Kumo Izakaya

4.5 (235)

$41 to $100

Japanese

152 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, AU-VIC 3057

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2 people

May 30, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

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.

Edamame, black sesame, yuzu
- spicy (gf, v, vg)A$9.00
- black sesame, yuzu (gf, v, vgo)A$9.00
Takoyaki wrapped octopus, mayonnaise, bonito flakes (ea)A$3.00
Renkon lotus root chips, spicy mayonnaise sauce (gf, v, vgo)A$8.00
Freshly shucked Bruny Island oysters, miso sesameA$32.00
Grilled Bruny Island oysters, miso sesameA$32.00

Taco

Ceviche nori taco, yuzu, miso (gfo)A$12.00
Spicy watermelon taco (gfo, v, vg)A$10.00
Prawn taco, salad, wasabi mayonnaise (gfo)A$11.00
Spicy tuna taco, black tobiko, samphire (gfo)A$14.00
Taco tasting plate - your choice of fourA$39.00

Raw

Wagyu beef tatakiA$22.00
Kingfish carpaccio, yuzu ponzuA$22.00
Salmon sashimi (6pc) (gf)A$22.00
Sashimi of the day (6pc) (gf)A$22.00
Kingfish sashimiA$22.00
Sashimi deluxe
- 12pcA$38.00
- 24pcA$68.00

Seafood

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 235 people are saying

Kumo Izakaya reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Inner City North
Kid-friendly
Inner City North
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kumo Izakaya offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely fabulous food, service, and atmosphere." Known for its "delicious food and cocktails," the menu features standout items like kingfish carpaccio and tacos. The staff is "attentive and super polite," enhancing the warm ambiance. Some dishes may lean salty, but overall, a "brilliant dining experience."

235 Reviews

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Ash
London1 review
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
As soon as we walked in we felt a great vibe, the couple greeting diners at the front door were excellent, really set the night for us. We really felt we were in for a great dining experience. The wait staff who was our host was really good too, very bubbly and really knew the menu and provided great recommendations. We eventually both ordered the omnivore deluxe menu as we were quite hungry. But we must say we were a bit disappointed with the food as well as the bar staff. We first ordered bubbly and a can of beer but the bar staff did not pour my can. Neither did they pour the first cups of sake for us or open the second bottle. He just gave it to my wife for her to open. We felt the food was coming out a bit fast so we had to tell them to slow it down a bit. The karaage chicken was a massive portion, far too big for a set menu experience with two people eating it. The sushi was average. But the desert and the taco portion was outstanding, definitely both the highlights of the set menu.
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G
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had my birthday dinner with 12 girls, they put us in the private dining room at no extra cost! Gave me a birthday cocktail and brought desert out with a little candle. The food was sooooo delicious, staff were lovely.
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Jo
Melbourne2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was good, service attentive, we were put in the window side by side, not conducive to a intimate dinner which we were celebrating. Why ask us if there was a special occasion when there was nothing said or done about it?
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Robyn
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hana was our main wait staff and was wonderful, very friendly and professional. The food is always great.
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Glenn
Melbourne13 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a good casual izakaya. The food is good modern Japanese fusion (bits of Mexican, Chinese and all sorts of other influences in there). The food and drinks are relatively cheap and the staff are friendly. It is not as refined as some other good izakaya's in Melbourne but for the price they have delivered a good product. We were surprised that the omakase basically had all the courses dumped in front of us as the chefs got them ready. This would have been better if the staff took more notice of when certain courses were finished and then got the next courses ready.
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Amelia VIP
Melbourne7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere flexible seating. One dish was not up to standard. The test were great. We had a good night overall.
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Andrew
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We did the 8 course vegan serving. It was delicious and so filling. Lots of different dishes to satisgy. One of the dishes (the eggplant) was a bit too salty, but the rest were very tasty. Great view up on the mezzanine and friendly prompt service. Great place if you're celebrating something, like a birthday.
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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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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 235 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.