4 Best Japanese Speciality Restaurants In Tootgarook

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1. Izakaya Chouchou

5.0

Exceptional(53)

££££

• Japanese speciality • Glen Iris

Izakaya Chouchou in Glen Iris is truly a gem for Japanese Speciality cuisine enthusiasts. With its cozy and inviting atmosphere, it offers an authentic Izakaya experience reminiscent of dining in Japan. The "Chef’s Table 8 course menu" has been praised as "superb," featuring innovative dishes prepared right before your eyes with incredible attention to detail. Diners rave about the "beautiful Japanese food" and the extensive selection of sake and other beverages perfectly paired with each dish. Customers celebrate the "exceptional cuisine and service" and note that it's "just like being in an Izakaya in Japan." Izakaya Chouchou promises a delightful culinary journey.

2. Yugen Omakase

4.1

Excellent(6)

££££

• Japanese speciality • South Yarra

Booked 2 times today

Embark on a sensory journey with Yūgen Omakase, where contemporary Japanese and Australian culinary techniques blend seamlessly. With only 6 seats at our intimate mezzanine bar, Chef Samuel Chee and our expert Sushi Chefs guide you through a personalized, multi-course exploration of the finest seasonal and ocean-fresh produce. Each bite-sized course is prepared right before your eyes, offering an immersive dining experience.Proudly awarded Two Hats for the third consecutive year in the 2025 Good Food Guide Awards, Yūgen Omakase offers an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates craftsmanship, precision, and is complemented by elevated beverage pairings.Yūgen Omakase is available for dinner at 7:00pm. With a limited number of seats each month, bookings are released on the first Wednesday of every second month.

3. Hosaku Windsor

4.7

Exceptional(3)

££££

• Japanese speciality • Windsor

Booked 7 times today

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4. Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0

4.7

Exceptional(149)

££££

• Japanese speciality • Geelong City Centre

Michael Bong didn’t come to Japanese cooking along the obvious route – he’s Korean, for one – but now that he has, he’s certainly making the most of it. Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar on Little Malop Street in the centre of Geelong is a tribute to the corner bars of Tokyo, with a focus on japanese tapas and warm dishes mates that come off it. That results in top-notch pork belly, beef and chicken thighs for the meat-eaters and salmon, prawns and scallops for the fish fans as well as beancurd and vegetables for the vegetarians. Aside from the grill, there is also an astounding array of sushi and sashimi dishes, octopus pancake balls, salt and pepper squid, alongside dessert options and a long cocktail menu that befits all the best, boozy backstreet izakaya joints in Japan. Take trip into Geelong town centre for a Japanese meal to remember at Tomodachi on Little Malop Street – just remember to book your table before you arrive, as they do get crowded.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Izakaya Chouchou

2. Yugen Omakase

3. Hosaku Windsor

4. Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0

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