Ichikuro

Blackburn yakiniku specialist grilling premium wagyu and Japan-quality unagi don.

A small, cosy izakaya-style room with charcoal grills at every table, Japanese/K-pop music and tight seating. reviewers recommend wearing older clothes given the smoke.

Tabletop charcoal grilling, wagyu and produce reportedly sourced from the same Japanese suppliers as hatted restaurants, a strong Orion beer and sake list, and set menus alongside à la carte ordering.

Japanese-owned with meat reportedly flown in from Japan; multiple Japanese-speaking reviewers vouch for its authenticity against other Melbourne yakiniku spots.

Frequently flagged as expensive for small portions. set menus from roughly $59-110 for two draw repeated complaints, though reviewers agree the wagyu quality itself justifies the splurge.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.