CuisineJapanese
Price$$
Neighborhoodyarraville
HoursThu-Sat dinner, Sat lunch
Last verified

Why locals love it: Only 12 seats, no sign on the door, ticketed reservation system that sells out within minutes of release

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Address: 275 Barkly Street, Footscray VIC 3011, Melbourne

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