Kumo Izakaya

4.5

228 Reviews

$41 to $100

Japanese

152 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, AU-VIC 3057

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2 people

Apr 12, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Our restaurant offers contemporary Japanese-inspired cuisine. Our menu comprises mainly smaller dishes, from sashimi to deep-fried dishes, meat, vegetarian, and more - perfect for sharing with friends. We offer a selection of wine, craft beer, and sake to complement your meal.

Our Izakaya is a traditional Japanese establishment where eating and drinking are equally important. It's a meeting place where people come to bond and forget their daily worries. It's a place where people can share good food, great drinks, and create lasting memories. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a full night out, we invite you to join us at Kumo for an unforgettable experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0499 785 431
Website
http://www.kumoizakaya.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Private party facilities
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
152 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, AU-VIC 3057
Neighborhood
Brunswick
Cross street
Corner Lygon and O'Connor Streets
Parking details
Street parking is available on O'Connor Street and surrounds.
Public transit
Trams 1 and 8 - Stop 122. If travelling by car, park at CARe - 183 Edward St - 350m from KUMO
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

SIGNATURE Omakase 8course
A$69.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Dining at Kumo Izakaya is an experience best shared with friends! We offer an 8 course banquet menu that boasts the best and most popular dishes. The menu comes in four variations - Omakase, Pescatarian, Vegetarian and Vegan. Food allergies? No problem, we can also customise our banquet to meet your requirements. For private functions or parties of up to 12 people, the traditional tatami room is your best bet for an unforgettable evening of mirth and sake!
Tatami Private Dining - Set Menu
Multiple dates available
For private functions or parties of up to 12 people, the traditional Tatami room is ideal for an unforgettable evening. Please note, there is no minimum guests for hiring this room, but there is a $600 minimum charge. Guests are required to choose from either a $69 or $89 set menu. Sit around a rectangular table, where all your family & friends can all see and interact with each other while they indulge in our Taste of KUMO special banquet menu that boasts the best and most popular dishes. The menu comes in four variations - Omakase, Pescatarian, Vegetarian and Vegan. Food allergies? No problem, we can also customise our banquet to meet your requirements.
Half Price Cocktails on Wednesday!
Multiple dates available
Join us for half price cocktails on Wednesdays! Choose from a great selection of Cocktails, including our signature sake infused options. Want to add some share plates to enjoy? Our a la Carte menu offers an array of tempting dishes to savour while you sip the night away.

Offers

Wednesday Half Price Cocktails
Multiple dates available
Wed - 5:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Treat yourself at Kumo Izakaya with our Half Price Cocktails every Wednesday from 5:30pm. With 13 unique cocktails to choose from at an unbeatable price, your midweek eveninnngs just got a lot more exciting.

Takoyaki wrapped octopusA$20.00
Grilled patagonian toothfish, chimchurri sauceA$45.00
Hokkaido scallops, soy butter, spring onion, bonito flakesA$24.00
Grilled salmon, caramelised misoA$24.00
Crumbed octopus bites, kimchi mayonnaiseA$20.00
Asahi beer batter seafood tempuraA$28.00
Sushi nigiri, kingfish, salmon, fish of the dayA$14.00
Dragon roll maki, avocado, cucumber, salmon, tobiko, wasabi mayoA$22.00
Grilled kingfish collarA$22.00

Signature

Mentai onigiri, Skull Island prawnsA$24.00
Agedashi tofu, soy kombu glaze, daikon oroshi, ginger noriA$16.00
Ramen gnocchi, Crispy Grana Padano, chives, spicy cream sauceA$26.00
Blue swimmer crab & krill fried riceA$24.00
Vegetarian fried riceA$20.00

Omnivore

Karaage chicken, sweet chilli sauceA$25.00
Steamed pork gyozaA$18.00
Grilled wagyu beef rib, smashed potato, chimchurri sauceA$32.00
Slow cooked crispy skin pork belly, soba noodle saladA$28.00

Curry

Pork katsu curryA$24.00
Saitan tofu curryA$24.00
Black Angus chilli beef curryA$26.00

Vegetable

Eggplant dengaku, sweet miso, pine nuts, rocket & fennelA$20.00
Asian broccoli, special soy dressing, fried shallotsA$16.00
Mixed vegetable tempura, tentsuyu sauce, matcha saltA$20.00
Pan fried vegetable gyozaA$15.00
Tempeh sushi roll makiA$17.00
House made wombok kimchiA$6.00

Sides

Miso soupA$5.00
French fries, nori salt, wasabi mayoA$14.00
Rice for oneA$4.00

Kiddies

Kids Bento – Karaage chicken, pork gyoza, salad, riceA$14.00

Dessert

Matcha panna cotta, fresh berry compote, white chocolateA$16.00
Yuzu daiquiri cheesecakeA$18.00
Icecream Tasting Plate (2 scoops)A$12.00
Icecream Tasting Plate (3 scoops)A$18.00
Miso salted caramel, peanut ripple
Coconut, toasted flakes, black sesame
Tokyo cherry blossom
Chilli chocolate
Raspberry sorbet
Blood orange sorbet

What 228 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kumo Izakaya offers a "beautiful venue" with "delicious food" and "friendly staff". Diners appreciate the "amazing service" and "great cocktails". While some found the ambiance a bit noisy, the "sublime" food and "exceptional" service ensure a worthwhile dining experience. The "best pork noodles" and "Kingfish carpaccio" are standout dishes.

228 Reviews

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Kryshia
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Aesthetically a beautiful restaurant, The food was absolutely fresh and plentiful. The atmosphere and vibe was great but acoustically it is a very loud restaurant.
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Dani
Melbourne8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I absolutely love eating here. The food is just so delicious especially the tacos and the beef rib. The service is always good. I just find the seating can be a little tight. Apart from that, I highly recommend eating here. One of my favourites.
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Hwei VIP
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great cocktails and wonderful service.
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Jarrod
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best pork noodles in the business. 10/10 would blow my whole savings account eating here every week.
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Nhu
Melbourne1 review
2.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice restaurant setting, good vibe, great service. However the food were very salty to our taste, the eggplant, the beef rib, fried rice, the gnocci and even the soy sauce they offer to dip sashimi.
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Stuart
Victoria2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a few years since I've dined here and at that time, the menu consisted of many small sharing dishes. It seems to have changed hands! We had the cheapest of the set menus. Started off well; Miso soup then carpaccio of Kingfish but the karaage Chicken was dry and the beef was so tough it was inedible. To be fair they did offer us a replacement dish. I won't dine here again. it was a disappointment as it used to be so good
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kathy
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great experience, every dish was sensational. Service, ambience, decor and presentation exceptional. There was not one dish we didn't enjoy. Standout dishes - Kingfish carpaccio, grilled patagonian toothfish, mentai udon with skull island prawns, the beef ribs, and desserts yum :). Definitely coming back.
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Nancy
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was well presented, delicious and healthy, with a lot of choices. The tacos were especially delicious as were the fish dishes. The service was cheerful and efficient. Overall, an excellent dining experience.
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OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took our dog & sat outside . Amazing service , food was delicious
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Yukuan
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and cocktails, friendly staff and great service. We had the Signature set menu, will try other dishes from their a la carte menu next time.
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FAQs

Kumo Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0499 785 431.

Kumo Izakaya is rated 4.5 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

Kumo Izakaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.