot pot and Charcoal grill upstairs!My favorite is table cooking sukiyaki!Best quality waygu beef perfect matching with with their sweet soy sauce and raw egg! Also their sashimi is so fresh and good quality!! friendly service! Back for good food for sure!!!

Jul 03, 2017

F♡odie

+4.5

Good quality of sashimi and meat. We had a nice first evening date in Melbourne. If you like Japanese BBQ, I highly recommend this place to get a experience:) ※bring CASH with you so you can get a discount!!!!!!!!!

Jul 02, 2017

Mash

Probably would make a booking if you plan to come here on a busy night as this place does get packed. It is a small restaurant, however the menu is great. The main focus is Wagyu BBQ, and the selection of meats is great with different grades and a detailed menu. As the meats are so delicate and fatty, I was quite content with not needing to over-order kilos and kilos of meat. The sides are quite pleasant too, worth adding onto your order as I think it tones down the fattiness of the BBQ. Drink menu has good variety so this is a great 'treat yo-self' joint.

Jun 25, 2017

RoamingEats

Visited last year for friend's birthday and got the $99 per head luxe set. Since there were 8 of us, the amount of various 9+ marble score wagyu cuts given was a fair amount. There was so much, it was divided onto 3 huge platters! By the middle of the 2nd platter, we all felt so oily and greasy. So it would have been nice if they hadn't insisted we paid per head but instead, get 5 or 6 sets. The sashimi starter was amazingly fresh. I'd come back sometime in the future to try what other reviewers recommend such as the foie gras rice.

Jun 15, 2017

Luke Yuan Sun

Trust me...the best wagyu beef in town!! That Chuckroll with rice is just amazing........u can actually feel it melting down on your tongue!! As for the sashimi, if u r coming in a group of three or four,that platter won't be a bad option either. Will definitely gonna try that scallop sashimi again!! :P

Jun 07, 2017

Megan Zhang

The Japanese restaurant near my apt is so amazing especially the chuck roll and prawns. Sashimi is fresh as usual. Foie gras rice smells so nice and tastes fabulous while eating with ox tongues. Sake is so fantastic and I love the one tastes a little bite sweet. If u like sake, have to try here. I had such a great nite wiz my frds.

Jun 07, 2017

Dudu Zhong

The best Wagyu beef in Melbourne! Amazing service! The beef just melt in my mouth. And the incredible sashimi was impressed me! This is the most beautiful place to taste wagyu beef in Melbourne. It is just worth to wait!

Jun 07, 2017

XiaoHui Teo

+3.5

Came here for a quick lunch on Sunday afternoon and we were seated immediately as they weren't very busy at that time. Food and services are equally good and we left feeling satisfied. Will definitely come back to try out their BBQ wagyu.

Jun 05, 2017

Gemma Qian

+4.5

The dishes were perfect. The raw beef taste nothing like raw meat, so good with the egg yolk. The matcha cheesecake is like, the best matcha cake I have ever had. It more like a moose cake rather than a cheese cake. The red bean and something else between the biscuit base and the cheesecake is soooooooooo yum with everything else!

May 26, 2017

Urban Foodie

+4.5

Went two nights in a row, with my daughters who normally do not eat much meat, just fantastic service, great atmosphere, and fabulous food. If you are in South Yarra and love excellent Japanese food please go here. You will not be disappointed! Book table upstairs as ground floor can be very busy but eating anywhere there is a pleasure.

May 25, 2017

Kriti Kapoor

+4.5

We love Wagyu ya. It has become our go-to place for celebrations and special meals. The excellent service, ambiance and the individual grills built into the dining tables make this a highly unique and memorable dining experience. But the highlight of a visit to Wagyu Ya in undoubtedly the unbelievable, melt-in-your-mouth marbled Wagyu cuts of beef on the menu. Our favorites are the marble 10 short rib, oyster blade, and sirloin options.

May 24, 2017

Gloriachen0513

Good environment and warm service. Need to book in advance for dinner. The space is not very big. I paid by cash and got a discount. Will go there next time and recommend friends to have a try.

May 21, 2017

Chelsea Mason

+4.5

We had a booking, unfortunately did have to wait 20 mins for a table to be free. But very busy place.
Highly reccomend going a little later (after 8pm) as it is obviously less busy.
Good was amazing, definitely would go back again.

May 21, 2017

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

Was reeled into this restaurant because of all the wagyu options they served. The quality and speed of the service was superb. You can really tell the difference between each different type of wagyu cuts if you ever wondered what premium quality wagyu tasted like. The staff were prompt however I feel that they can definitely do better. Otherwise, a very pleasant experience. Will be back.

May 20, 2017

Quinn

Coming here after my friend's suggestion, I didn't have much expectation yet the experience was so great. Decent food. Nice atmosphere. I love the marble 10 sirloin steak. One staff did it for us and it came just perfectly medium rare. Staffs were attentive. Definitely come back to try more dishes from the menu.
To avoid being packed in a busy, rush pace, I recommend booking your table early on weekday's night around 5.30 so the place wasn't that busy.

May 13, 2017

J&a

Been here a few times and it's probably my favourite Japanese BBQ restaurant. The food is amazing - we always get the wagyu which is fine and delicious. The sushi is probably one of best we've had. The service is okay but the food makes up for it.

