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
Offers
$3 Oysters for Oyster Lovers-Booking Is Essential!
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00,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 22 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value
Noise • Energetic
Diners' Choice Awards
Inner City North
Good for business meals
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 exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." The elegant decor creates a warm atmosphere, perfect for enjoying dishes like the must-try toothfish and oysters. Guests appreciate the attentive staff, who accommodate dietary needs. A "best fusion restaurant in town," it's highly recommended for return visits.
22 Reviews
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Daryn
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Omakase was delicious and full of surprises. Will be back !
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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
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing experience. Staff was so nice and everything was amazing
The food was very good. And the service was nice. We will come again next time.
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Ken
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 October 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Had a great time.... Good food made from fresh ingredients and will return.
Had the Omakase Banquet for 2....
Scampi Tartare - Fresh and sweet taste of seafood accentuated by the lobster paste. Good signature dish for starter.
Tuna Tataki - tender and moist.
Kimoji - Fusion between Japanese and Chinese Sichuan dish. Spicy, crunchy and moist fried chicken pieces. Great dish.
Toothfish - Fried toothfish fillet. It was moist and fresh. I did question why have 2 deep fried dishes one after another. Wasted the quality of the toothfish fillet. The chilli sauce was underwhelming. The Maître d' (Karl) has taken the feedback on board. I think a pan-fried fish dish will be much better addition to this menu.
Lamb Chops - Tender and slow cooked. My partner love this dish.
Deserts
Panna Cotta Tofu - visually catchy and I feel is a good fusion desert (Japanese/Chinese/Italian)
Imperial Seal - Great for a picture.... The ice-cream was well made.
I finished off with a Affogato - good.
For a Tuesday, 90% full. Which I feel was a good turnout.
Relatively quiet and can have a personal conversation with your partner. The high ceiling helps.
The deco is right for a premium restaurant with food which matches it.
I didn't get a chance to taste the bartender skills. I understand he will be representing Australia in this year's bar cocktail event... Good luck... Will taste next time....
Keep up the good work Karl and team Kushiro Fusion.
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Ellie
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent services. Food is delicious. Worth to back again. Highly recommend
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FAQs
Kushiro Fusion Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.