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Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0, Geelong, AU-VIC

Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0

4.6
4.6
133 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Healthy
  • Hot spot
Michael Bong didn’t come to Japanese cooking along the obvious route – he’s Korean, for one – but now that he has, he’s certainly making the most of it. Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar on Little Malop Street in the centre of Geelong is a tribute to the corner bars of Tokyo, with a focus on japanese tapas and warm dishes mates that come off it. That results in top-notch pork belly, beef and chicken thighs for the meat-eaters and salmon, prawns and scallops for the fish fans as well as beancurd and vegetables for the vegetarians. Aside from the grill, there is also an astounding array of sushi and sashimi dishes, octopus pancake balls, salt and pepper squid, alongside dessert options and a long cocktail menu that befits all the best, boozy backstreet izakaya joints in Japan. Take trip into Geelong town centre for a Japanese meal to remember at Tomodachi on Little Malop Street – just remember to book your table before you arrive, as they do get crowded.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Izakaya
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
    0432 733 092
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Bong

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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133 Reviews
  1. Hung

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great delicious food. Sashimi was really fresh. Had the ramen and it was cooked to perfection. Nothing to fault at the restaurant

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    ‘A hole in the wall’ Tokyo style where great food is served a a reasonable price with friendly and efficient service.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff and amazing food. Must try the Hoki Highball cocktail. We will be back soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food never disappoints at Tomodachi …. Great value too

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a booking for 8 15pm and by the time we got to the location the closed sign was flipped and all the chairs stacked so we couldn't enter or eat.

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  6. MylaW

    Victoria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and servic was good Just thought it was under done with furniture

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  7. Katiegirl

    Victoria

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great for quick bite before the show. Quick efficient service and delicious food. Not somewhere to linger on a date night. Tight tables and stools. Quite noisy but happy diners

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  8. SallyM

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were incredible, the food even more so. Would definitely recommend!

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  9. HarmE

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue and food were great. We arrived towards the end of service. Some staff may have left already as the food arrived in fits and starts. But that was the only thing I could fault. everything else was great. The food, the ambience and the service itself. We were with a group of nine, some couples and some singles. Other restaurants won't split bill, but here it was not a problem. For that feature, and the food, and the location and the friendly staff - we will definitely come back next time we are in town.

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  10. lawrencev

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    food was amazing, fresh, delicious and came out super quick

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FAQs

Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0 is rated 4.6 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0

85a Little Malop St, Geelong, AU-VIC 3220

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Geelong City Center
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Izakaya
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Bong
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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