Melbourne's Best Japanese Restaurants 2023
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MakiMoto Kellyville is a fully licensed 70 seat, casual restaurant. We have a great space for our customers to enjoy a nice meal with friends, family or work colleagues. MakiMoto is a place where we bring you fresh and healthy Japanese gourmet, combined with open kitchens and architecturally designed spaces.
We have been designing walking holidays for nearly 30 years, so we know that the details are important. That’s why we have won more than a dozen tourism awards and are in the Adventure Tourism Hall of Fame. We create these once in a lifetime walking journeys which means we are hands-on with regard to our trips.
Nairn is hoping for this combination of excellent knowledge from the chefs, along with a creative approach, is what attracts people to check out Yūgen. "You pull it apart. And with a beer, it's delicious." Or there's smoked eel chawanmushi with brown butter and crisp chicken skin. "Off of that we've got pork neck with a fermented chilli and ginger, spring onion sauce," says Nairn. Nairn has also been responsible for sourcing talent from across the country to bring the restaurant to life. Head chef Alex Yu (ex-Sokyo Sydney) has made the move to Melbourne from Sydney for the role; while sushi chef Samuel Chee joins the team from the esteemed Kisumé. This concept will see guests go through the already established Yūgen Tea Bar, to descend in a glass-walled lift into an expansive concrete basement with six metre high ceilings.
It’s not just the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne that are currently curbing our food cravings. Be among the first to discover the best new restaurants in Melbourne, or feast on our guides to the bestdumplings, pastaand pizzain town. If you’re feeling a little stuffed after all that, then dial it back to basics with these healthy dining spotsand plant-packed vegan joints. If you’re looking for a Japanese restaurant to wow your friends or clients, then head over to Tempura Hajime in South Melbourne. On the outside, it’s just a wooden door with a small sign located under an office building. On the inside, however, it’s a completely different world.
There is no mistaking that Chef Kazuki Tsuya, a native of the northern Japanese prefecture of Akita who has been schooled in traditional French techniques, is responsible for the dishes served here. While there are many ways to enjoy Kazuki's, we recommend spending about $200 per person on the seven-course tasting menu . Unlike Italian and Vietnamese food, Japanese food in Melbourne does not have a strong cultural foundation.
Being almost impossible to find, and seating just 12 people, Hajime is definitely at the expensive end of the range. This is a real tempura house, and the quality of these morsels of magic compared to some of the Japanese available in Melbourne is like the difference between line-caught bluefin tuna and the fish John West rejects. Is the epitome of ramen spots and it’s one you have to add to, then subsequently check off, your best Japanese CBD 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. Yakimono is the brainchild of owner Chris Lucas, who spent three years living and working in Japan and exploring their late-night izakaya restaurants.
I can now write Hiragana and I'm just starting with Katakana.The teachers are very patient and friendly. Encouraging us to converse more in Japanese which I'm getting more confident and comfortable in.I would highly recommend anyone who wants to learn the language to give these people a call. 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. I've learnt japanese on and off, but found the way it's taught here was very practical and made it easier to remember. Are you looking for the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne?
Here’s why Tasmania’s Huon Valley is a taste sensation It’s not just cider, apples and natural beauty this fertile region is famous for. Take a 30-minute drive from Hobart and discover all it has to offer. This super chef reveals the secret of the perfect potato Jill Dupleix joins star chef Clare Smyth in the kitchen at Oncore. At Moonlight, they’re serving oysters with a tozasu jelly made with traditionally aged smoked shoyu, and hand-carved ice for your yuzu cocktail. At Tsukiyo, the chorizo for the Barcelona takoyaki comes from LP’s Quality Meats; the butter from Pepe Saya.
Bento, sushi, and sashimi are available at Niku Ou, but wagyu is a must-order for at least a few reasons. Several items are offered uniquely at Niku Ou in Australia, including the number-one wagyu in the world, Japanese Kobe beef. If you're in the mood to splurge, try their $225 gold leaf wagyu sandwich. In terms of Japanese eateries north of Melbourne, Gogyo merits consideration. You will easily find many delicious types of Japanese food in Melbourne, from the classics such as sushi, ramen and takoyaki to the fancier dishes such as scallop nigiri, tempura sea urchin and beautifully marbled Japanese wagyu.
