OMI have opened up a store in Eastland so you can pop by after your shopping adventures and chow down on some tasty Japanese food. They have lots of different options so you can customise the bowls with the sauces and proteins that you like best. The signature wagyu has thinly sliced beef on top …
Tokyo Sushi Kitchen aka TSK has opened a new store on Clarendon street in South Melbourne and is home to sushi rolls, sushi platters, poke bowls, teriyaki and if you want something sweet they even have some green tea ice-cream for dessert. You can get yourself a handroll, sashimi or nigiri on the go or …
Hakoya Ramen has been open in the city for a few months now and they’re making their mark with an awesome selection of ramen. They have the hakoya tonkotso, tantanmen, mazemen (soupless), hiyashi ramen (served cold) and for the vegetarians a vege ramen with miso and veg broth. They don’t only do ramen, they also …
I love Japanese BBQ and Shinbashi Yakiniku on Lygon Street is a gorgeous relaxed space where you take your shoes off and sit at the Japanese style tables with a charcoal BBQ fire pit in the centre. You get to cook your own meat which is fun and interactive and means you can have the …
When you walk into Fujitei it feels like you’ve been transported to a restaurant in Japan. It has a calming, warm and welcoming atmosphere and the menu is modern while honouring the traditional flavours and techniques. The menu is exciting and has lots to choose from and the high-quality produce makes all the difference. We …
If you’ve been to Hakata Gensuke on Russel street you will understand why I love love love their ramen. The pork bone broth is insanely delicious and their noodles have the perfect chew. Master Chef Kousuke Yoshimura brought us this dish from Hakata in Japan which is the actual place where pork bone base originated …
Torrisong is a Japanese restaurant that recently opened in the city and whether you like sashimi, yakitori, rice bowls, dessert or sake, they have it all. They also house a good selection of Japanese beers. Handpicking seasonal produce from the market each day is their jam, so the menu can alter depending on the freshness …
Upstairs on the balcony in the middle of the city sipping an Aperol spritz was my first impression of Yokocho. Knowing that we were about to eat a Japanese feast was the next thing on my mind. A casual venue in the city for good Japanese food and tasty cocktails. They have a range of interesting cocktails. Harjuku …
Kisume is Lucas group’s newest venture and it’s another favourite to add to the already popular foodie land of Flinders lane. This venue has a different feel to the other Lucas Group restaurants like Chin Chin, Baby, Kong and Hawker Hall, it has more of a fine dining appeal with a relaxed vibe instead of …
Ramen is what I crave on those days when Melbourne weather suddenly turns from full sunshine to cold and rainy. All I want is a beautiful creamy broth with fresh noodles and all the extras. Ikkoryu Fukuoka has a lovely range of ramen and you can customise it just the way you like it. They also …
