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Izakaya Chuji

Situated on the edge of Chinatown and the Greek precinct of Melbourne’s central business district, our original Izakaya Chuji restaurant has been bringing izakaya style dining to Melburnians since 1989. A wide range of classic izakaya dishes is available, and can be accompanied by a wide selection of sake, shochu, beer and umeshu from our sister bar Nihonshu.
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Trading Hours

MONDAY – THURSDAY: 5PM – 10:30PM
FRIDAY: 5PM – 11:30PM
SATURDAY: 5PM – 11PM
SUNDAY: 5PM – 10:30PM

Dining Menu

Izakaya Chuji has a comprehensive menu of traditional Japanese dishes with over 100 different dishes such as grilled meats and fish, salads, lightly fried tempura, many vegetarian options and fresh, expertly prepared sushi and sashimi.

We select the best and freshest possible fish every day to ensure you will not be disappointed. Order from our sushi menu or sit at our sushi bar and watch exquisite sushi be prepared by our experienced Japanese sushi chef preparing Japanese cut style sushi and sashimi.

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Restaurant Reservations

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Or if you’d like to make a booking by phone you can also call us on (03) 9663 8118

Functions

Dining at Izakaya Chuji is an experience best shared with friends! When dining in a group of seven or more, a banquet menu is available for your group’s dining pleasure. Offering a number of customizations for your preference, the menu is designed to enhance service efficiency, dish variation and your overall dining experience.

For private functions or parties of up to ten people, Izakaya Chuji is your best bet for an unforgettable evening of mirth and sake! House-made gourmet birthday cakes can be arranged on request as well. Give us a call or send us an enquiry below and we can have a chat about making your special night a night to remember!

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Nihonshu Shochu & Sake Bar

FROM THE STREETS OF JAPAN to Lonsdale Street, NIHONSHU SHOCHU & SAKE BAR brings to Melbourne a taste of the authentic izakaya dining experience. Boasting a wide range of imported Japanese sake, shochu, whisky and beer, Nihonshu also serves authentic izakaya-style dishes from its sister restaurant IZAKAYA CHUJI. Nihonshu is the one-stop destination for sake lovers in Melbourne!
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Contact

ADDRESS: 165 Lonsdale Street Melbourne
BOOKINGS: (03) 9663 8118 or BOOK ONLINE
ENQUIRIES: info@izakayachuji.com
Trading Hours

MONDAY – THURSDAY: 6PM – 10:30PM
FRIDAY: 6PM – 11:30PM
SATURDAY: 6PM – 11PM
SUNDAY: 6PM – 10:30PM

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Situated on the edge of Chinatown and the Greek precinct of Melbourne’s central business district, our original Izakaya Chuji restaurant has been bringing izakaya style dining to Melburnians since 1989.

A wide range of classic izakaya dishes is available, and can be accompanied by a wide selection of sake, shochu, beer and umeshu from our sister bar Nihonshu.