Tamura Sake Bar

4.8

15 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Tamura Sake, Records & Jazzy Kitchen offers an authentic Japanese izakaya dining experience. We source original sake, beer and the best music selection from Japan. We do our best to bring back the good memory you had in Japan, if you’ve been there, or make you want to travel there if haven’t yet.

Our food is home-made and focuses on whole chicken and less waste. We offer small, healthy dishes to share—from raw to grilled. Our records are selected by well-known Japanese DJs and producers!

Private dining

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Additional information

Location
43 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Phone number
(03) 9417 1992
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

SPECIAL | $60 Otsumami Set + Sake Flight
A$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Otsumami Set - 7 x small tapas + Sake flight Selection changes seasonally Our full snack menu is also available to order from.

TSUYOSHI (Hokkaido)A$42.00
junmai daiginjo, muroka nama genshu
SAWAHIME PREMIUM JUNMAI (Tochigi)A$35.00
tokubetsu junmai
Hachiku from HiroshimaA$45.00
5dan shikomi, muroka nama genshu
HAKUGYOKUKO (CHIBA)A$47.00
junmai ginjo, muroka nama genshu
MUTSU HASSEN RED LABEL (Aomori)A$42.00
tokubetsu junmai
KOIKAWA USU NIGORI (Yamagata)A$40.00
junmai ginjo, lightly cloudy
TAKETSURU AGED 2018 (Hiroshima)A$42.00
omachi rice junami, bottle aged, genshu
TAENOHANA YAMAHAI (MIE)A$45.00
junmai, yamahai, muroka nama genshu
GUNMA IZUMI YAMAHAI (Gunma)A$40.00
yamahai junmai, warm or room temperature

flavoured sake

ARAGOSHI (CLOUDY) UMESHUA$16.00
ARAGOSHI (CLOUDY) YUZUSHUA$16.00
HARUKA PREMIUM UMESHUA$15.00
GREEN TEA PLUM WINEA$15.00
BROWN SUGAR PLUM WINEA$16.00
CHILLI PLUM WINEA$18.00

beer

on tap

TAMULAGERA$11.00
BEER COCKTAIL ( W/ YUZUSHU)A$15.00
GUEST BEER
pls ask staff
ORION LAGERA$13.00
ISEKADO HIME WHITE ALEA$15.00
HITACHINO NEST DAI DAI IPAA$16.00
Alcohol Free Pale AleA$9.00

sho-chu

ENMAA$15.00
Barley / Oita
TANTAKATANA$15.00
Shiso / Hokkaido
DAIYAMEA$16.00
Sweet Potato / Kagoshima
IICHIKOA$15.00
Barley / Oita

wine

DENTON SHED PINOT NOIRA$15.00
Red; Yarra Valley
- BottleA$70.00
CHALMERS PECORINOA$16.00
White; Heathcote
- BottleA$80.00

cocktails

YUZU MARGARITAA$22.00
Tequila, Yuzu, Cointreau & Agave nectar
BROWN SUGAR PLUM NEGRONIA$19.00
Diplomatico Mantuano Rum, Brown Sugar Plum Wine & Punt e Mess
SIGNATURE NEGRONIA$19.00
Roku Gin, Campari & Yuzu Vermouth
YUZU DE HIGH BALLA$14.00
Vodka, Yuzu, Lime, Mint & Soda or Lemmonade
SUNTORY HIGH BALLA$15.00
Suntory Whisky, Lemon & Soda

