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Kumo Izakaya, Brunswick East, AU-VIC

Kumo Izakaya

4.5
4.5
194 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Our restaurant offers contemporary Japanese-inspired cuisine. Our menu comprises mainly smaller dishes, from sashimi to deep-fried dishes, meat, vegetarian, and more - perfect for sharing with friends. We offer a selection of wine, craft beer, and sake to complement your meal.

Our Izakaya is a traditional Japanese establishment where eating and drinking are equally important. It's a meeting place where people come to bond and forget their daily worries. It's a place where people can share good food, great drinks, and create lasting memories. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a full night out, we invite you to join us at Kumo for an unforgettable experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0499 785 431
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
  • Private party facilities
  • Area
    Brunswick
  • Cross Street
    Corner Lygon and O'Connor Streets
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on O'Connor Street and surrounds.
  • Public transit
    Trams 1 and 8 - Stop 122. <br />If travelling by car, park at CARe - 183 Edward St - 350m from KUMO
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • SIGNATURE Omakase 8course

    $69.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Dining at Kumo Izakaya is an experience best shared with friends! We offer an 8 course banquet menu that boasts the best and most popular dishes. The menu comes in four variations - Omakase, Pescatarian, Vegetarian and Vegan. Food allergies? No problem, we can also customise our banquet to meet your requirements. For private functions or parties of up to 12 people, the traditional tatami room is your best bet for an unforgettable evening of mirth and sake!
    SIGNATURE Omakase 8course photo
  • DELUXE Omakase 9course

    $89.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our newest nine course Omakase where we take diners on a culinary journey that includes Sushi Nigiri, Dragon Roll Maki plus our signature favourites - all designed to share! Available also as Pescatarian, Vegetarian and Vegan. Food allergies? No problem, we can also customise our banquet to meet your requirements
    DELUXE Omakase 9course photo
  • Tatami Private Dining - Set Menu

    Multiple dates available
    For private functions or parties of up to 12 people, the traditional Tatami room is ideal for an unforgettable evening. Please note, there is no minimum guests for hiring this room, but there is a $600 minimum charge. Guests are required to choose from either a $69 or $89 set menu. Sit around a rectangular table, where all your family & friends can all see and interact with each other while they indulge in our Taste of KUMO special banquet menu that boasts the best and most popular dishes. The menu comes in four variations - Omakase, Pescatarian, Vegetarian and Vegan. Food allergies? No problem, we can also customise our banquet to meet your requirements.
    Tatami Private Dining - Set Menu photo

What 194 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Melbourne

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kumo Izakaya is a standout in Melbourne's dining scene. Known for its "consistently excellent" food and "impeccable" service, it offers a beautiful Japanese dining experience. Guests rave about the "attentive, warm" staff and the delightful variety of dishes. Ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions, Kumo is highly recommended.

194 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible dinner. Can’t recommend highly enough, and it won’t disappoint.

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  2. Joe

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service throughout the evening - will be returning here at next opportunity

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  3. Stephen

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, food was excellent and the service was very good. We really enjoyed it and will be back.

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  4. Kate

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it here! Ventured a little further from home tonight with our tween and teen and it was well worth it! The food here was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was fabulous! The service was brilliant too 😊. We will definitely come back!

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  5. Roussa

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was beautiful. There were 7 of us so we ordered the Omnivore Signature and it was more than enough for us. The staff were fantastic. A bit noisy and a bit expensive but overall a lovely night and we would definitely go again

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  6. Lachlan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible. The staff knew everything about the food. The owners were very engaging and helpful and proud of their establishment which is definitely deserving. Will be going again 😊

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  7. semakadde

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience top to bottom. Japan vibe was felt and the food was quality and service even better.

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  8. Paul

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is great but we felt like we’d been forgotten and we ended up ordering food from the barman. Generally it’s a great restaurant and we will be back.

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  9. Robert

    Melbourne

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not great, didn’t really live up to the billing, the food was average and particularly the chicken Karage was horrible and chewy. Service was okay but quite erratic and the place overall was pretty noisy.

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  10. David

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kumo is our favourite restaurant in our neighbourhood and one of our favourites in Melbourne. Our family and friends are most impressed by the food, ambiance and service which is always consistent making our choice of Kumo to entertain friends a really enjoyable experience. Thanks Sofia, Costa and ataff for making our visits to Kumo memorable.

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FAQs

Kumo Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0499 785 431.

Kumo Izakaya is rated 4.5 stars by 194 OpenTable diners.

Kumo Izakaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kumo Izakaya

152 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, AU-VIC 3057

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner Lygon and O'Connor Streets
  • Area
    Brunswick
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on O'Connor Street and surrounds.
  • Public transit
    Trams 1 and 8 - Stop 122. If travelling by car, park at CARe - 183 Edward St - 350m from KUMO
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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