Kazuki captures native Japanese food and pairs it with the best Australian produce. Chef Kazuki strives for balance and simplicity. The snacks were presented all at once, which was a pleasant surprise. Seeing the detail of every dish really showcased their refined skills. Every little bite was done extremely well. Little savoury explosions of flavour! For mains, there wasn’t a single dish that we didn’t like. Everything was balanced and presented beautifully. Kingfish paired fantastically with the buttermilk and mango. The lobster was outstanding, probably the highlight dish for me from the tasting menu. For the duck dish, Kazuki served 2 different parts which is very rare in most restaurants. Most restaurants default to the breast but Kazuki took it one step further to include a thigh piece, which is a plus in my books. We added the infamous omelette with the crayfish. This has been on their menu for a very long time so we had to try it. It was ridiculously good - every bite was savoury, rich, sweet, delicate and decadent. The desserts were great finishers to the meal. Not only are they beautifully presented but they tasted phenomenal. The cocktails were also right up our alley. Highly recommend trying Kazuki’s if you haven’t.

ORDERED: 7 course ($220pp) 🍴  Snacks: Nori Crisp with cured salmon, smoked eel and beetroot, tacquito and hummus, tarama and bottarga, ox tongue and pepper berry, chicken parfait and green mango, jamon and rhubarb 🐠  Toro, cauliflower, and shiso + 🍞 House made bread with seaweed butter 🍝 Moreton bay bug, octopus, galangal + 🦞 Omelette with Crayfish & Caviar (+$65.00 for two) 🐠  Toothfish, almond miso, lotus root 🦆 Duck, daikon cake, chrysanthemum 🧀 Tete de Moine, montelimar, pistachio 🥧   Pain d'Espices, apple tart, almond + 🍫  small desserts I spent $266.28 here, which includes a mocktail and credit card surcharge. REVIEW: I came to Kazuki's to celebrate a friend's birthday and we left full and happy! ❤️ My top 3 favourites on the night are the assortment of snacks, the moreton Bay bug dish, and the duck. ❤️‍🔥 The snacks had a lot of technique and different elements, making them both visually stunning and enjoyable to eat. I loved the snacks because they each strive to be memorable and unique in almost ONE bite, meaning the flavours pop. 🤌  Then came the moreton Bay bug dish. The pasta was al dente, with a unique galangal foam that added vibrant colour and a little pepperiness. The moreton bay bug and the octopus were perfectly cooked. This is one of the most unique and yummiest dishes I've ever had! 🤩 Lastly, the duck was great as well. Their generosity extends to providing two cuts of the duck where it's more sustainable than providing one part! The most interesting was the daikon cake. 🫓 By itself, it doesn't have much flavour. But when a touch of heat and flame has been added to it, the crust looks appetising and flavour-wise it really lets the star (duck) shine through without fighting for the spotlight. It's the best follow-up act! ❌ My least favourite was the tete de moine. There's alcohol in the montelimar, which was quite harsh and blunt on the taste buds. Personally, not for me because I don't like alcohol shouting at me. 🍾 ➖  Final note on the food. The additional crayfish omelette was not for me. Although the creamy parts of the omelette, the smattering of caviar and the delicious crayfish bisque created a dream, the dish was too savoury overall. Unfortunately, it felt too heavy and out of place for the otherwise "clean" 7 course menu. ✔️  Service was my favourite. We met Masa, and you could tell he was enthusiastic about introducing the food, as well as hearing our thoughts. Although it was my name on the booking, he made an effort to remember my friend's name as well and continuously referred to it on the night. Masa really turned our experience into a memorable and incredibly personable one! 🔆

We were looking forward to dining at Kazuki’s however we left extremely disappointed. We opted for the 7 course menu with add on oysters. Everything was average and not worth the premium $200+ pp price tag. We felt like the ingredients used were not of high quality or worth the price (e.g. one snack was just a piece of cucumber with sauce, salmon tart not filled to the top with salmon). We’ve had much better and cheaper dining experiences at other fine dining restaurants across Australia and unfortunately won’t be returning to Kazuki’s. The service was also extremely slow between courses, 30-40min wait between every course, total time for the entire meal almost 3 hours. Such a shame.