I know of many many people that were regular clients and everyone was 100% satisfied. LOL funny most of the restaurants mentioned here has chefs that have never been to Japan. Use to be a nice Sushi takeaway place but now the fish has really cheapened. Nobu still seems to be hit and miss, had some good meals and some not so great meals. Horoki has some nice fushion still and the best value imo.
The food is centred around an elevated, glass-encased version of the traditional Japanese sunken fireplace with ten seats at the counter. The legendary team behind The Maybe Group has opened a bar in Paddington. Cocktails are served in traditional handmade clay jarrito jugs while Mexican and Latino produce shine through each of the drinks. The food menu skews more traditional Mexican than contemporary, ranging from lighter snacks like tacos through to more substantial but still informal dishes. At the heart of the Nobu experience is a knowledgeable and fluid service, distinctively welcoming guests with an element of the unexpected. Get a taste of the international fine dining icon for yourself and be immersed in the excitement of the Nobu experience in the intimate surrounds of one of our private dining rooms.
For dinner Miyako has a kids menu available, at $35, with spring rolls, a teppanyaki mix of butter fish, chicken and mixed vegetables, fried rice, miso soup and ice cream. Otherwise the lunch menu offers good value and fewer dishes which would suit a smaller child’s appetite. Izakaya Jiro, Hawthorn.An award-winning Japanese restaurant on the eastside, once you've ordered your food, don't forget the drinks. There are over 50 varieties to choose from, including traditional Japanese sakes, beers, plum wines, and cocktails. Eastsiders will also be spoiled for choice when it comes to the menu, where in true tapas-style, they can move from one of the 50 small plates up to sashimi, sizzling hot plates and skewers. It is an experience the restaurant says allows diners to 'experience multiple authentic Japanese dishes in just one evening' or to put in one word –Izakaya.
There are lots of set menu options including a vegetable option, and a kids set. The Okosama Set, for 10yo and under, is $23.50 per head, and includes deep fried chicken, vegetables, maryland fillets, fried rice and dessert. Burwood Teppanyaki House prides themselves on offering the best teppanyaki in Melbourne’s south east.
MakiMoto Kellyville is a fully licensed 70 seat, casual restaurant. We have a great space for our customers to enjoy a nice meal with friends, family or work colleagues. MakiMoto is a place where we bring you fresh and healthy Japanese gourmet, combined with open kitchens and architecturally designed spaces.
We have been designing walking holidays for nearly 30 years, so we know that the details are important. That’s why we have won more than a dozen tourism awards and are in the Adventure Tourism Hall of Fame. We create these once in a lifetime walking journeys which means we are hands-on with regard to our trips.
Nairn is hoping for this combination of excellent knowledge from the chefs, along with a creative approach, is what attracts people to check out Yūgen. "You pull it apart. And with a beer, it's delicious." Or there's smoked eel chawanmushi with brown butter and crisp chicken skin. "Off of that we've got pork neck with a fermented chilli and ginger, spring onion sauce," says Nairn. Nairn has also been responsible for sourcing talent from across the country to bring the restaurant to life. Head chef Alex Yu (ex-Sokyo Sydney) has made the move to Melbourne from Sydney for the role; while sushi chef Samuel Chee joins the team from the esteemed Kisumé. This concept will see guests go through the already established Yūgen Tea Bar, to descend in a glass-walled lift into an expansive concrete basement with six metre high ceilings.
It’s not just the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne that are currently curbing our food cravings. Be among the first to discover the best new restaurants in Melbourne, or feast on our guides to the bestdumplings, pastaand pizzain town. If you’re feeling a little stuffed after all that, then dial it back to basics with these healthy dining spotsand plant-packed vegan joints. If you’re looking for a Japanese restaurant to wow your friends or clients, then head over to Tempura Hajime in South Melbourne. On the outside, it’s just a wooden door with a small sign located under an office building. On the inside, however, it’s a completely different world.
There is no mistaking that Chef Kazuki Tsuya, a native of the northern Japanese prefecture of Akita who has been schooled in traditional French techniques, is responsible for the dishes served here. While there are many ways to enjoy Kazuki's, we recommend spending about $200 per person on the seven-course tasting menu . Unlike Italian and Vietnamese food, Japanese food in Melbourne does not have a strong cultural foundation.
