Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne
Lunch and dinner menus differ, with more elaborate options available from the Ginza chefs in the evening. Among others, at dinner, there’s a Lobster Set (seasonally priced), and a Veg Set with aged tofu. There are multiple dining areas at Japanese Southbank restaurant Miyako, with large windows and an outdoor balcony overlooking the Yarra river. Miyako‘s beautiful setting means that we think it's one of the best teppanyaki restaurants in Melbourne.
Our guide to the Best Japanese Restaurants in Brisbane has you covered. Of course, you can aways try your hand at teppanyaki all you can eat japanese at home. For equipment and accessories to make grilling on your stove top, dining table or BBQ a breeze, click here.
The menu is split into Teppanyaki Set/Banquet, Teppanyaki a la carte and a smaller selection of standard Japanese fare. As you would expect given the emphasis on the teppan, the heart of this establishment lies firmly with its grilled offerings. The decor is casual, allowing you to dine in a relaxed environment that isn’t too loud and guarantees a good time for all. Staff go to great lengths to incorporate everyone in the meal, which is always appreciated by patrons. Situated in the suburb of Doncaster East, Ichiban Japanese Restaurant is the reincarnation of Yamagata Teppanyaki.
Alternatively, diners can build their own experience with menu items. Indulge in their incredible spread of Japanese food items showcasing Australia’s fresh local produce. Featuring a sushi and sashimi bar including Hiramasa King Fish, Hotate Scallop and Shake Salmon and an impressive drinks list, it’s no wonder Melburnians keep coming back for more. Enjoy a meal at this waterside terrace with stunning Yarra River views. I love their concept of all you can eat at a reasonable price. Tucked away down Blackburn Walk you find an amazing dining experience.Beautiful décor and ambiance.
Reviews are quick to complement the entertaining chefs and the quality of the ingredients. There is nothing quite like an ice cold beer, a slice of beer and a place for the kids to play after they’ve spent some time in the car. Anvil Brewing Co hits the perfect spot at their family friendly brewery and restaurant in Mansfield. If you are looking breakfast, lunch, ice-cream or you just love a good cuppa there are lots of fabulous places for you to choose from.
Step back into the 1900’s at King Henry’s in Sassafras. This beautiful old guest house has been renovated and is now a stunning historical restaurant in the Dandenong Ranges. Oh my oh my Mamma has found the most amazing bakery! Quarry Bakehouse in Upper Ferntree Gully is filled with breads, pastries, cakes and pies - all Mamma’s favourites. Featuring an entire wall with every flavour of cordial from the famous Billson’s Brewery - you can order cordials, sodas, milkshakes and even spiders at this Soda Bar in Beechworth. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
In fact, the restaurant has appeared on the front of The Herald Sun’s Taste Magazine, so you know everything there is the real deal. Chefs use an open hot plate – a teppan – to cook the ingredients at the side of your table. You get to watch them rustle up your favourite dishes – often with a dramatic flair. For this reason, it is often regarded as a form of art rather than merely cooking. Teppanyaki refers to a modern style of Japanese cooking where the food is grilled right in front of you, adding an element of theatricality to your meal. A couple of decades ago, one group of young chefs introduced the concept of the Teppanyaki and brought the very first restaurant of such cuisine to Melbourne.
Mamma can’t get enough of the chicken baguettes and the apple crumble tarts are delicious. When we slowly transition into post-lockdown life, we feel there will be more and more playdates at the park and Montanos is on board. Tram Xpresso has opened in front of the Mt Evelyn Garden Centre on York Road. This classic Melbourne W Class rattler has been restored and lovingly located out in the east. What a beautiful little cafe hidden in the suburban streets of Vermont. Mamma can’t miss a cafe that is a pretty as a picture.
You'll find a world of dining delights along laneways leading off Bourke Street. Head along Meyers Place, Crossley Street, Chinatown's laneways, Market Lane, Corrs Lane and Russell Place to see what gems you can find. Look for rave-worthy dumplings at HuTong and refined Japanese fine dining at Shoya. Home to its own culinary heroes – Chin Chin, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc. and Coda – its arteries offer even more. Say yes to the games, when else do you get to play with food? All reviews are based on ‘Mamma’s’ personal opinion and unique experience.