Welcome to Kumo Izakaya, Melbourne's foremost location for Japanese sake, food and culture. Enjoy a range of small gourmet izakaya-style platters between friends while opening up a bottle of wine or sake to match, or sip a house signature cocktail or fine Japanese whisky at the bar.
152 Lygon St Brunswick East VIC 3057 Australia
Credit Cards | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Wheelchair Accessible | Yes |
Dining Options | Take-out, Delivery |
Parking | Street |
Restroom | Yes |
Menus | Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks, Tasting Menu |
Drinks | Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails |
Everything was AMAZING! Edamame , Mojito , the large Jo MO, Seared Scallops , Wagyu skewer , Seared sushi salmon , Yakitori , Sencha Tea and the dessert platter for two. All really great! Got free Saki 2!
Had a fantastic dinner last night, very pleasantly surprised. I'm picky and rarely wanna go back to a place but would go for lunch today for the salmon sushi if I could--like no salmon I've ever had.
Sweet range of Sake (get it warm if you can, I think it tastes better). The dishes are great too, the Wagyu tataki is superb and it's always good to get some Edamame for snacking
Delicious, totally recommend the sashimi deluxe - so so fresh. Also the ceviche taco . Izabana cocktail is also a winner.
Incredible japanese restaurant , one of the best I've tried in Melb. Amazing "open sushi ", there's one that comes in a little pot that is delicious. Get inspired and try the different sake , worth it!
the most awesome japanese food in Melbourne with great service to boot! Go for the omakase menu if you want to have a taste of everything. You won't be disappointed.
The dessert for two was good the cheesecakes was our favorite. When we come back next time we are getting cheesecake for sure :)
The good: Lovely food, lovely staff , lovely decor, lovely alcohol selection, lovely bathrooms . The bad: SLOW SERVICE, top 40s music , only a small selection of sashimi & sushi .
Crab & grill fried rice is great, and sashimi is fresh. But lobster bao is a bit bland and underwhelming when it costs the same as the fried rice .
Tapas style Japanese food at a decent price. Delicious. Pork belly pie in the special sauce is great
Try the sake flights: 3 different types of sake (with some notes about their flavours/characteristics). Variety and better value than individual glasses.
Be sure to chum up the sommelier to try some truly amazing sake 's.
Sushimi platter is almost like eating in Japan.
Absolutely agree on the pork belly pie - it is awesome. One serve could do two people, just to get a taste.
Tasty food, but if you are after a Japanese restaurant purely for a big range of sushi and sashimi this place probably isn't what you're after
the yakiniku beef onigiri is brilliant.... ^^
Amazing food. Service was great!
Pork belly pie . Pork belly pie . Pork belly pie . Get the hint? It's amazetown.
premium chef selection sashimi .
The seared pork is heaven.
Yummy! Must try this !
Amazing sushi !
Woohoo! Free sake if you check in here at dinner :)
Great food, but be prepared to remortgage your house.
My fav sushi
Good Japanese craft beer selection !
Really good authentic Japanese food. Takoyaki is a winner! Can get a bit smoky inside but still my favourite Japanese restaurant. Mushi mushi! - Amelia
A MUST to order is the tofu steak. It's absolutely to die for!!! - Sarah Corner
Had tempura, sashimi, chicken teriyaki, udon noodles and the tofu steak. All AMAZING!! - Diana Lidia Da Re
lots of board games! wonderful cocktail jugs, a cozy fire and a great outdoor area. Lovely local. - Carla Dee