Being almost impossible to find, and seating just 12 people, Hajime is definitely at the expensive end of the range. This is a real tempura house, and the quality of these morsels of magic compared to some of the Japanese available in Melbourne is like the difference between line-caught bluefin tuna and the fish John West rejects. Is the epitome of ramen spots and it’s one you have to add to, then subsequently check off, your best Japanese CBD 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. Yakimono is the brainchild of owner Chris Lucas, who spent three years living and working in Japan and exploring their late-night izakaya restaurants.
I can now write Hiragana and I'm just starting with Katakana.The teachers are very patient and friendly. Encouraging us to converse more in Japanese which I'm getting more confident and comfortable in.I would highly recommend anyone who wants to learn the language to give these people a call. 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. I've learnt japanese on and off, but found the way it's taught here was very practical and made it easier to remember. Are you looking for the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne?
Here’s why Tasmania’s Huon Valley is a taste sensation It’s not just cider, apples and natural beauty this fertile region is famous for. Take a 30-minute drive from Hobart and discover all it has to offer. This super chef reveals the secret of the perfect potato Jill Dupleix joins star chef Clare Smyth in the kitchen at Oncore. At Moonlight, they’re serving oysters with a tozasu jelly made with traditionally aged smoked shoyu, and hand-carved ice for your yuzu cocktail. At Tsukiyo, the chorizo for the Barcelona takoyaki comes from LP’s Quality Meats; the butter from Pepe Saya.
Bento, sushi, and sashimi are available at Niku Ou, but wagyu is a must-order for at least a few reasons. Several items are offered uniquely at Niku Ou in Australia, including the number-one wagyu in the world, Japanese Kobe beef. If you're in the mood to splurge, try their $225 gold leaf wagyu sandwich. In terms of Japanese eateries north of Melbourne, Gogyo merits consideration. You will easily find many delicious types of Japanese food in Melbourne, from the classics such as sushi, ramen and takoyaki to the fancier dishes such as scallop nigiri, tempura sea urchin and beautifully marbled Japanese wagyu.
I know of many many people that were regular clients and everyone was 100% satisfied. LOL funny most of the restaurants mentioned here has chefs that have never been to Japan. Use to be a nice Sushi takeaway place but now the fish has really cheapened. Nobu still seems to be hit and miss, had some good meals and some not so great meals. Horoki has some nice fushion still and the best value imo.
The food is centred around an elevated, glass-encased version of the traditional Japanese sunken fireplace with ten seats at the counter. The legendary team behind The Maybe Group has opened a bar in Paddington. Cocktails are served in traditional handmade clay jarrito jugs while Mexican and Latino produce shine through each of the drinks. The food menu skews more traditional Mexican than contemporary, ranging from lighter snacks like tacos through to more substantial but still informal dishes. At the heart of the Nobu experience is a knowledgeable and fluid service, distinctively welcoming guests with an element of the unexpected. Get a taste of the international fine dining icon for yourself and be immersed in the excitement of the Nobu experience in the intimate surrounds of one of our private dining rooms.
For dinner Miyako has a kids menu available, at $35, with spring rolls, a teppanyaki mix of butter fish, chicken and mixed vegetables, fried rice, miso soup and ice cream. Otherwise the lunch menu offers good value and fewer dishes which would suit a smaller child’s appetite. Izakaya Jiro, Hawthorn.An award-winning Japanese restaurant on the eastside, once you've ordered your food, don't forget the drinks. There are over 50 varieties to choose from, including traditional Japanese sakes, beers, plum wines, and cocktails. Eastsiders will also be spoiled for choice when it comes to the menu, where in true tapas-style, they can move from one of the 50 small plates up to sashimi, sizzling hot plates and skewers. It is an experience the restaurant says allows diners to 'experience multiple authentic Japanese dishes in just one evening' or to put in one word –Izakaya.
There are lots of set menu options including a vegetable option, and a kids set. The Okosama Set, for 10yo and under, is $23.50 per head, and includes deep fried chicken, vegetables, maryland fillets, fried rice and dessert. Burwood Teppanyaki House prides themselves on offering the best teppanyaki in Melbourne’s south east.
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