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Kicho Japanese Restaurant, Black Rock, AU-VIC

Kicho Japanese Restaurant

4.7 (522)
$41 to $100
Japanese
14 Bluff Rd, Black Rock, AU-VIC 3193

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
Located next to a beautiful beach, we are a vibrant and cozy place to enjoy modern Japanese cuisine from our enthusiastic and companionable team members.

We accept reservations online for up to 6 guests, with a seating time of 2 hours. We encourage guests after a reservation for 1-6 diners to make their bookings online. 15 minutes grace time to all bookings. Please note that our online booking system reflects real time availability at the restaurant.
 
For groups of 7 guests or more, please contact our reservations team on 0411 306 208 or info@kicho.com.au. Please note that groups of 7+ guests are required to dine on a set menu.

We take enquires for large group booking or catering requirements.

Dietary requirements are welcome and can be accommodated with advance notice. We recommend you let us know at the time of booking to ensure we can meet your needs.

15% surcharge will be applied on Public Holiday

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0411 306 208
  • Website
    https://kicho.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Luke
  • Private party facilities
    Would love to take any events by taking all our venues
  • Location
    14 Bluff Rd, Black Rock, AU-VIC 3193
  • Neighborhood
    Black Rock
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Banquet Menu

    A$59.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    This experience is 6 courses and is designed to share amongst friends. Menus are minimum 2 person. As a large party reservation, you will be allotted a two hour dining timeframe for your reservation. Please inform our team of changes in patrons numbers or last-minute cancellation up to 24 hours before the reservation to avoid the cancellation/amendment fee of $25 per patron incurred at the venues discretion
    Banquet Menu Photo

  • 2025 Mother’s Day

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us this Mother’s Day for a special dining experience designed to warm the heart this winter. We’re offering a 6-course Feed Me menu at $59 per person, crafted with seasonal ingredients to highlight the best of the season. Perfect for sharing and celebrating with Mum. Prefer to choose your favourites? Our à la carte menu will also be available on the day as well. We open for lunch and dinner, bookings are filling up fast—book now to treat Mum to something special.
    2025 Mother’s Day Photo

  • Premium Lunch Set

    Multiple dates available
    Kicho now has launched Japanese styled lunch set (Teishoku). Our Teishoku lunch set is a delightful culinary journey that features a main dish accompanied by an array of six side dishes. Each Teishoku set is carefully curated to offer a balanced and satisfying meal experience, blending flavors and textures harmoniously. Our regular menu also awaits, ready to fulfill every petron's culinary desires with their favorite dishes.
    Premium Lunch Set Photo

Menu

Kicho Japanese Restaurant's menu was last updated on 8/29/2024.