May 13, 2017

Jiafeng Yue

The foods were fantastic , but A bit disappointed about dumplings and oyster blade,the waiter is very friendly, we will back again~thank you

May 12, 2017

Huong Anh

Last week was my first time coming to this restaurant and it was such an exquisite experience!
It was a little expensive for my family but the food was worth every penny :) We went for the higher marbles meat as recommended and every piece literally melted in my mouth!!
Even though it was quite busy, the food was delivered quickly and the staffs were friendly and fast as well.
Will definitely go there another time!!

May 10, 2017

Trina C

First time there today and is impressed by the quality of food and speed of service so much so that we have decided to cancel reservations at another well Known Japanese restaurant and celebrate Man's birthday there next week

May 03, 2017

Neath Kong

+4.5

A traditional tiny restaurant in along Toorak road. They offered me great food.. although the food is quite pricey but I think it worths it. Their king prawn was the best with the cheese on top👌🏻

Apr 25, 2017

Big Mouth

+3.5

Thumbs up for the wide range selection of wagyu beef, thumbs down for the inconsistency service. Overall, still a nice joint to be with families and friends.

Apr 15, 2017

Cindy

A small but famous shop.Great location and delicious food. Upper level is the self BBQ area , ground floor also can have BBQ wagyu beef but the kitchen will do that. I also love the shabu shabu (hot pot) and some Japanese fruit sake .

Apr 14, 2017

Wina

+4.5

Went here for my birthday.
Meat melted in my mouth, service was good.
A bit pricey but would love to come again.
My birthday wish was to have a wagyu ya buffet 365 days a year 😆

Apr 10, 2017

Lily Lam

I had the best experience with wagyu beef barbecue at this restaurant! They serve high-graded wagyu beef to ensure meat texture will truly meet your expectations. With their restaurant location and professionalism on treating customers and food, I don't find their menus to be overly priced (unlike some competitors which I tried). I will recommend this restaurant if you are there for special occasions or simply an experience that can last. :-)

Mar 23, 2017

Elisasa

+4.5

we have been here tonight and delicious foods especially beef bbq, recommend to choose 9 or 10 beef and the drink we tried lychee juice is very nice as well.

Mar 18, 2017

Melody Tang

+3.5

The wagyu beefs are amazing! Especially the ox tongue! Must try! However the entrees we had were nothing good. Gyoza, deep fried oyster, and eggplants. It's also quite pricy to feed yourself full after a long working day.

Mar 15, 2017

Yoyo

love this Place, been here afew times. They also have a private room! So cool! Book it for your Birthday or just a girls Night! So many drinks choices, we all have Amazing time here!

Mar 06, 2017

Raymond "Gary" Nguyen

Wagyu Ya, where I would go for amazing wagyu BBQ steak! I love the ambience of the place and the service is quite nice. The steak, sooo juicy, soooo tender. The price is quite high but the quality of the steak speaks for itself.

Mar 05, 2017

Chris Zariz

We came here a couple week ago. We started with some sashimi, crispy oyster, green salad. Afterwards, mainly ordered the bbq beef from preminm menu. Those beef was quite expensive but all of the beef quality was matching with costs. We enjoyed a lot. Yam yam

Feb 19, 2017

Madamrouge86

The best Japanese restaurant ever,highly recommend their Wagyu beef and French foie gras with black truffle rice,expensive but really worth it,will coming back for sure！

Feb 17, 2017

Stelly

Came here with my relatives for a New Year's dinner, and boy was it amazing! The staff are very nice, and the orders came out quickly. Their meat was extremely tender and juicy, and they also had an extensive menu of seafood and other delicious Japanese foods. I would also highly recommend their deep fried sweet potato and soy milk hot pot!

Jan 18, 2017

Jason

Celebrated my 30th Birthday here with a group of 12 (including 2 noisy toddlers! Sorry :s) Staff were very accommodating, service was excellent. And the food is out of this world! Meat was beautifully marbled and very tasty, great side dishes also. Highly recommended. Don't come here if you're a tight arse. Treat yourself!

Jan 13, 2017

Jae Lee

+4.5

Absolutely mouth watering! Just what you're looking for if you have a craving for Japanese grill or wagyu. We tried nearly all the cuts available and they were all so tender and juicy. We didn't even end up using any of their sauces, just the salt because the wagyu was just so flavorful on its own.

If I were to pick the only downside it would be their selection of sake, although very vast in their collection, we didn't find an exceptional bottle to match their wagyu but that's just nitpicking.

For the two of us with quite a bit of sake, oysters and scallops the bill came to just over $300 but it is well worth the price considering the quality you get and we were both extremely full and content! Highly recommended 👍🏼

Dec 20, 2016

WY-star

Been here twice in a month, food was delicious, loved the lychee punch, and sashimi was very fresh, especially the tuna belly and king fish belly. Wagyu bbq was great, meat very tender, marble 10+ melts in your mouth, best japanese bbq in melbourne. will come back soon!

Dec 11, 2016

Klara

+4.5

Can't believe I just tried it!
All I have to say is it's perfect for meat lovers like me.
The wagyu was very tender and unbelievably delicious.
All the dishes we tried were very yummy and authentic.
I think the quality of food definitely worth the money.

Highly recommend!

