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Kentaro, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Kentaro

4.4
4.4
25 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese
Shop 6, 242 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to KENTARO, a Japanese omakase restaurant that transports diners to the intimate charm of Japan’s hidden side streets. Here, we offer an authentic and immersive dining experience that celebrates the art of Japanese cuisine. Under the guidance of our talented producer chef, whose extensive background includes esteemed Melbourne establishments such as Shiranui, Shoya, and Marble Yakiniku, as well as international experience in culinary hubs like Singapore and Tokyo, Kentaro elevates Melbourne's dining scene to new heights. Join us for a unique journey where tradition meets innovation in every exquisite creation.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 18:00–21:30 Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30–14:00
  • Phone number
    0449 701 533
  • Website
    http://www.kentaro.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    Shop 6, 242 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross Street
    Exhibition st and Lt Lonsdale st. Melbourne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Table 4 Course Tasting Banquet

    $88.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    4-course Course Tasting Banquet Menu. Choice of KENTARO Tokusen Nigiri Plate or Truffle M9+ Mayura Houba Steak Estimated dining duration 50-60mins

  • Sushi Kaiseki Omakase

    $270.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Available Monday to Sunday. We exclusively serve the Chef's Omakase Course featuring meticulously chosen ingredients. Our chef meticulously crafts special dishes to elevate your dining experience at Kentaro. Please inform us of any dietary requirements you have, otherwise, leave it to us and savor your dinner.

  • Sushi Omakase

    $220.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Available Monday to Sunday Embark on an extraordinary culinary journey where each piece of sushi is an expression of artistry, craftsmanship, and the unparalleled freshness of the day’s catch. Our Chef’s Sushi Experience is an immersive, seasonal tasting that showcases only the finest fish, hand-selected by our expert sushi chef to highlight the natural flavors of the ocean. The menu evolves daily, based on the freshest seafood available, ensuring an ever-changing, dynamic experience.

Menu

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What 25 people are saying

Kentaro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • City Centre

    Good for business meals

  • City Centre

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kentaro delights with "amazing quality" food and "top tier service," delivering an "authentic Japanese" experience. Signature omakase and "phenomenal" sushi receive high praise. While some reviews mention service improvements and seating adjustments, the restaurant's dedication to flavor, presentation, and atmosphere creates a "joyable experience" worth returning for.

25 Reviews

  1. Brian

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Price match the quality, good vibes, kind staff everything just great

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  2. roslind

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great experience overall! food was amazing quality and top tier service. definitely will be coming back. highly recommend :)

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  3. Romnalin

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time at Kentaro. Food was amazing every time i went there. Definitely go back for the third time. 😊

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  4. Ashely

    Tasmania1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good eating experience, will come back for dinner nx time

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  5. Tracy

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic Japanese food. Sophisticated and paid attention to details. Definitely will visit again.

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  6. Penguin

    Melbourne8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the lunch set and it was good value. The Kingfish and toro were stand out dishes. Hassan set also nice. Will be back to try dinner

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  7. Amber

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So far, Kentaro is the place that brings me the most joyable experience and i love the chef’s omakase menu, it’s amazingg!!, all the flavor was unforgettable! Highly recommend coming here💗

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  8. Anh

    Melbourne2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I booked a table dining for today's experience, but the ambience was not really that good. The tables are arranged really closed to each other, which make us feel a bit akward when we leaned ourself to the side a bit for photos and seemed to disturb the table next to us. Not recommending for this at all. The counter seems better. The service was fine, but sometimes the "judgy" looks of waiters at us making us feel discomfortable. The food portion is huge for that price. We were really full after that. Love the nigiri plate and the dessert.

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  9. Keegan

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Without a doubt the best food I have ever eaten in my entire life.

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  10. Gerald

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great for its price point but service could be improved upon. Oysters were hit and miss, mine was good, my friend's one however, tasted off. A basic explaination of the dishes would have been good but instead the chef just mumbled. Handroll was fantastic but again, I had no idea what I was eating till we asked the chef what was inside. IMO, just explaining the origin of the produce would make quite the improvement.

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FAQs

Kentaro is rated 4.4 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kentaro

Shop 6, 242 Exhibition St, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Exhibition st and Lt Lonsdale st. Melbourne
  • Area
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 18:00–21:30 Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30–14:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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