I've eaten at Jirochyo several times and I have been quite frankly blown away by the quality of…read moreservice and cuisine every time. I plan on being a long term patron and feel I've found myself The Japanese Restaurant of choice in the South Eastern suburbs. The decor is clean and authentic, sporting metal tables, adorable Japanese art and mood lighting. There is a Sushi Chef at the end of the restaurant who you can watch prepare your fresh sushi or sashimi, it's a delightful place to be if you truly appreciate Japanese food and culture, as I do. The staff are incredibly sweet and attentive too! The menu is authentic. There is a couple if ways to approach ordering depending on your mood, group and such. The entree options can be ordered almost like tapas, the mains are filling on their own or you could order the platters of sumptuous sushi with fresh wasabi and tasty pickled ginger (not the sad looking pink stuff.) You can leave satisfied on $20 or $60. I think even if you are Japanese foods number one fan or just discovering the hidden treasures of the cuisine, I can not imagine you will not be pleased with your visit to this fine establishment on Hampton St. Enjoy!

One of the best sushi joints in the area! Sashimi very fresh! Melts in your mouth fresh! We had 2…read moredrinks ordered the sushi sashimi boat ($44) which at first we thought was tight for the # of pieces. However the QUALITY of the sushi sashimi MORE than made up for it. Thinking about it makes me want to go back now!! We also ordered the Sama Fish. This was amazing. Grilled to perfection! Beware it can be a bit too fishy for the uninitiated. The surprise quality of the night was the the agedashi dofu! Best I've had in a long while. Decent amount of bonito flakes sprinkled on 4 cubes of perfectly cooked tofu .. lightly fried on the outside with soft centre tofu inside. This mixed in with a salty bonito broth!!!! OMG!

Delicious pan-Asian small and large plated for sharing at Bang Bang. Run by the same guys as Main…read moreStreet, Parker's and Corner Store, the same quality and service but a very different menu. Taiwanese, Japanese and Korean influenced dishes, including gua bao steamed buns. Lovely atmosphere with the whole roof skylight. Also outdoor seating on the footpath. Best pork belly! Ate the food too quickly to photo!!

Poke bowl was amazing!!! As were the gyoza! Will definitely come back when I'm in town! Can't…read morewait!

What a fantastic place! We have here three times now and everything we have ordered has been…read moreexcellent. Yamazaki is operated by the original owners of Machi in St. Kilda, and have brought their skills to this small bayside eatery. Everyone has their favorites and mine must include their slow cooked lamb , chilli chicken dumplings, pork gyoza, Yamazaki fried chicken and the Spider Crab rolls.Delicious!!

Pretty disorganised , meals took a long time to come me and service need to improve. Was pretty…read moredisappointed.

Akiba has some of the best take away (or sit in) Japanese food I've seen in Melbourne. The staff…read moreare lovely and alway accomodate to order changes and ingredients change requests (allergies). I eat here very often and Akiba never fails to impress me.

Amazing place that is as cool and trendy as the name suggests. What isn't trendy is the food which…read moreis so delicious that you keep coming back to a staple of awesome entrees and tapas. The staff are eclectic but attentive without intruding. A great bar and interesting cocktails compliment the Japanese and Asian fusion menu. Try the beef cheeks with roti along with some fried squid and salmon tartare. The dessert menu is so interesting I won't spoil the fun. Cheltenham is fast becoming another interesting place to have eclectic food as good as anything in Fitzroy. Reasonably priced and easy to get to it's a newish place that will continue to grow popularity.

Went here on recommendation of a friend of a friend. New restaurant in Cheltenham. Trendy, modern…read morelayout and wait staff tried hard. Unfortunately the food was very disappointing - bland, unseasoned and uninspiring. The highlight of the meal was the salted endamame! Need i say more?

Popped in for an early dinner. Love the late 80s, early 90s Japanese decor. It is all immaculately…read morepresented and clean. Friendly service, with our waitress wearing a traditional Japanese outfit. Extensive menu with good vego and vegan options. Very reasonable prices. My vege bentoh was the best I've ever had, and all prepared fresh. Well priced alcoholic drinks. Just $5 for a glass of Japanese plum wine. Will definitely return. Note: $25 eftpos minimum. They also do take-away.

This place is lovely, it's small and simple, but I really enjoy the food here…read more The set menus are really good, and so is the sushi. But it's very classic Japanese sushi, more sashimi, and not cream cheese/wild wild West type rolls. It's BYO too.

