Japanese
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
- Recommended
- Fitzroy
This cosy inner-north ramen joint serves less than 100 bowls a day
Ramen Ako’s specialises in chicken shio ramen.
- Harvard Wang
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- Harvard Wang
- Review
- West Melbourne
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
- Recommended
- Surry Hills
Tento
This cafe is a finalist in the best all-rounder category in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- Newtown
Comeco Foods
This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- Marrickville
Kurumac
This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- Collingwood
Cibi
This venue is a finalist in the icons category in Good Food’s Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
- Recommended
- 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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