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Umi-Ko Izakaya, Merimbula, AU-NSW

Umi-Ko Izakaya

4.6
4.6
86 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Japanese izakaya in the heart of Merimbula- 56 Market Street, Merimbula

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What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Best Food

  • New South Wales

    Hot spot

  • New South Wales

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Capital Region

    Best Overall

  • Capital Region

    Best Food

  • Capital Region

    Best Service

  • Capital Region

    Best Ambiance

  • Capital Region

    Best Value

  • Capital Region

    Good for groups

  • Capital Region

    Healthy

  • Capital Region

    Hot spot

  • Capital Region

    Good for special occasions

  • Capital Region

    Lively

  • Capital Region

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Umi-Ko Izakaya in Merimbula is a vibrant gem offering "excellent, authentic Japanese food" with a "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the "super tasty" dishes, attentive service, and diverse menu, including gluten-free options. The restaurant is "beautifully decorated" and consistently delivers a delightful dining experience. Highly recommended!

86 Reviews
  1. Susie

    Canberra2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Yummy Japanese! Kingfish was amazing, just wish there was more of it. Everyone else loved their meals too, and there was 10 of us! Lovely service and love those Tokyo Sours! Definitely recommend!

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  2. Marianne

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great restaurant. We shared small plates and really enjoyed the different taste treats. It’s become a regular go to and reasonably priced excellent value. Lovely waitress !

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  3. Annterese

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local restaurant. Foods fantastic. Every new fish that arrived was delicious and pleasing to the eye. Well priced too. Staff are great. Thanks for a lovely dinner for my grandsons 15 th he really enjoyed it too !

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  4. Michael VIP

    New South Wales8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good Japanese food served efficiently by friendly staff. Highly recommend.

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  5. Glenda

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dinner; pork gyoza, kingfish sashimi and ramen for two were all delicious! Service was very friendly and responsive. Thank you.

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  6. Leila

    New South Wales2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff were excellent, friendly and efficient. The food was disappointing overall. We ordered the set menu and most of it tasted bland, not the Japanese flavours we have eaten elsewhere.

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  7. Laurie

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are excellent and attentive without being intrusive. Ordered shared plates which came out in a timely manner. Well done team, will be back again.

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  8. Marty

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait staff hit the sweet spot by being super friendly without ever intruding. Food was outstanding without being pretentious

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  9. Kirstan

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Every single dish was excellent. Couldn’t fault it.

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  10. Sarah

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Wonderful little restaurant. Clean, yummy food, awesome atmosphere. Only issue it is VERY warm in there if the temp is anywhere above 25. No air con. Which is a shame as it puts you off trying the ramen.

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FAQs

Umi-Ko Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0400 891 991.

Umi-Ko Izakaya is rated 4.6 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Umi-Ko Izakaya

56 Market Street, Merimbula, AU-NSW 2548

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Additional information

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  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
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