19 Best Izakayas In Balwyn North

19 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. Disuko

4.5

Awesome(244)

££££

• Izakaya • Melbourne CBD

Booked 51 times today

⭐⭐⭐⭐ My partner and I booked dinner at Disuko Melbourne CBD on Thursday night for her main birthday dinner, and overall, we had a really enjoyable experience. Located in the heart of Melbourne, toward the Parliament Station end of Bourke Street, Disuko is a bit of a hidden gem tucked away on the third floor. From the moment we walked in, we loved the atmosphere. The restaurant/bar/omakase space has a dim, moody aesthetic that feels really pleasant and sets the tone for the evening. There were a couple of minor inconveniences to start with. Street parking is limited, although there are plenty of paid parking options nearby, which is pretty much expected when driving into the CBD. Unfortunately, the elevator was also out of order on the night, so my partner had to tackle three flights of stairs in heels — definitely not how she wanted to start her birthday dinner! 😂 But as they say, it’s not about how you start, it’s how you finish… and Disuko definitely finished strong. We absolutely love Japanese food, so we went a little extra with the starters and ordered quite a bit to share. We had the Hiramasa, Crispy Spicy Tuna Bites (4pc) x2, Dragon Roll x2 and Scallop Taco (2pc). Honestly, the starters were easily the highlight of our night. The Crispy Spicy Tuna Bites were exquisitely delicious — full of flavour, fresh and incredibly moreish. We enjoyed them so much that we ordered two serves! The Dragon Roll was also genuinely one of the best I’ve ever had. It was made fresh to order, the ingredients tasted incredibly high quality, and you could really tell there was care put into the dish. The real game-changer for me was the smoked Japanese mayo. Creamy, smoky and packed with umami, it added such a unique flavour that made this Dragon Roll stand out from others I’ve tried. It was seriously addictive, and because we enjoyed it so much, we ordered two serves of this as well.

2. Haiku

4.9

Exceptional(30)

££££

• Izakaya • Camberwell

Booked 2 times today

Enjoyed the winter full set. The stand out flavour was the mushroom skewer with an intense but sweet soy sauce marinade and the fresh oyster with citrus jelly. Everything tasted good and the service was attentive.

3. Izakaya by Tamura

4.3

Awesome(28)

££££

• Izakaya • Fitzroy

Booked 1 time today

The food was fabulous and we had a really friendly waiter.

A photo of Izakaya Domo Eastend restaurant

4. Izakaya Domo Eastend

4.3

Awesome(90)

££££

• Izakaya • Melbourne CBD

Booked 35 times today

What can I say, exceptional. You definitely need to book a table.

5. Kumo Izakaya

4.6

Exceptional(313)

££££

• Izakaya • Brunswick

Booked 11 times today

Such a great experience, the food was delicious and everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavour. The customer service was also amazing, the staff were so friendly, welcoming and attentive throughout our visit. Overall, we had a really lovely time and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend

6. Musashi Ramen

4.1

Excellent(75)

££££

• Izakaya • Melbourne CBD

Booked 5 times today

Food was fast and service was great. I booked in advance and we got seated upstairs which was quieter and lovely as we celebrated our engagement. We also moved the booking a week and it was not a problem

7. Chocolate Buddha

4.6

Exceptional(3092)

££££

• Izakaya • Melbourne CBD

Booked 30 times today

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Chocolate Buddha yesterday. The service was incredible and our server was a delight. The food was lovely and the drinks were beautiful. Our server even told us when an order came in so we could have the cocktail we wanted. Will definitely be back!

8. Izakaya Chouchou

5.0

Exceptional(59)

££££

• Izakaya • Glen Iris

Booked 1 time today

Beautiful food, great atmosphere, wonderful service.

A photo of Udon Izakaya Tanukiya restaurant

9. Udon Izakaya Tanukiya

4.9

Exceptional(68)

££££

• Izakaya • Fitzroy

Booked 9 times today

I absolutely loved my experience here! I took my dad for dinner for Father’s Day and we both had such great dinner. The food was delicious. The staff were also so lovely. I’ll definitely be back!

10. Mr. Miyagi

4.4

Awesome(538)

££££

• Izakaya • Windsor

Booked 18 times today

Amazing, modern Japanese food. Great service and accommodation of multiple dietary requirements. Would go back in a heartbeat!

Best Izakayas in Balwyn North

Price

Regions

Areas

Dining Options

Seating options

Award-winning

Accessibility

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Disuko

2. Haiku

3. Izakaya by Tamura

4. Izakaya Domo Eastend

5. Kumo Izakaya

6. Musashi Ramen

7. Chocolate Buddha

8. Izakaya Chouchou

9. Udon Izakaya Tanukiya

10. Mr. Miyagi

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable