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05/05/2026
MAY SPECIAL!
It's a month of Tonkatsu Teishoku!
• Panko crumbed pork cutlet
• Wafu cabbage salad
• Pickles
• Broccolini with black sesame dressing
• Miso soup & rice
Bite into a hot juicy pork with a crunchy exterior. It goes perfectly well with savoury-sweet tonkatsu sauce and a touch of hot English mustard!
Available over the weekday lunch only!
ima Asa 🌞
Tuesday - Friday
11:00 - 3:00
LO 2:00
06/04/2026
APRIL
Come try our new Teishoku of the month!
🐟 Aji-fry Teishoku
Panko crumbed sardines with tonkatsu sauce
It comes with rice, pickles, miso soup and wafu salad 🥢
Available over the weekday lunch only!
Ima Asa 🌞
Tuesday - Friday
11:00 - 3:00 (LO 2:00)
31/03/2026
Our Easter weekend trading hours are up:
We are open as usual!
Friday
🌞 11:00 - LO 2:00
🌙 5:30 - LO 9:00
Saturday
🌞 10:00 - LO 2:00
🌙 5:30 - LO 9:00
Sunday
🌞 8:30 - LO 2:00
Moday
💤 CLOSED
Bookings or Walk-ins welcome!
12/03/2026
MFWF 2026
We will be running "The ima Onigiri Workshop"!
Save the date!
25th March
11:30am - 2:00pm
🍙
THE IMA ONIGIRI WORKSHOP
Japan's favourite snack, from your own hands.
IMA has been serving onigiri to its fans since 2018, and now the team is opening up the kitchen to show you how it's done. Join them for a hands-on workshop dedicated to one of Japan's most loved snacks - equal parts fast food, slow food and soul food, and the kind of thing that, once you've nailed it, you'll find yourself making at home all the time.
Shape and fill your own onigiri, then sit down to eat them alongside pickles, miso soup and okazu prepared by ima team. Japanese tea sourced directly by ZENTEA and dessert round out the meal - and you'll head home with recipes, an onigiri mould and extra onigiri to take with you. Let's roll!
$120/head
🍙
Tickets available from 🔗 in bio & website.
10/03/2026
If you didn't know already, our soft serve is back!!!
The perfect way to cool down in this hot and humid weather approves it!
Our current offering:
Coffee jelly matcha soft serve & mitarashi sauce 😋🍦
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04/03/2026
Hello March!
New month! New Teishoku drop!
This month's weekday special Teishoku is...
Hamba-gu!
Classic yoshoku, east meets west Japanese cuisine - one of our all-time favs.
Juicy Hamburg steak with demi glace sauce 🤤
Comes with wafu salad, pickles, rice and miso soup.
Get around it before it's too late!
March doesn't last forever!
Thanks & for your teamwork photo shooting 😉
25/02/2026
New sake on our menu 🍶
There's no right or wrong with the flavour note, this is ours, we would love to hear yours 💞
🍶Tamagawa Stork Kimoto 2019
By Philip Harper of Kinosh*ta Shuzo
Super dry style with a nice amount of spice and acid, a loooong finish.
"Olive in brine, barley, Dashi stock"
🍶Kobo #7 2017
By Akishika Shuzo
Aged for 7 years using #7 yeast!
A rich and complex palate.
"Pear, caramel, salty tangerine peel"
Kanpai!
18/02/2026
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR
It's the year of the FIRE HORSE 🔥 🐎
We are celebrating this year with
Come visit us this SATURDAY THE 21ST OF FEBRUARY ima Asa 🌞
From 11:00 - 3:00 (kitchen closes at 2:00)
We are offering onigiri featuring condiments!
• Grilled fish onigiri with Scarlet chilli crunch oil
• Mushroom with Emerald Scallion ginger oil
Special guest, Jack will be providing free tasting at from 10:00 - 13:00 🔥
We look forward to welcoming you all!
09/02/2026
February Weekday Teishoku Special 🐟
Saba no shio yaki Teishoku!
Mackerel grilled over our wood fire, daikon oroshi, wafu salad, miso soup, pickles and umeboshi on Japanese rice.
Done miss out. Limited numbers each day!
05/02/2026
Come join us this Valentine's Day Dinner.
We'll be serving Teishoku style izakaya set menu at night.
$110pp inclusive of...
• Otoshi on arrival
• Oyster
• Skewers
• Izakaya Teishoku
• Dessert to share
Love is for everyone 💞
Whether you are a couple, friends, family or just purely want to treat yourself.
*Our brunch (Asa) service will remain the same as usual.
Bookings via link in bio 👆🏻
Special thanks to .png & Jessie for being our model 💕
Address
1 Duckett Street
Melbourne, VIC
3056
Located on Elgin Street in Melbourne, the café can be easily accessed by public transportation or driving/parking options. If you're traveling by public transport, you can take tram number 96 or 11 to reach the closest tram stop which is just a few steps away from the café. Alternatively, you can also take a train to Parliament station and then walk a short distance to the café.
If driving is more convenient for you, there is street parking available on Elgin Street as well as adjacent streets. However, please note that these may have time limits and fees applied during certain hours.
Overall, whether by public transit or driving/parking options, finding the café at Elgin Street should be straightforward and hassle-free.
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Japanese restaurants are known for their exceptional food, service, and attention to detail. Ima Asa Yoru in Melbourne's Duckett Street is no exception. This Japanese restaurant offers honest and authentic Japanese-inspired cuisine that will leave you wanting more.
Ima Asa Yoru is a destination for those who appreciate quality coffee and exceptional food. The restaurant's menu features a wide variety of dishes that are sure to satisfy any palate. From sushi rolls to ramen bowls, the chefs at Ima Asa Yoru use only the freshest ingredients to create delicious and flavorful meals.
The restaurant's cozy atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends. The staff at Ima Asa Yoru are friendly and attentive, ensuring that every guest has an enjoyable dining experience.
If you're looking for a unique dining experience in Melbourne, look no further than Ima Asa Yoru. This Japanese restaurant is sure to impress with its delicious food, exceptional service, and cozy atmosphere.