Dec 10, 2016

Apologies for the poor quality pictures. It was pretty dimly lit in Wagyu Ya. There are 2 dining levels, the lower level is for sushi and non-barbeque tables, the upper level is for bbq. The ambience and service were great. The beef was divine. We enjoyed everything we ordered. There was a wide selection of dishes to choose from and the service staff were there to recommend dishes, which were great.
For 4, dinner cost $300. For the quality of food served, I'd happily go again.

Dec 03, 2016

Mark

Great variety of sushi, dining upstairs and grilling your own wagyu is a must great experience and excellent quality. I Have had very good feedback from friends we have recommended this restaurant to.

Nov 22, 2016

Jianierrrrrr

+3.5

Wagyu Ya, apparently was specialized in Australian wagyu beef. How can I miss that?!
So we went on a Saturday night with booking and by that time, grill tables were not available anymore. So table booking is recommended.
The service was just ok. We asked for water to drink at the beginning of our meal but we ended get the water toward the end...maybe they were just too busy serving other customers. The air con was so strong and pumping cold air direct towards customers at that direction, everyone felt cold and the food got cold even faster.
#deep fried oyster#-oyster wrapped in thin noodles and topped with mayo and caviar. The noodles wrapped outside was really crispy and oyster was nicely cooked, stilly creamy and juicy.
#scallop and scampi sashimi#-the sashimi was great with fresh and sweet scallop meat. the scampi was really nice too, it had this creamy, sticky but sweet taste, can't say no to it!
#wagyu beef tongue#-I picked the thin cut beef tongue and i was disappointed. It was over cooked and so hard to chew...
#wagyu oyster blade& rump#-these two wagyu grilled meat were nicely cooked. Very juicy with tender meat, just simply dip in the sauce provided and taste good. Normal serve was 100g.
#pork belly#-although it was Kurobuta( highest quality of pork in Japan), I didn't taste much difference...the meat was not as juicy as I thought and as tender as I imaging...
#foie gras and black truffle rice#-this rice dish was the highlight of the whole meal! It was amazing with strong foie gras flavor and black truffle aroma! Such luxury and perfect combination,nothing needed and tasted so good! The only problem was the serving size was small, and pricy as expected.
Wagyu Ya provided decent wagyu beef dishes and fresh sashimi, however, the serving was not big and the price was quite high regarding to the quantity of food you get...

Nov 18, 2016

My friend has the photos so will upload when they come***

I love this place!! I was first shown by my parents and we sat upstairs and cooked our own meat and ate the DELICIOUS oysters!!!! We kept coming back and then I recommended it to 3 of my friends who literally fell in love with it and come back nearly every second week (I am not kidding!).

To be very full at this place you have to spend alot of money (that's the only problem and reason I had to mark it down). Venue is so cute, very cultural and staff are friendly as ever! Get the green tea ice cream as a desert!

Nov 17, 2016

Linnie Eats All The Food

+3.5

Saturdays are the days for food hopping and who better to explore the Melbourne food scenes then with the food hopping crew. Miss Pear was the appointed organiser for the night and she was craving for some Japanese char grill, so Wagyu Ya here we come. Wagyu Ya is located on the busy streets of Toorak Road in South Yarra right across the train station. There were heaps of parking around so don’t fret about where to park your motorised vehicle.

Nov 12, 2016

Fatty Patty

Expensive but totally worth it. The juicy wagyu beef is so unforgettable. Perfect match with a glass of wine. I will come every month for relaxation of life. Cheers

Nov 03, 2016

Ivy Yu Ti

+4.5

來這裡差不多10次了完完全全就是忠實顧客哈哈
和牛的魅力實在無法擋推薦點Marble 9+ 10+的
肉和油脂在舌尖上融化的感覺真的太幸福了
雖然每次吃下來都不算太便宜, 大約$80到$90一人頭
可是久久吃一次真的很開心呀
建議提前訂位因為他們生意很好

I can eat wagyu all day everyday! the oyster blade here is my all time favourite, pretty much everything from the marble 9+ 10+ menu is amazing, they literally melt in your mouth! Be prepared though as the price will be higher than your normal day to day BBQ joints but the quality of the meat is so worth it. Make reservations in advance as they do get quite busy.

Sep 22, 2016

Genexu.cn

great place for a business dinner. I really enjoy the wagyu rump steak and Foagura Isiyaki bibinba. However no waiter refill the water for my table during two-hour dining time which makes me feel a bit disappointed

Aug 25, 2016

DouDou

+4.5

This restaurant is amazing! I can't believe that I haven't tried this restaurant till now. Love their wagyu, Foagura Lsiyaki bibinba and desert.Their salmon is very fresh. I highly recommend to everyone!

Aug 25, 2016

Amazing!!! Definitely money worth spending. We took all the recommendations from our waiter and everything delivered was awesome! Fresh, succulent sashimi and melting in the mouth wagyu meat.

Aug 22, 2016

Shereena

+4.5

I was at Wagyu Ya, South Yarra for my birthday dinner this year. It was amazinggggg and I HAVE to talk about it!! ❤️. I was recommended to try out this place by a friend and it did not disappoint my expectations! . I made reservations for two through their website and it was pretty straight forward and easy. They do get pretty busy and full so making reservations ahead is definitely recommended to avoid disappointments.

