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Kushiro Fusion Cuisine Main Dining with Wall Paint - Kushiro Fusion Cuisine, Fitzroy, AU-VIC

Kushiro Fusion Cuisine

4.8
4.8
36 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
Kushiro - Melbourne
Nestled in a 100-year-old heritage building in Fitzroy, Kushiro blends historic charm with modern culinary artistry. Inspired by Melbourne's vibrant laneway dining and street art culture, the restaurant features a beautiful bar, Japanese-inspired lamps, chandeliers, and a striking graffiti wall depicting a fishing village in Hokkaido.

Kushiro's menu combines traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary flavors, offering standout dishes like Scampi Tartare, Cured Salmon, Chef Po’s Char Siu, Slow Roasted Short Rib, Confit Duck, and Tofu Panna Cotta. Patrons can also enjoy Kushiro's exclusive brand of sake, crafted in Japan.

Kushiro enriches Melbourne's diverse culinary scene with its unique offerings and vibrant atmosphere.

Additional information

  • Location
    Grd Flr/175 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
  • Phone number
    (03) 9191 2561
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Creative Japanese, Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • KUSHIRO BANQUET MENU

    A$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Set MenuBANQUET MENU $85pp, minimum 2 guests 1. CURED SALMON (df) ume, daikon, black garlic paste 2. CHEF PO's CHAR-SIU (df,cp) 3. PAN FRIED GYOZA (s) (df) (cp) minced pork, cabbage 4. CONFIT DUCK (df) shio koji, zucchini, pickle radish, black plum sauce 5. KUSHIRO STYLES SEAFOOD RISOTTO 6. Your choice of Kushiro desserts OR Chef Recommended Dessert
    KUSHIRO BANQUET MENU photo

  • Omakase Menu

    A$120.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Kushiro Omakase Menu Minimum 2 guests
    Omakase Menu photo

Private dining

Offers

  • $3 Oysters for Oyster Lovers-Booking Is Essential!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.,Sat - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    Kushiro is offering our Fresh Oysters with Ponzu Pearls with just $3 each on weekday dinner and Saturday Lunch Bring your loved ones to enjoy the Fresh Oysters with our house made ponzu pearls with just $3 each. Booking Is Essential! Minimum 1 dozen per person Term and Conditions Apply

    $3 Oysters for Oyster Lovers-Booking Is Essential! photo

Menu

A La Carte

RAW/COLD

  • SCAMPI TARTARE A$30.00

    lobster bisque panna cotta, tomato kanten, nachos

    • KINGFISH TARTAREA$23.00

      lobster bisque panna cotta, tomato kanten, Nachos

      • CURED SALMON (df)A$25.00

        ume, daikon, black garlic paste

        • SCALLOP SASHIMI (df) A$25.00

          green apple, nori paste, shiso dressing

          • NATURAL OYSTER (EA) (df) A$6.00

            ponzu jelly, chilli

            • OYSTER SHOOTER A$7.00

              (EA) (df)

              • M9 WAGYU BEEF TARTARE (df)A$35.00

                mustard seed, chives, nori rice cracker

                Last updated: October 11, 2024

                What 36 people are saying

                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                4.8
                4.8 based on recent ratings
                • 4.7Food
                • 4.9Service
                • 4.8Ambience
                • 4.5Value

                Noise • Energetic

                Loved For

                • Melbourne

                  Best Service

                • Melbourne

                  Great for creative cocktails

                • Melbourne

                  Romantic

                • Melbourne

                  Good for special occasions

                • Inner City North

                  Best Overall

                • Inner City North

                  Best Service

                • Inner City North

                  Best Ambience

                • Inner City North

                  Best Value

                • Inner City North

                  Innovative

                • Inner City North

                  Great for creative cocktails

                • Inner City North

                  Romantic

                • Inner City North

                  Good for special occasions

                • Inner City North

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                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                Kushiro Fusion Cuisine offers a "beautiful ambient" dining experience, perfect for special occasions. The food is "impeccably presented," with standout dishes like Tuna Tataki and Omakase delights. Guests rave about "amazing service" and "meticulously made" cocktails. It's a "must-visit" for top-tier Japanese fusion dining with attentive, friendly staff.
                36 Reviews

                1. OpenTable Diner

                  Melbourne1 review

                  5.0

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Ordered the $85 pp set. Everything is good. And I got a polaroid for birthday!

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                2. Nisha

                  Victoria1 review

                  4.0

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  The place instantly transports you to a small Japanese town with the restaurants ambience. The service was impeccable. In fact it’s one of the best out of all the restaurants we have been to in the past 15 years of restaurant hopping. The chopstick choosing was definitely the highlight of the experience. The food potion was on the smaller side for the prize. The taste was great and would have preferred better quantity. The sake was beautiful and the duck was prepared well.

