Yugen Dining

Name: Yugen Dining
Address: 605 Chapel St, South Yarra, AU-VIC, Australia, 3141
Telephone: (03) 7000 3232
Price range: $A101 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

491 Reviews

$A101 and over

Asian

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Romantic

Yugen redefines dining after dark. A promise of an experience where food, drink, and music continue well into the night. A subterranean setting with a refined industrial feel, offering dishes and beverages influenced by the cultural richness of Asia. Tradition met with the intuition of a contemporary flair.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A101 and over
Cuisines
Asian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(03) 7000 3232
Website
http://yugendining.com.au/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
605 Chapel St, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141
Neighbourhood
South Yarra
Parking details
None
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Yugen Chef Experience
A$180.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Discover our menu and leave it up to us, our Chef’s will serve a selection of our signature and new dishes from Yugen’s menu. The ultimate Yugen experience! *We understand that plans can change so we request at least 24 hours notice to avoid an $180pp for Chef's Experience menu cancellation fee.
Yugen 6 Course Banquet
A$165.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A Group of 7+ guests, are required to dine on one our delicious Yugen Dining Group set Menu Grilled Edamame Kingfish Sashmi Yugen Prawn Toast Miso Glazed Rockling Shimo7+ sirloin, intercostal, black garlic & shiso, Yugen Special Fried Rice, Leaf salad green mango Sesame & lime Sweet Corn and Coconut ice cream Dietary and allergy requirements can be catered for if mentioned at the time of booking or 24 hours prior booking. Sunday bookings incur a 10% surcharge and 15% on Public Holiday. Cancellation within less than 24 hours or reduced numbers prior to 5pm incur a $100 cancellation charge, reduced number of guests on arrival incur a charge of full amount of the set menu.
Yugen 7 Course Banquet
A$185.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A Group of 7+ guests, are required to dine on one of our delicious Yugen Dining Group set Menu Grilled Edamame Sashimi Selection Wagyu Beef Tataki Yugen Prawn Toast Miso Glazed Rockling Shimo 7+ Sirloin intercostal, black garlic & shiso, Yugen special Fried rice, Leaf salad, green mango, Sesame & lime Sweet Corn and Coconut ice cream Dietary and allergy requirements can be catered for if mentioned at the time of booking or 24 hours prior booking. Sunday bookings incur a surcharge of 10% and 15% on Public Holidays. Cancellation within less than 24 hours or reduced numbers prior to 5pm incur a $100 cancellation charge, reduced number of guests on arrival incur a charge of full amount of the set menu.

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What 491 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Romantic
Inner South
Best Ambience
Inner South
Great for creative cocktails
Inner South
Romantic
Inner South
Good for special occasions
Inner South
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Yugen Dining offers a sensational culinary journey with "flavourful dishes" and a "stunning venue." Guests rave about the "amazing atmosphere" and "exceptional staff," ensuring a memorable experience. The venue is "perfect for special occasions," with a sophisticated interior and delightful service. Highly recommended for its "remarkable dining adventure."

491 Reviews

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Ben
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently took my girlfriend to Yugen for her birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a sleek yet cozy design that set the perfect tone for the evening. The service was exceptional—attentive without being intrusive, and the staff made us feel truly special. The food was absolutely phenomenal, each dish a work of art, beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Every bite was a new discovery, with inventive takes on traditional Japanese cuisine. The standout for us was the Chefs Menu experience, where the chef guided us through a series of exquisite courses that showcased both creativity and technique. It wasn’t just a meal; it was a celebration of taste and artistry. Yugen’s attention to detail and dedication to excellence made it the ideal place to mark such a special occasion. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a truly remarkable dining experience in Melbourne!
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Sam
Munich
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic all round, great service, food and ambiance
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Haniya
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 service. Waiters were constantly showing care towards us and providing assistance with the menu. Food was delicious and was served quickly. Yugen is a stunning restaurant, would definitely recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was sensational, atmosphere was fantastic. Service impeccable.
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Penny
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Amazing dining experience!! Food and service were great!!
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Maria Fernanda
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicioso! Nos encanto el rib eye, el arroz, todo muy bueno
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Emily
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, atmosphere and the whole team were professional and helpful. Highly recommend.
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Elisa
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely perfect from the moment we walked in. The staff are polite, accomadating, also very knowledgeable of the menu items service was top tier. The food was amazing I cannot wait to come back and try the other items the drinks also very diffrent and unique 👌
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Chi
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love how flavourful all the dishes were and the atmosphere was amazing!
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Henry
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress was amazing and made sure that we were taken care of and paid attention to us at all times
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FAQs

Yugen Dining is rated 4.6 stars by 491 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

605 Chapel St, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
South Yarra
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$A101 and over
Cuisines
Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://yugendining.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 7000 3232

Yugen Dining

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Yugen Chef Experience

Yugen 6 Course Banquet

Yugen 7 Course Banquet

Kingfish Sashimi

Sashimi Platter

Yugen Prawn Toast

Raw

Ocean Trout SashimiA$28.00

Kingfish SashimiA$26.00

Sashimi Hand RollA$27.00

Sashimi PlatterA$75.00

Snacks

Grilled EdamameA$11.00

Sydney Rock OysterA$6.00

Prawn ToastA$26.00

Smoked Eel ChawanmushiA$28.00

Wagyu Beef TatakiA$32.00

Sides

Leaf Salad A$18.00

Fried EggplantA$22.00

Silken TofuA$22.00

Sugar Snap PeasA$22.00

Seafood

Fried Barramundi A$62.00

Wood Grilled John DoryA$72.00

Grilled Fremantle OctopusA$48.00

Grilled Southern Rock LobsterA$180.00

Meat

Pork "Katsu"A$34.00

David Blackmore Wagyu BrisketA$42.00

Wagyu

Sher Wagyu MBS 5+ Bavette (Vic)A$60.00

Shimo MBS 7-8 Sirloin (NSW)A$92.00

Stone Axe MBS 9 Ribeye (Nsw, Vic)A$180.00

Rice

Yugen Special Fried RiceA$25.00

Egg Fried RiceA$22.00

Dessert

Chocolate SphereA$22.00

Sweet Corn and Coconut ice creamA$20.00

Mango PuddingA$20.00

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