Aug 15, 2016

Wendy Pan

+3.5

First time here as friend said it serves quality beef
We went for $99 per head set includes soup/ rice/ salad/ 18pieces M9 different part of wagyu beef / assorted sashimi/ fruits
Wagyu were amazing tender and juicy.
Sashimi was alright
We ordered extra red bean ice team which was good with pretty strong flavor
Service was ok
In conclusion I would say will introduce to friends and I'll be back

Jul 25, 2016

Elaine Lim

+4.5

Just have to say: this is awesome! Thank you my hubby for bringing me this heavenly food on my birthday! I love you! 💑 Happy Birthday to me.. 🎂 We ordered the set comes with premium marble score 9 Wagyu Beef (the star which literally melts in your mouth) ; fresh sashimi ; Hokkaido scallop ; Wasabi Octopus ; Wafu Salad ; fresh fruits as the dessert. The staff also recommend us to try the sushi toro! 👍

Jul 11, 2016

Tien Ngo

+4.5

We came in with an empty stomach and all of the dishes we ordered was amazing. My favourite dishes from the ones ordered was the rib finger wagyu, wagyu tenderloin and pork belly from the BBQ section. The wagyu options was so tender and juicy so definitely worth a try when visiting. I also enjoyed the scallop tempura and the green tea pudding (must try dessert). The service was also exceptional. Will definitely come back.

Jul 07, 2016

Celinettlin

Omg! This is so yum!!! Best Japanese in Australia!!! The waygu beef hot pot is amazing!!! Also, they have bbq area upstairs, but I haven't tried, coz it's only take reservation. I would like to try next time:) it's a bit expensive, but worth it!

Jul 02, 2016

BananaSlayer

Amazing meal. Everything is good especially the sashimi. Also the dessert is stunning - black sesame pudding, a definite must-try. I'll recommend the grilled chicken and wagyu soy milk shabu shabu. Remember to book early!

Jun 30, 2016

Tiana

I really enjoyed the meal there yesterday!! The wagyu beef is in a premium quality and the service is sweet as well. Besides the bbq, I strongly recommend the sake there, raw beef salad, the must try fried rice, and prawn skewers. Next time I would like to try sukiyaki and shambu shambu there.

Jun 18, 2016

Annie Lu

We ordered marble score 7 wagyu beef, including ox tongue, rib fingers, blade and rump, plus other foods. They have premium marble wagyu beef score 9 and 10, will come back to try that.

Jun 17, 2016

Imelda Lijuwardi

+4.5

We came in hungry and came out super full. We've decided to go with the set as we can't be bothered picking out what to eat. The wagyu was delicious. The only let down was the raw octopus salad, it was average.

Jun 12, 2016

Tony

Have come to Wagyu Ya multiple times and it has never disappointed me.

Highlights are obviously the high marble score wagyu options that are melt in your mouth and absolutely delicious after being lightly grilled. The sashimi platters are also fantastic. We usually either go for the wagyu ya luxe set or sometimes when we feel decadent, go absolutely bonkers and go crazy over all the M9 and M10 options they have.

Jun 08, 2016

Cherryrs

The Wagyu beef was amazing, it's definitely worth booking a BBQ table. But the services are yet to improve especially when the meat is so expensive, perhaps would be good if someone instructs you the different times to cook the beef for...

May 28, 2016

MrCheesy

Came here at around 7PM. Ordered the $99 dollar set and got the lychee punch. The food was brought out quite quickly. The salad and soup from the entre tasted great, the wasabi squid was a bit much (I can't really eat wasabi). The selection of meat was amazing! Everything just melted in my mouth! The service was very friendly and helpful as well! The serving is a bit small tho. And note that the $99 dollar set requires minimum of 2 orders.

May 27, 2016

Annabelle Woo

+4.5

had the lunch set bento here with my mom after reading about this place. the lunch option seems to be much less pricey than the dinner option as its only a la carte for dinners. the bento we had was amazing, wagyu beef were tender and juicy, definitely a must! the service was quite fast and wait staff were extremely friendly. loved the ambience of the place too

May 06, 2016

KungfuKitty

Always come here for Wagyu 9++
Usually order their $99 set. Just because it is a great value and we don't have to think of what to order as it is alot of meat and good selections of meat. The beef is so juicy melt in your mouth. The wagyu marble score 10 is the star. Tried their sukiyaki and karabi soup also very nice. Also been there for the lunch. Good value for what it is.
Not a fan of the wasabi octopus that come with the set, so usually I ask to change it with something else and pay extra.

Apr 28, 2016

Lida

Excellent food at good prices. The sashimi is so fresh and high grade premium Wagyu just melts in your mouth. Highly recommend Wagyu Ya if you are a meat lover!

Apr 25, 2016

TheHappyFoodie

As everyone else is saying this restaurant is a great find. If you're a meat lover, this is the place to feast! Very unique and wonderful food. Finally a place like this in Melbourne. Service is also excellent. It's worth it, do it. However, twice i've ordered the Uni from this place and it was a massive disappointment, the first time i suspect it was off and tasted like petrol which actually put me off Uni for quite some months. Second time it definitely didn't look fresh at all and the taste wasn't so good. The only suggestion i would give this place is to please source your Uni better.

Apr 20, 2016

Always Hungry

+3.5

First (and wont be my last) time in a Japanese Steakhouse. High quality meat (expect to pay a few more dollars) but you do get smallish portions.

