Now Open: Five Distinct Culinary Concepts Await at Lonsdale Street's Innovative Japanese Restaurant OMI 380
Designed as a multi-sensory culinary destination, this collection of Japanese concepts brings together steak, matcha, pastries, sake and more.
Exploring the best of modern Japanese cuisine, OMI restaurants around the country usually specialise in a single tantalising dining concept, from wagyu to matcha to baked goods. For instance, OMI Bēkarī is where fans can dine on authentic Japanese breads and reimagined Western pastries, while OMI 5 Series sees premium shopping centres adorned with handcrafted dishes produced using top-notch ingredients.
Now the brand is ready to unveil a new flagship destination — OMI 380. Landing in the city on Lonsdale Street, this expansive 600-square-metre setting unites five culinary aspects central to the brand, leading to a fascinating fusion of flavour and culture under a single roof. While each space offers its own distinct personality and cuisine, together they form a harmonious dining experience brimming with refined Japanese dining.
Inside, OMI Wagyu is where guests sit down for signature donburi, premium A5 wagyu, sizzling izakaya plates and hotpot favourites. Featuring a menu teeming with premium cuts cooked to perfection, this part of the venue could be considered the heart of OMI 380. However, the cuisine on offer goes much further, as OMI Bēkarī & Gelato presents innovative sweet and savoury treats made fresh daily. Think mini pan pan, shokupan and canelés alongside matcha gelato scoops available in three intensity levels.
Next up, OMI Matcha deliberately dials down the mood to achieve a sense of calm. Now is the ideal chance to sip back a traditional matcha latte, made with a superior, Japanese-grown ingredient. Plus, you're invited to explore a wealth of original OMI inventions, like the fruity Matcha Daydream. Coffee isn't overlooked either, with creative beverages using the award-winning beans of Five Senses Coffee to bring another dimension to the menu.
As for the final space, the soon-to-open OMI Saké offers a refined celebration of Japanese brewing. Here, you're welcome to sample the restaurant's sake tasting sets or indulge in a signature sake-forward cocktail, like the Matcha Moonlight. Conceived as a refreshing take on tradition, expect both innovative and time-tested sakes to light up the drinks menu.
Roaming from one delicious concept to the next, this multi-sensory journey is levelling up the fun following its grand opening by inviting guests to embark on the OMI Stamp Map Challenge. From Wednesday, May 21, make a purchase at each concept to collect a stamp. Once you've gathered all five, just present your receipt to the cashier to redeem an exclusive tote bag at the Bēkarī counter.
OMI 380 is open daily from 10am–9pm at 380 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Head to the website for more information.
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