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Editor's note
Russell St izakaya until 3am — wagyu ramen, robata and flaming 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 St izakaya until 3am — wagyu ramen, robata and flaming tableside theatre.
Chapel Street's manga-covered share-plate institution — the sticky eggplant alone justifies the booking.
Hardware Street laneway sukiyaki specialist where M9+ Wagyu melts in the broth and staff help first-timers cook every step of the way.
Chadstone's Japanese-owned sushi train — pristine sashimi, wagyu BBQ and black garlic ramen.
Melbourne CBD robatayaki — wagyu skewers over charcoal, sake flights, set menus at honest prices.
Lively two-storey izakaya in a converted 19th-century bank with creative Japanese share plates.
Fitzroy's tiny izakaya where curated sake meets fish-broth ramen and vinyl jazz.
Preston's romantic Japanese bar where anniversary couples keep returning to the same table.
Charcoal-grill robatayaki with curated sake pairing in an intimate Brunswick East 50-seater.
Collingwood's Japanese wonderland — vintage Tokyo ephemera, chilli oil gyoza, and original cocktails.
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