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Kentaro, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Kentaro

4.3
4.3
20 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Welcome to KENTARO, a Japanese omakase restaurant that transports diners to the intimate charm of Japan’s hidden side streets. Here, we offer an authentic and immersive dining experience that celebrates the art of Japanese cuisine. Under the guidance of our talented producer chef, whose extensive background includes esteemed Melbourne establishments such as Shiranui, Shoya, and Marble Yakiniku, as well as international experience in culinary hubs like Singapore and Tokyo, Kentaro elevates Melbourne's dining scene to new heights. Join us for a unique journey where tradition meets innovation in every exquisite creation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0449 701 533
  • Website
    http://www.kentaro.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    Shop 6, 242 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross street
    Exhibition st and Lt Lonsdale st. Melbourne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Table 4 Course Tasting Banquet

    A$88.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    4-course Course Tasting Banquet Menu. Choice of KENTARO Tokusen Nigiri Plate or Truffle M9+ Mayura Houba Steak Estimated dining duration 50-60mins

  • Sushi Bar Omakase Experience

    A$88.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience the Sushi bar for lunch. Estimated dining duration 50-60mins

  • Sushi Kaiseki Omakase

    A$270.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Available Monday to Sunday. We exclusively serve the Chef's Omakase Course featuring meticulously chosen ingredients. Our chef meticulously crafts special dishes to elevate your dining experience at Kentaro. Please inform us of any dietary requirements you have, otherwise, leave it to us and savor your dinner.

Menu

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What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Good for business meals

  • City Centre

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kentaro delights with its "unforgettable omakase menu" and expertly prepared sushi, offering an authentic Japanese dining experience. The "dedication and commitment from the team" is evident in every dish. While some diners note areas for service improvement, the "amazing experience" and "great value" make it a must-visit for Japanese cuisine lovers.
20 Reviews

  1. Tracy

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic Japanese food. Sophisticated and paid attention to details. Definitely will visit again.

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  2. Penguin

    Melbourne8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the lunch set and it was good value. The Kingfish and toro were stand out dishes. Hassan set also nice. Will be back to try dinner

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  3. Amber

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So far, Kentaro is the place that brings me the most joyable experience and i love the chef’s omakase menu, it’s amazingg!!, all the flavor was unforgettable! Highly recommend coming here💗

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  4. Anh

    Melbourne2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I booked a table dining for today's experience, but the ambience was not really that good. The tables are arranged really closed to each other, which make us feel a bit akward when we leaned ourself to the side a bit for photos and seemed to disturb the table next to us. Not recommending for this at all. The counter seems better. The service was fine, but sometimes the "judgy" looks of waiters at us making us feel discomfortable. The food portion is huge for that price. We were really full after that. Love the nigiri plate and the dessert.

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  5. Gerald

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great for its price point but service could be improved upon. Oysters were hit and miss, mine was good, my friend's one however, tasted off. A basic explaination of the dishes would have been good but instead the chef just mumbled. Handroll was fantastic but again, I had no idea what I was eating till we asked the chef what was inside. IMO, just explaining the origin of the produce would make quite the improvement.

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  6. Marietta

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was great. Booked for Omakase experience with special notes for birthday & requested sushi bar however ignored. Went a la carte instead, still good food but average service & can be improved.

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  7. Hao

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the 4 course table dining lunch set. Everything was cooked to perfection. The chawanmushi was very tasty and filled with great ingredients. Nigiri plate and houba steak were all made perfectly. Would highly recommend the omakase lunch set

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  8. Gabriel

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We felt like home, although we were the only Non-Asian at that time. The only problem we came across that sake was not available by the glass, only by the bottle and that would have been too much for the two of us. Gabriel

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  9. Peter

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. I've had a lot of Japanese fine dining experiences in Melbourne and this is a cut above the rest. From just the way the flavours mix to even the thickness of the fish for the sushi, it's pretty easy to tell that a lot of thought and experience went into the dishes. The presentation is also nice if that is important to you.

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  10. Nitchanutch

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great and much better than other pricey Omakase I've been to. Expected more drink options but what they were offering was not bad either.

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FAQs

Kentaro is rated 4.3 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kentaro

Shop 6, 242 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Exhibition st and Lt Lonsdale st. Melbourne
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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