Updated on OCT 2023

Raw Bar

  • SASHIMI NORI TOSTADAS 1PCSA$7.00

    • WAGYU TATAKIA$22.00

      • KINGFISH CRUDOA$22.00

        TEMAKI

        • SPICY TUNA 2PCSA$18.00

          • SALMON ABURI 2PCSA$18.00

            • TEMPURA PRAWN 2PCSA$18.00

              • VEGAN 2PCSA$16.00

                FOOD

                • EDAMAMEA$6.00

                  • BEETROOT BAO 1PCA$12.00

                    • UMAMI FRIESA$9.00

                      • KARUBI TACO 1PCA$15.00

                        • CRISPY GYOZA 5PCSA$16.00

                          • MISO GLAZED EGG PLANTA$17.00

                            • KARAAGE CHICKEN 6PCSA$18.00

                              • AGEDASHI TOFUA$20.00

                                • YAKITORI CHICKENA$24.00

                                  • SAYANA OYAKO TEMPURAA$24.00

                                    • MEDIUM COOKED WAGYU FLANKA$39.00

                                      • GRILLED MISO MARINATED FISHA$42.00

                                        • STEAM RICEA$5.00

                                          • WAFU WAGYUA$14.00

                                            • WAGYU CURRY A$26.00

                                              DESERTS

                                              • TOPICAL CREME BRULEEA$14.00

                                                • YUZU CHEESECAKEA$18.00

                                                  • STRAWBERRY GARDENA$18.00

                                                    FEED ME

                                                    • FEED ME 6 COURSEA$59.00

                                                      $59/PP FOR 6 COURSE

                                                      SASHIMI

                                                      • TUNA 4PCSA$19.00

                                                        • ORAKING SALMON 4PCSA$18.00

                                                          • KINGFISH 4PCSA$16.00

                                                            • COMBO 12PCSA$45.00

                                                              • KICHO SUSHI SASHIMI PLATTERA$75.00

                                                                Last updated: August 29, 2024

                                                                What 522 people are saying

                                                                Kicho Japanese Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.7
                                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.8Food
                                                                • 4.6Service
                                                                • 4.4Ambience
                                                                • 4.6Value

                                                                Noise • Energetic

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Melbourne

                                                                  Japanese

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Best Overall

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Best Food

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Best Service

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Best Ambiance

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Best Value

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Great for creative cocktails

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Healthy

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Neighborhood gem

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Good for special occasions

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Lively

                                                                • Bayside

                                                                  Most Booked

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                Kicho Japanese Restaurant impresses with its "incredible" food and unique menu, offering "beautifully presented" dishes that are a "delightfully different" take on Japanese cuisine. Guests love the "fantastic food" and "friendly service," with highlights like the "feed me" menu and temaki rolls. Located in Black Rock, Kicho is a "hidden gem" offering "amazing value for money" and a "vibrant atmosphere."

                                                                522 Reviews

                                                                1. Angela

                                                                  Melbourne1 review

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Nice food but a little underwhelming. Tasty but could have been better. Told to order everything together and would come out staggered. This didn’t happen so everything within 10 mins. Very noisy table beside us which is always hard in a small restaurant

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                                                                2. Noeleene

                                                                  Las Vegas2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Chef Luke made an extra effort to ensure my food was celiac safe. He highlighted all GF options for me to chose from and made some alterations that he offered to do. Excellent Japanese regardless, but that made me feel comfortable and I will be going back. The food is amazing and presented perfectly. A great local restaurant that is getting a name for itself (no surprise) so BOOKINGS are a must.

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                                                                3. Lisa

                                                                  Melbourne1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on April 25, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Always incredible !! The food here is next level and we LOVE the new menu!

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                                                                4. Sue

                                                                  Melbourne2 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined on April 23, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Relaxed dining experience with good service and food. The Kingfish Crudo was delicious. Fresh and yummy interpretation of both tempura prawn and vegetable gyoza. Will definitely dine here again

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                                                                5. Richard

                                                                  Melbourne3 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined on April 22, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Consistent good food - delightfully different. Will go back again.

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                                                                6. Sara

                                                                  Melbourne3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on April 19, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  The Feed Me menu is amazing value for such high quality food. Public holiday surcharge hurt a bit on Easter Saturday though!

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                                                                7. Carina

                                                                  Melbourne6 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  We dined in and enjoyed the $59 banquet for 2. It was great value and very filling. The cocktails were so pretty and service was friendly.

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                                                                8. Jim

                                                                  Melbourne3 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on April 12, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Wonderful food. Different from your usual Japanese restaurants. Beautifully presented. Wine and cocktail list varied and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

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                                                                9. Joseph

                                                                  Melbourne1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Absolutely fantastic food from an unassuming restaurant located in a quiet neighborhood, among the best in casual Japanese diners. Their temaki rolls are a must order, as well as their seasonal specials. We also ordered 2 mains, the miso marinated fish and yakiniku, and they taste absolutely amazing. The ambience gives off a non pretentious atmosphere, with staff being very friendly and helpful as well.

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                                                                10. Michele

                                                                  Victoria1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Dined on March 27, 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Value for money. Beautiful thoughtful food Delicious Will definitely be going back.

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                Kicho Japanese Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0411 306 208.

                                                                Kicho Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 522 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Kicho Japanese Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                2 people
                                                                11:00 PM
                                                                Booked 6 times today
                                                                Experiences are available.
                                                                Google Map for Kicho Japanese Restaurant

                                                                14 Bluff Rd, Black Rock, AU-VIC 3193

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                  Black Rock
                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                  Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $41 to $100
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Japanese, Sushi
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Street Parking
                                                                • Payment options
                                                                  AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Executive chef
                                                                  Luke
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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