We booked Kisume after a fantastic experience at Chin Chin. Kisume did not disappoint! We didnt think there was room for improvement during our week of phenomenal food in Melbourne, Kisume proved our assumption incorrect and amazed us with the brilliant food and service ! Lovey decor and lively ambience. The scallops and the kingfish was the highlight . read more

From start to finish, Kisume provided a delightful dining experience for our honeymoon. We sat at the sushi bar, which provided an entertaining environment and excitement for our chef's tasting order. All of the food looked incredible! Our courses included the kingfish sashimi, assorted sushi, ponzu chicken, fish substitution for angus steak, cos lettuce and hazelnut dacquoise. The kingfish was unlike any other sashimi we've had with the truffle sauce. All of the sushi was incredibly fresh and flavorful. I wish we lived closer to dine here again soon! read more

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Kisume was one of my favorite meals in Melbourne! This sexy and elegant Japanese restaurant had extraordinary quality of fresh seafood and local ingredients. Each bite was incredible and the experience was paired with impeccable service. Watching the sushi chefs prepare dishes was truly a work of art so I definitely recommend sitting at the sushi bar. It's a bit on the pricier side but I felt like it was well worth it and cannot wait to visit this spot again! read more

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The Japanese cuisine here is out of this world. Exceptional quality and everything is prepared freshly to aesthetic perfection. My only minor gripe is that it took slightly longer to get the food, but perfection cannot be rushed. I ordered one of the omakase-like meal sets that included Kingfish Sashimi (truffled soy, shio kombu, chives), assorted sushi, chicken with ponzu and mustard miso, Angus Scotch Fillet with shogayaki and lime (with an upgrade to Kagoshima A5 Wagyu with lemon teriyaki and sweet onion relish), and cos lettuce with basil miso and macadamia. Dessert was this interesting red hockey puck looking sculpture of chocolate known as the "Hazelnut Dacquoise" which consisted of chocolate mousse and frangelico - it was amazing and also felt like eating a work of art. Although they recommended fancy sounding alcoholic drinks I opted to get the non-alcoholic beverages of a berry spritzer and something more lemon tasting - both were excellent. You also see the wait staff bring out the dishes fresh out of the kitchen. Highly highly recommended if you are looking for Japanese fare in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and just off Flinders Street near Hosier Lane! read more

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So I showed up to the restaurant at 9:20 PM when it shows that it closes at 10 PM. I wanted to try to sit at the sushi barn and order a couple things nothing big. but they turned me away and said that the kitchen was closed already I guess I'll have to try to come back another day but it would be nice if they gave the information on when the kitchen actually closed online read more

Kisumé - Sushi Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Gorgeous lounge and cocktail menu. Delicious sushi with beautiful presentation. Sit at the sushi counter to see the presentation and occasional wagyu flambéing up close. read more

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That's an amazing spot!, extensive, but it's all about the experience. I wrote a big review on Google. Find it, it has lots of pictures. read more

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Ridiculously in love with this place. We called in to ask about vegan options and all was instantly taken note of and we were assured that they could work around my dietary restrictions. We booked a table right away and started to head over. The sushi bar was on display and orders were made right in front of customers. The precision and craftmanship put into each dish was remarkable. Staff was kind and attentive, and we were immediately asked which one of us had requested vegan substitutes, prior to taking our orders, which was very considerate of them! And the wine (my very first white variety!) was delicious as we waited for our respective orders. When I say that my meal was a work of art, I mean it was a masterpiece. I was expecting small portions and a large bill to come with it, but the dishes just kept coming! One after another, a variety of dishes and bowls and plates accumulated onto my placemat to comprise my single order. Even my partner was jealous! The restaurant is pricey for the area, but well worth it! You absolutely get what you pay for and more! Please do give them a visit if you're in the area. If I could give them double the amount of stars I would! I even made it my profile photo! read more

Kisumé - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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If you like Asian fusion cuisine served in a trendy modern trilevel setting, Kisume is the place for you. We had hoped and expected to order the sushi omakase dinner. However it turns out that Kisume has territorial rules and the sushi omakase is only available at the counter. We didn't know and had reserved a nearby table, thus were not allowed to order the sushi dinner. Instead we could order the tasting dinner with a sushi add on. My what a difference a few feet can make! The tasting dinner was very good including a tender piece of steak along with many small artfully prepared fish and veggie dishes. The sushi add on was pristine and fresh. Portions were ample. Our young server was lovely and attentive throughout. She suggested a cold fruity sake from the extensive sake menu that went perfectly with the meal. As others have noted prices are not cheap but we expected that. Lesson learned: If you like sushi and visit Kisume, make sure you make a rez at the sushi counter not a table. read more

This was definitely an enjoyable dining experience for anyone who is a fan of Japanese cuisine. There are three levels worth visiting. Top floor is the bar where we had a drink before our meal. Excellent bartender that served a mean martini. Middle level is the cold sushi counter. Unfortunately we could not get seated here to watch the magic. We were seated at the hot counter level instead, just as interesting to watch. I will say they have some strange heavy chairs! Service was less than impressive as the night went on. Many staff running around but less organized than the kitchen appeared to be. Thankfully the saving grace was the amazing food! We got the tasting menu with extra sushi and sashimi. It was a better value than ordering off the menu. Fresh seafood and elevated artistry. They made a simple thing like grilled edamame absolutely delicious with salted black garlic. Miso soup was slightly plain with only tofu however other dishes made up for it. Decadent foie gras on tender sirloin, divine! Come here to celebrate a special occasion and you won't be disappointed. Kanpai! read more

