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Yugen Dining, South Yarra, AU-VIC

Yugen Dining

4.6
4.6
474 Reviews
$A101 and over
Asian

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 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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Additional information

  • 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

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 Chef Experience photo

  • Yugen Dining Supper Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Leave your world behind. Dine, drink and move with us. The night has just begun. We offer our Supper Menu from 10:30pm on Friday & Saturday evenings, with the kitchen taking last orders at 11:30pm
    Yugen Dining Supper Menu photo

  • The Golden Orb Chef's Experience

    A$180.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Golden Orb Chef's Experience An intimate one-of-a-kind Semi private dining space. Dine in our dramatic golden orb-shaped dining room artfully suspended from the ceiling. The ultimate vantage point to see how the night unfolds. Suited to smaller groups from 6 to 9 guests. Guests dine on our 6 course “Chefs Experience” set menu. *The Golden Orb has a minimum spend of $2,500 on Friday and Saturday Dietary and allergy requirements can be catered for if mentioned at the time of booking or 24 hours prior booking. Cancellation within less than 24 hours or reduced numbers prior to 5pm incur a $100 cancellation charge per person, reduced number of guests on arrival incur a charge of full amount of the set menu.
    The Golden Orb Chef's Experience photo

Menu

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  • Red SnapperA$26.00

    jamon, kombu, lime & shiso soy

    • Kingfish SashimiA$26.00

      onion ponzu, kimchi sesame & charred spring onion

      • Sashimi Hand RollA$27.00

        chopped seafood, nori & spicy mayo

        • Sashimi PlatterA$75.00

          Chef selection of seafood, dark soy & citrus ponzu

          Snacks

          • Grilled EdamameA$11.00

            spring onion oil & shichimi

            • Sydney Rock OysterA$6.00

              yuzu, soy & fingerlime

              • Prawn ToastA$26.00

                Chinese doughnut & chilli amazu

                • Smoked Eel ChawanmushiA$28.00

                  brown butter & crispy chicken skin

                  • Shaved Wagyu BeefA$32.00

                    charred onion miso, ginger & leek

                    Sides

                    • Leaf Salad A$18.00

                      green mango sesame, lime

                      • Fried EggplantA$22.00

                        bonito ponzu & itogaki

                        • Silken TofuA$22.00

                          with chilli & roasted sesame dressing

                          • Stir-fried CauliflowerA$22.00

                            yellow bean soy

                            Seafood

                            • Fried Barramundi A$62.00

                              Sichuan chilli & chilli chicken fat condiment

                              • Wood Grilled Flounder A$65.00

                                anchovy sambal & brown butter

                                • Grilled Fremantle OctopusA$48.00

                                  yuzu kosho & Chinese celery

                                  • Grilled Southern Rock LobsterA$180.00

                                    sake, soy, ginger, butter & furikake

                                    Meat

                                    • Korean Style Fried Chicken LegA$38.00

                                      gochujang, sesame, chive & chinese cabbage

                                      • Pork "Katsu"A$34.00

                                        Japanese mustard & sesame tonkatsu

                                        • David Blackmore Wagyu BrisketA$42.00

                                          rice cakes, mustard & lasa

                                          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

                                                  XO, barbecue pork, prawn & spring onion

                                                  • Egg Fried RiceA$22.00

                                                    honest eggs, spring onion & crispy seaweed

                                                    Dessert

                                                    • Chocolate DeliceA$25.00

                                                      mandarin carmel & five spices

                                                      • Lychee Splice A$22.00

                                                        black sesame caramel & dragonfrui

                                                        • Coconut MochiA$22.00

                                                          strawberry & shiso sauce

                                                          Last updated: October 2, 2024

                                                          What 474 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
                                                          • 4.2Value

                                                          Noise • Energetic

                                                          Loved For

                                                          • Melbourne

                                                            Romantic

                                                          • Melbourne

                                                            Asian

                                                          • Inner South

                                                            Best Ambience

                                                          • Inner South

                                                            Good for business meals

                                                          • Inner South

                                                            Innovative

                                                          • 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 stunning venue perfect for special occasions with its exquisite decor and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and diverse menu, including standout dishes like the truffle dumplings. Despite some mixed reviews on portion sizes and pricing, Yugen consistently delivers a memorable dining experience.

                                                          474 Reviews

                                                          1. Allira

                                                            London

                                                            2 reviews

                                                            4.0

                                                            2 reviews

                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 3
                                                            3. Service 3
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            My second time returning as we loved it so much the first time. However, even with a wide selection of items from the a la carte menu, a lot of them were surprisingly spicy (and we aren't afraid of spice). Also, recommend you don't book an early sitting as the courses come out fast and throughout our sitting we had multiple waiters urge us on to order drinks, then food, then when we asked for the food to be slowed down, then dessert etc. The restaurant itself is stunning and a beautiful shift from the usual.

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                                                          2. OpenTable Diner

                                                            Victoria

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined 3 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            We had the best experience! From food to service. Thank you for a great night ❤️

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                                                          3. Peter

                                                            Melbourne

                                                            13 reviews

                                                            vip
                                                            5.0

                                                            13 reviews

                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Great service, martinis, food and overall atmosphere.

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                                                          4. Kayleigh

                                                            Melbourne

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined 4 days ago

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere, food was delicious and service was fantastic, will definitely be coming back again :)

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                                                          5. OpenTable Diner

                                                            Melbourne

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined on November 16, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            The service was fantastic and the restaurant was absolutely beautiful. Food was also amazing!

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                                                          6. Casey

                                                            Melbourne

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            4 reviews

                                                            Dined on November 16, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Incredible experience all round, delicious food, stunning venue, the service was impeccable with wait staff being incredibly attentive. Highly recommend will definitely return.

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                                                          7. Syau ching

                                                            Sydney

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            Food is amazing, our service assistant was lovely and helpful. What a beautiful atmosphere for any celebrations.

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                                                          8. OpenTable Diner

                                                            Victoria

                                                            1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            1 review

                                                            Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            My new favourite Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. The ambience of Yugen just captures you the minute you walk in. And the food is ridiculously delicious! We had a lovely Japanese waitress looking after us, who was wonderful and explained everything beautifully. I think her name was Toshiko. Lovely dining experience and highly recommend. Treat yourself!

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                                                          9. Rabia

                                                            Melbourne

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            3 reviews

                                                            Dined on November 7, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 1
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            We had a fabulous time. Everything was perfect except customer service. We wish staff was more friendly.

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                                                          10. Peter

                                                            Melbourne

                                                            13 reviews

                                                            vip
                                                            5.0

                                                            13 reviews

                                                            Dined on October 30, 2024

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Always a nice place to dine. The background music was particularly good last night.

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                                                          FAQs

                                                          Yugen Dining is rated 4.6 stars by 474 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
                                                          7:00 p.m.
                                                          Booked 23 times today
                                                          Experiences are available.
                                                          Google Map for Yugen Dining

                                                          605 Chapel St, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141

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                                                          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
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