Was fortunate enough to be taken to Kazuki's for my birthday and was thoroughly spoiled by the lovely staff. The food was delicious, with the spanner crab bisque being a real highlight. Hope I get to come again soon

This fine dining restaurant with Japanese influence has received outstanding reviews for its services. Customers have praised the excellent course menu, which features beautifully plated dishes that are both satisfying and visually stunning. The restaurant is commended for its range of flavors, textures, and colors, as well as its sourcing of unique and distant foods. One customer even expresses a desire to see the inclusion of local native species in the menu. The team working at the restaurant is also highly praised. Customers have also highlighted the positive aspects of the tasting menu and add-ons. They enjoyed the abundance of snacks, although some felt that they were a bit heavy. The bread and butter were delicious, with the butter having a unique "nori" flavor. The omelette with generous servings of crab was also a hit. The only dish that received some criticism was the A5 Wagyu, as it was not as melt-in-your-mouth tender as expected. Overall, the restaurant is praised for its attentive and efficient service, high-quality ingredients, interesting flavors, and fantastic presentation of dishes. It offers an excellent fine dining experience with Japanese influence. Alex

At $200 per person it's a fantastic experience for fine dining. Elite level service as you would expect and great tasting food. I'll keep it short because every dish was delicious. For me though, the most tasty dishes were the starters. A selection of small dishes packed with interesting flavours to prepare you for what is to come. The nori crisp, whipped cod roe gnocco fritto was my favourite tasting dish of the night. It is pricey for a dinner but it is worth the money.

The most perfect fine dining place I have ever been. Customer service was excellent and they were so sweet to bring my partner and I a bonus anniversary dessert dish. Made my night. Definitely recommend for a special occasion or anytime! Menu changes every week. Will be coming back again.

I loved Kazuki’s. The price point matches the quality of food, wine, and impeccable service, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. The atmosphere was refined, almost romantic, and a little conservative - but lovely nonetheless. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, funny and incredibly knowledgeable, giving excellent pairing recommendations and explaining the food. He led our experience masterfully, and I can’t praise him highly enough. As for the food, each dish was meticulously plated and breathtakingly delicious - the menu clearly curated with passion and care. Kazuki’s were even able to cater to dietary restrictions (vegan & a child under 10!) given advanced notice, with the same brilliant attention to detail as the classic service. I would gently note though that this is a slightly lengthier experience with space between bites - 3 hours, in our case - but we enjoyed every minute. Absolutely divine. I will be back.

Generally not a huge fan of fine dining (I'm a simple guy) but unfortunately have experienced a lot of it due to work dinners. Anyway, out of all the fine dining experiences, this one was my favourite to date. Food was delicious, satisfactory portion size (didn't need to get a cheeky kebab after), friendly service, however was a little on the pricey side (happy to pay for the quality though).

Kazuki’s provided a refreshing take on Japanese cuisine with French techniques. Look forward to Japanese food that is less sushi/sashimi but rather combinations of different proteins with dressings and/or sauces. The service was also impeccable and I have been dying to try this place out and was very happy I did!

Visited this place last night, which was incredible with everything. Their finger food was delicious and perfect with all the ingredients. My fav one was the ox tongue. While the kingfish with green mango were great combination. Though my fav one was swordfish with eggplant. The only deducted point was because I’m not cheese person. Which served as their first dessert course.

