Melbourne has one of Australia’s strongest Japanese dining scenes, from casual ramen counters and sushi spots to teppanyaki restaurants, refined omakase-style dining, wagyu specialists, student-friendly donburi spots and modern Asian restaurants with a strong Japanese influence. The best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne are not all trying to do the same thing. Some are perfect for a quick bowl of ramen, others for sushi, bento, teppanyaki, date nights, business lunches, special occasions or relaxed neighbourhood meals.

This guide focuses on twelve Japanese restaurants in Melbourne worth knowing: Chiki Chiki, Chocolate Buddha, Snow Monkey Ramen, Ginza Teppanyaki, Supernormal, Don Tojo, Kisumé, Kenzan Japanese Restaurant, Niku Ou, Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen, Hakata Gensuke QV and Shoku Eatery. Together, they show the range of Japanese and Japanese-influenced dining across the CBD, South Yarra, Carlton, Flinders Lane, Federation Square, Bourke Street and Little Bourke Street.

1. Chiki Chiki

Chiki Chiki is a casual Japanese restaurant on Elizabeth Street, useful for diners who want something quick, filling and relaxed in the middle of the CBD. It is the kind of place that works for students, workers, solo diners, quick lunches and easy dinners when you want Japanese food without turning the meal into a formal booking.

The menu leans into everyday Japanese comfort food: rice bowls, curry, noodles, karaage-style dishes, donburi and simple meals that can be ordered quickly. That makes it especially useful when the craving is specific but casual: chicken over rice, a warming bowl, something fried and crunchy, or a dependable Japanese meal between city plans.

Chiki Chiki is not about polished fine dining. Its strength is convenience, value and familiar Japanese flavours. It gives the CBD a practical Japanese option that suits the rhythm of city eating: fast, central and satisfying.

Chiki Chiki is best for casual Japanese food, donburi, curry, noodles, karaage, quick CBD lunches, student meals, solo dining and relaxed dinners on Elizabeth Street.

Address: Shop 2, 187 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

Udon Noodle (Hot & Cold) うどん

Beef & Egg Noodle 肉温玉うどん (温)

$15.80

Signature Sukiyaki Beef, Ontama (63 Degrees Soft Boiled Egg) & Udon Noodle Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed

Beef Curry Noodle 肉カレーうどん (温)

$17.80

Sukiyaki Beef, Japanese Curry And Udon Noodle. Noodle, Soup, Curry Are Served Separately. Try Noodle With Curry Sauce And Then Add Soup To Enjoy The Difference. Alternatively Try Noodle With Soup First And Add Curry Sauce. Ser

Beef Noodle 肉うどん (温）

$14.80

Signature Sukiyaki Beef & Udon Noodle Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed

Fried Tofu Noodle きつねうどん (温)

$13.80

Flavored Fried Tofu Beancurd, Udon Noodle & Dashi Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Add Sukiyaki Beef And Ontama Egg (Soft Boiled Egg) Are Recommended. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed

Beef & Prawn Noodle 肉えび天うどん (温)

$19.80

Prawn Tempura, Signature Sukiyaki Beef & Udon Noodle Soup Noodle And Soup Is Served Separately. Served With Tenkasu (Tempura Bits), Spring Onion, And Wakame Seaweed

Beef & Fried Tofu Noodle 肉きつねうどん（温）

$18.80

Signature Sukiyaki Beef, Flavored Fried Tofu Beancurd, Udon Noodle & Dashi Soup Noodle And Soup Is Servsukiyaki Beef,

Cold Beef & Egg Noodle 肉温玉ぶっかけ（冷）

$16.80

Soft Boiled Egg (Or We Call It Onsen Tamago/ Ontama In Japan) Is Cooked In 63 Degrees Water. Sukiyaki Beef, Cold Udon Noolde & Cold Dashi Soy Sauce (Served Separately) Also Served With Tankasu (Crispy Tempura Bits), Spring Onion And Wakane Seaweed. Try Before Sqeezing Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Lemon Squeeze.

Cold Beef & Prawn Noodle 肉えび天ぶっかけ（冷）

$20.80

Cold Udon Noodle & Cold Dashi Soy Sacue, Served With Our Signature Sukiyaki Beef & Prawn Tempura. Try Without Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Squeezing Lemon. Add Ontama Egg As Extra Option Is Recommedned. Served With Spring Onion, Tenkasu (Crispy Tempura Bits) And Wakame Seaweed.

Cold Beef & Fried Tofu Noodle 肉きつねぶっかけ（冷）

$19.80

Kitsune(Flavored Fried Tofu Beancurd) Sukiyaki Beef, Cold Udon Noolde & Cold Dashi Soy Sauce (Served Separately) Also Served With Tankasu (Crispy Tempura Bits), Spring Onion And Wakane Seaweed. Try Before Sqeezing Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Lemon Squeeze.

Cold Beef & Kimchi Noodle 肉キムチぶっかけ（冷）

$17.80

Korean Kimchi Is Best Combination With Cold Udon Noodle & Cold Dashi Soy Sacue, Served With Our Signature Sukiyaki Beef. Try Without Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Squeezing Lemon. Add Ontama Egg As Extra Option Is Recommedned. Served With Spring Onion, Tenkasu (Crispy Tempura Bits) And Wakame Seaweed.

Cold Beef Noddle 肉ぶっかけ（冷）

$15.80

Sukiyaki Beef, Cold Udon Noolde & Cold Dashi Soy Sauce (Served Separately) Served With Tankasu (Crispy Tempura Bits), Spring Onion And Wakane Seaweed. Try Before Sqeezing Lemon First And Enjoy The Difference After Lemon Squeeze.

Karaage Curry Noodle 唐揚げカレーうどん (温)

$17.80

Fresh Chicken Marinated With Soy, Ginger, Garlic, Honey Etc.Karaage Chicken Is Japanese Style Crispy Deep Fried Chicken. Enjoy It With Japanese Curry Sauce And Udon Noodle. Served With Udon Noodle Soup Too. Noodle, Soup, Curry Are Served Separately. Try Noodle With Curry Sauce And Then Add Soup To Enjoy The Difference. Or You Can Try Noodle With Soup First And Add Curry Sauce. Served With Spring

Donburi Rice Bowl 丼もの

Karaage Chicken Curry Rice からあげカレーライス

$16.80

Curry Sauce Is Served Separately

Ontama Gyu (Beef) Don Rice Bowl 温玉牛丼

$15.80

Sukiyaki Beef And Soft Boiled Egg On Rice

Karaage Chicken Don からあげ丼

$16.80

Crispy Karaage Chicken, On Rice With Homemade Wafu Sauce & Kewpie Mayo Swirl.

Beef Curry Rice ビーフカレーライス

$16.80

Curry Sauce Is Served Separately

Gyu (Beef) Don 牛丼

$14.80

Signature Sukiyaki Beef On Rice

Kimchi Gyu Don キムチ牛丼

$16.80

Our Signature Sukiyaki Beef And Korean Kimchi Is The Best Combination, As Extra Topping , We Recommend Ontama Egg (Soft Boiled Egg)

Katsu Chikcken Curry Rice

$17.80

Teriyaki Chicken Don チキン丼

$14.80

Beef Curry Rice Ontama 温玉ビーフカレーライス

$17.80

Teriyaki Chicken Don Ontama 温玉チキン丼

$15.80

Sides 天ぷら・揚げ物・その他

Crab Cream Croquettes (3 Cs) カニクリームコロッケ

$12.80

Potato Croquettes (3Pcs) ポテトコロッケ

$11.80

Vegetarian Potato Croquette 3 Pieces

Kimchi 韓国キムチ

$2.80

Ontama Egg 温泉卵

Soft Boiled Egg , Onsene Tamago, Is Egg Cooked In 63 Degrees Water . Recommend As Extra Topping For Udon Noodle Or Rice Bowl Dishes.

