Kumo Izakaya

4.5

201 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Japanese

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2 people

1 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Our restaurant offers contemporary Japanese-inspired cuisine. Our menu comprises mainly smaller dishes, from sashimi to deep-fried dishes, meat, vegetarian, and more - perfect for sharing with friends. We offer a selection of wine, craft beer, and sake to complement your meal.

Our Izakaya is a traditional Japanese establishment where eating and drinking are equally important. It's a meeting place where people come to bond and forget their daily worries. It's a place where people can share good food, great drinks, and create lasting memories. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a full night out, we invite you to join us at Kumo for an unforgettable experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0499 785 431
Website
http://www.kumoizakaya.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Private party facilities

Location
152 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, AU-VIC 3057
Area
Brunswick
Cross Street
Corner Lygon and O'Connor Streets
Parking details
Street parking is available on O'Connor Street and surrounds.
Public transit
Trams 1 and 8 - Stop 122. <br />If travelling by car, park at CARe - 183 Edward St - 350m from KUMO
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Experiences

Half Price Cocktails on Wednesday!
Multiple dates available
Join us for half price cocktails on Wednesdays! Choose from a great selection of Cocktails, including our signature sake infused options. Want to add some share plates to enjoy? Our a la Carte menu offers an array of tempting dishes to savour while you sip the night away.
DELUXE Omakase 9course
A$89.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our newest nine course Omakase where we take diners on a culinary journey that includes Sushi Nigiri, Dragon Roll Maki plus our signature favourites - all designed to share! Available also as Pescatarian, Vegetarian and Vegan. Food allergies? No problem, we can also customise our banquet to meet your requirements
SIGNATURE Omakase 8course
A$69.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Dining at Kumo Izakaya is an experience best shared with friends! We offer an 8 course banquet menu that boasts the best and most popular dishes. The menu comes in four variations - Omakase, Pescatarian, Vegetarian and Vegan. Food allergies? No problem, we can also customise our banquet to meet your requirements. For private functions or parties of up to 12 people, the traditional tatami room is your best bet for an unforgettable evening of mirth and sake!

Offers

Wednesday Half Price Cocktails
Multiple dates available
Wed - 17:30 - 21:30
Treat yourself at Kumo Izakaya with our Half Price Cocktails every Wednesday from 5:30pm. With 13 unique cocktails to choose from at an unbeatable price, your midweek eveninnngs just got a lot more exciting.

Takoyaki wrapped octopusA$20.00
Grilled patagonian toothfish, chimchurri sauceA$45.00
Hokkaido scallops, soy butter, spring onion, bonito flakesA$24.00
Grilled salmon, caramelised misoA$24.00
Crumbed octopus bites, kimchi mayonnaiseA$20.00
Asahi beer batter seafood tempuraA$28.00
Sushi nigiri, kingfish, salmon, fish of the dayA$14.00
Dragon roll maki, avocado, cucumber, salmon, tobiko, wasabi mayoA$22.00
Grilled kingfish collarA$22.00

Signature

Mentai onigiri, Skull Island prawnsA$24.00
Agedashi tofu, soy kombu glaze, daikon oroshi, ginger noriA$16.00
Ramen gnocchi, Crispy Grana Padano, chives, spicy cream sauceA$26.00
Blue swimmer crab & krill fried riceA$24.00
Vegetarian fried riceA$20.00
OmnivoreA$69.00
Miso soup (gf, v, vg), Edamame, black sesame, yuzu (gf, v, vg), Kingfish carpaccio, yuzu ponzu (gf), Spicy tuna taco, black tobiko, samphire (gfo), Karaage chicken, sweet chilli sauce (gf), Grilled beef rib, smashed potato, chimchurri sauce (gf), Asian broccoli, sesame soy dressing, fried shallots (gfo, v, vg), Matcha panna cotta, fresh berry compote, white chocolate (v)
Vegetarian & VeganA$69.00
Miso soup (gf, v, vg), Edamame, black sesame, yuzu (gf, v, vg), Mixed vegetable tempura, tentsuyu sauce, matcha salt (gf, v, vg), Agedashi tofu, soy kombu glaze, daikon orisha, ginger nori (v, vg), Guacamole taco (gfo, v, vg), Asian broccoli, sesame soy dressing, fried shallots (gfo, v, vg), Signature vegetarian fried rice (v, vg), Hibiscus & lemon sorbet (gf, v, vg)

Omnivore

Karaage chicken, sweet chilli sauceA$25.00
Steamed pork gyozaA$18.00
Grilled wagyu beef rib, smashed potato, chimchurri sauceA$32.00
Slow cooked crispy skin pork belly, soba noodle saladA$28.00

