MATSU

An intimate Footscray kaiseki counter where chef Han crafts an exceptional tasting menu.

Hushed, minimalist and intensely intimate. just 4 to 10 seats around the chef's counter, built for close conversation and undivided attention on the food.

A seasonal, ever-changing kaiseki menu built around locally sourced and imported Japanese ingredients, a curated sake pairing, and direct interaction with chef Han as each course is prepared.

Genuinely traditional kaiseki structure and technique from chef Han, praised repeatedly by reviewers as more authentic than typical Melbourne omakase offerings, while incorporating some modern and fusion touches.

A genuine splurge at roughly $235 per set menu plus sake pairing, reviewers near-unanimously call it worth the cost for the quality and intimacy, though a couple flagged the sake pairing value and course count as letting the experience down slightly.

Summary drafted with AI from public reviews.