Seaweed Salad 中華ワカメサラダ

$2.80

Sukiyaki Beef (Single Serve) ビーフ単品

$11.90

Signature Sukiyaki Beef

Takoyaki 8Pcs たこ焼き

$12.80

Octopus Balls 8Pcs

Karaage Chicken (6 Pcs) からあげ

$18.90

Crispy Japanese Fried Chicken , 6 Pieces

Prawn Tempura (3 Pcs) 海老の天ぷら

$14.80

Sweet Potato Tempura 3P サツマイモの天ぷら

$11.80

Steamed Rice ライス

$4.80

Steamed Rice

Pumpkin Tempura 3P かぼちゃの天ぷら

$11.80

Clear Dashi Soup 自家製うどん出汁

$5.80

Our Signature Clear Dashi Soup Is Cooked Daily From Dried Aged Fish Katsuo Bonito ,Niboshi Iriko Young Sardine, Konbu Kelp, And Shiitake Mushroom. It Is Good To Have With Rice Too.

Dipping Sauce & Spicy Chilli ソース・チリ

Sichimi Chilli 七味唐辛子

$0.75

Japanese Spice Mixture Containing Seven Ingredients

Homemade Garlic Chilli Oil 自家製ガーリックチリオイル

$2.75

Kewpie Mayo マヨネーズ

$1.75

Katsu Sauce カツソース

$1.75

Ten Don Sauce 天丼ソース

$2.75

Homemade Dashi Sweet Soy Tempura Sauce

Sriracha Sauce スリラチャソース

$1.75

Sweet Chilli Sauce スイートチリソース

$1.75

Drink ドリンク

Water ミネラルウォーター

$3.50

Bottled Water 500Ml

Green Tea O-I Ocha Koi おーいお茶(濃い茶)

Oi Ocha Unsweetened Bold Green Tea (Koicha) 500Ml

Lemonade レモネード

$3.50

Calpico Water カルピスウォーター

Coca-Cola Zero コカコーラ・ゼロ

$3.50

Coca-Cola Classic コカコーラ

$3.50

Coca-Cola Classic 375Ml

Soda Drink Original Flavor はじけてソーダ

Green Tea O-I Ocha おーいお茶

Oi Ocha Unsweetened Green Tea (Made With Australian Green Tea) 500Ml

Roasted Green Tea O-I Ocha おーいお茶（ほうじ茶）

Oi Ocha Unsweetened Roasted Green Tea (Hojicha) 500Ml

2. Chocolate Buddha

Chocolate Buddha is one of Melbourne’s most recognisable casual Japanese restaurants, located at Federation Square near Flinders Street Station. It is a strong choice when you want Japanese food in a central, easy-to-find location, especially before or after a show, gallery visit, sporting event, city walk or riverside plan.

The restaurant focuses on casual Japanese dining, including sushi, bento-style meals, izakaya-style dishes, noodles, rice dishes and share plates. It is approachable rather than intimidating, which makes it useful for families, visitors, mixed groups and diners who want Japanese food without needing a highly formal setting.

Chocolate Buddha’s biggest advantage is location. Federation Square puts it right in the middle of Melbourne’s visitor and cultural activity, so it works well for lunch, dinner, weekend meals and pre-event dining. It is also a useful option when different people in the group want different kinds of Japanese food.

Chocolate Buddha is best for sushi, bento, izakaya-style dishes, casual Japanese meals, family dining, visitors, Federation Square meals and pre-event dinners near Flinders Street.

Address: Federation Square, corner Swanston Street & Flinders Street, Melbourne

DONBURI | RAMEN | UDON

VEGETABLE CURRY (V)

$23

Japanese curry with ginger, onions, capsicum, carrot, button mushroom, tomato, pumpkin

SASHIMI DON

$26

fresh salmon sashimi marinated in yuke soy w/ sliced cucumber, shiso leaf, sesame, alfalfa & shredded nori, served with a miso soup

TERIYAKI CHICKEN DON

$29

chargrilled marinated chicken thigh w/ our spicy home made teriyaki sauce w/ oyster mushroom, kai lan veg, shredded nori. (Served with miso soup)

SPICY PORK RAMEN

$28

slow cooked rolled & sliced pork belly (3pcs) in a pork broth, marinated egg, bok choy, corn, bean shoots, beni shoga, shichimi, spring onion & nori

RAMEN WAGYU

$28

wagyu, egg, black fungus, corn, edamame, wombok, nori, chilli oil & sesame in a miso broth

SHAKE RAMEN

$29

80g grilled salmon, served medium rare, in a vegetable dashi broth, bok choy, corn, bean shoots & spring onion

MISO UDON (V) *(VE)

$27

udon noodles in a vegetable miso broth w/ deep-fried silken tofu, carrots, shitake mushrooms, bok choy, wakame & spring onions

DESSERTS

STICKY DATE PUDDING (VE) (GF)

$18

served w/ a nut mix of pecans, peanuts, walnuts & Ice-cream

CARAMEL, CHOCOLATE & MISO MOUSSE

$16

YUZU CHEESECAKE BOMB (GF) (VE)

$18

made w/ cashews, lemon, lime, yuzu w/ a passionfruit centre served w/ a yuzu jam

BENTO

ALL BENTO SERVED WITH GREEN VEGETABLE, STEAM RICE, YASAI ITAMI (STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES GFF + VE) & MISO SOUP

TERIYAKI CHICKEN (GF ON REQUEST)

$30

chargrilled marinated chicken thigh fillet w/ our house made, spicy teriyaki sauce over mixed greens

VEGETABLE ANKAKE *(VE) (GF ON REQUEST)

$30

deep fried eggplant & zucchini in a shiitake mushroom & ginger ankake sauce

GRILLED SALMON (GF ON REQUEST)

$30

80g of grilled salmon w/ a BBQ miso glaze, served medium-rare

CHICKEN KARAAGE

$30

drizzled with a mustard, honey & Japanese mayo

BOTTLED BEERS

COOPERS LIGHT - REGENCY PARK, SA 330mL

$11

WHITE RABBIT DARK ALE - GEELONG VIC 375mL

$12

TWO BAYS BREWING GLUTEN FREE PACIFIC ALE 12

$12

DROMANA VIC 375ML

HEAPS NORMAL ANOTHER LAGER (NON-ALCOHOLIC)

$10

MERRICKVILLE, NSW 375mL

ASAHI SUPER DRY DRAFT - JAPAN 500mL

$17

KIRIN ICHIBAN SHIBORI - JAPAN 330mL

$13

YEBISU PREMIUM - JAPAN 35OmL

$16

3. Snow Monkey Ramen

Snow Monkey Ramen is a strong choice for a casual Japanese meal in South Yarra. The South Yarra store is at Shop 2, 180 Toorak Road, making it especially handy for people eating near South Yarra Station, Chapel Street and the surrounding office and apartment precincts.

The restaurant’s French-Japanese ramen angle gives it a point of difference from a standard ramen bar. Bowls such as lobster bisque ramen, spicy miso ramen, tom yum ramen and veggie-friendly options make it useful for diners who want ramen with a little more personality than the usual format.

Snow Monkey Ramen works well for quick lunches, solo dinners, casual dates and cold Melbourne nights when a bowl of noodles is exactly the right answer. It is relaxed and easy, but still distinctive enough to feel like a proper ramen stop rather than generic takeaway.

Snow Monkey Ramen is best for ramen, French-Japanese flavours, lobster bisque ramen, spicy miso, quick South Yarra meals, casual dinners and anyone looking for Japanese comfort food near Toorak Road.