A small fine dining restaurant serving a five or seven course menu (only seven course for dinner), located on a busy section of Lygon Street. Had the seven course tasting menu which consisted of the following: - Starters; there were seven bite size snacks, all were very tasty. Favourite was the spanner crab with sea grapes and the chicken pate puff - Bread roll was ok but the squid ink seaweed butter was unique with a distinct umami flavour - First dish after the starters was an eggplant wrapped in kombu, topped with toro, avocado and caviar. The top was rich, creamy and fatty, packed with flavour which was balanced with a soft vinegary base - Second dish was sliced abalone with mix vegetables, enoki mushroom and amaebi, tossed in a savory buttery sauce and topped with fried crunchy amaebi head. A pretty hearty dish - Third dish was a steamed hapuka filet with seaweed dust and scallop wrapped in leafy greens with parsnip sauce. Fish was moist, tender and meaty; paired well with the herby wrap filled with soft scallops - Fourth dish was a duck breast which was cooked well with a slightly crisp skin. The fried kale added a nice crispy texture; shaved truffle was very aromatic and the citrus jam made the dish more interesting with the sweet and savory flavour profile - First dessert was a light sponge cake with a brillat-savarin French cheese centre, served with finger lime and cream. Cheese was very strong and pungent, though the finger lime did help slightly - Second dessert was a flaky pastry filled with caramelised dice apple; texture wise it was great but the filling was too sweet and tart. Chestnut ice cream was mild in flavour; pomegranate jelly and avocado puree felt random and didn't really enhance the dish - Petit four was a dark chocolate truffle and a sweet rice crisp which was very crunchy Overall food was great and the staffs were friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. Wasn't fond of the desserts.

After being disappointed with Sakana, and then an incredible experience at Ishizuka, I wanted to try Kazuki. 7 course and matched winee / sake. Exceptional. The Morton bay bug in ponzu one of the best things I have put in my mouth, and the 30 year old sake amazing

Spectacular high end fine dining experience with a lot of attention to detail and fantastic service. Taste explosions and unexpected combinations! Really special care with wine pairings as well. Highly recommended for a *lavish* and tasty special night out.

Friend booked in for Christmas dinner! 8 entrees was amazing except for the kangaroo jerky (a bit tough). Love the scallops, Moreton Bay and king George. Swapped the lamb dish to beef. Not to mention their black butter was impressive! Had a great night and thanks for amazing food and services!

Wow wow wow. What a special dining experience. Food was perfect to look at, and more perfect to eat. We had 7 courses, with matched alcohol, and the waiters were the best combination of silent and available. The dining space was beautiful and relaxing. Loved every second!

There is not a sense of Japanese feel when walked in. Food is certainly not a hint in Japanese either. There is no choice in the menu only either or $120 or $150. They do feed you enough with bread so you don't walk out hungry.

Wonderful value. Great food and ambiance. Warm reception. Also wine list is good. Bread can be better but seaweed butter was nice. Will definitely come back.

Outstanding! 7 course was excellent, fantastically plated and without substantial challenge to finish (yet still very satisfying). Superb range of flavours, textures, and colours with an incredible range in sourcing distant and unique foods. I would absolutely die to see a plating inclusive of local native species; and the team are a really special crew too.

Love coming here. Was my third time coming here to enjoy the amazing food and elegant ambience. Alongside some new exciting dishes, I mostly enjoyed the familiar ones. Was so glad to have been able to have their crayfish omelette and Americane sauce once again - had been 7 years since I last had it (back then was spanner crab and was at their Daylesford restaurant in 2015). Most of all, I love the seaweed butter and bread. Wish they sold it to the public because it's to die for. Thank you Kazuki's and team for the amazing dishes, ambience and experience.

I was quite excited to try Kazuki as it was named the top 50 restaurants in Melbourne by Broadsheet. Great ambience and service was excellent, the staffs were friendly and courteous. My friend and I had the 7course menu which I’ve included in the photo album attached to this review, and we felt that the specials that were not on our menu were the highlights of the night. We went for the 2/3 specials namely the Omelette with lobster bisque and the Wagyu. Oh and the house-made bread was delicious. We ended up consuming so much more carbs from the bread that they kept offering to us. Everything else was okay. Only let down was the lamb and the desserts. The fish was perfectly cooked but the condiments didn’t go well together; the abalone and scallop dish was lovely. There were a good selections of alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks. Presentation of the food was great. Overall experience and taste of food 3.8 out of 5.