The staff were friendly and accommodating. They were pleasant upon entering until you leave. The…read morefood is fantastic.

Ichi Ichi Ku served unique Japanese food, they also have a coffee window for quick take away…read morecoffee. They also have a delivery service for places around their restaurant or pick up services and catering for corporate or special events. Their service was as friendly, attentive even though sometimes on peak hours, the food preparations can take longer than expected Come early to avoid the crowd cause the restaurant is often crowded and operates on first come first come basis. Ichi Ichi Ku is a perfect place to escape from the city busyness without having to travel too far away from the city.

It was good!! I had never ordered sushi to be delivered before but it seemed like a very…read morestreamlined process, so I figured they were pros, and gave it a shot. I was not disappointed. It was delivered by a nice man on a motor scooter. It arrived quickly and was still cold. Beautiful presentation for a delivery too. Pay by credit card online or cash when it is delivered. Should I find myself in Melbourne again I will order once more. Give it a try!!

Zipang is a tiny Japanese eatery that delivers big. Well loved by locals it's the go-to place for…read morequick, affordable, no frills Japanese dining in Hampton. Sure, Hampton Street has sushi places and Japanese restaurants, but Zipang sits somewhere in-between both. It's a quirky little Japanese cafe with the zippy name, odd opening hours, polite Japanese staff, and a penchant for playing The Beatles quietly on a never ending loop in the background! But did I mention the food is outstanding? No matter what you order Zipang doesn't disappoint. The food is prepared quickly and presented with attention to detail. Whether you're after gyoza, sushi, a don, or perhaps chicken katsu, Zipang has got you covered. Most mains are served with rice and a fresh salad with Japanese mayonnaise. If you want a delicious lunch, sit inside and try the grilled Salmon Teriyaki (but make sure to get there early!) - lunch hours are from 11am-2.45pm and last orders for in-store dining are taken by 2.30pm. Dinner hours on the other hand are from 5.30pm-8.30pm. Zipang is open every day except Sunday's and it's advisable to book a table for Fri and Sat evenings if you wish to dine in. It's small, it's not always open when you crave it, but Zipang is worth the trouble... you'll love the food, oh and I hope you like The Beatles!

Zipang is a fantastic culinary member of the Hampton Street community. I have said in previous…read morereviews that I believe consistency is one of the most important things if not the most important things a business can offer, Zipang certainly gets 5/5 for that. Their food in my experience has always been cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. Sure, it's a quaint looking corner store across the road from the loud train station, that you could almost miss, but locals will tell you, when it comes to affordable, tasty Japanese in Hampton, Zipang is the place to be. You really only need to come once to see it is packed with devotees. It's quite cramped in the restaurant, if you're a fan of eavesdropping, this may be the place for you. In saying that, the food is so good that everyone is happy to sit close and pretend we aren't hearing what the other is saying. I like it actually. There is outdoor seating too. I've noticed the staff never forget customers out there either, which is often the risk with sitting outside.. The menu is not terribly vast but includes the essentials such as; miso, sushi, sashimi, udon, gyoza, octopus balls, katsu curry, teriyaki and a few authentic surprises that are done incredibly well. It is BYO and cash only, which is an annoyance, but there are many ATM's near by in all fairness. There is a lunch special which is worth checking out. Tonight I absolutely stuffed myself with two sushi rolls, a share in octopus balls and an udon and only paid $22.70. I don't know about you, but I think that's pretty good, considering the quality food, which is mind blowing and fresh, if I didn't make that clear earlier. The mains range from $10-$16 and entrees $6-$14. The staff are very friendly and attentive, slightly too busy at times to to be super on the ball, but trust me, once you're there and in the vibe you won't much care. There is very limited seating and opening hours are brief, so best call ahead to avoid disappointment or just get take-away, which they so timely pump out. Give it a shot!

Delicious ramen & gyoza My husband ordered a tonkotsu chashu…read moreramen and I ordered the gyoza for lunch. The ramen was excellent - the broth was very rich and porky and the toppings (soft boiled egg, bamboo shoots, nori, bean sprouts and spring onions) were super tasty. The gyoza were excellent too - super thin skins with a moist tasty filling.

Decent Ramen spot if you don't mind crowded spaces and a bit of a wait. Service was very good ,…read moreEverything tasted fresh , and I would say the tonkutsu ramen was dine in a classic style. I personally was surprised to see all of the Asian influence in Australia. If you are looking for great Ramen and don't mind a bit of a wait, this place is worth it for sure.