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How we read reviews →Hardware Lane's hidden sushi gem. chef-owner Hiroshi's fresh-daily cuts at honest prices.
A small, spotlessly clean counter-service spot tucked into Melbourne's Hardware Lane laneway. Indoor bench seating and a little outdoor presence give it a genuine Tokyo lunch-bar feel. intimate, unhurried, and entirely unpretentious.
Owner-operated by Hiroshi, a trained sushi chef originally from Chiba (outside Tokyo); sushi prepared fresh daily; complimentary miso soup offered; yuzu soda on the drinks menu; custom nigiri/sashimi platters can be arranged on request.
Strongly authentic. chef-owner Hiroshi trained in Japan (Chiba) and brings traditional sushi craft to Melbourne. Reviewers consistently note the difference from mass-market sushi chains.
Excellent. reviewers consistently highlight authentic quality at accessible price points. A teriyaki chicken rice bowl and miso soup for around $16 is cited as exceptional value for CBD dining.
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