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Minamishima

6.8Friend Score / 10

#11 of 20 Restaurants in Melbourne

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Chef Koichi Minamishima's omakase restaurant is the gold standard for Japanese fine dining in Melbourne, with a counter experience that is meditative and deeply respectful of the craft. The nigiri is exceptional — sourced from premium Australian and imported Japanese seafood — and the progression of the meal is flawless. It is expensive and bookings are extremely hard to secure, but it is a genuinely world-class experience. One of the few Melbourne restaurants that genuinely competes on a global stage.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Friend Score

6.8/10
  • Value7.0
  • iconic7.0
  • excellence9.5
  • Crowd level9.0
  • Authenticity9.5
  • Accessibility7.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.