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Haiku, Camberwell, AU-VIC

Haiku

5.0
5
4 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Japanese

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2 people
22:00
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Haiku Melbourne is a Japanese-inspired café in Camberwell offering brunch during the day and transforming into an izakaya on Thursday to Saturday nights.
It captures the essence of Japan with a menu that reflects both traditional and modern Japanese flavors.
The venue also features a konbini (Japanese convenience store) next door called Haiku Future.
For those interested in Japanese food culture and art, Haiku Melbourne provides a distinct dining experience in a vibrant atmosphere.

Haiku Cafe by day, Haiku kuro by night, Haiku Future for home.
Online booking only available for Night bookings in Kuro.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9995 3815
  • Website
    https://www.haikumelbourne.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Let us cater for your next function! Whether it's: private functions • corporate lunch • engagements • school • birthdays • picnics<br /><br />Call to order or head to our website to order online

Menu

SNACKS

  • EdamameA$10.00

    • Renkon chipsA$8.00

      • Triple cooked potatoA$11.00

        COLD SMALL PLATES

        • Salmon sashimiA$19.00

          • Kingfish carpaccioA$22.00

            • Tuna zuke tatakiA$20.00

              • Kuro tostadaA$12.00

                INDIVIDUALS

                • Mini kakuni baoA$10.00

                  • Mushroom skewerA$8.00

                    • Chicken yakitori skewerA$9.00

                      HOT SMALL PLATES

                      • Crispy eggplantA$16.00

                        • Tofu dengakuA$17.00

                          • Pork gyozaA$12.00

                            • Popcorn shrimpA$18.00

                              • Chicken karaageA$17.00

                                • Grilled hokkaido scallopA$21.00

                                  • Squid karaageA$17.00

                                    BIG PLATES

                                    • Pork kakuniA$25.00

                                      japanese braised pork belly, onsen egg, karashi mustard.

                                      • Salmon takikomi claypotA$32.00

                                        grilled salmon, japanese mixed rice, soy simmered shiitake, tobiko, chilli oil. (gf)

                                        • Sukiyaki nabe pot

                                          cooked vegetables, maloney noodles, bowl of rice, with your choice of:

                                          • Scotch beefA$30.00
                                          • Agedashi tofu (vgn o)A$28.00

                                        • Tantan ramenA$28.00

                                          spicy minced pork chicken, soy milk broth, sesame, leek, spring onion. (veg o)

                                          SIDES

                                          • Asian greensA$11.00

                                            steamed, den miso, fried shallot, shredded chilli. (vgn/gf)

                                            • House saladA$9.00

                                              toasted sesame dressing. (vgn/gf)

                                              • Bowl of rice.A$4.00

                                                (vgn/gf)

                                                KIDS (under 10)

                                                • Kids teishokuA$16.00

                                                  haiku signature sushi bowl, ebi prawn fry, chicken karaage, oriental salad, fresh fruit.

                                                  SWEETS

                                                  • Mochi doughnutsA$15.00

                                                    fried, anko red bean, kuromitsu, vanilla ice cream, 2pc. (veg/vgn o)

                                                    • Mandarin cremeuxA$19.00

                                                      mandarin white chocolate ganache, vanilla mousse, caramelised mandarin gel, mandarin sorbet.

                                                      Last updated: 30 September 2024

                                                      What people are saying

                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                      5.0
                                                      5 based on all time ratings
                                                      • 5Food
                                                      • 5Service
                                                      • 5Ambience
                                                      • 4.8Value

                                                      Noise • Energetic

                                                      4 Reviews

                                                      1. SusanC

                                                        Melbourne

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 23 November 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Spectacular food. Friendly and welcoming. Will definitely go again.
                                                        HaikuResponded on 8 December 2024
                                                        Thank you SusanC for your kind review! We are super happy with our chefs efforts and look forward to welcoming you again with a new menu in January Summer 2025.

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                                                      2. Lillian

                                                        San Francisco

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 22 November 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Outstanding local gem with great food and service. We will be back soon!
                                                        HaikuResponded on 8 December 2024
                                                        Thank you so much Lillian for your support and five stars. We are glad you liked our Haiku Kuro Night Izakaya concept. We will pass on your praise to the team. Arigato and please look forward to a menu change for summer next year.

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                                                      3. OpenTable Diner

                                                        Melbourne

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 14 November 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Highly recommend this local. Food was prepared from fresh ingredients with amazing flavours. Great wait staff and service. Stunning little restaurant with great ambience.
                                                        HaikuResponded on 8 December 2024
                                                        Thank you for so much for your review! We really appreciate customers like yourself to give us pat on the back. We will keep at it into next year :)

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                                                      4. OpenTable Diner

                                                        Melbourne

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined on 12 October 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        What a delightful restaurant. The perfect chilled Japanese vibe. Loved it!
                                                        HaikuResponded on 8 December 2024
                                                        Thank you for your detailed review! Really appreciate it and we hope to keep up the good Japanese vibes and food from here on. New Menu Inbound January 2025 ;)

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                                                      FAQs

                                                      You can order delivery directly from Haiku using the Order Online button.

                                                      Haiku is rated 5 stars by 4 OpenTable diners.

                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                      Make a booking

                                                      2 people
                                                      22:00

                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                      Google Map for Haiku

                                                      1161 Toorak Rd, Camberwell, AU-VIC 3124

                                                      Dining areas

                                                      Additional information

                                                      • Area
                                                        Camberwell
                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                        Brunch Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
                                                      • Price
                                                        $A41 to $A100
                                                      • Cuisines
                                                        Japanese, Izakaya, Creative Japanese
                                                      • Dining style
                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                      • Dress code
                                                        Business Casual
                                                      • Parking details
                                                        None
                                                      • Payment Options
                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                      • Additional
                                                        Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
                                                      • Website
                                                        https://www.haikumelbourne.com/
                                                      • Phone number
                                                        (03) 9995 3815
                                                      • Catering
                                                        Let us cater for your next function! Whether it's: private functions • corporate lunch • engagements • school • birthdays • picnics<br /><br />Call to order or head to our website to order online
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