Overview
Discover the best Japanese restaurants and flavours in Melbourne. From casual ramen eateries and traditional izakayas to exquisite fine diners, the city has more Japanese dining options than you can poke a chopstick at.
Find the perfect Japanese bar snack at one of Melbourne's favourite izakayas. Enjoy beach views and gyoza at St Kilda's Ichi Ni Izakaya, or pull up a stool for Japanese-style tapas at Izakaya Den.
Compare award-winning restaurants: there's top-notch sushi at Minamishima in Richmond and kaiseki haute cuisine at intimate Ishizuka. Be sure to try the exceptional omakase chef's choice at Kakizaki (South Yarra) or Kisume (Flinders Lane).
Taste 'new style' Japanese at Nobu Melbourne, and new-style sushi at Sake in Hamer Hall.
Sample heart-warming Japanese breakfasts and lunch at Collingwood's Cibi cafe, and slurp a bowl of handmade ramen at Smith Street's Shop Ramen. Pick your favourite soup and noodle combination at Shizuku Ramen in Abbotsford.
Still hungry? Savour noodles in delicate broths at city ramen specialists Shimbashi Soba & Sake and Shujinko – vegan options too.
Cap off the night with sake and snacks at Japanese bar Robot, or get a taste of Japanese culture at karaoke bars around Little Bourke Street.