Curry

Pork katsu curryA$24.00
Saitan tofu curryA$24.00
Black Angus chilli beef curryA$26.00

Vegetable

Eggplant dengaku, sweet miso, pine nuts, rocket & fennelA$20.00
Asian broccoli, special soy dressing, fried shallotsA$16.00
Mixed vegetable tempura, tentsuyu sauce, matcha saltA$20.00
Pan fried vegetable gyozaA$15.00
Tempeh sushi roll makiA$17.00
House made wombok kimchiA$6.00

Sides

Miso soupA$5.00
French fries, nori salt, wasabi mayoA$14.00
Rice for oneA$4.00

Kiddies

Kids Bento – Karaage chicken, pork gyoza, salad, riceA$14.00

Dessert

Matcha panna cotta, fresh berry compote, white chocolateA$16.00
Hibiscus & lemon sorbetA$10.00
Miso salted caramel ice creamA$10.00
Coconut, kaffir lime, berry ice creamA$10.00
Cookies & cream ice creamA$10.00
Yuzu daiquiri cheesecakeA$18.00

Deluxe

OmnivoreA$89.00
Miso soup (gf, v, vg), Edamame, black sesame, yuzu (gf, v, vg), Sushi nigiri, kingfish, salmon, fish of the day (gf), Dragon roll maki, avocado, cucumber, salmon, tobiko, wasabi mayo (gf), Spicy tuna taco, black tobiko, samphire (gfo), Karaage chicken, sweet chilli sauce (gf), Grilled beef rib, smashed potato, chimchurri sauce (gf), Asian broccoli, sesame soy dressing, fried shallots (gfo, v, vg), Yuzu daiquiri cheesecake (v)
Vegetarian & VeganA$89.00
Miso soup (gf, v, vg), Edamame, black sesame, yuzu (gf, v, vg), Pan fried vegetable gyoza (v, vg), Tempeh maki sushi roll (v, vg), Guacamole taco (gfo, v, vg), Agedashi tofu, soy kombu glaze, daikon orisha, ginger nori (gf, v, vg), Mixed vegetable tempura, tentsuyu sauce, matcha salt (v), Signature vegetarian fried rice (v, vg), Coconut, kaffir lime, berry ice cream (gf, v, vg)

What 201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Melbourne
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kumo Izakaya is a standout in Melbourne's dining scene. Known for its "consistently excellent" food and "impeccable" service, it offers a beautiful Japanese dining experience. Guests rave about the "attentive, warm" staff and the delightful variety of dishes. Ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions, Kumo is highly recommended.

201 Reviews

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giuditta
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
It was a date night with my husband… kids free… after taking the order… they came in3 to ask us to order!!! we go forgotten… always have to call someone for dinks, asking why some food didn’t arrive and even after giving us the dessert menu, no one really came to take the order… we also had to go to the bar to ask for the bill!!! food was average. taco were nice horrible beef tataki and the tempura had something wrong… the beer butter part was falling apart from everything… kimchi that supposed to arrive first arrived as dessert and sushi very average… not a great date!
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Dennis
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
ONLY mentai udon is good :) worst dragon maki i ever had, sushi rice so moist
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Liz
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the taco and sashimi plates - both were superb. We also found all the staff to be friendly and extremely helpful when choosing the food. The restaurant manager was knowledgeable about the wines they stock and in discussion with her we were pleased with our choice. Can't speak highly enough of the people and the place!
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Tim
Melbourne
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We came in on a Saturday evening and it appeared the kitchen was quite overwhelmed and illequipped to deal with a full-ish restaurant. We ended up having to wait about 50 minutes for our mains, which was less enjoyable. Also, it seemed they were understaffed on that evening, which meant that it was difficult to gain anyone’s attention to order drinks to make the wait for food less painful. Silver lining was the exceptional quality of the food.
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Lauren
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We have been here a lot and the past few times the service has been awful. We waited for over 40 minutes for gyozas while people who came in after us got all their food, the chicken came out cold and we got our starters last because they forgot about them? Really disappointing. This place used to be our go to in Brunswick. Won’t be going back for a while now
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Jidapa
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely immaculate and fresh! Would definitely recommend
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Celia
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy our meals at Kumo in Lygon Street. The grilled salmon and the eggplant were wonderful as was the Pinot Blanc!
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Peter
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible dinner. Can’t recommend highly enough, and it won’t disappoint.
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Joe
Melbourne
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service throughout the evening - will be returning here at next opportunity
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Stephen
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time here, food was excellent and the service was very good. We really enjoyed it and will be back.
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FAQs

Kumo Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0499 785 431.

Kumo Izakaya is rated 4.5 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.