4Ten Izakaya — Restaurant in Melbourne

It was a cold and miserable Sunday night. Not many people go to restaurants on Sunday night so we had the place to ourselves. We ordered the omekase (chefs selection) and sat back. The food just kept pouring out! Lots of dishes, all delicious. Excellent value for money. I’ll definitely visit again.

We had some vege chips, pickled vegetables including kimchi, some sashimi and nagiri morsels, prawn gyoza, karage chicken, spicy pork belly (not pictured), and wagyu steak (not part of the chef’s selection). The dishes were served by a robot, of course.

The place was tastefully but lightly decorated like a Tokyo restaurant. The typical Izakaya bar wasn’t really present but the space was small like it would be in Japan! The tiny garden at the end was cute but the giant floating moon was awesome.

Our server was a bit green as it was her first day. But she was lovely and will learn quickly. She didn’t take away from the experience at all.

We ate...

My friend chose this place for a catch-up and it was a great experience. Quickly greeted and seated on entry, I was fascinated by the courtyard and tried to snap a pic. Staff came and asked if I would like to go out and opened the door for me. I'm already impressed by their friendliness.

The Sushi / Sashimi platter was so fresh and beautifully presented. The Grilled Salmon with Soba noodles was smooth and just melted in the mouth. With Edamame, Seaweed Salad and Miso Soup, we didn't have room left for dessert.

Dimmer lighting and music created a great atmosphere that's good for intimate catch ups and date nights. Loved the decor and especially the glowing moon as our backdrop. Our dishes were served by a cute and polite robot and attentive staff. What a neighbourhood gem! I hope this place continues...

Absolutely outstanding.. The food here is super fresh and tasty and all sold for a very reasonable price.

Everything I ordered last night was banging and all cooked by an actual Japanese chef. Highly authentic Japanese with super friendly and smiling staff to compliment.

And the big surprise was its all served mostly by their in house handy robot 🤖. That put a smile on my face for the entire night. Very cool tech and works perfectly.

Will highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back.

Oh and they also have a full moon to the very back of the restaurant on the left corner. What else don't they have lol!

Thank you...