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Tamura Sake Bar, Fitzroy, AU-VIC

Tamura Sake Bar

4.7 (19)
$A41 to $A100
Japanese
43 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Tamura Sake, Records & Jazzy Kitchen offers an authentic Japanese izakaya dining experience. We source original sake, beer and the best music selection from Japan. We do our best to bring back the good memory you had in Japan, if you’ve been there, or make you want to travel there if haven’t yet.

Our food is home-made and focuses on whole chicken and less waste. We offer small, healthy dishes to share—from raw to grilled. Our records are selected by well-known Japanese DJs and producers!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9417 1992
  • Website
    http://www.tamurasakebar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us directly for further information
  • Location
    43 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
  • Area
    Fitzroy
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Trams short walk from both:11 & 86 Gertrude St/Brunswick St stop86 & 96 Gertrude St/Nicholson St stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • SPECIAL | $60 Otsumami Set + Sake Flight

    A$60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Otsumami Set - 7 x small tapas + Sake flight Selection changes seasonally Our full snack menu is also available to order from.
    SPECIAL | $60 Otsumami Set + Sake Flight photo

Menu

Tamura Sake Bar's menu was last updated on 12/5/2025.

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  • Otsumami SetA$40.00

    3 pcs of Nigiri - Scallops, Anago (Salt-water Eel), Salmon Belly, Fish TarTar w/ Egg yolk, Konjac Yakitori - Root Vegetable/Devil's tongue jelly, Yuba (Tofu Skin Wrap) w/ Chicken & Kazunoko (Herring Roe), Snapper w/ Prawn Mousse

    • Sake FlightA$25.00

      3 x Tasting Sake (subject to change) - Tsuyoshi Junmai Daiginjo, Chikusen Junmai Daiginjo, Hachiku Godan Shikomi

      • Otsumami & SakeA$60.00

        Otsumami Set + Sake Flight

        Last updated: 12 May 2025

        What 19 people are saying

        Tamura Sake Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

        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
        • 4.8Food
        • 4.7Service
        • 4.7Ambience
        • 4.2Value

        Noise • Energetic

        Review summary

        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
        Tamura Sake Bar offers a lively ambiance with "fantastic" food and sake. Enjoy the "quirky surrounds" and "energetic jazz music." The staff is "very friendly," and the presentation is "visually pleasing." Reservations are recommended to fully experience this "unique and fun place to dine."
        19 Reviews

        1. Hanfei

          Melbourne1 review

          3.0

          Dined on 24 April 2025

          1. Overall 3
          2. Food 2
          3. Service 3
          4. Ambience 2
          too much noise and food have too much salt, service could be better

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        2. Terry

          Melbourne2 reviews

          4.0

          Dined on 5 April 2025

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Great range of food and drinks quirky surrounds Well worth the visit

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        3. Mark

          Central Coast7 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on 1 April 2025

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Tamara Sake Bar. This is a fun and lively place with energetic jazz music playing over the speaker system. The food and drink (awesome sake) was delicious. Tamura Sake is a unique and fun place to dine. Reservations are recommended.

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        4. Karlyn

          Sydney1 review

          5.0

          Dined on 28 March 2025

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Love this little nook of Japanese goodness. Food, vibe and service always fantastic.

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        5. Joel

          Melbourne2 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on 14 February 2025

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Great food and vibe! Lovely staff and always very welcoming

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        6. Sascha

          Melbourne2 reviews

          4.0

          Dined on 18 January 2025

          1. Overall 4
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Great staff ,excellent food and great records playing . Proper sake bar

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        7. Ronnie

          Melbourne1 review

          5.0

          Dined on 15 January 2025

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          The presentation of each disk was visually pleasing and so appetising. The tastes were all superb. The staff were friendly and helpful. While it can be a little noisy, we managed to converse quite easily. My son had been recommending this restaurant for ages, so we finally tried it. We will be coming back.

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        8. Cissy

          Melbourne2 reviews

          3.0

          Dined on 20 December 2024

          1. Overall 3
          2. Food 4
          3. Service 3
          4. Ambience 4
          I booked the $55 set with sake. When I was paying the bill, I was told that I have to pay $60 each and they won’t honour the app price. I have no issue with price increases if that’s what businesses need to do to stay afloat, but I do not like the misinformation. I would at least expect them to honour the deal for customers who have already booked the experience.

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        9. Manon

          Melbourne1 review

          5.0

          Dined on 1 December 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          Great food, fantastic choice of music, very friendly staff

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        10. Simon

          Melbourne5 reviews

          5.0

          Dined on 23 November 2024

          1. Overall 5
          2. Food 5
          3. Service 5
          4. Ambience 5
          A great night - the four of us were seated around one corner of the bar, which was perfect. Attentive staff, who clearly were proud of their restaurant and fare.

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        FAQs

        Tamura Sake Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9417 1992.

        Tamura Sake Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

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

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        2 people
        MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
        19:00
        Booked 6 times today
        Experiences are available.
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        43 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

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        Additional information

        • Area
          Fitzroy
        • Hours of Operation
          Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
        • Price
          $A41 to $A100
        • Cuisines
          Japanese
        • Dining style
          Casual Dining
        • Dress code
          Casual Dress
        • Parking details
          Street Parking
        • Public transit
          Trams short walk from both:11 & 86 Gertrude St/Brunswick St stop86 & 96 Gertrude St/Nicholson St stop
        • Payment Options
          AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
        • Additional
          Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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