non-alcoholic

YUZU SQUASHA$9.00
SPICY GINGER BEERA$6.00
FANCY LEMONADEA$6.00
SPARKLING MINERAL WATERA$6.00

Food Menu

OCTOPUS IN VINAIGRETTEA$16.00
w/ wasabi oil
GRILLED SQUID & POTATOA$21.00
w/ squid ink sauce
SAIKYO SALMONA$19.00
miso marinated & grilled w/ fennel pickles
EDAMAME(VG)A$10.00
TSUKEMONO (VG)A$13.00
3 kinds of Seasonable Vegetable
AGEDASHI TOFU (VG)A$14.00
PRAWN BALLA$16.00
2 pcs w/ buckwheat
GYOZA (PORK OR VEG)A$16.00
5pcs
- PorkA$0.00
- VegA$0.00
CHILLI GYOZA (PORK OR VEG)A$19.00
gyoza in chilli oil w/ coriander salsa
- PorkA$0.00
- VegA$0.00
JFC (VG option available)A$19.00
japanese fried chicken (tofu for VG)
- VGA$0.00
KATSUSANDOA$8.00
1/4 size panko chicken sandwich

sashimi

SASHIMI PLATTERA$25.00
SHIMESABAA$19.00
cured mackerel
SALMON or TUNA CRUDE
with yuzu oil & kizami wasabi
- RegularA$21.00
- LargeA$28.00
KING FISH CARPACCIOA$24.00
with plum dressing
SCALLOPSA$10.00
with kizamikonbu & shibazuke oil

yakitori (2 skewers)

NEGIMAA$13.00
chicken thigh with spring onion
TSUKUNEA$12.00
seasoned chicken meat ball
SPICY MOMOA$14.00
spicy chicken thigh
SUNAGIMOA$10.00
chicken gizard
HATSUA$10.00
chicken hearts
KAWAA$10.00
chicken skin
MIXED VEG (VG)A$11.00
corn, zucchini, mushroom
MISO EGGPLANT (VG)A$12.00
PORKBELLYA$8.00
1 skewer with yuzu miso

ramen

SIGNATURE RAMENA$25.00
chicken broth with pork & fish dashi served with half egg & pork cha-shu
TANTAN RAMENA$26.00
signature ramen soup base with original spicy meat tare, served with half egg & minced pork
VEGAN RAMENA$25.00
vegetable stock with shiitake & konbu dashi served with agedashi tofu
SIGNATURE RAMENA$23.00
chicken broth w/ pork & fish dashi served w/ half egg & pork cha-shu
TANTAN RAMENA$24.00
signature ramen soup base with original spicy meat tare served w/ half egg & minced pork
VEGAN RAMENA$23.00
vegetable stock w/ shiitake & konbu dashi served w/ agedashi tofu

Uncategorised

TAMURA SETA$28.00
w/ JFC or AGEDASHI TOFU, Tamagoyaki, Veg Pickles, Potato Salad, Sashimi & Rice
WEEKLY SPECIAL SETA$30.00
please ask our staff for today’s main dish
MISO SOUPA$3.00
KATSU CURRYA$23.00
panko crumbed chicken w/ rice
VEGETARIAN CURRYA$23.00
topped w/ tofu karage w/ rice
KATSU SANDOA$18.00
crumbed chicken w/ home made shoku pan
POTATO SALAD CROQUETTE SANDOA$18.00
vegetarian
HAND CUT CHIPSA$8.00
DIPPING SAUCE for CHIPSA$3.00
curry / gochujang mayo / yuzu oil
OKONOMIYAKIA$18.00
vegetarian savoury pancake (V or VG)

What 15 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

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

15 Reviews

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Joel
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and vibe! Lovely staff and always very welcoming
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Sascha
Melbourne2 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff ,excellent food and great records playing . Proper sake bar
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Ronnie
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The presentation of each disk was visually pleasing and so appetising. The tastes were all superb. The staff were friendly and helpful. While it can be a little noisy, we managed to converse quite easily. My son had been recommending this restaurant for ages, so we finally tried it. We will be coming back.
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Cissy
Melbourne2 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I booked the $55 set with sake. When I was paying the bill, I was told that I have to pay $60 each and they won’t honour the app price. I have no issue with price increases if that’s what businesses need to do to stay afloat, but I do not like the misinformation. I would at least expect them to honour the deal for customers who have already booked the experience.
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Manon
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, fantastic choice of music, very friendly staff
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Simon
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great night - the four of us were seated around one corner of the bar, which was perfect. Attentive staff, who clearly were proud of their restaurant and fare.
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Becky
Melbourne10 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love it !!! Our set menu also came with 3 tasting sake and every dish were so delicious
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NathanH
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic music, food and sake. Real Japanese hospitality
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Naids
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful evening; delicious cocktails, sake and food. Relaxed ambiance and personal service.loved it!
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ChrisD
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a gem. Great vibe, lovely food, intimate setting.
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FAQs

Tamura Sake Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9417 1992.