Address: Shop 2, 180 Toorak Road, South Yarra

STARTER / SIDES

Karaage Chicken

$12.80

Japanese Style Fried Chicken served with mayo

Edamame

Agedashi Tofu

$9.80

Deep fry tofu with teriyaki sauce

Gyoza

$9.80

6 pieces of pan-fried pork gyoza

Tempura Prawn

$11.50

5 pieces of crispy bread crumbed prawn

Seaweed Salad (Wakame)

Pickled seaweed salad

Pork Katsu

$12.99

Japanese styled crispy bread crumbed pork loin

Chicken Katsu

$11.99

Japanese styled crispy bread crumbed chicken breast

Slow Pulled Pork with Rice

$9.80

Bite size rice bowl with teriyaki sauce and slow pulled pork belly

RAMEN

Tonkotsu Ramen (Top Seller)

$20.80

Classic creamy pork broth with 3 slices of chashu, bamboo shoots, and spring onion

Shoyu Ramen (Classic Clear Broth)

$19.80

Clear chicken broth topped with 3 slices of chashu, bamboo shoots, and spring onion

Vegetable Ramen (Vegetarian)

$20.80

Veggie soup broth with roasted pumpkin, bamboo shoots, and tomato

Australian Rock Lobster Bisque Ramen (Signature)

$39.50

Lobster bisque with ½ rock lobster

Lobster Bisque Ramen (Signature)

$29.50

Tasmanian lobster bisque topped with 3 King Prawn, fish cake, and bamboo shoots

Wagyu Short Rib Ramen (Limited per Day)

$29.50

150g of wagyu short rib slow wide for 8 hours in clear shoyu broth

Black Garlic Ramen

$24.90

Creamy pork broth with black garlic topped with 3 slices of chashu, bamboo shoots

Spicy Miso Ramen

$24.70

Rich and spicy miso pork broth, topped with 3 slices of chashu, bamboo shoots, and egg

Miso Veggie Ramen (Vegetarian, Vegan)

$20.80

Miso based broth with roasted pumpkin, bamboo shoots, and roasted tomato

EXTRA

Marinated Soft Boiled Egg

$4.50

Noodle

Chashu (3 slices)

Rice

$4.50

Bamboo

Puff Pastry Dip

(Highly recommended for our seafood ramen)

DRINKS

Kirin Beer

Snow Monkey Sparkling Sake (Passion Fruit, Lemon)

$8.99

Ramune Soda (Lychee, Strawberry)

$4.50

Coke Classic

$4.50

Coke Zero

$4.50

Green Tea (Bottle)

$4.50

Lychee Ice Tea

$4.50

4. Ginza Teppanyaki

Ginza Teppanyaki is one of Melbourne CBD’s classic Japanese teppanyaki restaurants. Located on Little Bourke Street, it offers the full teppanyaki experience: chefs cooking on the hot plate in front of diners, theatrical service, grilled seafood, meat, vegetables and a meal that feels interactive from start to finish.

This is a very different Japanese restaurant from a sushi bar or ramen shop. Teppanyaki is as much about the performance as the food. The sizzle of the grill, the chef’s timing, the shared table and the direct cooking style all make the meal feel social and entertaining.

Ginza Teppanyaki works especially well for birthdays, group dinners, family meals, visitors, work celebrations and nights where the dining experience should be memorable. It is also a good option when the group includes people who want Japanese food but prefer grilled meats and seafood over raw fish or ramen.

Ginza Teppanyaki is best for teppanyaki, grilled seafood, steak, Japanese set menus, group dinners, celebrations, family meals and diners looking for an entertaining Japanese restaurant in Melbourne CBD.

Address: 139 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

Lunch Sets

SET A - $69 / Per Head

$69

Miso Soup. Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice. Main Course (Choose two of the following) : Rockling Fish. Squid. Maryland Chicken. Lamb Cutlet. Eye Fillet Steak (MSA4+).

SET B - $79 / Per Head

$79

Miso Soup. Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice. Main Course (Choose three of the following) : Rockling Fish. Squid. Maryland Chicken. Lamb Cutlet. Steak (MSA4 + Eye Fillet). Salmon.

SET C - $89 / Per Head

$89

Miso Soup. Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice. Prawn. Scallop (3pcs). Maryland Chicken. Eye Fillet Steak (MSA4 +).

VEG SET - $68 / Per Head

$68

Miso Soup. Yasai Salad. Spring Roll. Main Course: Vegetable Tempura. Agedeshi Tofu. Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice.

KIDS SET - $45 / Per Head

$45

Miso Soup. Teppanyaki Vegetable. Fried Rice. Main Course : (Choose 2 of the following) Rockling Fish. Squid. Maryland Chicken. Salmon. (Only for kids under 12 years old)

Dinner Sets

SET 1 - $115 / Per Head

$115

Entree: Miso Soup. Seafood Sushi. Main Course: Prawn. Chicken. Beef Tenderloin (Extra $30 for Wagyu Sirloin beef). Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice.

SET 2 - Meat Lovers - $124 / Per Head

$124

Entree: Miso Soup. Beef Sushi. Yakitori. Main Course: Lamb. Chicken. Beef Tenderloin (Extra $30 for Wagyu Sirloin beef). Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice.

SET 3 - Seafood Lovers - $132 / Per Head

$132

Entree: Miso Soup. Sushi. Fresh Oyster. Prawn Tempura. California Roll. Main Course: Prawn. Squid. Rockling Fish. Salmon. Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice.

SET 4 - $155 / Per Head

$155

Entree: Chef's Special. Miso Soup. Sashimi. California Roll. Main Course: Prawn. Scallop. Chicken. Beef Tenderloin (Extra $30 for Wagyu Sirloin beef). Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice.

SET 5 - $182 / Per Head

$182

Entree: Chef's Special. Miso Soup. Fresh Oyster. Sashimi. California Roll. Main Course: Prawn. Lamb. Scallop. Salmon. Beef Tenderloin (Extra $30 for Wagyu Sirloin beef). Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice.

Ginza Lobster Set - Seasonal Price (Start from $368 Per Head)

$368

Entree: Sashimi. Fresh Oyster. Main Course: Half Lobster. Lamb. Scallop. Beef Tenderloin (Extra $30 for Wagyu Sirloin beef). Lobster Soup. Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice. -set upon enquiry-

KIDS SET - $52 / Per Head

$52

Entree: Miso Soup. Main Course : Squid. Chicken. Rockling Fish. Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice. (Only for kids under 12 years old)

VEG SET - $68 / Per Head

$68

Entree: Miso Soup. Yasai Salad. Spring Roll. Main Course: Vegetable Tempura. Agedashi Tofu. Teppanyaki Vegetables. Fried Rice.

Side Dishes

Traditional Japanese sides to add to your Teppanyaki sets.

Foie Gras Wagyu Toast

$34

Prawn Gyoza (4pcs)

$22

Pork Gyoza

$19

Prawn Tempura (3pcs)

$19

Agedashi Tofu

$19

Yakitori

$19

Deep-fried Oysters (2pcs)

$19

Miso Eggplant

$19

Vegetable Tempura

$16

Harumaki (Vegetable spring rolls 4 pcs)

$16

Fried Rice

Edamame

Miso Soup

Steamed Rice

Desserts

Matcha Cream Daifuku

Strawberry Cream Daifuku

Mango Tonyu Cream Daifuku

Ice cream: Vanilla / Green Tea

$12

Two Scoops per serve

Sorbets: Yuzu/Peach

$12

Two Scoops per serve

Tempura Ice Cream

$16

Apple Gelato

$16

Mango Gelato (contains alcohol)

$16

Chocolate Fondant with Vanilla Ice Cream

$18.50

Japanese Sweet Crepes

$18.50

Beverages

Other drinks

Soft Drinks

Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Dry Ginger Ale, Tonic Water, Soda Water

Juices

Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cranberry

Mineral Water 750ml

$10

San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water, Acqua Panna Non-Sparkling Still Mineral Water

Ginger Beer

$6.50

Fuze Tea Mango/Peach

Raspberry Lemonade

$6.50

Lemon Lime and Bitters / Soda Lime and Bitters

$6.50

Coffee

5. Supernormal

Supernormal is not a traditional Japanese-only restaurant, but Japanese influence is a major part of its identity. Located on Flinders Lane, it draws inspiration from the dining cultures of Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul and Hong Kong, creating one of Melbourne’s most popular modern Asian restaurants.

