Haiku

4.8

6 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Japanese

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2 people

12 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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.
For parties more than 8 people, please call us or email us direct!

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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

Location
1161 Toorak Rd, Camberwell, AU-VIC 3124
Area
Camberwell
Cross Street
Camberwell Road
Parking details
None
Public transit
Summerhill Road/Toorak Road Tram Stop. 30 Seconds.Hartwell Train Station. 5 Min walk.Burwood Train Station. 5 Min walk.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Experience the real Izakaya
A$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Feed me menu $70→$65pp, minimum two guests. Enjoy our chef's selection (Omakase in Japanese). This menu is designed to be enjoyed by the whole table. **We may not be able to cater to individually different dietary requirements on the table.

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.

What 6 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

6 Reviews

H
Hansol
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect. every dishes were incredible, all of staffs are very kind. Love this place
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Kara
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The eggplant chips are THE BEST! I love this place.
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SusanC
Melbourne1 review
5.0
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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Lillian
San Francisco1 review
5.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
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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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
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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You can order delivery directly from Haiku using the Order Online button.

Haiku is rated 4.8 stars by 6 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

12 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1161 Toorak Rd, Camberwell, AU-VIC 3124

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Camberwell Road
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
Public transit
Summerhill Road/Toorak Road Tram Stop. 30 Seconds.Hartwell Train Station. 5 Min walk.Burwood Train Station. 5 Min walk.
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

Haiku

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experience the real Izakaya

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

Salmon takikomi claypotA$32.00

Sukiyaki nabe pot

Tantan ramenA$28.00

SIDES

Asian greensA$11.00

House saladA$9.00

Bowl of rice.A$4.00

KIDS (under 10)

Kids teishokuA$16.00

SWEETS

Mochi doughnutsA$15.00

Mandarin cremeuxA$19.00

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