Apr 10, 2016

May

+4.5

Wonderful dining experience. Beautiful ambience with music, attentive and quick service and amazing food! We had the salmon sashimi , unagi maki roll, wagyu beef gyoza and premium thinly cut ox tongue. Presentation and taste were spot on! Highly recommended :)

Mar 21, 2016

Jenny Tang

+4.5

As a newcomer to Melbourne, I always ask my friends for cool restaurants in the city. Well, 8 out of 10 of my friends recommended me this so far the best restaurant I have tried in Melbourne - Wagyu Ya.

Tho it's a little bit far from the city center, it's definitely worth going. We ordered six dishes and NONE of them disappointed us.

Wasabi Octopus and Wagyu Rump are my favourites. Fresh octopus marinated with spicy wasabi sauce, my taste buds got excited by the mix of flavours. And their signature, Wagyu goes perfect with the sweet teriyaki sauce. The Wagyu Rump surely deserves my OMG.

Highly recommended, probably the best Japanese restaurant in town.

Mar 20, 2016

Jayden Kobe

+4.5

It is the best restaurant in South Yarra.

I love high quality food and service in here.
I highly recommend this five stars restaurant to all of you guys.

Mar 20, 2016

GymEatSleep

+3.5

Intended to try the marble grade 12 wagyu beef, unluckily they didn't have any to offer at the moment. Ended up ordering M10+ sirloin steak, and it didn't let us down, so succulent and juicy, literally melt in your mouth. Also had the luxe set with 4 different M9+ wagyu beef, all were well enjoyable. Liked the fact that all meat were not masked with thick or rich marinate sauce, so you can embrace the premium wagyu beef flavour. Impressed by the modernised traditional Japanese dinning ambience with a sense of cosiness. Overall it may be a bit pricy, however given the premium quality of the food, the comfortable ambience and efficient service, it's definitely worth a try.

Mar 11, 2016

Grace Sia

+4.5

People ought to know that I am not a huge meat eater and ironically, we, the housemates go out for a group dinner at Wagyu Ya. It’s extremely busy and when you walk in the smell of meat hits you and attaches itself to your clothes. By the end of the night, you will end up smelling like BBQ wagyu. That being said, the ceiling was quite high and they had a very efficient BBQ system that I didn’t smell as bad as I thought I would.

Mar 19, 2016

David Liao

Love the ambience of this place. Serves beautifully cut serves of prime beef. Lunch special is amazing too. You can tell when sashimi is cut by authentic Japanese chef.

Feb 09, 2016

Florence Renata

This place was packed, so we ordered ala carte. We got the assorted sashimi plate (M), which is enough for 2 people. The Wagyu style bibinbap is a must try if you love cheese! For the meat, we tried the M9+ Wagyu rump cap steak, juicy and tasty especially with the special sauce. The downside is the service since we had to wave few times before they served us, probably because they are understaffed.

Jan 25, 2016

Jason Lim Chung How

Company staff dinner there. Good quality wagyu beef, traditional chargrilled, nothing can go wrong with this combination. The best service you could have.

Dec 30, 2015

Came here last month with my girlfriend for our 1 month anniversary. Great place with fantastic atmosphere for wagyu beef BBQ. You can't go wrong in ordering all the premium range, especially the short ribs and Oyster blade are the must have👍
I had also ordered a nice sake which tasted great with the beef and the green tea cheese cake was a nice finish

Dec 13, 2015

Geraint Gardner

Great place. We had waygu +12 marble it was expensive but absolutely amazing. Go a minimum +10 marble you'll fall in love with this meat yum

Dec 13, 2015

Susuki Lin

The best Japanese restaurant that I had in Melbourne so far,super fresh sashimi,premium wagyu beef is highlight,melting in the mouth feeling is the best that I ever had,must try their charcoal grill, Highly recommend 👍🏻

Dec 02, 2015

Vicky Zhang

Even better than the Yakiniku that I had in Japan before,super fresh sashimi,melting in the mouth Marble score 10 Wagyu Beef,not cheap but definitely worth the price,highly recommend!!!

Nov 27, 2015

Daniel

Had so many dishes here I wouldn't have a chance to write a review for all of it so I'll just highlight the hits and misses. The BBQ items were all really great and the quality of meat offered was really good. The foie gras sushi was the highlight of the night and also my favorite dish. Texture was really good and it was done perfectly. Agedashi toufu and chawan mushi could have been done better. Service was prompt and fast although it was full house on a Monday. All in all, it was a good dining experience here.

Nov 19, 2015

Atria Bur

+4.5

I love everything serves in here. The salad very tasty, the sashimi very fresh and the meat are fantastic. Especially the premium wagyu, juicy and melted in your mouth. A bit pricey but worth it, definitely will come back.

Nov 13, 2015

Muse

+4.5

great food and service. really fresh sashimi. all dishes very tasty and fresh. also reasonably priced and highly recommend it for dinner. try a little bit of everything to get the best experience.

Nov 08, 2015

TheBearReview

+3.5

Pretty decent Japanese in South Yarra. Both the sushi/sashimi and the cooked stuff is good. A neighbourhood gem for sure. Wouldn't travel for it though.

