Top 5 Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne

Collins Place Lower ground floor, 45 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

“It is probably the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne I have had so far. We all left with joy and satisfaction like just travelled to Japan. The freshness and quality of seafood, ingredients are top notch. You can tell this when you try their Sushi and Sashimi platter. Sukiyaki and Tempura Moriawase are great too. It has nice low lighting and minimalist decor, such a nice atmosphere. Service is great too. The price is high but it is understandable for experience and quality.”

2 Francis St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

“During my UNI days, I used to go to Don Don in Swanston St. Glad I found this franchise while walking around looking for something to eat. The Food has always been the same taste no matter which franchise I go to. Authentic Japanese taste, serving size is generous and price is cheaper compare to all the other Japanese Restaurants. Highly recommend.”

83A Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

“Excellent menu, the perfect amount of options (not an overwhelming amount to choose from) with plenty of vegetarian/vegan and gluten free options. Various seating options, we sat at the communal triangle table in the centre which is great! Meals are tasty and wholesome. A gem for Gertrude 🍜”

Shop 9/10 108 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

“The service was totally bad. Especially nobody was seeing us out. It never happened to us in AU during these several travel days. The dinning area was also very noisy (close to the kitchen). The cooking skills were normal. Only the meat quality could match the price very well. Hope to be better.”

160 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

“The place was lovely, the food was divine. We ordered the set menu good for 3 to 4 and it did not disappoint. Very good proportions not too much but not too little. We went home full and happy but not feeling like we ate too much. The atmosphere was great. The staff and manager took good care of us. They checked on us and made sure everything was going great. Very accommodating (I have a toddler). The Japanese a5 beef was melt in your mouth delicious! Perfectly cooked and tasted to good. We went to Ishiya before but we were referred here due maintainance going on their kitchen. They were so good to recommend us here and accommodated us by making the booking for us. Both Ishiya and Shou Sumiyaki are hospitality champs! Would bring the family over to these places again definitely”

Level 3, Crown Towers, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

“My friend and I both ordered the Hasu set. We both enjoyed every dish except for the quill. Even with the source, we both felt that the quill tested dry or leathery. We laughed about it, but the next dish was much more enjoyable. Getting a birthday candle as a surprise was a pleasant surprise for me. Please keep it as it is as I felt it had a very personal touch to it. Thank you for that. I look forward to returning in the near future.”

Level 2/200 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

“Tried to walk in but got stopped by the manager Daniel starting that they are 'fully booked' due to a promotion 50% when you book on 4th April. I then went onto the website the fork and saw that the restaurant has tables available at all time slots (30minutes). Ended up booking the table (no promotion) and went back to face a disgruntled Daniel. Requested to change to a booth table but was refused by Daniel saying that table had been booked by others, but finished my dinner in an hour and a half and the booth table is still empty. Sat down at the table for 15 minutes and no one to take our order so I had to walk up to the front and grab attention of the staff but I found that there were only 2 waiters busy with other tables. Food was mediocre at best and serving portions of meat were quite miserable. Got the tofu teriyaki but the outer crumbs were soggy. Wagyu hot plate had a tad of odour, and it was cooked with Brussel sprout a very odd pair of combination. The mackerel was good but the bottom bit got burnt making the fish taste quite bitter. The only redeeming factor was the scallops sashimi, it had a sweet taste to it showing it freshness. The beef tataki taste is pretty bland the sauce combination and the amount given is inadequate. This is a place I would not go in future even if it was 50% off, even worse I paid in full that day. 112 dollars for those dishes. Disappointing”

Shop 1/167 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

“If you’re looking for an affordable and high quality Japanese food in the city, I would say - look no further! I’ve been here a few times and their food quality has always been very consistent. Their grilled mackerel was my favourite (hands down the best in Melbourne! 🙌) and don’t think you were could find any seafood tempura with great selection of seafood and taste as good as theirs! 😍”

121 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

“A beautiful fine dining experience! All the food was beautifully crafted and the flavours between each course varied and unique yet complementary. I booked for the 5 course tasting which included a first course with a variety of small bites. I had mentioned during the booking process an allergy to certain shellfish and the chef's made sure not so much as stock containing shellfish was included in my meal. They also gave a complimentary serving of chocolate mousse to celebrate my fiance's birthday. The restaurant was intimate and cosy and would recommend for a romantic dinner for those who appreciate fine dining.”

186 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

“Recently went to this restaurant with a couple of my friends since it was one of the highly recommended cheap eats (and for a good reason too!) …”