Down a laneway, through a hint of robata smoke, Yamagen awaits.
Inside, flavour turns fearless and flame-tipped – umami cut with citrus, miso tangled with caramel, restraint sharpened by invention.
Seafood steals the spotlight: sliced raw, grilled to perfection, tempura'd to a crackle.
And the bar keeps pace. Cocktails flirt (all eyes on yuzu), the wine list runs over 100 bottles deep, and rare whiskies bring the heat.
This is Yamagen Melbourne.
Hours
See listed hours
Facilities and visitor features
20 features
Bar
Non Smoking
Private Dining Area
Suitable for Functions
Free Wifi
Fully licensed
Over $30
Asian
Beer
Cocktails
Dessert
Five Star Hotel Dining
Japanese
Seafood
Seasonal Local Produce
Sushi
Tasting Flight
Wine
Wine Bar
Dinner
Deals & Offers
Featured Deal
Roll Call: Hand Rolls and Cocktail Hour
Take your place at the counter, where hand rolls are crafted to order just inches away and Japanese-inspired cocktails are poured. Inspired by Tokyo's backstreet dining culture, Roll Call is made for slipping into Yamagen after work, settling in at the counter and soaking up the buzz.
Join in Tuesday to Friday, 5:30 to 6:30pm, and choose any two hand rolls with a Japanese-inspired cocktail for $39.
Meet them in the alley.