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This is a refined yet approachable Japanese sake and tapas bar, affectionately modelled after authentic izakayas you’d find in Japan. Expect an intimate, minimalist interior that transports you to Tokyo.

Launched in 2021, quickly became one of Melbourne’s foremost destinations for sake enthusiasts.

What it offers

• Sake Collection: Boasts over 100 varieties of sake, each with tasting notes and guidance on whether it’s best served hot or cold.
• Sake on Tap: Enjoy rotating taps featuring six sakes at a time, along with tasting flights for an immersive experience.
• Other Drinks: Japanese whisky, beer, shochu, Japanese wine, and non-alcoholic options are also available, ensuring everyone finds something to enjoy.

Delicate dishes include edamame, oysters, sashimi, karaage, wagyu skewers, and an omakase-style menu offering 4 or 9 courses, typically presented in a beautiful wooden box.

Highlights such as lotus root with tahini miso, deep-fried fish with sweet vinegar, scallops with nori, kingfish carpaccio, bonito sashimi, and aburi gyutan (seared intercostal beef) offer a refined twist on Japanese flavours.

Events and Special Events

• Live Jazz Dinner: A cozy music night with jazz tunes and curated tapas + sake—recently hosted, adding an elegant dimension to the experience.
• Play & Mingle Night: A fun, social gathering featuring games, sake, beer, and obanzai-style snacks—perfect for mixing and mingling.
• Sake Masterclass: Hosted masterclasses with guided tastings paired with Japanese dishes—ideal for learning and sampling.
• Valentine’s Day Bottomless Sake: A themed special featuring bottomless sake and a curated set menu in tatami-style rooms, both romantic and immersive.