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                3. Daria

                  Tasmania7 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on March 1, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We have decided to try this restaurant based on reviews and the food and service didn’t disappoint. The food was very well presented and tasty. The only reason I am giving the food 4 stars because we had the large banquet and we felt like it was missing one extra protein dish which could have been added for the price. However, we would come back!

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                4. Lexie

                  Melbourne1 review

                  5.0

                  Dined on February 22, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  This is a beautiful ambient restaurant, and particularly good for special occasions. The seating is comfortable and the lighting soft. The temperature can be a little on the cool side. The food and its presentation is impeccable. Delicious and perfectly sized. The cocktails are meticulously made works of art. Service is attentive and friendly. Highly recommended.
                  Kushiro Fusion CuisineResponded on March 5, 2025
                  Dear Lexie, On behalf of team Kushiro, Thank you for your kind words and great feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed the night and the cocktails so much and we could not wait to see you again in the near future Kyle Lu - Venue Manager

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                5. Hugh

                  Melbourne1 review

                  5.0

                  Dined on February 22, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great food, amazing service. Highly recommend! Especially nice Kimoji!
                  Kushiro Fusion CuisineResponded on March 5, 2025
                  Dear Hugh, On behalf of team Kushiro, Thank you for your kind words and great feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed the night and the Kimoji so much and we could not wait to see you again in the near future Kyle Lu - Venue Manager

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                6. Polo

                  Melbourne3 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on February 14, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Ambiance was great! Food was even better. Definately recommend the Tuna Tataki and Oysters as they were definately my stand out dish. Staff were attentive and friendly.
                  Kushiro Fusion CuisineResponded on March 5, 2025
                  Dear Polo, On behalf of team Kushiro, Thank you for your kind words and great feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed the night so much and we could not wait to see you again in the near future Kyle Lu - Venue Manager

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                7. Rowena

                  Melbourne2 reviews

                  5.0

                  Dined on February 8, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  I recently had the pleasure of dining at Kishiro with friends, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience! The cocktails were exceptional, perfectly crafted and refreshing. Each sip was a delightful start to our meal. As for the food, it was nothing short of amazing. The kingfish sashimi was a standout dish; it was incredibly fresh and the dumplings paired beautifully with the chili oil sauce, which added just the right amount of kick. Every bite was a burst of flavor that left us wanting more. The mains were equally impressive. They were not only delicious but also very filling, ensuring that we left the restaurant completely satisfied. We truly enjoyed everything we ordered, and each dish showcased the skill and creativity of the chefs. Overall, Kishiro exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy fantastic Japanese cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. I can't wait to return and try more of their offerings!
                  Kushiro Fusion CuisineResponded on March 5, 2025
                  Dear Rowena, On behalf of team Kushiro, Thank you for all your kind words and such high compliments, We are so glad that you had a wonderful night with us at Kushiro and we could not wait to see you again in the near future. Kyle Lu - Venue Manager

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                8. Hagop

                  London4 reviews

                  3.0

                  Dined on January 25, 2025

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 3
                  3. Service 4
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Fusion Zuma-esque menu without the great taste. There is room to improve! 6/10
                  Kushiro Fusion CuisineResponded on January 31, 2025
                  Dear Hagop, Thank you for your constructive feedback and we will definitely look into and work on this with our chef team and hopefully we will see you again in the near future Kyle Lu Venue Manager

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                9. Marli

                  Melbourne1 review

                  5.0

                  Dined on January 17, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  My family and I were celebrating and we are so glad we chose Kushiro. Everything was perfect from start to finish Thankyou
                  Kushiro Fusion CuisineResponded on March 5, 2025
                  Dear Marli, On behalf of team Kushiro, Thank you for your kind words and such a high compliment. We wish you all the best and looking forward to seeing you again in the near future Kyle Lu - Venue Manager

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                10. Wilson

                  Melbourne1 review

                  5.0

                  Dined on January 10, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Creative fusion food, very friendly staff. A very pleasant dining experience.

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                FAQs

                Kushiro Fusion Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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

                Make a reservation

                2 people
                7:00 p.m.

                Select a time

                Booked 9 times today
                Experiences are available.
                Google Map for Kushiro Fusion Cuisine

                Grd Flr/175 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

                Additional information

                • Phone number
                  (03) 9191 2561
                • Price
                  $A41 to $A100
                • Cuisines
                  Fusion / Eclectic, Creative Japanese, Chinese
                • Hours of Operation
                  Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
                • Dress code
                  Smart Casual
                • Parking details
                  Street Parking
                • Payment Options
                  AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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