We dine out a lot, but the quality and variety of food served as part of the 7 course degustation and wine pairings blew us away, we kept saying we couldn’t believe we haven’t came here before. The waitress said the older chef doesn’t believe in advertising and marketing, it’s such a shame, as this restaurant should be all over Insta and can’t get a booking at. What a find! We’ll be back again for sure.

Amazing dining experience. Super luxe with great Japanese fusion food!

Amazing dining experience from the moment you walk in. We did the 5 course with paired wines & we thoroughly enjoyed everything. We will be back. Congratulations on such a great dining experience.

An excellent fine dining restaurants with Japanese influence. Service is attentive and efficient. Food ingredients are of a high quality, and most dishes are well thought out with interesting flavours and fantastic presentation.

Well now I know the answer to the age old question, what would my last meal be? Kazuki’s was amazing and I’d die happy if that was my last meal! Amazing service, great attention to detail, each course was interesting and really expansive as a whole, the space is beautiful, the food shines. I loved the egg and bisque which was a special, the duck was transcendental. I could go on and on but really if you’re reading this, stop reading this and make a booking! Absolutely pleasure, thank you

Lovely meal with great wine paring. Relaxed setting with good service.

Fantastic food, top service. I came with 2 other friends and everyone loved the food, not one bad dish. I had the classic wine pairing and enjoyed them all, they were top quality a great variety which matched perfectly with the food and included some sake. It was the best sake i've ever tasted. The mussel crackers are addictive, they could bag them and sell them. Never tried ox tounge before and one in my group was hesitant but it tasted great.The lamb dish was amazing as well as the blue cheese & strawberry desert (forgot to take a photo). Everyone in my group commented how we were all full and not walking away hungry like can happen with some multi-course restaurants. It was a great experience and would come again. Worth a visit.

One the the best gastronomical experiences of my life. A perfectly curated 7 course meal. The wagyu, ox tongue and the oysters with Uni. Ensure to try the cocktails if you choose to opt out of the wine list for the meal. The service was warm and kind for such a lovely fine dining experience.

Wonderful food and service. Very special venue. Each course was faultless.

The food was good.... what we had of the 7 courses. It was SO slow that after 3 hours and 4 slow courses we had to leave. We had asked for things to come a little quicker than 45 mins between courses but it never happened. The manager handled the whole thing very badly. We paid for all we ate and drank, no apology . Shame as what we did was very good . A 60th birthday family dinner ruined.

Attended dinner last night and cannot fault the experience at all. Every dish was innovative and full of very new flavours. The quality of the ingredients and attention to detail is seen. The staff are all beautiful people and very attentive. Highly recommend, one of the best fine dining experiences I've had in Melbourne.

Finally visited Kazuki's and it was a great meal indeed. Love the mussel crackers, nori crisp + whipped cod roe and salmon tartare - all so fresh and flavourful. The BBQ ox tongue was meaty and tender, I could eat this every day! The seafood are cooked to perfection here, as seen with the scallops + coconut + jalapeno, and the octopus that came with the hapuka. Love the interesting take on Saint Agur blue cheese served with hazelnuts and strawberries, I'm definitely only eating blue cheese this way from now on! The service is second to none and you'll definitely feel right at home here.

Visited Kazuki's for my birthday last year. Service was great, decoration was minimalist but ambience was very classy and cosy. took the 5 course meals, and absolutely enjoyed every single bit. Love the nori butter with bread as well. The staff could sense we really enjoyed it and provided us another round of free bread and nori butter!!

This is the most exquisite food we've eaten since the beginning of pandemic. The quality of the ingredients and how they're prepared/treated is unparalleled. Shaking our heads in disbelief. Thank you to Chef Kazuki for accomodating garlic-free alternatives - the herb butter was so delicious it tasted like it had garlic in it. From the first mouthful it was a 10/10 meal. The steak was the best steak we've ever tasted. It will be hard to eat any other food now!

