Akaiito

CONTACT

Ph: (03) 9620 1343

349-351
Flinders Lane
Melbourne, 3000 Victoria
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Opening Hours

SUN 6:00pm - 12:00am
MON 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  6:00pm - 12:00am
TUE 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  6:00pm - 12:00am
WED 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  6:00pm - 12:00am
THU 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  6:00pm - 12:00am
FRI 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  5:30pm - 12:00am
SAT 5:30pm - 12:00am

The Details

Cuisine
  • Japanese
Need to Know
  • Function Space
  • Good for Groups
  • Great for Dates
  • Healthy Options
Serving
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Late Night
In the mood for
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Wine
Need to know
  • Bar Snacks
  • Full Food Menu
  • Function Space
  • Good for Groups
  • Great for Dates
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The Verdict

Located in the heart of Flinders Lane lies a 2-storey modern fine dining restaurant with an East-meets-West interpretation of Japanese cuisine. The name ‘Akaiito’ derives from the meaning ‘red thread of fate’ which refers to the red thread which connects people to kindred spirits and reflects the way we are all tied to each other. 

The first-floor dining area features a unique Robatayaki Grill which makes Akaiito the first Australian restaurant to celebrate this premium traditional style of dining on such a sophisticated scale. The grill offers a variety of seafood, meat and vegies with the signature dish being the Tsukune- chicken meatballs grilled with tare sauce presented authentically with a raw egg. 

The second level is more of an a-la-carte style serving top quality selections of sashimi and nigiri. Akaiito’s signature is the Wagyu Takaki which uses Takeda Waygu with Ponzo, shredded leek and egg yolk as well as the Glacier 51 Toothfish marinated in miso.

Akaiito's tasting menu is $110pp, and you can even get stuck into their Omakase (chef's counter) course for $145pp. The venue has a hidden underground bar with a mixture of booths and bar seating serving up bar snacks and Japanese style cocktails and sakes which can be matched to your food. The interior was designed by award-winning global interior-design firm HBA featuring a unique red thread which runs throughout the entirety of the restaurant intertwined with wood ceiling and beams and black stone marble tables.

Still not convinced? There’s a private dining room which offers a 5-course visual journey for up to 12 diners. But book in quick, you would hate to miss out.

Image credit: Peter Clarke


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