HAKATA JAPANESE CUISINE

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GROUND FLOOR/13 Rose St, Essendon VIC 3040

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Small Essendon Japanese diner known for generous bento boxes and fresh sushi near the station.

A small, simply decorated dine-in space near Essendon station. intimate for small groups but tight when the room fills up.

Fresh-cut sashimi and sushi, house agedashi tofu, and halal-friendly chicken dishes available on request.

Reviewers describe an authentic Japanese-restaurant feel, though several note a dip in consistency since an April 2026 change of ownership.

Reviewers consistently call it good value and reasonably priced for the generous bento and sushi portions.

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Google rating4.5 ★ · 144 reviews
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GROUND FLOOR/13 Rose St, Essendon VIC 3040

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Essendon

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