Ocha

Ocha is a contemporary Japanese restaurant located in Church Street, Melbourne. For over 21 years, the Ocha team has been dedicated to providing attentive service and creating approachable and memorable tastes with traditional techniques combined with playful imaginative touches. Their dining room is pared back and relaxed to let the food and their gorgeous staff shine. To become part of the convivial Ocha experience, make a booking online, over the phone or in person.
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Recent social media posts

14/08/2026

The wines are here… 🇫🇷 - http://eepurl.com/7dFlpivO8S

11/08/2026

Father’s Day at Ocha. 5 courses + a drink for $95 - http://eepurl.com/ta7ALZU0Vg

31/07/2026

🇫🇷 A French Wine Dinner at Ocha

We’re delighted to welcome Thomas Gisbert from Mosaique Wines to Ocha for an evening celebrating exceptional French wines paired with a seasonal five-course menu. Champagne on arrival, carefully selected wines and Japanese cuisine come together for one special night.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 6.30pm
💲225 per person

Bookings via our website or by calling 9853 6002.

24/07/2026

Missed out on our Indigo Wine Dinner because it sold out?

We’re excited to announce our next wine dinner!

Join us on Wednesday 26 August as we partner with Mosaique Wines for an evening of 6 exceptional French wines paired with 6 Japanese-inspired courses.

Our menu is currently being crafted and we’ll be sharing it very soon, but if our last wine dinner was anything to go by, we’d recommend booking early. 📞 (03) 9853 6002
🌐 Book online via the link in our bio.

18/07/2026

☀️ Sun’s out. Sushi in.

Melbourne has turned on a beautiful winter’s day.

Finish it with fresh sushi, sashimi and all your Ocha favourites.

Whether it’s a spontaneous date night, dinner with friends or just an excuse not to cook, we’d love to see you tonight.
🍣 Book your table via the link in our bio or give us a call, 9853 6002

30/06/2026

Teishoku Tuesdays start tonight at Ocha.
A Japanese dinner tray …comforting, satisfying and very mid week friendly!
Each Teishoku is served with side dishes, sashimi, salad, rice and miso
Only $55pp.

Sukiyaki
Thinly sliced beef, vermicelli, shiitake, wombok and vegetables in a soy broth, with optional raw egg.
Salt Grilled Barramundi Collars
Crispy-skinned and succulent, with daikon and lemon.
Japanese Chicken & Veg Curry
Mild, aromatic Japanese curry with chicken and vegetables.
Teriyaki Tofu & Veg
Tofu glazed in teriyaki sauce, served with Asian greens.
Vegetable Tempura
Seasonal vegetables in a light tempura batter.
Available Tuesday nights from 6pm.
Book via ocha.com.au
or call 9853 6002.
Launch month treat:
Post your Teishoku photo, tag , and we’ll shout you a little ice cream 🍨

19/06/2026

INDIGO WINES x OCHA
Wednesday 22 July · 6.30pm
$175pp · 6 courses · 6 matched wines
We’re delighted to welcome Indigo Vineyard from Beechworth for a special winter wine dinner at Ocha, hosted by winemaker Lilian Carter.

The evening will move through Chardonnay, Secret Village Viognier, Pinot Noir, Reminiscence Shiraz Pinot, Beechworth Shiraz and a pink lightly sparkling Frizzante — each matched to a specially created Ocha course.

MENU

Sushi
Eel, cheese salmon, seared kingfish, soft shell crab roll, spicy kingfish roll
2024 Beechworth Chardonnay

Crab Kataifi Roll
Yuzu kosho aioli
2025 Secret Village Viognier

Sansho Yaki Quail
Radicchio, nashi, greens, sesame dressing
2023 Beechworth Pinot

Nasu no Hasami Age
Prawn and lotus root eggplant “sandwiches”, silky dashi sauce
2022 Reminiscence Shiraz Pinot

Red Miso Duck in Bamboo Leaf
Smoked eggplant, grilled wombok
2022 Beechworth Shiraz

Winter Strawberry Eton Mess
Roasted strawberry, yuzu mascarpone, macadamia crumble, meringue
Beechworth Frizzante

A cosy winter night of Beechworth wine, Japanese flavours and good company.

Bookings essential.
Book via www.ocha.com.au
or phone 9853 6002

16/06/2026

📢 We're Hiring at Ocha!
We're looking for:
🍣 Front of House / Waitstaff
Join our friendly, long-established Hawthorn team.
✔ Immediate start
✔ On-the-job training
✔ Supportive work environment
Apply here: https://scoutjobs.com.au/job/38363-front-of-house-waitstaff-ocha-japanese-restaurant-hawthorn

06/05/2026

Inside the Bento:
Mirin grilled Salmon, Japanese pork katsu, sashimi, prawn, harusame & wakame salad, rice, miso, yuzu panacotta. $45pp, pre order till Sat, 9pm only🍱

13/04/2026

Autumn at Ocha — Mother’s Day, new wines & what’s ahead - http://eepurl.com/jDQlN6

Address

3 Church Street
Hawthorn, VIC
3122

To reach the Japanese restaurant located on Church Street in Melbourne, you can take a tram or train to Flinders Street Station and then transfer to another tram or walk for a few blocks. Alternatively, if you're driving, there are several parking options nearby including street parking and several commercial parking lots within walking distance.

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 10:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 10:30pm
Friday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 10:30pm
Saturday	6pm - 10:30pm

Website

http://www.ocha.com.au/

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What people say

Japanese restaurants are known for their meticulous preparation of fresh ingredients and the use of traditional techniques to create unique flavors. Ocha, located on Church Street in Melbourne, is a Japanese restaurant that has been serving contemporary Japanese cuisine for over 21 years. The team at Ocha is dedicated to providing attentive service while also sharing stories with their customers.

One of the best things about Ocha is their menu, which encourages shared dining. The dishes are prepared using traditional techniques but also have playful and imaginative touches that make them approachable and memorable. The dining room at Ocha is relaxed and understated, allowing the food and staff to shine.

The Ocha experience is not just about the food; it's also about becoming a part of their convivial family. Making a booking online, over the phone or in person is all it takes to join this welcoming community.

Overall, Ocha offers an exceptional dining experience with delicious food, attentive service, and a warm atmosphere. If you're looking for contemporary Japanese cuisine in Melbourne, look no further than Ocha on Church Street.