Oct 23, 2015

Ivan

Had a lovely dinner with work colleagues. Highlights were the Japanese cerviche, wagyu and sushi. The sushi and wagyu were some of the tastiest and delicate I've had. Presentation was perfect for all the dishes. The decor is modern and light and not too noisy. Staff were attentive and polite. The waiter was customizing our courses, not too much just fit. Meals were served quickly and in a suitable order at a rate that we could keep up. It's not a cheap eat but I think that it was reasonable value for the quality and serving size. A great place for a nice dinner. BTW my colleagues she think the waiter is hot and smell so nice!

Oct 21, 2015

Evelyn Liu

Have been here several times for both lunch and dinner. A heaven for beef lovers. Very juicy wagyu beef! The sashimi is good as well. A bit pricey but definitely worth it.

Oct 21, 2015

Karmen Lau

+4.5

Excellent service and fantastic food! Went for the set menu and it was definitely well worth it!! Was rolling out of the place! The BBQ meat is to die for and a MUST TRY!

I highly recommend this place to anyone!

Oct 11, 2015

Rebecca R

+4.5

Love the authentic vibe here and the lovely service. The shabu shabu I had was amazing and they did a price for 1 person for me which I was so happy with. Will be back!

Sep 28, 2015

Simone

Nice ambience for a romantic date night, or social gathering with friends. Had the wagyu standard set, which wasn't too filling, but quality of the products were amazing. Would love to come back

Sep 26, 2015

Nikita Singh

Best wagyu I've had in a while! Superb quality food and service was on point. Loved absolutely everything we ate :) the decor is really cute as well!!

Sep 18, 2015

Nelly

If you go upstairs for the barbecue you can order a banquet or separate dishes as to your liking. They offer wagyu beef marbled 10+ so expect some expensive but tasty options.

The barbecue allows you to cook the meat at the table as each table has the facility for this. So if it's overdone or under done this will be your doing. The meat let's face it is incredible so enjoy.

The salads are delicious as are the desserts and this is well worth trying even just once. But don't be surprised if you end up wanting to return.

Aug 26, 2015

Snoopy

+4.5

A great range of premium beef selection for BBQ, fresh sashimi and uni, the ventilation in the restaurant could be improved, however I guess BBQ shop oily smell is hardly to be avoided, overall great experience.

Aug 23, 2015

Jodie Smith

+4.5

Fresh food with lovely flavours, especially enjoyed the sushi! Will be back to try the bbq menu out! Friendly staff, an easy place to sit & relax!

Aug 23, 2015

Meagan Tran

Went there for my birthday with my family and the service wasn't bad. All the food was well presented, which made it all the more enticing. We started off with the raw foods such as sushi and sashimi then proceeded to bbq. It's pretty pricey but acceptable, however $12 for one king prawn was quite a shock!

Aug 20, 2015

Adriannalovesfood

+4.5

Best place for wagyu beef! Make a booking for weekends as they are always full! I love their California Roll and the beef! Sashimi is always so fresh! Service is good but not fantastic.

Aug 08, 2015

Jun Yan

The food is very good!!! Their wagyu is the best I have ever tried. Also the sashimi is super fresh and yummy!!! It's a very nice Japanese restaurant, it's worth the price! And I will come back more often!!!!

Aug 03, 2015

FOOD TRIP

+4.5

One of the best chargrill places I have ever been to! The food is fresh and the meats are pretty incredible. Would definitely come back.Salmon Sashimi $12Thin Slices of Raw Fish Salmon. Fresh and presented beautifully. 7.7/10. Wasabi Octopus $9Marinated Fresh Raw Octopus with Wasabi and Sesame Oil. Super chewy and an acquired taste. Interesting to try. 6/10

Jul 21, 2015

Kitty Fong

+4.5

Absolutely stunning dishes they have to offer ! The M9 oyster blade wagyu beef were amazingly juicy and melt in your mouth ! And the must try foie gras and black truffles stone-pot rice were absolutely delicious ! Eventhough its pricey for a small portion of rice but definitely worth it to try ! Great vibes and friendly staffs !

Jul 20, 2015

Lovefood

yummy! set menu was perfect, variety of everything.
sushi was great, but of course you come here for there reputations of high quality wagyu meat.
+10 marble, melts in your mouth!
worth a try!

Jul 20, 2015

Kimmy_desu

+4.5

The lunch sets are excellent value! Love everything about it. Ordered the harami set and the meat was very nice and chewy. The ambience is also great to dine in. Also got complimentary desserts from the Liven app. They were beautifully presented and a great way to end our meal. We will definitely return regularly :)

Jul 19, 2015

Michael Hershal

Wow!!! The most amazing BBQ I have had outside Japan. It's pricey, but well worth it. The cuts of wagyu are sublime and plentiful. A great selection of of cuts and grades to suit everybody.

Jul 18, 2015

SUOBjective101

+4.5

Lovely ambience; the warm setting takes the edge away from the noise of this very busy compact restaurant. We have been fortunate to get the private room a few times which greatly helps. We tend to start with a number of entrees like the rare beef tartar. Big fan of the hot pot where you could lap it up with premium goodies like the wagyus, but we soon realise you don't have to stretch that far as the other cuts are more than decent. Like the vegetable combination.

Jul 02, 2015

Ec Eats....

It's really about the wagyu and unfortunately on our visit they had run out of a lot of cuts, everything we did have was delicious though.The staff were friendly and attentive, it's a nice looking restaurant.I wouldn't go there for a Japanese food fix that was as good as most other places I have tried and for the price I would go elsewhere but if I want some nice wagyu and prepared for a pricy night out I wouldn't hesitate to come back.

