Minamishima
6.8Locals 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.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | $$$$ |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
6.8/10- Value7.0
- Iconic7.0
- Excellence9.5
- Crowd level9.0
- Authenticity9.5
- Accessibility7.0
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