The Japanese side of Supernormal comes through in its clean presentation, seafood, raw dishes, snacks, precision and izakaya-like share style. The menu is designed for the middle of the table, with dumplings, seafood, vegetables, meats, noodles and signature dishes that suit groups and long lunches.

Supernormal works well when you want Japanese-influenced food in a polished but lively Melbourne setting. It is useful for date nights, business lunches, group dinners, visitors to Melbourne and diners who want something more refined than a casual ramen or sushi stop.

Supernormal is best for Japanese-influenced modern Asian dining, seafood, shared plates, dumplings, date nights, business lunches, group meals and polished Flinders Lane dinners.

Address: 180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

BANQUET

90pp

$90

House made kimchi, garlic chive Korean rice cakes, sesame, sweet chilli Nori cracker, tuna, bonito mayonnaise Cucumber & radish salad, green kosho, mint Prawn & chicken dumplings, chilli & vinegar Slow-cooked Szechuan lamb shoulder, pickled cucumber & coriander Sesame flatbread Steamed Japanese short grain rice Peanut butter parfait, salted caramel, soft chocolate

130pp

$130

House made kimchi, garlic chive Selection of raw & marinated seafood New England lobster roll Chilled Szechuan noodles, pickled cucumbers, spinach, sesame dressing Pork & chive dumplings, charred ginger scallion vinegar Nori mustard Grilled signature O'Connor boneless ribeye Yakiniku Nori mustard Wok fried greens, sugar snap peas, broccolini, yuzu kosho Steamed Japanese short grain rice Peanut butter parfait, salted caramel, soft chocolate

6. Don Tojo

Don Tojo brings a more casual Carlton energy to this list. Located on Cardigan Street, it is the kind of Japanese restaurant Melbourne does well: quick, affordable, unpretentious and built around everyday meals that work for students, workers, locals and anyone who wants something filling without making a booking.

The appeal is simple Japanese comfort food. Donburi, curry, katsu, rice bowls and quick set-style meals are the natural fit here. It is not trying to compete with polished sushi rooms or premium wagyu restaurants. Its strength is fast, reliable Japanese food with a local Carlton feel.

Don Tojo works especially well for lunches around Carlton, casual dinners before a movie or university event, student meals and relaxed catch-ups where value and convenience matter. It gives the article a useful neighbourhood option outside the CBD’s Flinders Lane and Bourke Street dining strips.

Don Tojo is best for donburi, curry, katsu, casual Japanese meals, student-friendly dining, quick Carlton lunches and anyone looking for an affordable Japanese restaurant near Cardigan Street.

Address: 164 Cardigan Street, Carlton

Donburi

4. Sashi Don

$19.80

Salmon sashimi on rice.

3. Teriyaki Chicken Don

$15.70

Pan grilled chicken on rice.

5. Pork Katsu Don

$17.40

Deep-fried pork with panko breadcrumbs on rice.Add egg for an additional charge.

1. Sukiyaki Don

$15.70

Slice beef cooked in sake sauce on rice.

2. Karaage Chicken Don

$17.20

Japanese fried chicken on rice.

Salads

15. Soba Salad

$16.90

Vegan. Cold buckwheat noodles with mixed salad, shittake mushroom dressing, seaweed, shredded inari, seasonal vegetables, fruits and tofu.

16. Tofu Avocado Salad

$16.50

Vegan. Grilled tofu with mixed salad, sesame dressing, seaweed, tomatoes, and avocado.

17. Chicken Avocado Salad

$17.40

Grilled chicken with mixed salad, sesame dressing, seaweed, tomatoes and avocado.

Japanese Curry

11. Karaage Chicken Curry Don

$18.50

Japanese fried chicken with curry on rice.

7. Beef Curry Don

$16.90

Slice beef with curry on rice.

10. Pork Katsu Curry Don

$18.10

Deep-fried pork with panko breadcrumbs with curry on rice.

9. Curry Udon/Soba (Chicken Or Beef)

$17.40

Curry sauce on udon or soba noodle.

6. Tofu Curry Don

$14.40

Grilled tofu with curry on rice.

8. Chicken Curry Don

$16.90

Pan grilled chicken with curry on rice.

Bento

14. Don Don Box

$18.90

Bento box served with chicken, beef, salad, and rice.

Snacks

Takoyaki

$8.80

Fried Scallops

$8.80

Extra mayo and extra golden egg for an additional charge each.

Spring Rolls 10 Pieces

$6.25

Vegetarian.

Edamame

$5.20

Don Don Fried Chicken

$11.15

Drinks

Japanese Tea

$2.60

Miso Soup

$2.60

Soft Drinks

$3.25

Bottle Of Water

$2.60

Extra

Extra Meat

$3.25

Additional portion of meat, typically including options like beef and chicken only to enhance your donburi or noodles.

Steam Rice

Rice on side 250gm

Sweet Chilli

Extra Veggies

$1.20

Salad with tomato and cucumber.

Mayo

Golden Egg

Deep Fried egg

Japanese Noodles

12. Niku Udon (Beef Or Chicken)

$17.10

13. Niku Soba (Beef Or Chicken)

$17.10

7. Kisumé

Kisumé is one of Melbourne’s most polished Japanese restaurants. Located on Flinders Lane, it is a multi-level dining venue built around sushi, sashimi, refined Japanese technique, premium ingredients and a more elevated restaurant experience.

This is the place to choose when Japanese dining should feel like an occasion. Kisumé suits date nights, anniversaries, business dinners, birthdays, special lunches and diners who want a more considered experience than a casual sushi counter. The setting is sleek, the service is polished and the food is designed to feel precise.

The appeal of Kisumé is range. It can work for sushi and sashimi, a refined dinner, private dining, wine-focused meals or a more premium Japanese experience in the CBD. It is especially useful when the atmosphere matters as much as the food.

Kisumé is best for sushi, sashimi, premium Japanese dining, date nights, business meals, special occasions, private dining and polished Flinders Lane dinners.

