Japanese $$ Upstairs from Calia in Chadstone is it’s sister store Calia Grill. It’s still Japanese but more focused on the bbq aspects of the cuisine. We had one of the wagyu sets, tasty and fun to do! But expensive. Decent place for special occasions. 🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩🥩 8/10 https://calia.co/pages/calia-chadstone-grill
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Oushou (Camberwell)
Japanese $$ A nice Japanese spot in Camberwell. Tried the gyoza, salmon taco, teriyaki chicken, and one of their sushi platters. Decent quality, on the pricier side, but good value for money. Worth a try if you’re in the area. 🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣 8/10 Homepage
Ippudo (CBD)
Japanese $$ Ipuddo is a famous ramen franchise from Japan. The CBD restaurant has a beautifully decorated Japanese interior. Everytime I pass this place it has a long line. Very rich and wholesome ramen; I tried the original chashu, noodles had a good bite to it and a very comforting hot broth. Not too saltyContinue reading “Ippudo (CBD)”
Marble Yakiniku (Glen Waverley)
Japanese $$$ Wow. What a hidden gem! Can barely see anything from the outside, but inside is a modern Japanese delight. Got the plum banquet set menu, absolutely delicious, very decent amount for $130. Highlights were the BBQ meat and the foie gras rice, insanely rich and flavourful. The cheesecake was also amazing! Fantastic placeContinue reading “Marble Yakiniku (Glen Waverley)”
Ichi Ni (St Kilda)
Japanese $$ Just across the road from St Kilda beach, this is a perfect light lunch for a hot day. Huge variety in the menu, with fresh sushi, sashimi, rolls, baos, curry, bbq and more. We tried the Dragon and Kaisen Maki rolls, Teppan Kasu (miso eggplant), salmon tacos, Mint Ginger Smash mocktail. Eggplant wasContinue reading “Ichi Ni (St Kilda)”
Sushi Kona (Forest Hill)
Japanese $ Stumbled across this place in a rush at the Forest Hill shopping centre, looks like a typical sushi takeaway joint, but fairly decent quality! The box I bought had great variety too. The wasabi was a bit bland but the price wasn’t bad at $16.50, would definitely get again. 🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣 9/10 https://www.foresthillchase.com.au/store/sushi-kona/
Maguro (Chadstone)
Japanese $ I thought Chadstone had enough sushi places, but this is definitely better quality than most takeaway sushi. Certainly pricier, but worth it. If you’re keen, this place even has oysters. 🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣 9/10
Hanaichi (CBD)
Japanese $ If you ever want cheap, fast, filling Asian food in the city, you should go to Hanaichi. A student’s dream lunch. Situated in QV, this place has a filling rice meal for around $10, great value for money. The Kay’s chicken has surprisingly decent quality fried chicken, highly recommend. 🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛 8/10 https://hanaichi.com.au/
Robota (CBD)
Japanese $$ Famous for it’s Japanese grill style, this place has a great set menu with a mix of sashimi and grilled meats. The chicken meatball with it’s egg yolk sauce and wagyu beef are must-trys. Beautiful interior as well, modern Asian vibes. 🍢🍢🍢🍢🍢🍢🍢🍢🍢 9/10 https://robata.com.au/menu
Calia (Chadstone)
Asian $$ I’m conflicted about this place, because the food was amazing, but I got food poisoning from it! The fact that I’m still considering going back just shows how tasty the food was. To be fair, I’ve been a few times with no problems, so go at your own risk! Miso eggplant, salted eggContinue reading “Calia (Chadstone)”
Sushi Hotaru (CBD)
Japanese $$ Love a good quality sushi train! You can either take right off the train or order through the touch screen. Dishes certainly add up, but worth it! Great quality fish. Often a line so get in early! Seared salmon and chicken karaage are my favourites. 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣Continue reading “Sushi Hotaru (CBD)”
Future Sushi (Collingwood)
Japanese/Vegan $ A very unexpected vegan cuisine! Almost couldn’t tell it was vegan, fake seafood was still delicious. A fun try if you want to be vegan for a day. 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 🍣 8/10 https://futuresushi.com.au/
Pokéd (CBD)
