The Best Japanese Cafes, Restaurants and Bars in Melbourne

From sashimi to yakitori and ramen and katsu, here are some of the best places to fill up on Japanese nosh.

The Best Japanese Cafes, Restaurants and Bars in Melbourne

It's a multicultural city that we call home here in Melbourne, with its dining scene that's every bit as culturally diverse. And one cuisine that's become an essential part of our present and future diningscape is that of Japan, with its delicate flavours, refined techniques and revered street food culture. From bowls of silky ramen to deftly executed sashimi plates and fluffy katsu sandos, Melbourne's got some cracking iterations of it all. We love the old masters of the classics, just as we welcome the new wave of smart Asian-fusion concocters. Join us in revisiting our favourites and admiring the new movers and shakers.

Image: Tamura by Kate Shanasy.

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Yugen Dining

Chapel Street's sumptuous subterranean Japanese diner and bar has a flair for the dramatic.

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Hareruya Pantry

With a name that translates to 'sunny shop', Carlton's tiny Japanese pantry and cafe is heroing beautiful bento and house-made gelato.

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Eazy Peazy

A yakitori and sake bar with an ex-Yardbird chef.

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Supernormal

Lobster rolls and karaoke, together at last.

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Parco Ramen

A tiny ramen bar from the minds behind a beloved lockdown pop-up.

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Le Bajo Milkbar

Combining a love of Japanese food fare and Australian milk bars, Le Bajo is North Melbourne’s newest destination for fluffy shokupan bread and house-roasted coffee.

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Minamishima

Down a narrow street just off Bridge Road, there is a quiet oasis of calm — and a journey to be taken.

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Gogyo Fitzroy

A Japanese diner in Fitzroy serving up burnt miso ramen, which is smoky, sweet and intense.

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Robata

The San Telmo Group's playful take on modern Japanese barbecue heroes skewers cooked over charcoal and cleverly reworked classic cocktails.

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Tamura Sake Bar

You'll find matcha IPAs, Japanese fried chicken and vinyl for sale at this Fitzroy bar.

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Food & Drink
Yakimono

This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.

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Ippudo QV

The Japanese ramen chain is now dishing up its lauded soup in the QV building.

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Ishizuka

The eatery specialises in a balanced kaiseki by acclaimed Japanese chef Tomotaka Ishizuka.

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279

Hand-strained miso soup, Tokyo coffee and traditional Japanese fare in West Melbourne.

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Saint Dreux

A futuristic katsu sando and Japanese coffee bar in the CBD.

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Shop Ramen

Finally, Melbourne's very own shop dedicated exclusively to ramen.

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Kumo

Izakaya-style dining at the Brunswick end of a worldly Lygon Street.

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Gomi Ramen Shop

This ramen delivery service by two chefs proved so popular during lockdown, it's spawned its own bricks-and-mortar ramen bar.

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Mr Miyagi

Mr Miyagi has stayed loyal to their original commitment to fun — which won them hearts in Windsor and across the river all the way back in 2013.

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Mono-XO

A 25-seat yakitori and rock 'n' roll bar in Fitzroy.

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Future Future

This little Richmond eatery is slinging meatball katsu-sandos, donburi bowls, cocktails and rare Japanese sake.

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Kisume

Chris Lucas's three storeys of Japanese grandeur.

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Tokyo Tina

The third sister has been born, and she brings a Japanese edge to the family.

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Wabi Sabi Salon

Fun, fusion Japanese that can be found on both side of the river.

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Chotto Motto

A gyoza and beer bar inside an art-covered Collingwood building.

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Tetsujin

Emporium's new sushi train and barbecue has a little something for every taste.

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Izakaya Den

A classic option for cool and classy Japanese.

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Food & Drink
Cibi

A picture of perfect design, balance and Japanese cafe fare.

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Food & Drink
Keki Milk Bar

This CBD cafe is dedicated to fluffy soufflé pancakes and creative sodas.

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Food & Drink
Kazuki's Restaurant

The acclaimed fine diner has brought its famed Japanese fare from regional Victoria to Carlton.

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Food & Drink
Shyun Ramen Bar

The umami-rich and affordable ramen at this joint is worth the trek to Carnegie.

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Food & Drink
Neko Neko

A dietary requirement-friendly ramen joint with vegan broth and gluten-free noodles.

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Food & Drink
Yoku Ono Ramen + Sake

This Prahran ramen joint is known for its rich and creamy slow-cooked broth.

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Food & Drink
Shinbashi Yakiniku

Carlton's all-you-can-eat DIY Japanese barbecue joint.

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