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Mount Waverley's lantern-lit izakaya — fresh sashimi, generous bentos and mochi locals adore.
A curated selection of standout izakaya spots in Melbourne East, based on ratings, consistency, local reputation, and discovery value.
A curated selection of standout izakaya spots in Melbourne East, based on ratings, consistency, local reputation, and discovery value.
Mount Waverley's lantern-lit izakaya — fresh sashimi, generous bentos and mochi locals adore.
Forest Hill izakaya serving authentic sashimi, ramen and yakitori via iPad order.
Burwood Brickworks izakaya slinging ramen, ox tongue donburi and wagyu teishoku sets.
Richmond's cheap izakaya gem — crispy gyoza, karaage and free sake tastings nightly.
Hawthorn's decade-old izakaya where diners grill their own wagyu tableside on charcoal.
Doncaster East izakaya grilling binchotan skewers and aburi salmon reviewers rate above the CBD.
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track.