Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Melbourne

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Japanese cuisine in Melbourne? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Temaki Sushi Melbourne

5.0

5 (45)

$101 and over

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

The Temaki Sushi team is thrilled to introduce a very special dining experience.
Our Head Chef, Hiroshi San, will prepare a multi-course seasonal meal, comprising the freshest seafood, meats and organic vegetables.

We will also be serving unique sake, wine & beer, imported directly from boutique Japanese growers.
Our intimate venue seats only 10 people, and you should allow 90 minutes. Authentic, elegant and friendly.

Top review

Michael

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

This is an outstanding restaurant - really an exceptional meal beautifully presented, the sake is polished to a t, dwtuals like the pottery, the chopsticks are delightful - and the modern jazz vinyls are ridiculously good. Our second visit last week will not be our last.

Shusai Mijo

4.8

4.8 (25)

$101 and over

Japanese

Fitzroy

About the restaurant

Authentic Japanese Omakase set menu featuring Australian & Japanese ingredients. Sake driven Beverage list accompanied with Australian & European wines. Pairing options including non-alcoholic pairing is available.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

incredible experience, amazing food, and great service

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Experience

Counter Sushi Omakase - Fri & Sat

Experience

Counter Sushi Omakase Tue - Thu

Kicho Japanese Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (533)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Black Rock

About the restaurant

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

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Emma

Dined 5 days ago

This was the 4th time I have eaten at this restaurant, and all times the food has been outstanding.

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4.8

4.8 (139)

$101 and over

Japanese

Armadale

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Armadale on High Street, Bansho is a sophisticated Japanese-fusion gem that invites you to embark on an exquisite culinary journey.

Here, the timeless elegance of French cuisine harmoniously intertwines with the refined artistry of Japanese flavors, creating a dining experience like no other.

Our menu is a celebration of both innovation and tradition, meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients from both culinary worlds. Complement your meal with our beautifully curated cocktail menu and an extensive selection of wines, designed to elevate your dining experience at Bansho.

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Lisa

Dined 6 days ago

Great ambience - contemporary and warm. Sensational food - Japanese with a French twist. Broad wine list with various price points. While not cheap it is good value. Staff are friendly. Shout out to Larry at the bar - friendly and knowledgeable.

Ishizuka

4.9

4.9 (51)

$101 and over

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Awarded two hats at the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards, Ishizuka is renowned for its contemporary interpretation of Kaiseki—an elevated and intricate culinary art form, practiced exclusively by Japan’s most expert culinary master Katsuji Yoshino. Each Kaiseki meal is a multi-course journey that celebrates the integrity of seasonal ingredients, with a balance of flavours and textures that are as artistically presented as they are meticulously crafted.

Designed by esteemed architecture and design practice Russell & George, Ishizuka was awarded Restaurant of the Year at the 2019 Frame Awards in Amsterdam, International Winner in the Australia & Pacific Restaurant category at the prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in London, and Restaurant Design of the Year at the 2018 Eat Drink Design Awards in Melbourne.

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DawnVIP

Dined on May 19, 2025

The food and service was outstanding from start to finish!

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Experience

Sake Samurai Marie Chiba Joins Ishizuka

Experience

Kaiseki menu $315

Experience

Ishizuka's Home Dining Box

Shoya Melbourne

4.6

4.6 (70)

$101 and over

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Founded in 2003 by Chef Shigeo Nonaka, Shoya Nouvelle Wafu Cuisine proudly holds the title of Best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne for 7 years in a row. We are a "One Hat Awarded" Japanese Fine Dinning Experience by the Age Good Food Guide.

Our dishes are prepared with century-old Japanese techniques with contemporary western influence for the purest and delicate flavors and crafted with the highest quality ingredients sourced from Japan, locally, and globally, ensuring a unique culinary journey you cannot find else where.

Choose from our offerings: Omakase Courses, à la Carte, and premium Special Lunch Sets, all accompanied by an extensive selection of traditional alcoholic Japanese drinks. Stay tuned for upcoming menu updates and events as we continue to elevate your dining experience.

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Cynthia

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Perfect season for hotpot and supreme quality ingredients being used Generous serve too! Highly recommended it

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Experience

Winter Japanese Seafood Hot-Pot

Experience

Family Dinner Set

Experience

Pre-Theatre: Wagyu & Seafood 7-Kaiseki (懐石)

Niku Ou Japanese Chargrill Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (15)

$101 and over

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

As Melbourne’s best Japanese Yakiniku, we’re serving the finest Japanese and Australian Wagyu to Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD. We are the only Kobe Beef supplier in Victoria.
Contemporary venue for Japanese grilled meats, amazing array of sake, whiskies and wine.

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Elizabeth

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Fantastic food. Love the Waygu beef. High quality and really delicious. Good customer service and ambiance.

Chocolate Buddha

4.6

4.6 (2922)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Chocolate Buddha is a Japanese inspired eatery in the Heart of Fed Square. We have a Southern Terrace which seats 24 in configurations of 4. We have our Western Terrace which can seat up to 60 guests under fixed umbrellas which overlooks the Digital Facade, The Stage & has great views over Flinders Street & the Melbourne Skyline. This area is available for hire or for Functions up to 100 people. We have a 22 seater SUSHI & EXPRESS TRAIN (which delivers hot food directly to your seat) Our Trains operate Wednesday to Sunday lunches 12 - 3pm and Wednesday to Saturday Dinners 5 - 8pm. We have a 16 seater dining table which is great for small groups. We offer QR menus at each table for ease of ordering in addition to paper Menus. We Trade Wednesday to Friday from 11:45am and from 11:30am on the Weekends.
We look Forward to Welcoming you Soon.

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CarlaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great location, delicious food, and friendly service!

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Popular dish

Yuzu Cheesecake Bomb (3 pcs)

4.6

4.6 (35)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Glen Waverley

About the restaurant

At Marble Yakiniku, we take pride in offering a unique dining experience that showcases the art of marbling score for our premium cuts of meat and the traditional chargrill method for our yakiniku dishes. Our commitment is to provide our guests with an authentic taste of Japan through our meticulously crafted and flavorful Japanese cuisine.

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Keng

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

good hidden gem at Glen Waverley. Premium and private.

Eazy Peazy

4.6

4.6 (314)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Richmond

About the restaurant

Discover the Essence of Japanese Cuisine in Richmond at Eazy Peazy. Our menu, inspired by traditional Japanese, features a diverse selection of dishes perfect for sharing.
At the heart of our dining experience is the Hibachi Grill, where flavours come to life, cooked over charcoal for that true Japanese taste. With a cosy and chic ambience, transpire yourself to Osaka while exploring the flavour of sake and food right here in Melbourne. Explore our unique offerings and find out why we're a beloved Japanese dining destination in Richmond.

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Laura

Dined 2 days ago

Good tasty food. Good for groups or a quick meal. Very reasonably priced. Service was great.

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Experience

Pre-game Feed Me "Eazy"

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