KAMADA

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Closed nowOpens 11:30amSunday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 9pm
1/288 Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127

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Surrey Hills' Japanese gem backed by Kamada soy sauce. tonkatsu, wagyu udon, and unagi sets

Minimalist Japanese interior with clean lines, beautiful ceramic serving ware, and a tranquil quality likened to a zen garden. Quiet enough for unhurried conversation and notably not rushed. staff let diners set the pace. Origami reserved signs add a charming personal touch.

Multiple varieties of authentic Kamada soy sauce from Japan displayed on each table in distinctive small milk-carton-style packages, with a guide explaining flavour profiles and recommended pairings for each dish. Booking is essential for both lunch and dinner sittings. Hojicha and matcha drinks made to a consistently high standard.

Deeply authentic Japanese dining backed by the Kamada brand, a well-regarded Japanese soy sauce producer whose products are imported directly from Japan. Praised by Japanese-born diners as genuinely satisfying. Ceramic tableware and measured service style reflect Japanese dining culture faithfully.

Priced above casual lunch norms but consistently described as reasonable for the quality of ingredients and preparation. Wagyu and unagi sets are considered strong value relative to comparable Japanese restaurants in Melbourne's inner east.

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1/288 Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127

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Surrey Hills

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