Kushiro - Melbourne Nestled in a 100-year-old heritage building in Fitzroy, Kushiro blends historic charm with modern culinary artistry. Inspired by Melbourne's vibrant laneway dining and street art culture, the restaurant features a beautiful bar, Japanese-inspired lamps, chandeliers, and a striking graffiti wall depicting a fishing village in Hokkaido.
Kushiro's menu combines traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary flavors, offering standout dishes like Scampi Tartare, Cured Salmon, Chef Po’s Char Siu, Slow Roasted Short Rib, Confit Duck, and Tofu Panna Cotta. Patrons can also enjoy Kushiro's exclusive brand of sake, crafted in Japan.
Kushiro enriches Melbourne's diverse culinary scene with its unique offerings and vibrant atmosphere.
Additional information
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Creative Japanese, Chinese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Tram 11 stops at King William St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy)
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan
Experiences
KUSHIRO BANQUET MENU
A$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Set MenuBANQUET MENU
$85pp, minimum 2 guests
1. CURED SALMON (df) ume, daikon, black garlic paste
2. CHEF PO's CHAR-SIU (df,cp)
3. PAN FRIED GYOZA (s) (df) (cp) minced pork, cabbage
4. CONFIT DUCK (df) shio koji, zucchini, pickle radish, black plum sauce
5. KUSHIRO STYLES SEAFOOD RISOTTO
6. Your choice of Kushiro desserts OR Chef Recommended Dessert
Omakase Menu
A$120.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Kushiro Omakase Menu
Minimum 2 guests
Christmas Omakase Menu
A$120.00 per person
24 Dec 2024 only
Merry Xmas! We are offering a special Christmas Omakase Menu at $120 pp with optional beverage paring for only $68 pp on the 24th the Eve day.
Bring your loved ones and create a memorable night here at Kushiro
Offers
$3 Oysters for Oyster Lovers-Booking Is Essential!
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 20:45,Sat - 12:00 - 14:00
Kushiro is offering our Fresh Oysters with Ponzu Pearls with just $3 each on weekday dinner and Saturday Lunch
Bring your loved ones to enjoy the Fresh Oysters with our house made ponzu pearls with just $3 each.
Booking Is Essential!
Minimum 1 dozen per person
Term and Conditions Apply
Menu
A La Carte
RAW/COLD
SCAMPI TARTARE A$30.00
lobster bisque panna cotta, tomato kanten, nachos
KINGFISH TARTAREA$23.00
lobster bisque panna cotta, tomato kanten, Nachos
CURED SALMON (df)A$25.00
ume, daikon, black garlic paste
SCALLOP SASHIMI (df) A$25.00
green apple, nori paste, shiso dressing
NATURAL OYSTER (EA) (df) A$6.00
ponzu jelly, chilli
OYSTER SHOOTER A$7.00
(EA) (df)
M9 WAGYU BEEF TARTARE (df)A$35.00
mustard seed, chives, nori rice cracker
What 26 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
4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Energetic
Diners' Choice Awards
Melbourne
Great for creative cocktails
Melbourne
Romantic
Melbourne
Good for special occasions
Inner City North
Best Service
Inner City North
Best Ambience
Inner City North
Good for business meals
Inner City North
Innovative
Inner City North
Great for creative cocktails
Inner City North
Romantic
Inner City North
Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kushiro Fusion Cuisine offers an "amazing experience" with its "superb" food and "incredible" atmosphere. Guests rave about the attentive staff and "fantastic" Omakase menu. The venue boasts elegant decor, making it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended dishes include the scampi tartare and toothfish. "Best fusion restaurant in town!"
26 Reviews
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Kylie
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Definitely worth coming for a date night or with a group. Very well priced, delicious cocktails, knowledgable team who clearly know their stuff. Recommend!
Definitely get the ribs!
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Michael
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I brought my girlfriend here for her Birthday and he had a wonderful night. The food was amazing, the cocktails were amazing and the service was some of the best I’ve ever had.
They were great with allergies, explained the cocktails, had a surprise ice cream and photo for my girlfriend’s birthday. It was one of my favourite experiences eating out.
The place was ambient, not too loud and felt cosy! We will definitely be back there soon!
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Rita
Melbourne
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Beautiful venue and the staff were amazing. They were attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was terrific and the cocktails were great. We had a really lovely night out. I would highly recommend the restaurant.
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Daryn
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing customer service and thoughtful birthday arrangements.
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Anne
Tokyo
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Omakase was delicious and full of surprises. Will be back !
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Cindy
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Kushiro delivered an unforgettable omakase experience. Each dish was thoughtfully curated, showcasing fresh, exquisite flavors and generous portions. The chef’s attention to detail was matched by our server’s attentive, warm service, making the evening both delightful and memorable. A must-visit for anyone seeking top-tier omakase dining!
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Sarah
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding… food, drinks, service. We had the Omakese Menu - Absolutely fantastic. An amazing experience from start to finish.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A memorable and special dining experience with incredible food. Our group of 5 had the best dinner
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Senan
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing food and incredible atmosphere. Staff were quick and always friendly.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Staff was so nice and everything was amazing
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FAQs
Kushiro Fusion Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.