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Editor's note
Russell Street izakaya open till 3am with flaming wagyu ramen tableside theatre.
Melbourne's izakaya scene spans CBD energy to suburban soul. From Musashi to Tamura Sake Bar, these are the spots worth your night.
Melbourne's izakaya scene spans CBD energy to suburban soul. From Musashi to Tamura Sake Bar, these are the spots worth your night.
Russell Street izakaya open till 3am with flaming wagyu ramen tableside theatre.
Chapel Street share-plate icon covered in manga art, famous for sticky eggplant and Saturday drag bingo.
Hardware St laneway sukiyaki den where M9+ wagyu simmers tableside in sweet broth.
Chadstone's popular sushi train — fresh sashimi, wagyu BBQ plates and a standout black garlic ramen.
Melbourne CBD robatayaki grill — charcoal-fired wagyu skewers, sake flights and Tokyo-neon energy.
Two-storey Brunswick East izakaya serving creative Japanese share plates and sashimi.
Fitzroy's tiny izakaya pairing curated sake flights with standout ramen and yakitori skewers.
Preston's romantic izakaya where anniversary couples request the exact table from their first date.
Brunswick East robatayaki and sake room with set menus, sashimi and charcoal-grilled skewers
Collingwood's retro Japanese izakaya where chilli oil gyoza meets a Godzilla-topped cocktail bar.
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track.