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To place an order, please visit the Reservations page of our website and select the day that suits you best. “Service here is an art form as finely calibrated as the kaiseki itself. At Ishizuka, we delicately design a Kaiseki course to incorporate the freshest ingredients of that day.
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's an extensive ramen menu at this bar and diner from the man behind Wabi Sabi Salon Sushi and Neko Neko, alongside a range of other classic Japanese dishes. Plus, there are plenty of sake-based cocktails and a tight line-up of rare whiskies. Neil Perry's Japanese diner serves up a unique version of contemporary Japanese cuisine. The room is sleek, the menu – which is very seafood heavy – is fun and the drinks list is too.

Andrew McConells take on this New York snack was developed for his Golden Fields restaurant in St Kilda and he sold 60,000 of them there. And he says he's sold 18,000 more of them since opening Supernormal. If you’re looking for a hidden Japanese suburban gem, Akita in North Melbourne is a no-frills venue that serves traditional dishes in a minimal space. You’ll find everything from single servings of sashimi to flavourful hotpots, all of which are incredibly reasonably priced.
Private dining rooms make this an elegant setting for group gatherings or business meetings, while a Champagne upgrade is available to make your lunch truly special. Choose between Nobu’s Signature, Deluxe or Vegetarian Bento Box as you sit back with your choice of a house wine, local beer or soft drink in hand. If you are looking for a wine pairing for your Nobu @ Home experience, you can also browse the extensive range of domestic and international wines curated by Crown's Director of Wine, Matt Brooke, atCrown Cellar & Co. Online orders must be placed before 5pm the day prior to pick-up or delivery.

We enjoy the vibe in the Flinders Lane restaurant; modern Japanese cuisine in a modern atmospheric environment. During this exquisite omakase experience for just 12 diners, Shinya Nakano, a talented and creative Kyoto-born sushi chef, presents 18 or so morsels in a choreographed showcase of Australian seafood. Raw tuna belly is laid over rice, seared tuna is placed on top of it, and this radical double is then topped with old-school Kyoto-style pickles. A hand roll of Moreton Bay bug tempura is passed to each diner by the chef, in a gesture that breaks the fourth wall in a delicious fashion. Everything – the timing, the presentation, even the plates and vessels – is highly considered and breathtakingly beautiful. 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.
Step into the contemporary, stylish surroundings of Nobu - one of Melbourne’s best restaurants, and experience its creative flavours. Transport yourself to a side-street club in Roppongi as Kumo lays on live jazz complemented by a five-course Japanese dinner paired with sake, beer and wine. Whilst the heart of our cuisine is contemporary Japanese we take inspiration from Asian street food in general. 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.
To ensure covid-safe dining practices we offer two sittings on Friday and Saturday nights. Our dining sections cater for all occasions, from a casual catchup, a romantic date, to the most special off occasions. There is a section and table to suit all moods and preferences.

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