Address: 175 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Oysters

ROYAL MIYAGI, PACIFIC, TAS

$22.50

3PCS

APPELLATION, SYDNEY ROCK, NSW

$22.50

3PCS

Sashimi

Tuna sashimi

$44.50

Foie gras, sudachi ponzu, wasabi

KINGFISH SASHIMI

$42.50

Truffled soy, chives, shio kombu

SALMON SASHIMI

$33.50

Fennel, karashi miso, ponzu

HOKKAIDO SCALLOP

$29.50

Chilli kosho, cucumber, citrus dressing

ASSORTED sashimi

$48.50

10PCS

Nigiri

SCALLOP

$15.50

tuna

$12.50

TORO

$18.50

salmon

$12.50

HAPUKA

$11.50

SNAPPER

$10.50

WAGYU MS7+

$17.50

ASSORTED NIGIRI

$58.50

8PCS

Soup

Miso seafood soup

$26.50

Murray cod, clam, momiji

Miso soup

$18.50

Chrysanthemum tofu

Starters

Edamame

$17.50

Sea salt, shiso flower, garlic oil

Agedashi tofu

$24.50

Nori furikake, enoki, chive

toothfish gyoza

$39.50

Toothfish, prawn

Octopus karaage

$28.50

Karashi, honey, pickled padrón

Mains

Wagyu RIBS

$59.50

Japanese sticky BBQ sauce, pickled padrón

WAGYU HANGER STEAK

$58.50

Smoked capsicum, yuzu, pickled daikon

bbq CHICKEN teriyaki

$55.50

Yuzu ponzu, mustard miso

ANGUS centre cut TENDERLOIN

$82.50

Foie gras, yakiniku

PRIME RIB 500GM

$115.50

Miso butter, Japanese mustard butter

GLACIER 51 MISO TOOTHFISH

$69.50

Saltbush, chickpea, yuzu

Murray cod

$68.50

Ginger ponzu, bittercress, chilli

Sides

Broccolini

$19.50

Sunrise lime, smoked soy, shoga

Kipfler potato

$18.50

Shio kombu, maple mustard, chive

GRILLED PUMPKIN

$20.50

Brown butter, pumpkin seed, nori furikake

garden salad

$14.50

Soy Amazu dressing

Tempura

seasonal vegetable

$30.50

Sansho miso, tentsuyu

KING PRAWN

$44.50

Aji Amarillo, yuzu

CALAMARI

$39.50

Sansho, nori aioli, sea blite

Special Maki

SPICY TUNA

$43.50

Kanzuri chilli, furikake

NO NORI NO RICE

$39.50

Tuna, salmon, kingfish, daikon, chives

avocado

$28.50

Guacamole, shiso seeds

MORETON BAY BUG

$58.50

Yuzu kosho mayo, tobiko

lobster

$57.50

Charred leek, mentaiko mayo, chilli

JAPANESE WAGYU BEEF

$69.50

Avocado, wasabi, yakiniku

Bites

YUZU TUNA & SNAPPER

$13.50

Tartare, yuzu miso

Crispy rice Sushi

$13.50

Hokkaido scallop, spicy mayo

Crispy wagyu truffle

$16.50

Truffled mayo, mozzarella

SMOKED TOMATO & SHISO

$11.50

Tart, olive oil

ANGUS BEEF Taru Taru TART

$15.50

Oscietra caviar, yuzu ponzu, chive

Premium

TORO SASHIMI

$88.50

Akami, caviar

KISUMé FEATURE BOX

$135.50

Sushi, sashimi, maki

3 PIECE DELUXE NIGIRI

$50.50

Toro, wagyu MS7+, scallop & Caviar

ADD OSCIETRA CAVIAR UPGRADE 5G

$25

Chef’s Menu

5 course CHEF’S MENU

$125

FEATURING SEASONAL & SIGNATURE DISHES

5 COURSE premium menu

$175

FEATURING SEASONAL & SIGNATURE DISHES

8. Kenzan Japanese Restaurant

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is one of Melbourne’s long-standing Japanese dining rooms. Located at Collins Place, with access from both Collins Street and Flinders Lane, it is a more traditional Japanese restaurant with a reputation built around sushi, sashimi, set meals and dependable service.

Kenzan has a different mood from Melbourne’s newer, louder Japanese venues. It is classic, steady and well suited to diners who want traditional Japanese food in a calm CBD setting. That makes it useful for business lunches, quiet dinners, regular city meals and occasions where reliability matters more than trendiness.

The menu direction suits people who want Japanese food in a familiar format: sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled dishes, rice, noodles and set-style meals. It is also a good option for diners who prefer a more composed dining room over a fast casual counter.

Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is best for classic Japanese dining, sushi, sashimi, tempura, business lunches, quiet dinners, set meals and traditional Japanese food in the CBD.

Address: Lower Ground Floor, 45 Collins Street / 56 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Lunch Menu - Entrees

Horenso Gomaae

$13

Lightly cooked spinach in sesame seed sauce

Green Salad

$14.50

Mixed green salad

Tempura

$27

Deep fried prawns and vegetables

Agedashi Tofu

$20

Deep fried bean curd in vegetable and mushroom sauce

Ebi Shumai

$26

Steamed prawn dumplings (4)

Negi Gyunikumaki

$35

Grilled thin slices of beef rolled with spring onion in teriyaki sauce

California Maki

$18

Avocado and prawn roll (6)

Lunch Menu - Sushi & Sashimi

Sushi

$29

Varieties of fresh fish delicacies, mostly prepared raw

Sashimi

$29

Thinly sliced fresh pieces of raw fish

Lunch Menu - Main Courses

The following dishes come with miso soup and premium imported rice.

Gyu Teriyaki

$45

Grilled beef in teriyaki sauce

Tori Teriyaki

$45

Grilled chicken in teriyaki sauce

Sake Teriyaki / Sake Shioyaki

$45

Grilled salmon in teriyaki sauce OR flame grilled with a sprinkle of salt

Unajyu

$48

Grilled eel with sweet soya sauce served on a bed of rice

Lunch Menu - Lunch Set Menu

Kenzan Gozen

$52

Special two tiered lunch box. Tempura, sashimi, sushi rolls, prawn dumplings and rice with miso soup

Korin

$56

Sashimi, small appetizers, prawn dumplings and a choice of teriyaki chicken OR beef with rice and miso soup

Dinner Menu - Soup

Misoshiru

Soya bean soup with bean curd, seaweed and spring onion

Dinner Menu - Cold Entrees

Horenso Gomaae

$16

Lightly cooked spinach mixed with sesame seed sauce

Horenso Ohitashi

$16

Lightly cooked spinach with sweet soya sauce

Sugaki

$21

Fresh oysters with citrus flavoured ponzu vinegar (3)

Gyu Sashimi

$23

Raw slices of beef with specially prepared sauce

Unagi to Kyuri

$19

Grilled eel and cucumber in sweet vinegar

Wafu Salad

$18

Green salad with seaweed and mushrooms

Tsukemono Moriawase

$16

A variety of house pickled vegetables

Dinner Menu - Hot Entrees

Tempura Moriawase

$33

Delicately deep fried prawns, fish and vegetables

Tatsuta Age

$28

Deep fried marinated chicken thigh pieces

Chawan Mushi

$19

Steamed free range egg custard with seafood and vegetables

Agedashi Tofu

$22

Deep fried bean curd topped with vegetable and mushroom sauce

Ebi Shumai

$28

Steamed prawn dumplings (4)

Negi Gyunikumaki

$39

Grilled thin slices of beef rolled with spring onion in teriyaki sauce (6)

Shiitake Ebitsumeage

$32

Fresh shiitake mushrooms stuffed with minced prawn, then lightly deep-fried (4)

Misozuke Yaki

$30

Grilled butterfish marinated with special miso (2)

Dinner Menu - Sashimi and Sushi

Sashimi

$39

A variety of thinly sliced fresh pieces of raw fish

Sushi

$39

Vinegary rice, topped with varieties of fresh fish delicacies

Jyo Sushi

$42

Deluxe sushi selected by our chef

Chirashi

$56

Assorted raw fish served on a bed of sushi rice

Tekka Don

$56

Raw tuna slices served on a bed of sushi rice

Sake Don

$56

Raw salmon slices served on a bed of sushi rice

Sushi and Sashimi Combination

$65

Small $65.00 Medium $120.00 Large $175.00

Dinner Menu - Maki Zushi

(Sushi rolled in seaweed)

Unagi Maki

$16

Grilled eel

Tekka Maki

$16

Tuna

Sake Maki

$15

Salmon

California Maki

$20

Avocado and prawn

Spicy Tuna Maki

$23

Spicy tuna

California Tobiko Maki

$24

Avocado, prawn and flying fish roe

Futomaki

$28

Jumbo size with prawn, egg and vegetables

Vegetarian Maki

$26

Mixed vegetables

Ebiten Maki

$25

Prawn Tempura, flying fish roe and mayo

Dinner Menu - Sushi a la Carte

Nigiri Sushi (fish on vinegary rice) each. More daily selections are available. Please ask your waiting staff.

