Melbourne's Japanese Restaurant
Their menu features a constantly evolving selection of dishes and ingredients that push the boundaries and play with century-old techniques, delivering the purest and most delicate flavours. Consisting of three levels including a sushi bar, fine dining area and traditional tatami seating, Shoya on Market Lane is driven by their passion for delivering contemporary, authentic and traditional Japanese fine dining. Decorated with elegant Japanese paintings and calligraphy, Shoyu’s interior immediately captures your senses. At 1st Floor, we offer a set menu “Kaiseki” to take our diners through a journey which has been carefully constructed by our chefs. This experience includes a range of exciting and modern dishes with fresh local products that has been matched with Japanese sensibility.
We respect our food but want our diners to experience Japanese cuisine in a new way. We want to reinterpret Japanese dishes to create a unique dining experience that will captivate the senses and showcase modern cuisine inspired by the rich history of Japanese food. Little Ramen Baris on the smaller side when japanese restaurant melbourne it comes to Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. The menu makes decision-making easy and the $7 Sapporo Draught on tap makes it one of our top cheap eats. In true Japanese style, the dining space is tiny, so getting a table if there’s more than two or three of you can be tricky, but trust us, it’s so worth it.
There are over 80 sakes at this slick Japanese bar and eatery, which is housed in a former bank. Unlike many izakayas – which can get quite dark – Kumo's space is light, open and airy. A charming little Japanese restaurant with a cluttered interior that feels a bit like being in Japan. Dinners here are great but everyone loves the lunch deals, which involve bento boxes or sushi and miso sets.
He works with both local seafood and fish flown direct from Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo to produce his peerless sushi. Warabi isn't just the crowning glory of W Melbourne's dining, which already features Adam D'Sylva's Lollo as well as Curious bar and casual daytime venue Culprit. It's also the first Australian project for Wa Creations, responsible for several Michelin-starred establishments in Tokyo and Hong Kong, including fellow kappo venue Zuicho.
Here you'll find sushi, gyoza, tempura, plus hearty bowls of braised-beef curry. Plus a fun drinks list that includes sakes, Japanese-influenced cocktails and craft beers from Tokyo. Nigiri, unlike sushi hand rolls, nigiri style sushi features fabulous ingredients on top of a small bed of rice.
The guys behind the bar are lovely here—just ask them which spirits match well with your food if you’re unsure. Is, without a doubt, one of the best Japanese restaurants Melbourne has to offer when it comes to efficiency and value for money in 2021—you’ll have your chicken katsu curry in your hand faster than you can order it. A lot of lunchtime diners like to get their phone out and time how long it takes to whip the chargrilled chicken from the grill and dollop a big ladle of tasty curry sauce on top (their PB is 12 seconds...).
Winning a Chef’s Hat each year from 2008 to 2020, every dish is prepared and cooked right in front of you, showcasing Shigeo’s mastery of Japanese cooking and filling the air with tantalising aromas. Taking creative inspiration from the Blade Runner sequel, Izakaya Den 2029 on Russell Street easily stands out as one of the most unique Japanese restaurants on our list. As the imaginative relaunch of the original Izakaya Den, you will still find some of their old favourites on their menu along with new bold dishes. As the epitome of ‘omotenashi’, which means to go above and beyond to provide outstanding service, Chef Kazuki and Saori ensure each guest is warmly welcomed and taken care of as soon as they walk through the door.
For classic ramen lovers, their menu has a classic Tonkotsu soup with spring onions, seaweed, bamboo shoots and slices of BBQ pork. If you like your ramen hot, then you’ll love their tan tan men ramen which is made with chilli-infused soup and spicy minced pork, topped with chashu, nitamago and corn. Little Bourke Street is where you will find Little Ramen Bar, specialising in some of the most incredible ramen dishes you will ever try – and we mean it.
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Tempura Hajime's Owner chef Shigeo has been a chef for over 25 years. Shigeo worked as the chef at the acclaimed CBD Japanese restaurant Kenzan. In 2009 he started the ownership and chef's role at the much awarded Tempura Hajime.
Having an emphasis on using seasonal and fresh produce with a strong focus on eye-catching presentation, Japanese food is well known throughout the world as one of the best cuisines one can experience. Featuring some of the most unique flavours such as wasabi, tonkatsu sauce, shichimi and dashi, here is where to discover Melbourne’s best Japanese restaurants. Grab a stool and some chopsticks, and get ready for some of the freshest sashimi and crispest beers around. Ichi Ni Na Na, treat yourself to wafu-seasoned wagyu beef tartare with pickled shallots, radish, shiso and croutons, just-out-of-the-ocean sashimi salads and charcoal-grilled king prawns with yakitori sauce. You’re in for a top-notch evening at one of Melbourne's favourite Japanese restaurants on Fitzroy’s bustling Brunswick Street. Their Head Chef and founder Shigeo Nonaka has achieved a long list of awards for Shoya, including winning Best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne from 2006 to 2013 – which is a pretty good indicator of what to expect.
There are at least half a dozen restaurants that could lay claim to the title. But in 2021 this one is still rightly deserving of a spot at the top. You can order online from us by clicking the ORDER ONLINE button and we will deliver our delicious food directly to your front door.
Achieving a perfect balance between simple and complex flavours, their menu demonstrates rich Japanese flavours crafted with classic French techniques using fresh Australian produce. Menu options include à la carte and banquet menus, as well as the revered style of Omakase dining, where guests leave themselves entirely in the expert hands of the Chef. Aoba feels like you're stepping into one of the many family-run restaurants found throughout Tokyo's winding back streets. As far as Japanese restaurants north of Melbourne go, Gogyo is worth a look in. Their signature charred miso ramen dish is like nothing else found here, and their spicier dishes pack some heat (try the karaka-men bowl for a real punch in the tastebuds). Gogyo is owned by IPPUDO, a Japan-based chain that have been doing ramen back in Japan for years, so you know you're in good hands when you order a bowl of the good stuff.