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Starting this off by saying that this is a review for the Chef's Table omakase experience at Kisume which is different from dining at Kisume. It's around 195PP and they escort you to a separate room upstairs for the experience. There are two seatings in the evening and they each seat 12 people. It definitely a cool experience but I'm not sure I would necessarily come back for several reasons 1) I found multiple crab shells in my food 2) found something else that was also hard in my food. It was definitely a cool experience but not the best - have definitely had better omakase. read more

Food was definitely a solid 7/10, but staff (minus the Japanese chefs who were amazing) was pitiful. Came here with my sister and ordered the tasting menu. The restaurant introduces fusion elements to Japanese dishes and do so very well. However, the flippancy of the staff and the really really poor explanations given directly correlates to a burgeoning issue in fusion restaurants: you want to give credit where credit is due. If its Japanese influences, traditional etc. you should be paying attention to what you are saying. As a waiter who is tasked with such explanations, you should do your job. The staff here failed miserably at this. Perhaps a quick refresher on what are "Asian herbs," or what constitutes "the traditional Japanese" But yes I get it. Most probably don't care about this in a white oriented establishment where the visitors generally don't care about how culture is treated...particularly when it's not their own. read more

I have visited this place for Omakase more than a Doz times over the last few years while working in Melbourne and have never been disappointed. Tony is an artist! Some of the very best sushi ever. read more

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Japanese fusion at it's best. Every single bite was amazing, and surly some of the best sushi I had outside Japan. Everything from starter to desert was very well served and presented by the staff. The tasting menu (that I had) gave a bit of everything they had to offer. Enough to paint a picture of the whole menu as really good. Cocktails are made really delicious and served with a touch of a Sakura. read more

Kisumé - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Had the most wonderful meal here today. Well worth the wait. We had their Omakase which was simply awesome. Definitely a Must go place when in Melbourne. read more

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The front desk at the Adelphi recommended this new Japanese restaurant. There isn't a large sign with its name on the front so I walked by it despite having admired the round "fishbowl" window of the front table. It was a Friday night and the place was packed. They did find a seat for me at the bar down stairs. The fun of this spot was watching the kitchen prep there food. The staff were busy but also quite attentive and polite. The wagyu truffles were AWESOME! I also really enjoyed the tuna feature. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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6:55pm I Just walked in - solo, they had a few seats at the bar and also 3 tables. I was told they couldn't accommodate me until 8pm after looking at my attire. I am wearing G-star jeans, jacket, nice shoes and looking stylish and sexy. Great first impression- the attitude was unbecoming. Don't recommend this place and will strike this from list. read more

Great service. Tri-level bar/restaurant serving fused Japanese cuisine with a bit of MasterChef flare. Reasonably priced for dinner, drink (spirit) and dessert. Will go back again! read more

Kisumé - Black sesame yum! - Japanese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Honestly not impressed. I mean, don't get me wrong, the food was amazing, but at 8$ for each piece is sushi that's the least one can expect. I'm not the kind of guy to rate highly a place when I spend 120$ /head but still leave hungry. They try really hard the fancy talk and quite get to walk it, but service is somehow erratic. We had a waiter literally over our necks and trying very hard to entertain us when we didn't need it but struggled to get one's attention when we did need it. OK trying to be a top-end restaurant, but a bit more substance and less show off would be more appreciated from my side. read more

Precision techniques applied to the freshest ingredients. Extensive menu. Knowledgeable staff. A feast for the eyes and the tastebuds. Sit at the sushi counter to watch the masters at work. Do not miss this place!!! read more

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Went here on a Sunday. Food was really good, but took forever to get my food. I sat at the sushi bar and saw my food sit on the counter for about 8 minutes before it was handed to me. Actually saw one of the sushi chefs motion to another to give me my food. Saké also came out room temp rather than hot. Great food, nice spot, but for 115 bucks and all I got was 2 rolls, tempura, water, and hot sake I'd expect a Lil more. read more

Great service and atmosphere. Hip new place, great quality food. Little bit rich food wise and the price is not cheap but it's one of those experience places. Sake menu is great and the drinks overall quality. Sushi is amazing. You need to eat a lot of dishes to feel satisfied read more

Save kisume for a special night out because it is special. Extraordinary sushi, high end service and a sense of bling with everything they do. read more

If you like fresh sashimi and a late night healthy option. Went here after a show, but felt good eating such a lovely meal so late. Nice fit out read more

Do you buy take away sushi from food court take away stores and wonder what all the fuss is about when it comes to Japanese cuisine? Well, ditch those third rate chicken teriyaki nori rolls and get into Kisume - because this is Japanese food at its finest. The attention and care taken with the presentation of each element of each dish; the quality of the seafood and other produce; and the flavour they infuse so subtlety yet effectively makes every mouthful better than the last. We tried one of the tasting menus, and to be honest, I can't pick the highlight however the sushi boxes were pretty spectacular, both to the eye and the palate. Kisume has an extensive winelist to match both your taste and your budget. My only complaint, and it isn't really something to complain about, was the menu can be a little confusing, especially when it isn't explained by your server. If you are after dinner and a show, ask to sit at the benches and you can watch the chefs expertly preparing your meal. read more