Unagi

Grilled eel

Ikura

Red salmon roe

Maguro

Tuna

Hotate

Scallop

Ebi

Cooked prawn

Sake

$8.50

Salmon

Dinner Menu - Main Courses

The following dishes come with a bowl of premium imported rice 御飯付

Tori Teriyaki

$47

Pan grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce

Gyu Teriyaki

$49

Pan grilled beef with teriyaki sauce

Sake Teriyaki

$49

Pan grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce

Unajyu

$52

Grilled eel with sweet soya sauce served on a bed of rice

Dinner Menu - Nabe Ryori

Minimum of two people (cooked at the table either by customers or us)

Sukiyaki

$75

per person Thin slices of beef cooked with various vegetables in a soy based sukiyaki sauce With Japanese marbled beef

Shabu Shabu

$75

per person Even finer slices of beef and vegetables, lightly cooked in a clear broth, served with ponzu and sesame dipping sauces With Japanese marbled beef

Dinner Menu - Chef’s recommended banquet course

$98.00 per person (minimum two people)

Chef’s recommended banquet course

$98

$98.00 per person (minimum two people)

9. Niku Ou

Niku Ou is a premium Japanese chargrill and wagyu restaurant on Bourke Street. Its name points clearly to the main event: meat. This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne for diners who want wagyu, grilled beef, Japanese barbecue-style dining and a more luxurious meat-focused meal.

The restaurant suits people who care about beef quality, marbling, grilling and the theatre of Japanese chargrill. Rather than a broad casual Japanese menu, Niku Ou is more specialised, making it a strong choice when the table wants steak, wagyu and carefully prepared grilled dishes.

Niku Ou works especially well for special occasions, date nights, business dinners, meat lovers and diners who want a premium Japanese experience without choosing sushi as the centre of the meal. The Bourke Street location also makes it easy for city nights out around Chinatown and the theatre district.

Niku Ou is best for wagyu, Japanese chargrill, premium beef, date nights, special occasions, business dinners and diners looking for a meat-focused Japanese restaurant in Melbourne CBD.

Address: Shop 9/10, 108 Bourke Street, Melbourne

BBQ

David Blackmore M9+ Eyeroll Steak

$68

A5 & M9 Set

$289

Wagyu Tongue (Thin)

$35

M9+ Australian Full-Blooded Wagyu Karubi 60g

$32

Wagyu Tongue (Thick)

$35

Premium Wagyu Tongue Steak

$41

Mushroom

$15

M9+ Australian Full Blooded Tenderloin Steak

$1.20

M9+ Pineapple Rib Finger 150g

$48

A5 Omi Tri Tip 60g

$59

Omi Gyu Japanese A5 Flap 60g

$59

Premium Wagyu Tongue with Negi Sauce

$39

Omi Gyu A5 Tenderloin BBQ 60g

$59

Hot Pot

Enjoy the famous Japanese style hot pot such as Shabu Shabu or Sukiyaki with our the top quality of A5 Japanese or Australian Wagyu in sold exclusively in Wagyu Ya | Niku Ou

A5 & M9 Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Set

$289

EXTRA A5+M9 Wagyu Slice For Hot Pot 310g (MEAT ONLY)

$190

EXTRA M9 Shabu / Sukiyaki Wagyu Slice 150g (MEAT ONLY)

$43

Sushi and Sashimi

Freshly cut from our daily catch, using the finest and freshest fish for your sashimi and sushi craving.

Deluxe Omakase style sushi tasting Set 24pcs

$198

A5 Konbu Tare Wagyu Nigiri x2pcs

$31

Aburi Foie Gras Wagyu Nigiri x2 pcs

$29

Assorted Sashimi 21 pcs

$72

Sushi set 11pcs

$65

Awabi Sashimi ( Each )

$25

Buri Carpaccio

$35

California Maki 8pc

$25

Foie Gras Truffle Unagi Uramaki 8pc

$48

Hoso maki 8pc

$12

Japanese Toro Nigiri 1pc

$25

Japanese Toro Sashimi 1pc

$22

Kingfish Nigiri 2pcs

$24

Kingfish Sashimi 6pc

$22

Mentaiko Salmon Maki 8pc

$33

Salmon Carpaccio

$26

Salmon Nigiri 2pcs

$16

Salmon Sashimi 6pc

$22

Sashimi Sushi Maki Platter

$99

Scallop Carpaccio

$22

Scallop Nigiri 2pcs

$18

Scallop Sashimi 6pc

$18

Unagi Foie Gras Uramaki 8pc

$48

Unagi Nigiri 1pc

$9.50

Hot Appetiser

Edamame

$11

Wagyu Gyoza 5pcs

$24

Pan fried Wagyu Gyoza infused with Australian Full-Blooded M9+ Wagyu. Serves with ponsu dipping dressing.

Tebasaki Karaage 5pcs

$24

Miso Soup

Ox Tongue Soup

$29

Cold Appetiser

A5 Konbu Tare Wagyu Nigiri x2pcs

$31

Aburi Foie Gras Wagyu Nigiri x2 pcs

$29

Buri Carpaccio

$35

Japanese Toro Nigiri 1pc

$25

Kingfish Nigiri 2pcs

$24

Salmon Carpaccio

$26

Salmon Nigiri 2pcs

$16

Scallop Carpaccio

$22

Scallop Nigiri 2pcs

$18

Unagi Nigiri 1pc

$9.50

Wafu Salad

$15

Main Course

Our unique rice and noodle dishes made from the best wagyu and other premium ingredient to fulfill your satisfaction.

Foie Gras Bibimba

$47

Inaniwa Hot Udon

$37

Japanese Steam Rice

M9+ Wagyu Bone Soup

$29

M9+ Wagyu Karubi Soup

$29

Wagyu Ya famous karubi soup,made with marble score 9+ Wagyu to produce this wonderful spicy karubi soup,must try!

Ox Tongue Soup

$29

Shabu Shabu Don

$39

Unagi Don

$38

Bento Boxes

Our brand new take away friendly menu with variety of rice dishes and salads

Australian M9 Wagyu BBQ Bento

$45

Curry Chicken Bento

$28

Japanese A5 Wagyu BBQ Bento

$65

100g char grilled Importers Japanese A5 Wagyu with our homemade dipping sauces. Served with deep fried creamy croquette, Japanese rice and miso soup.

Japanese Steam Rice

Pork Katsu Curry Bento

$28

Premium Wagyu Beef Steak Don

$55

Wafu Salmon Bento

$35

Wagyu Curry Bento

$32

Best Seller

Our best selling dishes to keep our customer new and fresh at all time.

A5 Konbu Tare Wagyu Nigiri x2pcs

$31

Aburi Foie Gras Wagyu Nigiri x2 pcs

$29

Deluxe Omakase style sushi tasting Set 24pcs

$198

Japanese Toro Nigiri 1pc

$25

Kingfish Nigiri 2pcs

$24

Ox Tongue Soup

$29

Salmon Nigiri 2pcs

$16

Sashimi Sushi Maki Platter

$99

Scallop Nigiri 2pcs

$18

Una Gyu Don

$45

Unagi Nigiri 1pc

$9.50

Wagyu Curry Bento

$32

Wagyu Ox Tongue for Hot Pot

$47

Wagyu Tongue Tasting Set

$150

Wagyu Tongue Thin Cut

$39

Fresh Fruits Iced Tea

$10

Premium Wagyu Beef Steak Don

$55

Premium Wagyu Ox Tongue From

$39

Premium Matsusaka Beef Tasting Course

8-Course Exclusive Dinner. Minimum order for 2 persons.

Matsusaka Beef Yukke With Nori

松阪⽜ユッケと海苔

Matsusaka Beef Aburi Sushi or Sashimi

松坂⽜炙り寿司または刺⾝

Matsusaka Beef Akami Shabu-Shabu Dashi Poached

松阪⽜⾚⾝のしゃぶしゃぶ

Charcoal Grill 3 Types Of Japanaese & 1 Australia M9+ Wagyu

炭⽕焼和⽜盛り合わせ (松坂⽜3種+オーストラリア産M9和⽜1種)

Soup - Pick One From Our Menu

スープ (メニューよりお選びください)

Matsusaka Sirloin Slice

松阪⽜サーロインスライス

Matsusaka Beef Truffle Fried Rice

松阪⽜とトリュフの炒飯

Dessert Nashi Pear Sorbet

デザート・洋梨のソルベ

8-Course Exclusive Dinner

$195

10. Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen

Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen is a dedicated ramen restaurant in the basement of 27 Russell Street. It specialises in Japanese ramen, especially the rich, satisfying style associated with Fukuoka and tonkotsu broth.