Hawaiian/Japanese $ I feel like a poké bowl is uniquely satisfying; it is filling and warm from the rice but doesn’t feel too heavy from the toppings and sauces. A fantastic lunch meal when you don’t want to be too unhealthy but are very hungry. The menu looks a little complicated, but essentially you canContinue reading “Pokéd (CBD)”
Ichiro Izakaya Bar (Burwood)
Japanese $$ Just outside the Burwood Brickworks shopping centre, this Japanese restaurant has good quality sushi and a pretty good ramen! Katsu is fairly decent, and always fun ordering on a tablet. Would recommend when you’re having a Jap craving! 🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱 8/10 https://www.ichiroizakaya.com.au/#/
Hibiki Future (Camberwell)
Japanese $ This Asian grocery sells great take-away eats and snacks. A must-try are the Hibiki Bento’s, the tuna and chicken katsu are my favs! And you can get 3 for $12. It also has some baked goods and sweets. Next to the dine-in Hibiki restaurant, the Future store is a great take-away alternative whenContinue reading “Hibiki Future (Camberwell)”
Momo Sushi (Carlton)
Japanese $ Great sushi place near Melbourne Uni, good for a quick decent take-away lunch. Packaging of the onigiri keeps the seaweed nice and crispy; my favourite is the tuna! 🍙🍙🍙🍙🍙🍙🍙🍙 8/10 https://m.facebook.com/MomoSushiAustralia/
Suzuran (Camberwell)
Japanese $$ Attached to a cute Asian grocery in Camberwell, this is a popular place for take-away sushi packs. Very fresh and authentic! Not cheap, but good quality. 🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱 8/10 https://www.suzuran.com.au/
Fuji Tei (St Kilda)
Japanese $$ Down a very unassuming street of St Kilda, this small restaurant is a hidden gem. Even upon entry we weren’t sure we were in the place; but what a find! For $35, got a filling and great quality meal of sashimi, tempura, tofu, pan-fried salmon, rice, salad, miso soup and black sesame ice-cream.Continue reading “Fuji Tei (St Kilda)”
Hakata Gensuke (CBD)
Japanese $ When you can’t go to Japan for ramen this is the next best thing! Always a huge line, but moves fairly fast and quick service once inside. My go to place in Melbourne for ramen. I’m basic and like the Signature Tonkotsu, the gyoza and chicken kaarage are great sides. 🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜 10/10
Meet Sando (CBD)
Brunch/Japanese $$ Located near Queen Victoria Market, a hipster corner cafe. Their Katsu Sando (Japanese style sandwiches) was definitely worth the trip! Chicken was so tender, and bread was so soft. Highly recommend for a good brunch/lunch! Home ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ 8/10
Jaspresso (North Melbourne)
Japanese $ Fantastic place for Japanese curries and jaffles for an inexpensive but delicious lunch. Close to Parkville hospitals if you’re in the area. They also do an excellent matcha and white chocolate cookie, definitely worth a trip! https://www.instagram.com/jaspresso.melbourne/ 🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛🍛 10/10
Shinmai Tasty (Maribyrnong)
Japanese $$ A great Japanese place in the ‘burbs of Maribyrnong. Fresh sushi and great noodle soup. 🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣 9/10
Mr Miyagi (Windsor)
Japanese $$ The best salmon tacos I’ve ever had! Fantastic Asian fusion in the hip side of Windsor. Be warned though, there is usually a long wait (over an hour) if you don’t book ahead! Even in takeaway, absolutely delicious. https://mrmiyagi.com.au/ 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 10/10
Shizuka Ryokan (Hepburn Springs)
Japanese $$$ A relaxing Japanese spa retreat with fantastic traditional food! 🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱🍱 10/10
Nobu (CBD)
Japanese $$$$ A fantastic Asian fusion located in Crown. Decided to go a la carte. Wagyu beef tacos were so tender and perfectly balanced, and toro sushi literally melts in the mouth! Crispy chicken with ranch and truffle salt was amazing too. Soft shell crab sushi maki also fantastic, warm and crunchy. All went wellContinue reading “Nobu (CBD)”
Hibiki (Camberwell)
Asian Fusion $ One of the best brunches I’ve ever had. Mix of traditional Japanese food and fusion. Dinner menu is similar and just as delicious! Best dishes: Scattered Sushi Bowl with Shiozake Salmon, Japanese Curry with Chicken Katsu, Curry Gratin, Chirashi Zushi https://www.hibikimelbourne.com/ 🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣10/10
on weekends, we brunch 