Leonie Upstairs - Sake Izakaya

Carlton's hidden sake izakaya serving DIY temaki and small plates behind an ice-cream shop door.

Intimate, minimalist wood-and-warm decor with Japanese city-pop playing at a considered volume. casual-yet-refined izakaya rather than formal fine dining.

A sake sommelier walks guests through tasting flights, including rare aged Kosho sake, a DIY temaki counter, and an entrance hidden inside the Hareruya Pantry ice-cream shop downstairs.

Strong Japanese heritage signals. a sake sommelier explains each brewery's history, hand-rolled temaki technique, and a daily-changing menu in the Japanese izakaya tradition.

Polarising. many call the sake experience worth the splurge, but a recurring complaint is small portions for the price, with some meals running $150-350 for two or three.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.