Kinyoubi Izakaya - Melbourne

We came with a Groupon voucher for an 8-course vegetarian banquet and it was excellent value for money.

What a great find!! I really enjoyed my meal here. The staff were very attentive and I liked that. This place also does a pretty top seared salmon and seared scallop nigiri.

I love Groupon, but I’ll be the first to admit their dining experiences can be hit or miss. This spot, however, was a massive hit. I visited with my partner and enjoyed a feast of miso, edamame, agedashi tofu, some incredible nasa degaku, veg sushi rolls and even vegan fried chicken !! It’s not really like chicken as it’s more crispy than tender, but delicious nonetheless. We also enjoyed a generous amount of hot sake and some green tea ice cream for dessert. The ice cream was just alright but the sake was nice and warming on a cold night. I would definitely revisit this veg-friendly spot, Groupon or not.

We go every Tuesday and the staff are delightful. Our favourite dishes are the rainbow sushi and the miso hot pot soooo good. Highly recommend for a beautiful experience from the minute you walk in the door. Nice music, I care about that a to in a restaurant, and very calm and charming atmosphere. Wilson and Winky are a total delight!

Satisfying and filling lunch.Ordered the Udon with chicken karaage. Portion sizes were good for the price $15). Friends had the Udon with katsu don, and the katsu don curry. While I wouldn't say the taste is typical Japanese that you get at other restaurants, it tasted like a hearty home cooked style kind of Japanese that I would happily return to.