This is the place to choose when the meal should be simple and focused: a bowl of ramen, gyoza, chashu, noodles, broth and toppings. Ramen restaurants work because they do one thing clearly. The best visits are often quick, warm and comforting, especially on colder Melbourne nights or during a busy city day.

Ikkoryu is useful for solo diners, casual dates, quick lunches, easy dinners and anyone who wants a ramen-focused Japanese meal in the CBD. The Russell Street location also makes it easy around Chinatown, Flinders Lane, Federation Square and the theatre end of the city.

Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen is best for tonkotsu ramen, gyoza, chashu, quick CBD meals, solo dining, casual dinners and ramen cravings around Russell Street.

Address: Basement, 27 Russell Street, Melbourne

Ramen Base

Original Tonkotsu

$23.50

Yuzu Kosho Tonkotsu

$24.50

Spicy Tobanjan Tonkotsu

$24.50

Black Garlic Tonkotsu

$24.50

Miso Tonkotsu

$24.50

Customisation

Ramen oil: Light

Ramen oil: Normal

Ramen oil: Heavy

Soup (broth): Normal

Soup (broth): Heavy

Soup (broth): Extra Heavy

Soup (broth): Extra Rich

Spring onion: Yes

Spring onion: No

Soyu (soy sauce): Light

Soyu (soy sauce): Normal

Pork: Chashu

Pork: Belly

Pork: Slow Cooked Belly

Pork: Pork Ribs

Noodle texture: Soft

Noodle texture: Normal

Noodle texture: Hard

Noodle texture: Extra Hard

Additional Toppings

Ajitama (egg)

Nori (Seaweed)

$3.90

Menma (Bamboo)

$3.90

Kikurage (Black fungus)

$3.90

Kaedama (Extra noodle)

$4.50

Kimchi

$3.50

Extra Meat

Chashu

Belly

Slow Cooked Belly

Pork Ribs

$6.50

Ikkoryu Fusion

$13.90

Ajitama / Menma / Kikurage / Pork Belly

King Fusion

$16.90

Chashu / Belly / Pork Ribs / Kikurage / Pork Belly

Special Ramen

Kimchi Tonkotsu Ramen

$31

Kimchi flavoured ramen with kurage, spring onion, marinated pork belly, marinated egg, kimchi & nori

Garlic Blazed Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen

$31

Mild / Medium / Hot

Izakaya

Renkon Chips *v and wasabi mayo (Japanese lotus chips)

$7.90

Edamame *v

$7.90

Chicken Ribs Teriyaki

$13.90

Chicken Ribs Soy Garlic

$13.90

Yuzu Salad *v (mixed green salad, tomatoes with home made yuzu dressing)

$9.90

Karaage (juicy Japanese fried chicken)

$16.90

Potato Croquette (5 pieces crumbed pork potato croquette)

$16.90

Pork / Chicken / Veggie *v Gyoza (5pc)

$17

Kaiso Salad with Yuzu Dressing *v

$13.90

Main

Aburi Chashu Don

$20

Flame Grilled Marinated Pork Belly topped with special sauce, seaweed, spring onion on Rice

Chicken Ribs Teriyaki Don

$21

Chicken ribs with home made teriyaki sauce, mixed salad, sesame seeds on Rice

Chicken Karaage Don

$22

Juicy fried chicken, spring onion, seaweed, shichimi on Rice

Vegetarian Ramen

Kombu broth

Vegetarian Kimchi Ramen

$24.90

Vegetarian / Vegan Garlic Blaze

$23.90

Tonkatsu Menu

Chicken Nanban (250g)

$25

Lightly battered chicken coated in our signature sweet soy vinegar glaze, served with homemade tarte sauce & shredded cabbage.

Chicken Katsu (250g)

$23

Chicken thigh fillet crumbed with Japanese panko to perfection, served with salad cabbage and home-made tonkatsu sauce.

Vegetarian Katsu

$22

Fermented soybean (tempeh) and other mushroom crumbed with Japanese panko, served with finely sliced cabbage and home-made tonkatsu sauce.

Katsu/Nanban set (only valid for above)

$7.90

Bowl of steam rice, 3 types tsukemono (Japanese pickles) and miso soup

Gohan (steamed rice)

Miso soup

Salted truffle oil

$2.50

Curry Don

Katsu Curry Don

$22

To Share

Half Rack

$48

Full Rack

$76

1kg Chicken Ribs Teriyaki

$31

1kg Soy Garlic Chicken Ribs

$31

Dessert

Mochi

$5.90

Choose from the following options: Matcha (Green Tea), Taro, Strawberry

Green Tea Ice Cream

$5.90

Black Sesame Ice Cream

$5.90

11. Hakata Gensuke QV

Hakata Gensuke QV is another strong ramen option in Melbourne CBD, located inside QV on Lonsdale Street. This store focuses on chicken ramen, giving diners a different option from the richer pork-based ramen styles usually associated with Hakata ramen shops.

The QV location makes it extremely useful for city workers, students, shoppers and anyone moving between Melbourne Central, Swanston Street, the State Library and the northern CBD. It is compact, casual and built for people who want a fast but satisfying Japanese meal.

Hakata Gensuke QV works especially well for quick lunches, solo meals, casual dinners and ramen cravings when you are already in the city. The chicken broth focus also gives it a slightly different appeal for diners who want something lighter than a heavy pork broth.

Hakata Gensuke QV is best for chicken ramen, quick CBD lunches, solo dining, casual dinners, shopping breaks and ramen near Melbourne Central and QV.

Address: QV Centre, 200 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Tori Ramen

Signature Tori Ramen

$26

Gensuke's signature Tori Soup, featuring a flavorful full-bodied creamy chicken broth with the complexity of dashi, and seafoods. served with the home- made noodles, 3pc tender chicken cha-shu, bamboo shoots and spring onions

Black Tori Ramen

$27.30

Homemade fried garlic and black sesame paste paired with GENSUKE's original tori broth, offering an extra layer of depth and a robust, savory flavour. Topped with homemade noodles, 3pc tender chicken cha-shu, bamboo shoots and spring onions

God Fire Tori

$27.30

GENSUKE original creamy chicken and dashi broth with secret blend of “Spicy Fire” topped with homemade noodles, tender chicken cha-shu, bamboo shoots and spring onions. You may choose your spicy level preferences.

Tori Shoyu Ramen

$26

An unique blend of our secret shoyu (醤油soy sauce) sauce that strikes the perfect balance between dark, light, and aged soy sauce, with a hint of seafood tasting notes, infused into our GENSUKE's Clear Tori broth. Topped with thicker and chewier homemade noodles, 3pc tender chicken cha-shu, bamboo shoots, seaweed and spring onion.

Sides

Chicken Gyoza 5 pcs

$10.40

Hakata style bite-size chicken dumplings, pan-fried and served with citrus pepper

Chicken Gyoza 10 pcs

$19.50

Hakata style bite-size chicken dumplings, pan-fried and served with citrus pepper

Chicken Karaage 1pc

$7.80

Hakata Gensuke house special juicy chicken karaage served with our secret spiced pepper.

