Top Japanese Restaurant & Bar Melbourne
Kenzan honours the traditional cooking methods and provides the diners with a true Japanese culinary experience. Our friendly staff welcome you to the spacious main dining room or sushi bar, where the warm and relaxing ambience allows you to immerse yourself in the occasion. Sushi, sashimi and bento dishes are the favoured choices at Niku Ou. However, you must try the wagyu beef that is served here, especially the Kobe beef as it is the only spot in the whole country that serves it. If you are after a luxurious Japanese experience then Ishizuka is the spot for you. The fancy food matches the equally refined ambience and with a menu that alternates seasonally, you’ll never get bored of this restaurant.
More casual but equally delicious, the à la carte menu offers your choice of stunningly fresh sashimi, sushi and grilled meats alongside an extensive sake list. Niku Ou, Yakikami is the foremost location for quality wagyu in Melbourne. Located on Toorak Road in South Yarra, Yakikami is also an opulent escape for flame-grilled Brighton restaurants Nomad chicken Yakitori and top-shelf sake. The 70-seat diner is spread out across 350sqm of sleek marble flooring and features a dedicated Yakitori bar with charcoal Josper grills that churn out skewers of chicken, seafood and vegetables. No one could ever accuse restaurateur Chris Lucas of being unambitious.
As with all izakayas, the food menu is designed to pair well with drinks. This playful Taiwanese-Japanese restaurant in South Melbourne (no relation to Fitzroy's Peko Peko) is a fun eatery that doesn't take itself or its delicious menu too seriously. 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.
Expect fun and casual dining, with neon lights and street signs cascading from the ceiling. A curated selection of rice, pickles, soup and rotating main is served here on the daily in neat wooden trays. Opt for teriyaki lamb ribs, char-grilled eel and pork katsu. Little Ramen Baris on the smaller side when it comes to Japanese restaurants in Melbourne.
This homey diner at the end of busy Smith Street has won a loyal following for its wholesome pescatarian and vegan fare. Their ramen soups are completely plant based yet offer a superb depth of flavour. They do three varieties including a soy sauce-based broth, a spicy tofu number and our favourite, the creamy tan tan ramen enriched with sesame and soy milk. Every bowl comes topped with a dainty assortment of mashed tofu, pickles and wood ear mushrooms, while gluten-free diners are looked after with the option of swapping wheat for rice noodles. Devotees wait patiently for bowls of their signature tonkotsu, a thick, collagen-rich pork bone soup cooked for hours to concentrate flavour. Served with springy thin noodles, tender pork chashu, wood ear mushrooms and spring onions, these are hefty bowls that’ll conquer even the most ravenous of hungers.
Unless you have the metabolism of a nine-year-old, and the finances of a Kardashian, you never stand a chance against Melbourne's ferocious dining machine. The openings just don't stop and ain't nobody got time to keep on top of what's what. So behold, our eat-and-destroy list – a guide to Melbourne's 50 best restaurants.
Discover the taste of Wagyu and K-Pop culture at OMI x KZO Emporium on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne. Experience the best of both Japanese and Korean worlds at this new restaurant, where diners expl... Expect to find a high-energy Japanese eating house with a uniquely Melbourne sensibility at Yakimono on Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD. Set on the first floor in the heart of the city’s fashion ... Take a peek down unfamiliar roads as we highlight the best hidden attractions in the city. Baking fresh four times daily, Coppe Pan has your gourmet sandwich craving covered.
Some of the more affordable restaurants in Japan are Wabi Wabi Salon and Ichi Ni Nana. Some of the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne are Kisume, Nobu, Ishizuka, and Minamishima. The most popular Japanese restaurants in Melbourne are Minamishima, Kisume, Supernormal and Izakaya Den. We can also point you in the direction of Melbourne's best ramen shops, dumplings and whisky barsto cap off your night.
'Robata' is a centuries-old Japanese grilling technique and that's what the crew here do best. The menu is designed to be shared, so you get to try a little of everything. Order yakitori and kushiyaki skewers cooked on the charcoal grill, and fresh sashimi.
More casual but equally delicious, the à la carte menu offers your choice of stunningly fresh sashimi, sushi and grilled meats alongside an extensive sake list. Niku Ou, Yakikami is the foremost location for quality wagyu in Melbourne. Located on Toorak Road in South Yarra, Yakikami is also an opulent escape for flame-grilled Brighton restaurants Nomad chicken Yakitori and top-shelf sake. The 70-seat diner is spread out across 350sqm of sleek marble flooring and features a dedicated Yakitori bar with charcoal Josper grills that churn out skewers of chicken, seafood and vegetables. No one could ever accuse restaurateur Chris Lucas of being unambitious.
As with all izakayas, the food menu is designed to pair well with drinks. This playful Taiwanese-Japanese restaurant in South Melbourne (no relation to Fitzroy's Peko Peko) is a fun eatery that doesn't take itself or its delicious menu too seriously. 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.
Expect fun and casual dining, with neon lights and street signs cascading from the ceiling. A curated selection of rice, pickles, soup and rotating main is served here on the daily in neat wooden trays. Opt for teriyaki lamb ribs, char-grilled eel and pork katsu. Little Ramen Baris on the smaller side when it comes to Japanese restaurants in Melbourne.
This homey diner at the end of busy Smith Street has won a loyal following for its wholesome pescatarian and vegan fare. Their ramen soups are completely plant based yet offer a superb depth of flavour. They do three varieties including a soy sauce-based broth, a spicy tofu number and our favourite, the creamy tan tan ramen enriched with sesame and soy milk. Every bowl comes topped with a dainty assortment of mashed tofu, pickles and wood ear mushrooms, while gluten-free diners are looked after with the option of swapping wheat for rice noodles. Devotees wait patiently for bowls of their signature tonkotsu, a thick, collagen-rich pork bone soup cooked for hours to concentrate flavour. Served with springy thin noodles, tender pork chashu, wood ear mushrooms and spring onions, these are hefty bowls that’ll conquer even the most ravenous of hungers.
Unless you have the metabolism of a nine-year-old, and the finances of a Kardashian, you never stand a chance against Melbourne's ferocious dining machine. The openings just don't stop and ain't nobody got time to keep on top of what's what. So behold, our eat-and-destroy list – a guide to Melbourne's 50 best restaurants.
Discover the taste of Wagyu and K-Pop culture at OMI x KZO Emporium on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne. Experience the best of both Japanese and Korean worlds at this new restaurant, where diners expl... Expect to find a high-energy Japanese eating house with a uniquely Melbourne sensibility at Yakimono on Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD. Set on the first floor in the heart of the city’s fashion ... Take a peek down unfamiliar roads as we highlight the best hidden attractions in the city. Baking fresh four times daily, Coppe Pan has your gourmet sandwich craving covered.
Some of the more affordable restaurants in Japan are Wabi Wabi Salon and Ichi Ni Nana. Some of the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne are Kisume, Nobu, Ishizuka, and Minamishima. The most popular Japanese restaurants in Melbourne are Minamishima, Kisume, Supernormal and Izakaya Den. We can also point you in the direction of Melbourne's best ramen shops, dumplings and whisky barsto cap off your night.
'Robata' is a centuries-old Japanese grilling technique and that's what the crew here do best. The menu is designed to be shared, so you get to try a little of everything. Order yakitori and kushiyaki skewers cooked on the charcoal grill, and fresh sashimi.
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