Melbourne's Best Japanese Restaurants
The World Loves Melbourne was invited as guests of Mr Miyagi to sample its dinner menu with some new options. We enjoyed the new shared dishes presented artistically and full of flavour, technique and concern for texture and balance. After establishing itself Mr Miyagi still has its mojo, and is in fact ever evolving. A longstanding institution, Kenzan is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne – they’ve been slicing market fish and pouring sake for almost 40 years now.
I recently finished the beginner level 1 at Nunawading Japanese School and have loved my experience. Having classes over zoom never felt like a hindrance, and every class was challenging and enjoyable. fancy sushi restaurants I've learnt japanese on and off, but found the way it's taught here was very practical and made it easier to remember. The teachers and staff are friendly, knowledgeable and approachable.
Top eats include crispy roast pork, melt in the mouth Japanese Wagyu and umami fries. Order the matcha lava cake to add a touch of theatre to your meal. Then pop into the retail section for golden truffle salt, Japanese plum wine and gourmet instant noodles. Sake on tap, whisky highballs and a ‘hallucination cocktail’ made with mushroom infused gin. Sakedokoro Namara is one of many new hidden neighborhood gems you need to discover in North Melbourne.
When it comes to great places to eat in Australia, the list really is endless. There are so many different restaurants, cafés, and chains to try that you really are spoiled for choice. From Italian food, to Japanese food, to a good ‘ole rump steak, the food options are endless.
Akaiito's 'younger brother', Ototo is not to be overlooked. The comfortable dining space with booth seating is ideal for big groups of friends. Choose from a selection of Asian-inspired tapas and snacks, sharing plates, or the signature feed me menu. Is the epitome of ramen spots and it’s one you have to add to, then subsequently check off, your list. Chicken ramen is in no short supply, but they’ve also got a veggie soba which is topped with sauteed tomato and fried mushrooms. Find IPPUDO on Artemis lane in QV—just follow the ramen aromas, or the crowds of people that flock to this institution of a Japanese restaurant.
But if you’re in need of a quick meal on the go they've got plenty of sushi sets for one. While you're there, maybe pick up some ingredients from their grocer to try your hand at making your own sushi and or sake too. Melbourne has some of the best sushi going around and we’re not talking about a food court hand roll here. The city’s esteemed restaurants and takeaway storefronts are here to remind us that sushi is not only a traditional Japanese cuisine but also an honoured art form. At Nobu, guests can choose from a wide array of cocktails, sake and wine to go along with their meals.
We recommend taking the bento boxes for a spin, choose from chicken teriyaki, flame salmon and king fish-themed boxes. But there’s something to be said for their flame-seared sushi; flame salmon, flame scallop, flame eel and flame prawn. It’s a quick pick, pay and slice set up but the sushi is high quality. Has fired up the grills and is serving up refreshing contemporary Japanese cuisine. Their fusion menu spans from light to medium with edamame, seaweed salad, bibimbap and panko salmon.
Expect cold dishes, donburi and hits from the Hibachi grill. Take a seat at the stone counter for a 10-course sushi degustation, or order an assortment of sashimi, miso-marinated black cod and savoury steamed custard topped with foie gras à la carte. Izakayas are Japanese bars where the eating is just as important as the drinking.
Get underneath Don Don's black shutters and hectic kitchen for a bento box, and proceed to park yourself on the State Library Lawn for an al-fresco, no-fuss meal. Some of the city’s finest sushi and sashimi is served at Kenzan’s intimate 12-seat counter. And in the main and private dining rooms, à la carte Japanese standards ranging from sukiyaki to shabu-shabu. Pull up at the Bay Street eatery’s 10-seat timber bar (which Kim custom-built) to sample his skill. The omakase experience starts with various zensai, or Japanese appetisers. The sashimi course is different every day, with Kim’s good relationship with his fish supplier affording seasonal variety.
I recently finished the beginner level 1 at Nunawading Japanese School and have loved my experience. Having classes over zoom never felt like a hindrance, and every class was challenging and enjoyable. fancy sushi restaurants I've learnt japanese on and off, but found the way it's taught here was very practical and made it easier to remember. The teachers and staff are friendly, knowledgeable and approachable.
Top eats include crispy roast pork, melt in the mouth Japanese Wagyu and umami fries. Order the matcha lava cake to add a touch of theatre to your meal. Then pop into the retail section for golden truffle salt, Japanese plum wine and gourmet instant noodles. Sake on tap, whisky highballs and a ‘hallucination cocktail’ made with mushroom infused gin. Sakedokoro Namara is one of many new hidden neighborhood gems you need to discover in North Melbourne.
When it comes to great places to eat in Australia, the list really is endless. There are so many different restaurants, cafés, and chains to try that you really are spoiled for choice. From Italian food, to Japanese food, to a good ‘ole rump steak, the food options are endless.
Akaiito's 'younger brother', Ototo is not to be overlooked. The comfortable dining space with booth seating is ideal for big groups of friends. Choose from a selection of Asian-inspired tapas and snacks, sharing plates, or the signature feed me menu. Is the epitome of ramen spots and it’s one you have to add to, then subsequently check off, your list. Chicken ramen is in no short supply, but they’ve also got a veggie soba which is topped with sauteed tomato and fried mushrooms. Find IPPUDO on Artemis lane in QV—just follow the ramen aromas, or the crowds of people that flock to this institution of a Japanese restaurant.
But if you’re in need of a quick meal on the go they've got plenty of sushi sets for one. While you're there, maybe pick up some ingredients from their grocer to try your hand at making your own sushi and or sake too. Melbourne has some of the best sushi going around and we’re not talking about a food court hand roll here. The city’s esteemed restaurants and takeaway storefronts are here to remind us that sushi is not only a traditional Japanese cuisine but also an honoured art form. At Nobu, guests can choose from a wide array of cocktails, sake and wine to go along with their meals.
We recommend taking the bento boxes for a spin, choose from chicken teriyaki, flame salmon and king fish-themed boxes. But there’s something to be said for their flame-seared sushi; flame salmon, flame scallop, flame eel and flame prawn. It’s a quick pick, pay and slice set up but the sushi is high quality. Has fired up the grills and is serving up refreshing contemporary Japanese cuisine. Their fusion menu spans from light to medium with edamame, seaweed salad, bibimbap and panko salmon.
Expect cold dishes, donburi and hits from the Hibachi grill. Take a seat at the stone counter for a 10-course sushi degustation, or order an assortment of sashimi, miso-marinated black cod and savoury steamed custard topped with foie gras à la carte. Izakayas are Japanese bars where the eating is just as important as the drinking.
Get underneath Don Don's black shutters and hectic kitchen for a bento box, and proceed to park yourself on the State Library Lawn for an al-fresco, no-fuss meal. Some of the city’s finest sushi and sashimi is served at Kenzan’s intimate 12-seat counter. And in the main and private dining rooms, à la carte Japanese standards ranging from sukiyaki to shabu-shabu. Pull up at the Bay Street eatery’s 10-seat timber bar (which Kim custom-built) to sample his skill. The omakase experience starts with various zensai, or Japanese appetisers. The sashimi course is different every day, with Kim’s good relationship with his fish supplier affording seasonal variety.
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