Jun 29, 2015

IamHungry

Sashimi and wagyu dishes are so fresh there's nothing you could complain about. Could taste that they use grated mustard root for the wasabi. Grilled chasu is great. Be prepared to pay for a premium price with a serving that's close to French fine dining. If you think paying $50pp for 4 mains and a 300ml plum wine to share with 4 people, then having to go to Maccas for a Grand Angus is acceptable, its alright to go for it. After all the food is good. Not going back in particularly when comparing to dining at Coda paying $90pp with 6 platters 2 desserts 3 glasses of wine and a whiskey for 4ppl without having to run for a second mini meal.

Jun 20, 2015

Caroline Tran

Great, cosy restaurant. Fantastic service as staff taught us about every meat on the BBQ, and made small talk. The food presentation was superb!

Jun 11, 2015

Calvin Pang

+4.5

The beef here is the best I ever had since the day I was born. The service was perfect and friendly. The parking was easy to find and price is reasonable. The oyster I had was so fresh that I could I taste the sea in the restaurant.

Jun 08, 2015

Service here leaves something to be desired, but the food is very good - probably wouldn't bother with the sashimi again, really came here for the beef! Went with my parents and honestly what we ordered was more than enough - we were actually struggling to finish it all off. For the price, it's definitely more of an occasional place to eat, but if you're really craving good quality meat and a nice, ambient environment, this is definitely a place to consider.

Jun 04, 2015

Sunniechangjo

the sashimi is wonderful and we love the wagyu salad most!!!! It tastes a bit sweet and it deserves to be tried in your food list. And place is comfortable and very convenient to get the bus or tram.

Jun 01, 2015

Juicy Jay

+4.5

Favourite place in Melbourne. Had my birthday here this year and had the best time. The quality of meat here is amazing, the prices are more for a special occasion only but what you get at Wagyu Ya is definitely worth the money. Had the freshest sea urchin sashimi it was so sweet and light, the foie gras sushi was so unique, rich and velvety and just to die for, I will savour that memory forever. Abalone hot pot with money bags was delicious, cocktails super yummy and sake was light and refreshing. Staff are helpful, polite and very accommodating with our cake. Will definitely be back.

May 25, 2015

Yan Wang

+4.5

Love the waggu beef here,I recon this is best waggu beef in Melbourne !have to try their premium waggu menu!worth the price

May 10, 2015

Mark From Melbourne

+4.5

Very good sashimi. Had an enjoyable lunch at this cute little Japanese restaurant today.

Although it specialises in meat, as the name suggests, we had some mixed sushi/sashimi, tempura and ebi tam maki.

Everything was well presented and used excellent ingredients. The tuna was particularly good.

Service was attentive and friendly.

Apr 28, 2015

Wen

+3.5

Real wagyu real enjoyment. Wagyu is a deluxe and expensive experience, here you can try 10+ wagyu beef, perfect for a special occasion.

Apr 27, 2015

Akane Koga

+4.5

The one of the best meal I had in Melbourne!it remind me back to Japan!have to try their jo karubi !

Apr 16, 2015

Rosanna

+4.5

Waygu Ya in South Yarra serves up delicious Wagyu beef and other tasty Japanese fare. We heard that Novak Djokovic had his meal here one year and decided to have their soy milk hot pot for dinner. They also do good value lunch sets and this is what we had this time: Harami set - the thick part of the diaphragm muscle, extremely limited portion with only 1kg per cow. Full flavoured and delicate texture. The set comes with potato salad, fried chicken pieces, salad, miso soup , yummy steamed rice and a piece of orange. You also get three sauces but the meat doesn't need any extra sauce. The steamed rice also comes with this braised fatty meat that is so addictive. Japanese style soy milk hot pot - smaller version of what you would have for dinner. The unique flavour of the hot pot goes really well with the Wagyu beef that is sliced perfectly thin. Literally melts in your mouth. Service: :star :star :star :star Quality of food: :star :star :star :star ½ Value for money: :star :star :star :star Type of venue: Japanese Worth a return visit? Yes. Address: 156 Toorak Road, South Yarra VIC 3141 Posted by Gastronomic Gems at 8:23 PM

Apr 20, 2015

Netty

Thoroughly enjoyable dining experience. Friendly staff, very attentive. Bbq meat and bbq veggies very so delicious as was the sushi / sashimi entree. Will definitely return, highly recommend.

Apr 01, 2015

Will

+4.5

Good food average sevice. Fresh and tasty wagyu but not backed by quality service

Mar 30, 2015

Michale

+4.5

OMG! We had a dinner at this restaurant tonight, every beef is fantastic! Specially the M10+ karuibi(some thing like this spell) beef! It's the best one I ever had! (It's the same as the one I had in Japan) also the other BBQ beef is awesome! Must be the most high quality in Melbourne! I will go back to have dinner for sure. Strongly suggest the people who haven't try this before!

Mar 22, 2015

Jen C

+4.5

Just amazing this place. Great food and service. Would definitely be back.

Mar 05, 2015

David Lew

+4.5

I'm a man of many words, but today I am speechless. F-ing awesome. MUST try. Staff amazing, food exceptionally flavoursome but still well balanced, great atmosphere. Meat was beautiful but so were all the sides. Need I say more?

