01
Naru
Authentic Japanese Yakitori in the heart of Melbourne
Naru is a Japanese yakitori restaurant located in Melbourne CBD. It combines charcoal grilling with sake and izakaya-style dining.
82.0
Japanese restaurants in Melbourne
10 ranked, with a plain verdict on every entry.
Naru takes the top spot on this list: it offers authentic yakitori grilled over charcoal. Ishiya Japanese Stonegrill is built for date nights and group celebrations, and provides interactive yakiniku sharing platters and steak-style dining options. Yakimono serves groups seeking an electrifying atmosphere, and dispenses Japanese-inspired cocktails like bubble tea and stand-out sakes.
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The ranking, in detail
02
Ishiya Japanese Stonegrill
Melbourne's signature Japanese Stonegrill dining experience
The restaurant sears premium Wagyu beef and fresh seafood directly at the table.
81.9
03
Yakimono
High energy Japanese dining with flame-fired cooking in Melbourne
Yakimono is a high energy Japanese-inspired eating house. It celebrates food cooked over fire with meticulous conception and inventive execution.
79.3
04
Don Tojo
Delicious and affordable Japanese dining in Carlton
Don Tojo is a hidden gem for Japanese food lovers in Carlton. It offers authentic cuisine with friendly service.
78.5
05
Shinbashi Yakiniku
Authentic Japanese BBQ in Carlton
Shinbashi Yakiniku is a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Carlton, Victoria. It specialises in the art of grilled meat.
77.9
06
Chotto Motto
A celebration of Japanese food, drinks, and local culture.
Chotto Motto is a Japanese restaurant and bar in Melbourne. It offers crispy chilli oil alongside retro Showa vibes.
75.2
07
70.0
08
Kaki Lima
Everyday Indonesian, served fast and tasty
Kaki Lima serves everyday Indonesian street food with a modern twist in Melbourne. The restaurant offers fast and tasty dishes inspired by nostalgic childhood memories.
69.1
09
O-Bento
Quality sushi and bento boxes at great value for money
The group offers a mix of complementary Japanese dining concepts.
68.4
10
Sushi Sho
Sushi kaiseki shaped in Melbourne
Sushi Sho presents a chef-led omakase experience in Melbourne. It blends Japanese tradition with Australian seasonal produce.
68.0
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Frequently asked questions
Who are these japanese restaurants built for?
Ishiya Japanese Stonegrill says it is built for date nights and group celebrations, and Yakimono for groups seeking an electrifying atmosphere. Superhiro says it is built for dine-in reservations.
What should a buyer check before signing up?
Ishiya Japanese Stonegrill states that the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays, limiting weekly availability for diners, and Sushi Sho that the restaurant requires essential reservations for all visits. Those are the limits each restaurant publishes itself, not a full account of any plan.