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Izakaya Den

Izakaya Den Izakaya Den is a Japanese restaurant located on Russell Street, serving up flavorful cuisine to satisfy any pre or post comedy show cravings. Their freestyle menu offers fast and tasty bites with good time vibes that are perfect for walk-ins or online bookings Tuesday through Saturday from 6pm to late. From the famous Rainbow Carrot Tempura with Sansho Pepper to their Kaku-Uchi bar serving up Japanese beers and sake, this restaurant has something for everyone looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience in downtown.
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26/04/2024
New dishes hitting the menu this weekend! Open from 5pm xx
12/04/2024

New dishes hitting the menu this weekend!

Open from 5pm xx

Easter trading hours as follows:Thursday- 5pm until late Friday- 5pm until late Saturday- 5pm until late Sunday- closed ...
27/03/2024

Easter trading hours as follows:

Thursday- 5pm until late
Friday- 5pm until late
Saturday- 5pm until late

Sunday- closed
Monday- closed

See you over the weekend xx

Escape the heat down in the Den & enjoy refreshing dishes like this one pictured.Aquna Murray Cod, funky sauce, ruby rad...
08/03/2024

Escape the heat down in the Den & enjoy refreshing dishes like this one pictured.

Aquna Murray Cod, funky sauce, ruby radish

Open all weekend from 5pm x

Sweet corn ‘kaki-age’ tempura, green tea salt This one’s blowing minds 🤯
21/02/2024

Sweet corn ‘kaki-age’ tempura, green tea salt

This one’s blowing minds 🤯

Current favorite.Spicy king Salmon tataki
15/02/2024

Current favorite.

Spicy king Salmon tataki

Summer drops! From left to right.Saika Nigori UmeshuUmenoyado YuzushuAragoshi MomoshuIppin Umeshu Come refresh from 5pm ...
02/02/2024

Summer drops!

From left to right.

Saika Nigori Umeshu

Umenoyado Yuzushu

Aragoshi Momoshu

Ippin Umeshu

Come refresh from 5pm this weekend x

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day down in the Den! 🏮 We’ll be offering a special set menu including sweets & or a limited f...
25/01/2024

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day down in the Den! 🏮

We’ll be offering a special set menu including sweets & or a limited free style menu with all the classics.

As always the same laid back good time vibes you love us for!

See you soon lovers ❤️ xx

Sawahime Momoiro JunmaiThis is a rare fruity & sour junmai nigori sake produced by red sake yeast.Pair this one together...
19/01/2024

Sawahime Momoiro Junmai

This is a rare fruity & sour junmai nigori sake produced by red sake yeast.

Pair this one together with our sweet corn tempura or strawberries & cream Panna Cotta.

New to the drinks list from tonight!

There’s always room for sweets!Strawberries & cream Panna Cotta, black sesame, raspberryOpen from 5pm daily!See you soon...
17/01/2024

There’s always room for sweets!

Strawberries & cream Panna Cotta, black sesame, raspberry

Open from 5pm daily!

See you soon x

We are back from our little break & ready to welcome you in to 2024 from 5pm this evening serving up our standard delici...
09/01/2024

We are back from our little break & ready to welcome you in to 2024 from 5pm this evening serving up our standard deliciousness!

Standard trading hours apply, 5pm until late Tuesday through to Saturday & walk-ins welcomed as always!

See you soon xx

Address

Basement, 114 Russell Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

To get to the Japanese restaurant on Russell Street in Melbourne by public transport, take a train or tram to Melbourne Central Station and then walk along Lonsdale Street until you reach Russell Street. Alternatively, take a tram along Swanston Street and get off at the corner of Bourke Street and then walk down Russell Street.

If driving, head towards the CBD and park in one of the many paid parking lots around the area on Russell or Lonsdale Streets. Please note that parking in this area can be limited during peak times.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 10pm
Wednesday 6pm - 10pm
Thursday 6pm - 10pm
Friday 6pm - 10pm
Saturday 6pm - 10pm

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What people say

Japanese restaurants are known for their exquisite cuisine and Izakaya Den on Russell Street in Melbourne is no exception. This Japanese restaurant offers a unique dining experience that is sure to delight your taste buds. One of the standout dishes at Izakaya Den is the marlin crudo, which is served with cold-pressed olive oil and preserved Japanese sansho. The use of fresh produce in this dish makes it a must-try for seafood lovers.

Another popular dish at Izakaya Den is the Den hoshigaki filled with soft-boiled quail eggs then tempura, house 7 spice to go with. This dish is only available for a limited time, so be sure to try it before it's gone! The restaurant also offers a special dish showcasing hoshigaki, a delicious preserved fruit that is only available during certain times of the year.

Izakaya Den has received high praise from customers and even Japan's most famous comedy group, Downtown, who recommend eating at this restaurant. The freestyle menu caters to all your pre- and post-comedy show eating and drinking needs. You can either book online or walk-in to enjoy their fast, tasty, and good-time vibes.

The restaurant's new signage adds to its charm and ambiance. They are open Tuesday to Saturday from 6 pm until late, making it an ideal spot for dinner after work or a night out with friends. With its excellent food quality and friendly service, Izakaya Den has earned its first-ever hat recognition as one of Melbourne's top Japanese restaurants. Don't miss out on experiencing this gem in the heart of Melbourne!

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