Hidden gems - Japanese restaurants in Saint Kilda, Australia not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Japanese restaurants in Saint Kilda

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Saint Kilda. This list contains 27 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Teppan-Ya

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Such a fantastic place for a cheap Japanese dinner, with the hosts being very nice and accommodating. So cheap and fast food which is so much better value than your chain store's. I hope it takes off because the owners were so lovely. $9 special is so good for a meal, its unheard of around carnegie!...

4.90 (70 reviews) (~7.06 km from centre)

Hinata Sushi Studio

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Came here for dinner, and the food was fresh and delicious. No complaints. Amazing food. They’ve even got the proper imported Kirin beer. The chicken katsu curry is amazing 🤤 A nice genuine Japanese feel to the place. Highly recommend👌

4.90 (63 reviews) (~16.58 km from centre)

Benchwarmer

Beer hall

👍👍 A great place to hang with friends and enjoy a great range of beers and snacks. Compliments to the chef - I loved how tasty every dish was and their beautiful presentation. Good serves at decent prices. Front staff were friendly and super helpful. Decor was minimalist with a few funky touches. Rel...

$$ $$

4.80 (146 reviews) (~7.1 km from centre)

Teru Japanese Eatery

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Five stars are well deserved for this fantastic Japanese food! Amazing quality, super fresh ingredients, sensational presentation well worth the trip to enjoy such food in Altona, the standards are what you expect to fine in the city!

4.80 (111 reviews) (~12.37 km from centre)

Ikiru Sushi

Japanese restaurant

👍 A newly open sushi train spot in Sunshine that you shouldn’t miss. The sushi was made with care, tasty and reasonably priced. Staffs were super attentive and friendly. Service was fast. Highly recommended. Highlights for us were the nigiris and the wagyu beef udon.

4.80 (99 reviews) (~15.73 km from centre)

Ogawa Japanese Cafe

Japanese restaurant

😠 One of the worst soups I have ever had. Actually, change that. It WAS the worst soups I ever had. It was meant to be seafood noodle soup and yes it did have seafood in thier, but it tasted like she just poured hot water over it all and then served it. I had about 4 spoonfuls of it and then had to pu...

4.80 (95 reviews) (~26.3 km from centre)

AKAMARU Japanese Casual Dining

Japanese restaurant

👍 Fantastic atmosphere, loving the choice of music. We found ourselves grooving along to it many time lol. The staff are just great, fun, attentive and constantly smiling. The food was good when compared to the pricing which was reasonable. Loved the hot pot and must say the sashimi hit the spot. A gr...

4.80 (94 reviews) (~11.2 km from centre)

Park Bar - Japanese / Korean /bar

Korean restaurant

👍👍 Hidden down the arcade from Carlisle street to the parking lot at Coles, highly recommend the delicious food, ambience and great service. They’ve only been open a month and a half and busy during lunch time but a bit quieter in the evenings. The drinks are really well priced and the food are well po...

4.80 (93 reviews) (~1.04 km from centre)

Wa Sushi Japanese

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 So happy we found this place! It’s one of the best sushi places I’ve had in Melbourne. Fish incredibly fresh and cut to the perfect size. Rice in the nigiri was perfection. Have been coming back often and would highly recommend to anyone in the area. Owner is very friendly. He’s the one making the s...

4.80 (86 reviews) (~25.06 km from centre)

Tokodon Hughesdale

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 When I first coming here, I ordered Salmon Donburi. It was mouth-watering. After taste was really good with the Teriyaki sauce. It’s been more than 5th time I’ve been here and never got disappointed with the food and service. The place is so comfy. There is always a calm music playing for the backg...

4.80 (44 reviews) (~8.98 km from centre)

MASTER PANDA SUSHI

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Beautifully presented & amazing tasting food, great friendly staff. My favourite is the Niku Udon!!

4.80 (37 reviews) (~29.17 km from centre)

Michiyo Sushi

Japanese restaurant

4.80 (5 reviews) (~20.54 km from centre)

Hiyori Japanese House

Rice restaurant

👍👍 This is a small place to eat but the food is AMAZING 😍😍😍😍 OMG we all love it!!!! The price is reasonable as well. Definitely will come back!!!

$$ $$

4.70 (128 reviews) (~6.74 km from centre)

Iroli Japanese Takeaway

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 From the first bite of the tempura, I know this is a true Japanese Shokudo (restaurant). The bento is yummy. The taste reminds me the Japanese home kitchen I used to have in Japan and Hong Kong. I'd definitely come again when I visit Malvern next time.

$ $$$

4.70 (121 reviews) (~4.18 km from centre)

Railway 9 / Tetsudo

Cafe

👍👍 Wagyu bowl and Chirashi was amazing. Will be back to try other items on the menu. ETA: dinner was amazing with the large portions of teishouku set.

4.70 (105 reviews) (~9.86 km from centre)

Chooka’s

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 I just had my lunch, set B with Omusubi. Excellent foods, services, great cookies Two thumbs up. Try this if you are in Melbourne, highly recommended.

4.70 (91 reviews) (~11.04 km from centre)

Don-Udon

Japanese restaurant

😐 Attended this place for the first time with the family. The lady at the counter(possibly the owner) was most unwelcoming as we walked in (whilst there were no customer's in the restaurant). Putting aside the worst customer service or lack of, we ordered our dinner. The food came out pretty quick as...

4.70 (73 reviews) (~11.62 km from centre)

Future Canteen Balaclava

Sushi restaurant

👍👍 Best sushi roll and poke bowl ever ! Sushi rice taste extremely nice and fresh! All staffs are so friendly and nice! Will come back again!

4.70 (64 reviews) (~1.04 km from centre)

Hachi Kichi

Japanese restaurant

🫤 Tastes okay and reasonably fresh but TINY portions for $20-30. The neighbours call it Poverty Sushi 🤣🤣🤣

4.60 (123 reviews) (~5.05 km from centre)

HAKATA JAPANESE CUISINE

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Highly recommended! Tried dine in here few times and never disappointed with both foods and services

4.60 (88 reviews) (~13.31 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Japanese restaurants in Saint Kilda, Australia