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Editor's note
Mount Waverley's Japanese gem — fresh sushi, generous bentos, lantern-lit warmth.
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 Japanese gem — fresh sushi, generous bentos, lantern-lit warmth.
Forest Hill izakaya serving authentic sashimi, ramen and yakitori via iPad order.
Burwood East's go-to izakaya — genuine Japanese variety from ramen to ox tongue, in a welcoming shopping-centre pocket
Richmond's izakaya bargain — crispy gyoza, sake tastings on the house, Tokyo vibes on a student budget.
Hawthorn's decade-long Japanese staple — charcoal wagyu buffet, bento sets, and izakaya classics.
Doncaster East's izakaya gem — binchotan-grilled skewers, sashimi platters and matcha parfaits on an iPad menu.
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