Unfortunately we were quite disappointed with our lockdown 6.0 finish at home meal. Everything was nice, but far from $240 nice. I am conflicted because I know this is a difficult time for restaurants and they are having to adapt, so I don't want to give a negative review for no reason, but the thing is it was an expensive dinner and you expect something really special for that price. Maybe it's just that the food just did not work well in this format, especially the wagyu steak + veggies, but whatever it is was, it was just too much too expensive for what it was. I would add I can only speak to the takeaway - not dining in at the restaurant which I think would be a better experience.

Average at best. Super friendly service, set menu was $200+ . Quality ingredients but unfortunately the flavors did not peak my curiosity… Not sure Kazuki focusing on Japanese flavor or western

look forward to dining here but left disappointed. staff not adequate for level of service, long wait between some courses, fish course bland, crispy skin duck was like rubber. when you pay $24 for a glass of wine i expect more than a drop in the glass. several other tables were also apologised to so not the only unhappy dinners

Every dish was great. How often can you say that?

Amazing food, great flavours, great presentation and friendly staff

There is no denying, Kazuki’s Moreton Bay Bug Dumpling catapults the Carlton restaurant towards three “Chefs hats”. Can Australia’s most sought after restaurant allocate be decided upon one dumping? That’s for you to decide! When it comes to gourmet talent, one has to applaud the culinary creativity that shines through in this Japanese and French inspired cuisine. Beautifully caring attention to detail by the Chef and waitstaff. A modern ambiance elegantly charmed by Victorian heritage. We will be back! Kind regards, Hannah Ware and Devinder Garewal

Fine dining, tasting menu, with Japanese influence. Couldn't say no to all the add ons! So how was it? First up - the snacks - There were A LOT of snacks. Most of which were great, if not a little too heavy. The bread was delish and the butter was very "nori-ed" - for lack of a better term. The add-on omellete was fluffy and yum with generous serves of crab. Perhaps the most disappointing dish was the A5 Wagyu - it didn't melt much and was very meaty in its taste. Overall a great menu - we were completely stuffed by the end - it was a very filling tasting menu.

Amazing food - innovative and full of great flavour. And the most beautiful handmade sake glasses - each one unique

We had a very good dining experience, our menu is from February 11, the menu as a whole is advancing in layers, our favorite is the swordfish, its transparent tomato jelly is simply the biggest surprise, all dishes have different layers and details, the service as a whole is also very attentive, the only regret is that the waiter seems to be forcing to recommend additional dishes for the synergy menu, this is also understood at the end.

A beautiful fine dining experience! All the food was beautifully crafted and the flavours between each course varied and unique yet complementary. I booked for the 5 course tasting which included a first course with a variety of small bites. I had mentioned during the booking process an allergy to certain shellfish and the chef's made sure not so much as stock containing shellfish was included in my meal. They also gave a complimentary serving of chocolate mousse to celebrate my fiance's birthday. The restaurant was intimate and cosy and would recommend for a romantic dinner for those who appreciate fine dining.

Kazuki's was delicious! We got the 5 course meal and everything was great, service was great too. It was nice and quiet as well and the decor was calming.

Great service and beautifully presented food. The food is more of Asian fusion style. We also tried the wagyu steak to share, which they thoughtfully divided into 2 plates for us. Wished the wagyu is more marbled (like the marbled beef in Japan). It's quite lean for a wagyu. We had the Sunday lunch set menu + the wagyu (described above) + 3 entrees for two people (recommended as the Sunday set entree is cucumber with cream cheese like toppings - sorry can't remember exactly what it is). The bread is really good and the nori (seaweed) spread is unique (I enjoyed it but I can see some people were not too sure). Btw, just found out that the knife we got to use in this restaurant is super expensive.

Great food with exceptional service. Fine ingredients assembled in Western style. Looking at the food, I was thinking about modern Australian cuisine instead of Japanese food. Dinner, 1 July 2023 7 Course Nori crisp, cured kingfish/ Smoked eel, beetroot/ Taquito, hummus/ black eye beans, prawn/ Ox tongue, pepper berry/ Jamón, rhubarb/ Chicken liver parfait, yuzu Hotate, green papaya, fermented tomato Moreton Bay bug, octopus, 'nduja Hapuka, shio kabosu, winter melon Confit duck, foie gras, râpées Tête de Moine, montelimar, honey Glace d'Épices, apple tart, almon

Excellent service and experience. Huge props to the manager who made the visit fantastic!

