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Best Creative Japanese Restaurants in Hawthorn East

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A photo of Mr. Miyagi restaurant
4.3
Awesome(549)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Windsor
Booked 34 times today
10/10 it was my first time coming here to celebrate my birthday with my friends and absolutely everything we ordered was delicious. The salmon tacos, kingfish, wagyu tartare, chicken bao, green beans, miso barramundi just to name a few were all so tasty 🍣🥰
A photo of TSURU JAPANESE RESTAURANT restaurant
4.5
Awesome(41)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Melbourne CBD
Booked 10 times today
My husband and I have dined at Tsuru three times in the last couple of months. This is why we love it: the food is outstanding; the service is friendly, prompt and helpful; the music is pleasant and not too loud; it's in a pleasant part of the city. We also particularly enjoyed the advice we received one evening on which sake to order - and it was wonderful!
A photo of Kushiro Fusion Cuisine restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(94)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Fitzroy
Booked 5 times today
A wonderful experience at Kushiro. Chef’s banquet was exquisite. Service was lovely and overall we left feeling very happy.
A photo of Wabi Sabi Salon restaurant
4.5
Awesome(97)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Collingwood
Booked 15 times today
We had a wonderful meal at Wabi Sabi Salon. Food was great, atmosphere was great and the service was excellent. Highly recommended. We will definitely go back next time we are in Melbourne.
A photo of Ishiya Stone Grill restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(38)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Melbourne CBD
Booked 6 times today
I love this restaurant, it’s one of my favourite in China Town! Food and service is amazing!
A photo of Daikokuten restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Scotsburn
Booked 5 times today
Daikokuten is located in a leafy corner on Tooronga Road in Hawthorn East. Its influence on its menu is based on an inspired Japanese brunch & Onigiri-style cafe. Large windows in the shop invite natural light and an opportunity to pause and enjoy a cup of beautiful coffee.Daikokuten currently is rotating between our micro lot coffee both on espresso and filters. If time is on your side, partake in a pour-over of our current micro lot Ethiopia Duwan option. And of course, their signature Onigiri set is not to be missed
A photo of Izakaya Chouchou restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(59)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Glen Iris
Booked 4 times today
Beautiful food, great atmosphere, wonderful service.
A photo of Marae Izakaya restaurant
4.5
Awesome(24)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Chadstone
Booked 13 times today
Food was very tasty. Service was excellent. Overall a great experience.
A photo of Bounty of the Sun restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(369)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Balaclava
Booked 28 times today
I am a returning customer. Everything was exceptional when dining at bounty of the sun. Chicken nanban and kingfish sashimi was terrific! Appreciate the staff for the warm hospitality and would definitely come back again soon!

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  • Eleni
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    10/10 it was my first time coming here to celebrate my birthday with my friends and absolutely everything we ordered was delicious. The salmon tacos, kingfish, wagyu tartare, chicken bao, green beans, miso barramundi just to name a few were all so tasty 🍣🥰
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    Mr. Miyagi$$$$• Japanese• Windsor
    •
    4.3
  • Kylie
    Melbourne •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 24, 2026
    I love this restaurant, it’s one of my favourite in China Town! Food and service is amazing!
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    Ishiya Stone Grill$$$$• Japanese Speciality• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.7
  • Chris
    Hawaii •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Oct 24, 2026
    Food was very tasty. Service was excellent. Overall a great experience.
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    Marae Izakaya$$$$• Japanese• Chadstone
    •
    4.5
  • Anne
    Melbourne •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 2, 2026
    My husband and I have dined at Tsuru three times in the last couple of months. This is why we love it: the food is outstanding; the service is friendly, prompt and helpful; the music is pleasant and not too loud; it's in a pleasant part of the city. We also particularly enjoyed the advice we received one evening on which sake to order - and it was wonderful!
    More info
    TSURU JAPANESE RESTAURANT$$$$• Japanese• Melbourne CBD
    •
    4.5
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