Issho Japanese — Restaurant in Melbourne

I visited this charming little Japanese restaurant in Ivanhoe. I found this cozy and affordable spot is hard to resist.

Three of us dined for under $120, and we even had leftovers to take home. The restaurant also offers set menus at $70 pp (including sukiyaki) or $50 pp. The couples at the next table were enjoying the set meals, which looked varied and generously portioned.

Entree: Tempura $15 The tempura consisted of 8-9 pieces and was a delightful start to our meal. I must say, the suburban pricing is quite reasonable.

Unagi Sushi $22 I particularly loved the unagi sushi here, with its subtle charcoal aroma. I devoured half of it myself, thanks to my dining companions :)

Sushi Boat $38 This dish, also listed as House Moriawase, is supposedly a single serving, but it was more than enough for the three of us. The ingredients were fresh, and the sashimi had a delicate sweetness.

Wafu Steak $34 The beef was incredibly tender, melting in the mouth with a rich, flavorful sauce. It was accompanied by a side of vegetables, making for a balanced and satisfying dish.

Nabeyaki Udon $20 The udon was perfectly chewy and a broth that was rich and flavorful. It was nice and comforting.

Many of the patrons seemed to be local residents, adding to their homely vibe. If I had to point out a flaw, it would be the slightly slow service, possibly due to the...

I recently dined at Issho Japanese in Ivanhoe East and had a fantastic experience. My husband and I opted for the banquet chef's selection, which was a great value at $50 per person. The meal included a variety of dishes, starting with delicious green tea sushi and flavorful entrees. The prawns were particularly tasty and meaty, and the miso soup was a comforting addition to the meal. The tempura prawns were a standout, although the tempura vegetables could have used a bit more seasoning. The main course was also excellent, leaving us all feeling pleasantly full.

The service at Issho Japanese was top-notch. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, always checking in to see if we needed anything and promptly replacing plates between courses. Their hospitality added to the overall enjoyable dining experience.

I look forward to returning to Issho Japanese to sample more of their menu. With such delicious food, great service, and reasonable prices, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Japanese cuisine in the Ivanhoe East area. Can't wait to come back and try...

Great little Japanese restaurant in East Ivanhoe village; Issho has an extensive menu and is reasonably priced.

We arrived on a Saturday night to find the restaurant was almost full, thankfully we booked! We were escorted to our table set for four and given menus. In the table was a QR code to order but we couldn’t get it to work and had to wait for the waiter to come to our table. Unfortunately the wait was about 15 minutes and this is the only reason why I didn’t give 5 stars.

We ordered a sushi boat for entree that came out after our mains. Our mains were bento boxes and ramen. The ramen was outstanding, the broth was rich and creamy but was missing a traditional boiled egg. The bento boxes were generous, fresh and filling. By the time the entree arrived we were all too full to eat the beautifully made sushi.

We loved the food and will be...