AKABA JAPANESE RESTAURANT — Restaurant in Melbourne

This is definitely a local gem of a restaurant, and you'd never see it from the street as it's tucked away in a mini "arcade" type of passageway leading from a car park to Bay Street. However, seeing how busy they were the whole night - both with patrons and take out orders - it's clear that they are popular and now I see why.

While they pack you in tight, and tables are small, and food service was slow, the food itself more than made up for it. The food here was DELICIOUS and whenever we are allowed to eat out again, I cannot wait to go back (will probably have to do a takeout order). Everything is fresh and delicious and well presented and simply yummy. I even had cooked tuna maki (usually raw tuna is used) and it was such a great flavour. Their Salmon Tataki is heavenly, and everything else that my companions ate looked good and they said was delicious too.

Pricing ... Japanese isn't cheap. But overall, I think it's reasonably priced here and again, the food is totally worth it. I cannot wait to come back as it's now definitely one of my favourite Japanese restaurants around. (just also be prepared to search high and low for parking, depending when it...

Exceptional Dining Experience at Akiba Japanese Restaurant!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Akiba Japanese Restaurant, and I can't express how impressed I was with their authentic flavors. The highlight was the delectable miso soup infused with truffle, which was an absolute delight for the taste buds. To top it off, the evening became a cherished memory as we gathered with friends. The dishes were not only satisfying on the palate but also perfectly paired with exquisite wines, thanks to the impeccable service and the helpful guidance of our waiter. The ambiance at Akiba is both authentic and flamboyant. The vibrant baroque kitchen, complemented by a warm, inviting flame on a winter's evening, adds to the overall charm. Thank you, Akiba, for providing such a wonderful dining experience. You truly exceeded our...

Came here after seeing a movie at the Brighton bay last week. It was pretty late, and really busy. Kitchen was near closing. They were absolutely lovely. We eat out at japanese a lot and the salmon carpaccio and beef tataki were one of the best in this area. Would come back any time for these two standout dishes. The service was excellent especially when every table was full. Kids loved it as well. Def will return and...