Bansho

4.7

107 Reviews

$101 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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.

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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

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Romantic
Melbourne
Japanese
Inner City South
Best Overall
Inner City South
Best Ambiance
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 is a culinary gem, blending Japanese and French influences in a "beautifully presented" and delicious menu. Guests rave about the "exceptional" service and "amazing" ambience. Highlights include exquisite cocktails, creative sushi, and an impressive wine list. Frequent praises for the attentive staff and owners make it a must-visit destination.

107 Reviews

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Vanessa
Melbourne
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal and good service. Would definitely recommend
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Stephen
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dining experience and attentive service, can't wait to return!
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Natalie
Tropical QLD
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, fantastic service , in beautiful surroundings
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Sophie
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each time we dine at Bansho we come away raving about the service and food. Larry and team are natural hosts and make an effort to engage with all customers. The food is next level and the wine list is exceptional. Last night in particular for my daughter's 21st, the team made our night memorable with small touches that make this now our go-to for special occasions.
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Karen
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience and Gr8 to have food that’s not the same as everywhere else. French/Japanese fusion makes for a very interesting menu, and the presentation and taste sensations, textures and plating made for a gentility not scene elsewhere in the area.
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Michelle
Melbourne
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service at Bansho is always on point! Delicious food which is presented beautifully, and there's a wonderful selection of wines available.
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maree
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is exceptional and so is the service. A combination of French and Japanese that brings out the best of both cuisines. The Chicken Mousseline Roulade red wine jus, kombu dashi béchamel, potato mille-feuille is a great example of this. They also have an excellent wine and sake list with a good selection available by the glass. There is a good choice of bottles of wine well under the $100 mark. The menu is a combination of starters, entrées and mains plus a whole page of sushi and sashimi (including plant based sashimi) . I would go back again just for the Dobin Mushi (Japanese clear broth serve in tea pot, prawn, chicken, shimeji mushroom & lime. The music level is spot on and it is so nice to go to a restaurant where you can talk to friends without shouting. The staff are wonderful and you can tell they really enjoy working here.
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Gerrard
Melbourne
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is great, service hard to beat anywhere, and food delicious! Only downside for me was portion size. Maybe best suited for patrons watching their waistlines. Otherwise, a thoroughly enjoyable evening!
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Albert
Melbourne
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing, the staff lovely, however the actual service so far as timing was abysmal. We were constantly waiting. We had to ask for everything from food menus, drinks list and then waiting for a server to return to take an order- had practically finished our main when our wine arrived! So unfortunately we decided against dessert as the waiting was definitely souring our night. They’ve been open I think a year now, so these sort of issues should have been sorted by now.
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Barbara
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic. The service was fantastic. He had a lovely happy attitude. The food is outstanding and the ambience lovely.
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FAQs

Bansho is rated 4.7 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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

Website
http://www.banshodining.com/
Phone number
0493 707 391

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