We respect our food but want our diners to experience Japanese cuisine in a new way. We want to reinterpret Japanese dishes to create a unique dining experience that will captivate the senses and showcase modern cuisine inspired by the rich history of Japanese food. Little Ramen Baris on the smaller side when japanese restaurant melbourne it comes to Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. The menu makes decision-making easy and the $7 Sapporo Draught on tap makes it one of our top cheap eats. In true Japanese style, the dining space is tiny, so getting a table if there’s more than two or three of you can be tricky, but trust us, it’s so worth it.
There are over 80 sakes at this slick Japanese bar and eatery, which is housed in a former bank. Unlike many izakayas – which can get quite dark – Kumo's space is light, open and airy. A charming little Japanese restaurant with a cluttered interior that feels a bit like being in Japan. Dinners here are great but everyone loves the lunch deals, which involve bento boxes or sushi and miso sets.
He works with both local seafood and fish flown direct from Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo to produce his peerless sushi. Warabi isn't just the crowning glory of W Melbourne's dining, which already features Adam D'Sylva's Lollo as well as Curious bar and casual daytime venue Culprit. It's also the first Australian project for Wa Creations, responsible for several Michelin-starred establishments in Tokyo and Hong Kong, including fellow kappo venue Zuicho.
Here you'll find sushi, gyoza, tempura, plus hearty bowls of braised-beef curry. Plus a fun drinks list that includes sakes, Japanese-influenced cocktails and craft beers from Tokyo. Nigiri, unlike sushi hand rolls, nigiri style sushi features fabulous ingredients on top of a small bed of rice.
The guys behind the bar are lovely here—just ask them which spirits match well with your food if you’re unsure. Is, without a doubt, one of the best Japanese restaurants Melbourne has to offer when it comes to efficiency and value for money in 2021—you’ll have your chicken katsu curry in your hand faster than you can order it. A lot of lunchtime diners like to get their phone out and time how long it takes to whip the chargrilled chicken from the grill and dollop a big ladle of tasty curry sauce on top (their PB is 12 seconds...).
Winning a Chef’s Hat each year from 2008 to 2020, every dish is prepared and cooked right in front of you, showcasing Shigeo’s mastery of Japanese cooking and filling the air with tantalising aromas. Taking creative inspiration from the Blade Runner sequel, Izakaya Den 2029 on Russell Street easily stands out as one of the most unique Japanese restaurants on our list. As the imaginative relaunch of the original Izakaya Den, you will still find some of their old favourites on their menu along with new bold dishes. As the epitome of ‘omotenashi’, which means to go above and beyond to provide outstanding service, Chef Kazuki and Saori ensure each guest is warmly welcomed and taken care of as soon as they walk through the door.
For classic ramen lovers, their menu has a classic Tonkotsu soup with spring onions, seaweed, bamboo shoots and slices of BBQ pork. If you like your ramen hot, then you’ll love their tan tan men ramen which is made with chilli-infused soup and spicy minced pork, topped with chashu, nitamago and corn. Little Bourke Street is where you will find Little Ramen Bar, specialising in some of the most incredible ramen dishes you will ever try – and we mean it.
Providing first class business listings that deliver results for both users and businesses. Writing great reviews may help and influence others by detailing your experience with this business. Sashimiis raw fish, and you’ll find a fine array at Sakana Japanese.
Tempura Hajime's Owner chef Shigeo has been a chef for over 25 years. Shigeo worked as the chef at the acclaimed CBD Japanese restaurant Kenzan. In 2009 he started the ownership and chef's role at the much awarded Tempura Hajime.
Having an emphasis on using seasonal and fresh produce with a strong focus on eye-catching presentation, Japanese food is well known throughout the world as one of the best cuisines one can experience. Featuring some of the most unique flavours such as wasabi, tonkatsu sauce, shichimi and dashi, here is where to discover Melbourne’s best Japanese restaurants. Grab a stool and some chopsticks, and get ready for some of the freshest sashimi and crispest beers around. Ichi Ni Na Na, treat yourself to wafu-seasoned wagyu beef tartare with pickled shallots, radish, shiso and croutons, just-out-of-the-ocean sashimi salads and charcoal-grilled king prawns with yakitori sauce. You’re in for a top-notch evening at one of Melbourne's favourite Japanese restaurants on Fitzroy’s bustling Brunswick Street. Their Head Chef and founder Shigeo Nonaka has achieved a long list of awards for Shoya, including winning Best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne from 2006 to 2013 – which is a pretty good indicator of what to expect.
There are at least half a dozen restaurants that could lay claim to the title. But in 2021 this one is still rightly deserving of a spot at the top. You can order online from us by clicking the ORDER ONLINE button and we will deliver our delicious food directly to your front door.
Achieving a perfect balance between simple and complex flavours, their menu demonstrates rich Japanese flavours crafted with classic French techniques using fresh Australian produce. Menu options include à la carte and banquet menus, as well as the revered style of Omakase dining, where guests leave themselves entirely in the expert hands of the Chef. Aoba feels like you're stepping into one of the many family-run restaurants found throughout Tokyo's winding back streets. As far as Japanese restaurants north of Melbourne go, Gogyo is worth a look in. Their signature charred miso ramen dish is like nothing else found here, and their spicier dishes pack some heat (try the karaka-men bowl for a real punch in the tastebuds). Gogyo is owned by IPPUDO, a Japan-based chain that have been doing ramen back in Japan for years, so you know you're in good hands when you order a bowl of the good stuff.
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