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Bansho, Armadale, AU-VIC

Bansho

4.8
4.8
128 Reviews
$101 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Nestled in the heart of Armadale on High Street, Bansho is a sophisticated Japanese-fusion gem that invites you to embark on an exquisite culinary journey.

Here, the timeless elegance of French cuisine harmoniously intertwines with the refined artistry of Japanese flavors, creating a dining experience like no other.

Our menu is a celebration of both innovation and tradition, meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients from both culinary worlds. Complement your meal with our beautifully curated cocktail menu and an extensive selection of wines, designed to elevate your dining experience at Bansho.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, French, Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0493 707 391
  • Website
    http://www.banshodining.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tomotaka Ishizuka
  • Location
    960 High St, Armadale, AU-VIC 3143
  • Neighborhood
    Armadale
  • Cross street
    High Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram, Train
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Best Ambiance

  • Melbourne

    Japanese

  • Inner City South

    Best Overall

  • Inner City South

    Best Food

  • Inner City South

    Best Service

  • Inner City South

    Best Ambiance

  • Inner City South

    Best Value

  • Inner City South

    Innovative

  • Inner City South

    Healthy

  • Inner City South

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City South

    Romantic

  • Inner City South

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner City South

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bansho offers an exceptional dining experience with a unique fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. Guests frequently praise the "amazing food" and "excellent service." The restaurant's ambience is described as "beautiful and welcoming," creating the perfect setting for an exquisite meal. Standout dishes include the sashimi and sushi platters, and the wine list is "expansive and well-priced."

128 Reviews

  1. Jon

    Melbourne4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great Anniversary experience. The food was wonderful and the service was excellent.

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  2. Kylie

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great little restaurant with a really interesting menu and excellent, well-priced wine list.

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  3. JohnC VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, vibe and exceptional wine list It’s a hidden gem

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  4. Olivier Christophe

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there with my GF and we sat by the counter as all the tables were booked out (Saturday Night). It was actually nice to see the chef preparing the food. We had a very nice Riesling and order the Salmon Tartare, Sunchoke Crunch, the Chawanmushi, the Bansho Sushi platter. We finished with the Bombe Alaska. It was overall a very nice dining experience, and the different dishes were very good to great. I personally think that the Sushi was good but not as amazing as Uosan not far awy. I really loved the Sunchoke Crunch, the Chawanmushi and the Bombe Alaska. Very unique and well done. The atmosphere was nice and casual but a little bit noisy which did not bother me. The service was excellent! I would definitely go again.

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  5. Hamish

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shout out to Larry!! An amazing experience every time. Food is a legit 10/10

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  6. Nick

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome food, Larry is a brilliant host - will definitely come back

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  7. Yuan

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is just perfect. The staff are nice and the foods are absolutely delicious!!! And they prepared a Birthday Puff for my partner, really appreciate it!!!

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  8. Tom

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food and wine list - really enjoyed it

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  9. Fiona

    Kanagawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. We were a table of 3 who chose our own dishes a variety of seafood and tempura and they were beautifully presented and the flavours were delightful. The service was excellent attentive and subtle in the Japanese way. Desserts were shared and eaten quickly the Bombe Alaska and a twist on pavlova were delicious Thankyou Derek he who makes a great cocktail. We will be back.

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  10. Felicity

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, wine and customer service second to none.

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FAQs

Bansho is rated 4.8 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Bansho

960 High St, Armadale, AU-VIC 3143

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    High Street
  • Neighborhood
    Armadale
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, French, Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram, Train
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tomotaka Ishizuka
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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