Feb 12, 2015

1588449

+4.5

Best!!!. I've been there twice, still can remember the taste of Marble 10+. Best of the best.

Jan 31, 2015

Li Yan

this place is best for wagyu beef!you can have different cut of wagyu!specially you have to order their premium wagyu beef menu!they have best wagyu in town!The service is professional also friendly.

Jan 24, 2015

Merryland415

+4.5

Very good Wagyu but a bit pricy

Oct 07, 2014

Indira Setiaputri

+4.5

One of my fave restaurants!. I keep coming back for Grade 9 and Grade 10 Wagyu beef. The price is very competitive compared to other restaurants that serve similar Grade of Wagyu beef. Staff is friendly and quick turnaround too. Could not ask for more!

Sep 28, 2014

Facebook User

+4.5

Their sukiyaki is the best that i ever had,well done

Jun 17, 2014

Coffee Lover

+4.5

Grilled fish was very fresh and the sauce was subtle but had nice flavour. Even though they are specialised in yakiniku, there are plenty of dishes for non-meat eaters. They serve great Sushi, highly recommended.

Jun 15, 2014

Saya

+4.5

Had Amazing night in here tonight!the wagyu beef BBQ is amazing !we are the group of 10,we had the m10 sirloin steak,some of the m7 ,my fav is m10,this is the best wagyu beef I ever try in Melbourne,even nicer than rock pool wagyu steak,highly recomond this place!

May 10, 2014

Monkinime

+4.5

Found awesome place on "Liven", got 25% off too!. I was browsing 'Liven' application on my phone try to find a nice place to celebrate my friends job news, and this place looked very nice, things all look yummy as. App says i get 25% off total bill discount, so booked and had the best wagyu experience ever in Melbourne. They had special 150g M9 wagyu and friendly service and place is very nice. Also was so surprised when the staff told me djokovich of whom I am dying fan visits here often! Try their entree raw wagyu with egg yolk on. It melts in your mouth! Definitely coming back again. Feeling happier after the bill reduced down by $30. Recommending. Upstair looks nicer than downstairs by the way.

May 04, 2014

Muzi Tong

+4.5

Haven't have the authentic japanese food for a long long time,highly recoment this gorgeous restaurant to every Japanese food lover in Melbourne!!!

May 04, 2014

Moeko Uno

+4.5

We had a awesome night in there,perfect service with wonderful food,especially the M9 wagyu beef,will back for sure!

May 03, 2014

Xuefen

+4.5

Really fresh baby lobster sashimi and friendly staff!

Apr 26, 2014

Melisa

+4.5

Good job guys,you guys had the best wagyu beef in town!!!

Apr 01, 2014

Tataki

+4.5

Just beautiful... If you're looking For something a little different from other japanese restaurant. . Give This place a go... Froie gras rice with truffle, yuki beef.. must try.

Mar 17, 2014

Luke

+4.5

Nice Wagyu!friendly staff!really like it!

Mar 06, 2014

Josh

+4.5

Been there twice and tired few different dishes,they all delicious,great atmosphere too,will keep going back to this lovely place

Mar 03, 2014

Ming

+4.5

Fantastic authentic Japanese,read many reviews before I go to try a new place but since I moving to melbourne I found that it's really difficult to judge quality in Japanese food,because of many Australians like fried and covered with a lot of sauce,not authentic at all,and I found some of the disappointment for them,for those don't really know what is Japanese food I decided to write a review here,the wagyu beef I can say they are the best in town especially those sauce for dipping,and for their portion I can say it's already bigger than a lot of the other Japanese restaurant,actually for authentic Japanese food serving size is small and tasty.
You can also tell about by the clientele which I predominately Japanese.
I will be back !!!
For those whinging about the price. Quality is not always cheap. If you want big portion and heap, I personally think there's some other better option. Like all you can eat or something. This is for real foodies.

Mar 03, 2014

Ryo

+4.5

This restaurant so nice. co.... This restaurant so nice.
colity and tryst also good beef BBq and I love Japanese guy make sushi.
ramen is my favorite.
presses try.
U get amazing time in here!!!

Feb 27, 2014

Popope

+4.5

Just went there for dinner !having a BBQ upstairs!the wagyu was amazing!staff is nice and friendly!highly recommend this place to all meat lovers!

Feb 16, 2014

Min

+4.5

I was living in Japan for 10years,this restaurant really make me feel back to Japan !the yakiniku is the same flavour as I used to have in Japan!good job and well done !will be back soon!

Feb 10, 2014

Windy450620

+4.5

Beautiful food!really like this restaurant !will be come back for sure

Feb 10, 2014

Claudia Boni

+4.5

Just came for lunch, sushi plate was delicious. Very fresh salmon, tuna, squid. The agedashi tofu was excellent. Definitely recommend this place!

Jan 16, 2014

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

As its name suggests, Wagyu Ya specialises in wagyu beef, particularly wagyu cooked over Japanese barbecue. Set over two levels, it has both a la carte (downstairs) and smokeless charcoal barbecue (upstairs). Bookings are recommended for the dinner barbecue menu. Its a la carte menu has items from sushi and sashimi to noodles and rice, and also a variety of entrees and side dishes. We came here today to try out Wagyu Ya’s lunch special menu which consists of donburi, ramen, sushi, sashimi and, of course, barbecued wagyu.

Dec 29, 2014

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