Top rated Japanese authentic restaurants in Melbourne, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Japanese authentic restaurants in Melbourne

Experience the best that Melbourne has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 22 places from Japanese authentic restaurant category.

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Midori Japanese Takeaway

Sushi takeaway

👍👍 In my opinion best authentic proper Japanese sushi and dishes. Sushi is made right on the spot in front of you and the ingredients are always the freshest. For $3plus it's worth it as the rice is full is of flavour. Vinger not too overwhelming all flavours are on point

4.60 (142 reviews)

Hoko Sushi ( formerly Mibaya Armadale)

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Amazing restaurant. hands down the best sushi place in Camberwell, not only is the food top quality but the prices are amazing too. Staff are very friendly, HIGHLY recommend!

4.60 (32 reviews)

Waku Waku

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 I’ve never had Hokkaido Japanese soup curry before , it’s much more creamier than the mainstream Japanese curries. I understand that it draws on Indian/Nepalese influences with its soup like broth and use of fresh vegetables to give the curry some oral texture. It was nice to try something new yet f...

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4.50 (940 reviews)

Kobe Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant

Japanese restaurant

Teppanyaki and sushi staples in a stylish eatery with traditional screens and woven floor coverings.

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4.50 (443 reviews)

Sushi Gallery

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 I've never dined in here, but ordered from here a LOT through delivery services. Their food is sooooo good. They have the most beautiful Salmon Tataki, which comes with a heavenly wasabi dipping sauce (which I could never tire of) and really good Tempura Salmon hand rolls. Their Chicken Fried Ric...

4.50 (34 reviews)

The Dojo Ramen Bar

Japanese restaurant

Traditional Japanese entrees and noodle soup in a rustic-chic, warmly lit space with wood paneling.

$ $$$

4.40 (756 reviews)

Shoya Melbourne

Japanese restaurant

Japanese dishes and sake at low wood tables with floor cushions in a stylish, split-level space.

$$$ $

4.40 (624 reviews)

Marble Yakiniku 御和牛

Authentic Japanese restaurant

Contemporary venue specializing in traditional Japanese cuisine including beef & sushi dishes.

4.40 (473 reviews)

Banzai Bar

Bar

😠 The food was not special. And I thought I fell a sacrifice of their racism. Even this restaurant is Japanese fusion dining! When I tripped over a chair, the staffs and guests laughed at me. No staff asked me "Are you okay?". Even one of staffs told me "enjoy!". When I left the restaurant after dinn...

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4.40 (375 reviews)

Mogu Mogu Japanese Cuisine

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Lovely, high quality Japanese home style food. Salmon sashimi was delicious and very fresh. All the entrees were delicious and tempura udon was great. It’s a tiny, cosy space. Nothing fancy, probably more geared towards take away. Enjoyed our meal there though. Would go back again.

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4.40 (274 reviews)

NishikiAN

Japanese restaurant

Relaxed, wood-accented izakaya offering sushi & casual Japanese bites, plus a sake list & beer.

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4.30 (592 reviews)

Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 The first time I had ramen here, it's so delicious. The broth is rich and thick with just enough spice to make your taste buds tingle but not too much where the whole dish becomes overwhelming--I love how each bite feels like an mini-feast! With an array menu options to choose from as well as fanta...

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4.20 (1.1K reviews)

Saké Restaurant & Bar Melbourne

Japanese restaurant

Fine contemporary Japanese dining with a sake bar, cocktails & creative banquet menus.

$$$ $

4.20 (652 reviews)

Shinbashi Yakiniku

Authentic Japanese restaurant

Sleek venue offering Japanese barbecue including meat & seafood plates, plus a weekday buffet.

$$ $$

4.20 (371 reviews)

Gyoza Gyoza

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Gyoza Gyoza is a Japanese dumpling bar in the heart of Emporium Shopping Centre in the CBD. It serves a range of dumplings, sashimi, salads and fried snacks, all priced at $6.80. Reminds me of Daiso, the Japanese store which sell everything for $2.80! I ordered the lunch special. It included juice...

4.20 (276 reviews)

Uosan Japanese Restaurant

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 We had a lovely experience for our first visit here. Friendly staff and good service. We chose a number of entrees and a main. The pace of serving our dishes was well timed and the food was fresh and delicious. We will definitely return soon.

4.20 (116 reviews)

Gyoza Gyoza

Japanese restaurant

Japanese dumplings and izakaya in a cool setting with high ceilings and wood-panelled booths.

$ $$$

4.10 (672 reviews)

Gyoza Gyoza

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Love this place! Beautiful service, delicious food, lovely atmosphere.

4.10 (562 reviews)

Oki2Go

Authentic Japanese restaurant

😠 Used to be our favourite place. They have completely stepped down their game in terms of hygiene and professionalism. We routinely ordered sushi platters. Each time we came we found the staff to be rude. The one time we ordered less sushi in our platter it was given to us in small plastic containers...

$ $$$

4.10 (221 reviews)

Unabara Lobster & Oyster Bar

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 😋💯 Situated in a prime location in Melbourne Central, this place is hard to miss. An extensive menu with authentic Japanese dishes, a colourful bar and ample sitting space, this restaurant is an experience in itself. 🍜🦞 First things first - this place is expensive, like $$ range. I decided t...

4.00 (492 reviews)

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Top rated Japanese authentic restaurants in Melbourne, Australia