Excellent food, attentive service and great sake and wine suggestions.

Very restaurant in Carlton. Unique, very creative delicious food and amazing wine list.

Amazing food. Absolutely worth the money.

We had the seven course degustation. It was good but nothing truly outstanding. The most obvious mistake was serving the strong tasting Nori butter with the fresh bread before the tuna, which was light and refreshing. It overpowered the delicate taste of the dish. My evening highlight was the selection of amuse bouche. They were simple yet interesting and each were distinctive in flavour.

Impeccable food and service. Very special

Amazing 7 courses, great sake and wine selection s. All accompanied by fantastic service. We'll be back!! Domo arigato :)

Excellent food.

Thankyou. I cannot wait to return.. The 5 course meal was amazing ...the wines amazing . The service was warm and friendly without being pretendcious .. Thankyou

Amazing food, really fresh and taste its fabulous! Staff and athmosphere 10stars ❤️ Cant wait to be back ??

Absolutely amazing this new place I would definitely recommend it

Cannot believe I have not been here sooner!! Just finished this experience and cannot fault, upstairs atmosphere completely romantic, food is absolutely in a class of heaven, I am thinking about booking again! Tonight! Such an impressive set menu, I totally recommend the 7 course, not one dish questionable at all. I have dined at many and been impressed by many but every now and then one just gives you a great big kiss. Well done to all involved, I will be back for sure!

Great food and service! Would certainly recommend!

We had been to Kazuki's a few times over the years when it was in Daylesford, so we were excited to see that it had reopened in Carlton. The space has a very calm, elegant feel with low lighting and a nice mix of modern furnishings with the old Victorian-era building. The food - a mix of Japanese and French-inspired dishes - is of course supurb. And the cocktail menu has an interesting Japanese twist.

Nice interior and delicious food, very subtle and unusual flavours.

Great fine dining restaurant serving amazing produce. Everything from the bread with charcoal butter to the pork main was superb. Service was warm and the venue was excellent.

Excellent menu with french japanese fusion dishes using local Australian produce. Loved every single dish but the waygu with bone marrow was a stand out.

A 4.5*. An unassuming frontal along the famed Lygon Street holds a delightful surprise. Service is personal and attentive. The 7 course degustation at $150pp is well priced and full of delicious surprises - quail egg with kimchi skin, beef tongue, skin with foam tofu. The standout for us is the duck - aged in house - full of deep, umami flavour. The seaweed butter also rates a mention - so good! - the waitperson generously offered a second helping of it when my husband could not stop himself. We wanted coffee to end the meal - but Kazuki do not serve espresso coffee, however we were persuaded by the waitperson to try the filter coffee. We were very glad we did - clean yet full of raspberry taste. Another delight!

Very nice fine dining restaurant. Table service very professional and very attentive. The serving size is on the smaller side, so if you get full easily don't be afraid to go for the tasting menu, it is worth it.

Fabulous food & great attention to detail. Would definitely recommend dining at Kazukis . We will be back !!!

Great food and service in a lovely space.

Beautiful decor, lovely waiter, incredible subtle flavored food and delicious wines. Highly recommend!!

Had the 7 course wine matched degustation. Everything was superb! Attentive service and food was exceptional. They were very willing to accommodate dietary requirements and even adjust wine matching to suit.

We visited Kazuki's Restaurant casually, with no booking and no warning that one of us is vegetarian. We received a gracious welcome from the well-trained and courteous wait staff. The tailored menu for our dinner was an exceptionally well-balanced choice of local ingredients, delicately combined elements and elegant presentation. Tangy and smokey is not a combination I'd tasted before but Japanese aesthetic plus French technique will produce wonderful surprises. This is delicious fine dining in a beautifully appointed space offered by people whose pride and expertise in their work is a pleasure to praise. Arigatou gozaimasu.

The food was good, but don’t expect much in terms or atmosphere. The price is high too for what you’re getting. After only being one of two tables at the restaurant, I wanted to leave but realized I would be charged $90 a person to “cancel” my reservation. So My friend and I were forced to stick out our dinner in a very quiet restaurant!

(Translated by Google) Strong start - weak finish Since we were more than enthusiastic about the sister restaurant Sakana in Daylesford, we also booked a table with the master in Melbourne. Overall, we were rather disappointed. The start was particularly great. A tray with a wide variety of starters. All tasty and interestingly prepared. The ocean trout was also really good, the intermediate course with crab-filled dumplings was also great. But then the kitchen became rather arbitrary. The main course was rather unimaginative and average, the dessert with tapionka ice cream and chocolate mousse had at most the class of an Austrian 4-star ski hotel. We expected more. The service was attentive, but there were hardly any explanatory words about the dishes. We also thought it was a shame - even though we had reserved in time - that we were transported to the upper floor as relatively early guests. There is almost grave silence here. On the other hand, the restaurant below radiates life. So pay attention when making your reservation. (Original) Starker Auftakt - schwacher Abgang Da wir in Daylesford vom Schwesterlokal Sakana mehr als begeistert waren, buchten wir auch einen Tisch beim Meister in Melbourne. Wir waren insgesamt eher enttäuscht. Ausgesprochen toll war zunächst der Auftakt. Ein Tableau aus unterschiedlichsten Vorspeisen. Allesamt lecker und interessant zubereitet. Auch die Ocean Trout war wirklich gut, der Zwischengang mit Krabben gefüllten Teigtaschen auch toll. Doch dann wurde die Küche eher beliebig. Das Hauptgericht eher phantasielos und durchschnittlich, das Dessert mit Tapionka Eis und Schokomousse hatte höchstens die Klasse eines österreichischen 4-Sterne-Skihotels. Da hatten wir mehr erwartet. Der Service war zwar aufmerksam, doch gab es kaum erklärende Worte zu den Gerichten. Schade fanden wir auch - obwohl wir rechtzeitig reserviert hatten - dass wir als relativ frühe Gäste ins obere Stockwerk verfrachtet wurden. Hier herrscht beinahe Grabesstille. Unten dagegen strahlt das Restaurant durchaus Leben aus. Also bei der Reservierung darauf achten.

We went to the one in Daylesford and came back here in Carlton and the quality is always excellent we really enjoyed our meal

Fantastic food, very creative and the service was very personal. I would highly recommend, fine dining at a very good price point. Finally, a restaurant that surprised me with their creativity.

Went here for a after covid catch up with some friends I hadn't seen since January. The service was great and staff friendly. The food was well plated and presented. We had the 5 course meal, each course was served in a timely manner with a tiny break in between for a short discussion. I believe the chefs have achieved a great East-West fusion, satisfying both types of palettes.

We tried 5 course set meal. The black butter was impressive. Tuna toro was great. Was great idea sitting on chopped ademame. Venison meat was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was balanced very well. Didnt expect to see Mussel cracker, Hard boiled quail eggs and Wonton there though. Even venison as main in a modern JAPANESE restaurant? Emm...

Really yummy food and friendly service. Modern and sleek interior works very well with the clean and delicious dishes. Black butter - who knew!?! One thing - had a sticky wine to round out the 5 courses, thought they could have been a little more generous with the pouring... Would come back again and recommend to friends

This was probably the best overall dining experience we've had in Melbourne. We had the 7 course for lunch with matched drinks. The food was exceptional, creative and delicious with a brilliant mix of Japanese and French. The matched drinks were excellent....they even went as far as to handwrite all the beverages we had on a piece of paper. Alex and the other gentlemen (not sure his name, short dark hair) were simply brilliant. The service was exceptional, very friendly, attentive and professional. The space itself was very relaxing and modern, just a nice place to spend a few hours. The price was reasonable considering the great experience. It is fine dining so it isn't cheap but we would definitely say it's worth it. Will definitely revisit, soon