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17/08/2026
A little colour before the sushi begins. 🍣✨Fresh kingfish ceviche with citrus, seasonal vegetables and delicate crispy clear potato chips.
One of the opening courses from our private in-home omakase experience.
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10/08/2026
Sushi station for 80 guests 🍣
A great night serving up fresh sushi and sashimi for a special event in Melbourne with live bands 🎶
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28/06/2026
Around the table is where memories are made. 🍣✨
22/06/2026
A special thank you to our regular customers for welcoming us back. Seeing familiar faces around the table is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. ✨🍣
03/06/2026
Nitsume sauce — sweet soy reduction infused with roasted snapper bone.
01/06/2026
Crafting sushi for 70 people with the same care as one omakase guest.🤙
01/06/2026
Big day today — From preparation to presentation. 70 sushi lunch boxes prepared and served with care. Grateful for the opportunity 🍣✨
14/05/2026
Every omakase is different.
A new table, new conversations, and a new experience created moment by moment.
Thank you for a beautiful gathering. ✨
08/05/2026
Using seasonal garnish, edible flowers, and sashimi presentation crafted for private omakase dinner experience. 🌸🔪
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06/05/2026
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West Footscray, VIC
3012
For those using public transport, take the train to Balaclava Station and exit via the Inkerman Street side. Then walk east along Inkerman Street for about 500 meters until you reach your destination.
For drivers, from the city center, head south towards St Kilda Road and continue straight until you reach Carlisle Street. Turn right onto Carlisle Street and continue for approximately 1 km before turning left onto Inkerman Street. Continue straight on Inkerman Street for approximately 1.5 km until you reach your destination.
Parking options include street parking and nearby paid car parks such as Secure Parking on Inkerman Street or St Kilda Triangle Car Park on Jacka Boulevard.
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Gourmet Shin is a caterer in Melbourne that offers a private sushi chef experience. Their menu is centered around incorporating the freshest local fish and in-season vegetables, as well as high-quality rice and other local ingredients.
Starting with their Daikon Salad, it's a light and refreshing dish that comes with sesame dressing. Moving on to the main course, Gourmet Shin offers various sushi and sashimi made with the freshest catch of the day, including tuna, salmon, sea bass, yellowtail, and more. Their Chef's signature rolls are a must-try - California rolls topped with guacamole on a bed of fried spaghetti sticks, vegetable rolls with white fish on top garnished with thinly sliced apple, deep-fried shrimp tempura rolls topped with sliced trout salmon and avocado sprinkled with kosher salt.
To end your meal on a sweet note, Gourmet Shin serves ice cream with fresh fruit drizzled with plum wine. It's important to note that their menu is subject to change depending on season and availability of ingredients but can be adjusted for allergy needs.
Located on Inkerman Street in Melbourne, Gourmet Shin is perfect for those who want to enjoy an intimate dining experience at home or any private event. With their commitment to using only the freshest ingredients available in Melbourne, Gourmet Shin is definitely worth trying out for anyone who loves sushi or Japanese cuisine.