Best Japanese Restaurants in Drysdale

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

Have been back several times. The food is so good with creativity in flavors, great service, super friendly staff and nice ambiance.

Our second time here and we loved it!! Will definitely continue to come back :)

A fun, energetic space. A really great spot if you want a lively space where you can enjoy a casual dinner out with good, authentic food. Definitely book ahead if you're going for dinner, it gets pretty packed. It's a great place to start an evening out.