Tamura Sake Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

43 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(03) 9417 1992
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Tamura Sake Bar

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

SPECIAL | $60 Otsumami Set + Sake Flight

Otsunami Set

Pumpkin Panna CottaA$40.00

Pickled Shiso Cucumber A$40.00

Agedashi TofuA$40.00

Stuffed Chicken WingA$40.00

Sashimi Tar Tar w/ Nuta (Garlic shoots, Yuzu, Miso Sauce)A$40.00

Wagyu Short RibA$40.00

Grilled Rice Balls w/ Plum & Bonito FlakesA$40.00

Sake Flight

TsuyoshiA$25.00

SawahimeA$25.00

YamatodamashiA$25.00

Otsunami & Sake

Otsunami & Sake ComboA$60.00

TAMURA ORIGINAL SAKE

TSUYOSHI (Hokkaido)A$42.00

SAWAHIME PREMIUM JUNMAI (Tochigi)A$35.00

Hachiku from HiroshimaA$45.00

HAKUGYOKUKO (CHIBA)A$47.00

MUTSU HASSEN RED LABEL (Aomori)A$42.00

KOIKAWA USU NIGORI (Yamagata)A$40.00

TAKETSURU AGED 2018 (Hiroshima)A$42.00

TAENOHANA YAMAHAI (MIE)A$45.00

GUNMA IZUMI YAMAHAI (Gunma)A$40.00

flavoured sake

ARAGOSHI (CLOUDY) UMESHUA$16.00

ARAGOSHI (CLOUDY) YUZUSHUA$16.00

HARUKA PREMIUM UMESHUA$15.00

GREEN TEA PLUM WINEA$15.00

BROWN SUGAR PLUM WINEA$16.00

CHILLI PLUM WINEA$18.00

beer

TAMULAGERA$11.00

BEER COCKTAIL ( W/ YUZUSHU)A$15.00

GUEST BEER

ORION LAGERA$13.00

ISEKADO HIME WHITE ALEA$15.00

HITACHINO NEST DAI DAI IPAA$16.00

Alcohol Free Pale AleA$9.00

sho-chu

ENMAA$15.00

TANTAKATANA$15.00

DAIYAMEA$16.00

IICHIKOA$15.00

wine

DENTON SHED PINOT NOIRA$15.00

CHALMERS PECORINOA$16.00

cocktails

YUZU MARGARITAA$22.00

BROWN SUGAR PLUM NEGRONIA$19.00

SIGNATURE NEGRONIA$19.00

YUZU DE HIGH BALLA$14.00

SUNTORY HIGH BALLA$15.00

non-alcoholic

YUZU SQUASHA$9.00

SPICY GINGER BEERA$6.00

FANCY LEMONADEA$6.00

SPARKLING MINERAL WATERA$6.00

Food Menu

OCTOPUS IN VINAIGRETTEA$16.00

GRILLED SQUID & POTATOA$21.00

SAIKYO SALMONA$19.00

EDAMAME(VG)A$10.00

TSUKEMONO (VG)A$13.00

AGEDASHI TOFU (VG)A$14.00

PRAWN BALLA$16.00

GYOZA (PORK OR VEG)A$16.00

CHILLI GYOZA (PORK OR VEG)A$19.00

JFC (VG option available)A$19.00

KATSUSANDOA$8.00

sashimi

SASHIMI PLATTERA$25.00

SHIMESABAA$19.00

SALMON or TUNA CRUDE