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Omi 380 is a new Japanese destination in Melbourne CBD with five venues in one.

Find matcha, wagyu skewers, sushi tacos and more at a new one-stop Japanese dining hall

Getting your Japanese fix has never been simpler, thanks to a one-of-a-kind mega venue that wraps five different venues into one. And it’s inspired by a Melbourne institution that might surprise you.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Ramen Ako’s chicken shio ramen in Fitzroy.

This cosy inner-north ramen joint serves less than 100 bowls a day

Ramen Ako’s specialises in chicken shio ramen.

  • Harvard Wang
Duck shoyu ramen at Ramen Shouyu-ya in Brunswick.

Beyond the big bowls: Three extra-special ramens to seek out in Melbourne this winter

More chefs are making nuanced broths and noodles that tell a personal story the larger ramen franchises can’t.

  • Harvard Wang
Chicken katsu with Japanese gravy.
Critics' Pick

This inner-city terrace serves outrageously juicy katsu and boss-level drinking food

Craft beer hangout Benchwarmer breaks the mould with its brash and bold Japanese snacks.

  • Emma Breheny
Tento specialises in ramen and ochazuke.

Tento

This cafe is a finalist in the best all-rounder category in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

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A selection of onigiri from Comeco in Newtown.

Comeco Foods

This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Grilled salmon congee.

Kurumac

This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Parami has outdoor seating.

Parami

This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Cibi

Cibi

This venue is a finalist in the icons category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

Sandoitchi cafe in Chatswood.

Sandoitchi

This venue is a finalist for best sandwich in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.

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