6 Best Creative Japanese Restaurants In Upwey

6 restaurants available nearby

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1. Haiku

4.9

Exceptional(27)

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• Creative japanese • Camberwell

Booked 2 times today

Haiku Melbourne is a Japanese-inspired café in Camberwell offering brunch during the day and transforming into an izakaya on Thursday to Saturday nights. It captures the essence of Japan with a menu that reflects both traditional and modern Japanese flavors. The venue also features a konbini (Japanese convenience store) next door called Haiku Future. For those interested in Japanese food culture and art, Haiku Melbourne provides a distinct dining experience in a vibrant atmosphere.Haiku Cafe by day, Haiku kuro by night, Haiku Future for home.Online booking only available for Night bookings in Kuro. For parties more than 8 people, please call us or email us direct!

2. Mr. Miyagi

4.4

Awesome(526)

$$$$

• Creative japanese • Windsor

Booked 28 times today

Chapel St. Windsor welcomes Mr. Miyagi, a standout Modern Japanese restaurant serving contemporary dishes with a twist. Enjoy inspired cocktails, Japanese Whisky and an impressive beer and wine list to compliment your meal.Mr. Miyagi’s approach to dining is all about fun and variety. The menu is cleverly structured into three rounds - Round One, Round Two and Round Three, making it easy to explore different dishes whilst encouraging an Izakaya, shared experience. Pick from each round, try something new and take full advantage of the diverse options on offer!The fun atmosphere is brought to life by the open kitchen, where sushi chefs serve up fresh sushi and sashimi. For a more laid-back vibe, dine at Yukie’s Snack Bar, where you’ll find the same delicious menu in a comfortable setting near the cocktail bar. Perfect for a casual bite or drink.

3. Izakaya Chouchou

5.0

Exceptional(55)

$$$$

• Creative japanese • Glen Iris

Booked 1 time today

Izakaya Chouchou in Glen Iris is truly a gem for Japanese Speciality cuisine enthusiasts. With its cozy and inviting atmosphere, it offers an authentic Izakaya experience reminiscent of dining in Japan. The "Chef’s Table 8 course menu" has been praised as "superb," featuring innovative dishes prepared right before your eyes with incredible attention to detail. Diners rave about the "beautiful Japanese food" and the extensive selection of sake and other beverages perfectly paired with each dish. Customers celebrate the "exceptional cuisine and service" and note that it's "just like being in an Izakaya in Japan." Izakaya Chouchou promises a delightful culinary journey.

4. Marae Izakaya

4.6

Exceptional(18)

$$$$

• Creative japanese • Chadstone

Booked 7 times today

Marae Izakaya is a modern kaiseki sushi restaurant. Marae means 'unique' or 'rare' and Izakaya is a Japanese gastropub. Together, Marae izakaya is a fine dining restaurant with unique menu full of beautiful and mouth-watering surprise.

5. Liar Liar

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• Creative japanese • Braeside

Booked 2 times today

The ultimate Japanese dinner and disco venue in Melbourne! Enjoy top notch cocktails and small plates and let your night evolve into a full after party experience!We have al a carte dining, omakase and our famous Sip n Sushi Saturdays which includes bottomless sip and sushi for 2 hours.

6. Daikokuten

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• Creative japanese • Scotsburn

Booked 2 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

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Haiku

2. Mr. Miyagi

3. Izakaya Chouchou

4. Marae Izakaya

5. Liar Liar

6. Daikokuten

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