Chicken Karaage 2pcs

$13

Hakata Gensuke house special juicy chicken karaage served with our secret spiced pepper. Popular

Edamame

$7.15

steamed young green soy beans

Chicken Katsu

$12.35

Crumbed chicken dipped w. house blend worcestershire sauce

Yasai Korokke

$12.35

Home made japanese style vegetable croquette 2 pcs with salad on the side

Spicy Mayo

$3.25

Mayonnaise

$1.69

Drinks

Cold Green Tea

$5.59

Oi Ocha Green Tea, has been formulated with 100% Australian grown green tea, in doing so delivers a healthier lifestyle, a peace of mind, and also joy through Japanese culture to the local consumers. (Unsweetened)

Pepsi Can

$6.24

Pepsi is a cola flavoured soft drink that perfectly complements every snack or meal.

Pepsi Max Can

$6.24

Pepsi Max is a low-calorie and sugar-free version of our classic Pepsi cola soft drink - Max Taste, No Sugar Popular

12. Shoku Eatery

Shoku Eatery is a hidden Japanese eatery on Little Bourke Street, known for sushi platters, bento boxes, donburi and casual Japanese meals. It is a useful CBD option when you want something more personal than a chain sushi counter but still relaxed enough for lunch, takeaway or an easy dinner.

The menu suits diners who like Japanese food in a practical format: rice bowls, bento, sushi, sides and drinks. It is especially useful for workers, students and visitors who want a fresh Japanese meal without needing a long sit-down experience.

Shoku Eatery also works for casual dates and small catch-ups because it has a more tucked-away feel than some of the louder CBD venues. It is not trying to be a large special-occasion restaurant; its strength is compact, everyday Japanese food with enough care to feel memorable.

Shoku Eatery is best for sushi platters, bento, donburi, casual Japanese lunches, takeaway, small dinners and anyone looking for a relaxed Japanese eatery on Little Bourke Street.

Address: 514 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

✨Signature Sushi

The Ocean Sushi

$24.90

Top with Salmon, Tuna, Kingfish, Scallop with Panko Prawn, Cucumber And Truffle Mayonnaise Fillings.

Ultimate Shrimp Roll

$23.90

Aburi Salmon, Panko Prawn, Cucumber, Truffle Mayo

Flaming Salmon Sushi️

$21.90

Top: Spicy Salmon, Shichimi Togarashi Filling: Salmon, Cucumber, Spicy Sauce.

Love at First Bite Sushi

$21.90

Top: Aburi Salmon, Tobiko Filling: Salmon, Cucumber And Mayonnaise

Bento (With Miso Soup)

Teriyaki Chicken Bento

$30.90

Served with Truffle Potato Salad, Chicken Karaage, Cucumber Sunomono, Sashimi, Mixed Salad And Rice.

Teriyaki Tofu Bento

$30.90

Served with Truffle Potato Salad, Chicken Karaage (3pc) , Cucumber Sunomono, Sashimi (2pc) And Rice.

Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Bento

$30.90

Served with Truffle Potato Salad, Chicken Karaage, Cucumber Sunomono, Sashimi, Mixed Salad And Rice. Comes with Miso Soup

Spicy Teriyaki Tofu Bento

$30.90

Served with Truffle Potato Salad, Chicken Karaage, Cucumber Sunomono, Sashimi, Mixed Salad And Rice.

Sukiyaki Grass Fed Beef Bento

$34.90

Served with Truffle Potato Salad, Chicken Karaage, Cucumber Sunomono, Sashimi, Mixed Salad And Rice.

Seared Salmon Bento

$34.90

Served with Truffle Potato Salad, Chicken Karaage (3pc) , Cucumber Sunomono, Sashimi (2pc) And Rice.

Teriyaki Salmon Bento

$36.90

Served with Truffle Potato Salad, Chicken Karaage (3pc) , Cucumber Sunomono, Sashimi (2pc) And Rice.

❤️Makimono (8 Pc)

Salmon Makimono (8 Pc)

$17.90

Kingfish Makimono (8 Pc)

$17.90

Tuna Makimono (8 Pc)

$17.90

Panko Prawn Makimono (8 Pc)

$16.90

Chicken Katsu Makimono (8 Pc)

$16.90

Rice Bowl

Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl

$23.90

Teriyaki Salmon, Cabbage, Fukujin Zuke, Cucumber Salad, Rice

Chicken Katsu with Japanese Curry Rice Bowl

$19.90

Chicken Katsu And Japanese Curry Cabbage, Fukujin Zuke, Cucumber Salad, Rice

Spicy Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowl

$20.90

Spicy Teriyaki Tofu, Cabbage, Fukujin Zuke, Cucumber Salad, Rice

Sukiyaki Grass Fed Beef Rice Bowl

$20.90

Sukiyaki Grass Fed Beef, Cabbage, Fukujin Zuke, Cucumber Salad, Rice

Seared Salmon with Mentaiko Rice Bowl

$20.90

Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowl

$19.90

Teriyaki Tofu, Cabbage, Fukujin Zuke, Cucumber Salad, Rice

Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

$19.90

Spicy Teriyaki Chicken, Cabbage, Fukujin Zuke, Cucumber Salad, Rice

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

$12.99

Teriyaki Chicken, Cabbage, Fukujin Zuke, Cucumber Salad, Rice

Nigiri Sushi

Assorted Nigiri (8 Pc)

$24.90

Tuna Nigiri (6 Pc)

$21.90

Salmon Nigiri (6 Pc)

$18.90

Ebi Nigiri (6 Pc)

$18.90

Scallop Nigiri (6 Pc)

$21.90

Kingfish Nigiri (6 Pc)

$21.90

Aburi Salmon Nigiri (6 Pc)

$21.90

Sashimi

Assorted Sashimi (15 Pc)

$36.90

Salmon Sashimi (6 Pc)

$17.90

Tuna Sashimi (6 Pc)

$18.90

Kingfish Sashimi (6 Pc)

$18.90

Small

Miso Soup

$4.50

Includes Tofu, Wakame And Miso.

Edamame

$7.90

Includes Edamame, Shio Kombu And Salt.

Rice

Cucumber Sunomono

$6.90

Includes Cucumber, Sesame, Shio Kombu And Sweet Vinegar.

Tori Karaage

$15.90

Japanese Fried Chicken, Mayonnaise And Salad.

Drinks

Coke

$4.50

Coke No Sugar

$4.50

Sparkling Water

Still Water

$4.50

Lemonade

$4.50

Final word

The best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne cover a wide range of occasions. Chiki Chiki is the Elizabeth Street choice for casual Japanese comfort food. Chocolate Buddha is the Federation Square option for sushi, bento and easy group dining. Snow Monkey Ramen is the South Yarra pick for French-Japanese ramen near Toorak Road. Ginza Teppanyaki is the Little Bourke Street pick for entertaining teppanyaki. Supernormal brings Japanese-influenced modern Asian dining to Flinders Lane. Don Tojo is the Carlton favourite for casual donburi, curry and student-friendly Japanese meals. Kisumé is the polished choice for premium sushi, sashimi and special occasions. Kenzan Japanese Restaurant is the classic CBD dining room for traditional Japanese meals. Niku Ou is the Bourke Street destination for wagyu and Japanese chargrill. Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen is the Russell Street basement ramen specialist. Hakata Gensuke QV is the quick city ramen stop for chicken broth. Shoku Eatery is the Little Bourke Street option for sushi platters, bento and donburi.

Together, they show why Melbourne is such a strong city for Japanese food: casual when you want a quick bowl or bento, comforting when ramen is the answer, refined when sushi and sashimi are the focus, entertaining when teppanyaki is the plan, and polished when the occasion calls for something more special.

Best Japanese Restaurants Near Me In Melbourne

1. Chiki Chiki

Udon Noodle (Hot & Cold) うどん

Donburi Rice Bowl 丼もの

Sides 天ぷら・揚げ物・その他

Dipping Sauce & Spicy Chilli ソース・チリ

Drink ドリンク

2. Chocolate Buddha

DONBURI | RAMEN | UDON

Menu

DESSERTS

BENTO

BOTTLED BEERS

Menu

3. Snow Monkey Ramen

STARTER / SIDES

RAMEN

EXTRA

DRINKS