Doju

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

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   Vinnily

   Melbourne1 review

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   I celebrated my 21st birthday at Doju. From the get go we were told we had a strict 2 hour seating and was told not to feel rushed which was fine. However, as a table of 5, we were still deciding how much to order and what to order and yet, the waiter questioned us 5 times within 10-15 minutes if we were ready to order, when we clearly were still looking at the menu. The food was amazing though. However, the feeling of being rushed was very adamant when the moment a dish looked finished, a waiter would clear it instantly even though there was still remaining food on it. Considering the amount each dish cost, this was unpleasant. The waiter was so quick that we were unable to ask for the plate back. Then, I brought a cake to celebrate my birthday with specific instructions. Not only did the waiter bring the wrong cake with the wrong name to my table, they also disregarded the instructions I gave. This was very awkward for me and it shows their lack of care and attention to my table. When we were taking photos of the cake and celebrating my birthday, the waiter immediately told us we only had 10 minutes left. While taking photos of the cake, the waiter interrupted us to give us the bill. When I was doing the first slice of the cake, the waiter asked us if we were ready to pay. And finally, while I was eating the cake, I had to settle the bill with cake in my mouth. We lost a lot of time considering they brought out the wrong cake to begin with, still forced to pay a $10pp cake fee and yet we were kicked out before our full 2 hour seating, with 7 minutes remaining. I am very disappointed in the service and lack of care. Rather than celebrating my birthday with my friends, we were all in distressed due to the constant reminder that we had to leave and ultimately left with a bitter taste.
   

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   Rosie

   Melbourne1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible experience! Culinary delight coupled with perfect service. This was a great venue for an overdue catch up with ex-colleagues, would be an ideal place for any special gathering. I really treat
   

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   Josh

   Melbourne1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the moment walking in we were greeting by the my charismatic manager. Dom took us through everything, was incredibly knowledgeable but also genuinely interested in caring for they're guests. The dining room is really something special, the Doju team have created something magical and it shows. Menu is super seasonal, showcasing stunning produce that you'd only experience through the seasons from local growers. Chef is incredibly talented and passionate, you can see that in the food and how much care is given. Wines were amazing, great choices and there was nothing to fault. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect evening out. Thank you Doju team, Dom, and Chef Mika! You all made such an positive impact on our experience. We look forward to dining at your restaurant again.
   

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   Christopher VIP

   Melbourne1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best meals I’ve ever eaten and now one of our favourite restaurants. The food is clean, precise and absolutely delicious. Do yourself a favour and experience Doju, you won’t regret it.
   

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   Patrick

   London6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brilliant attentive service from Dom. Fabulous food, good wines
   

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   Daniel

   Melbourne3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food, service, location and value for money all exceptional!
   

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   Brian

   Victoria1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love it here. Dom and Stuart and everyone treat you so well, and the food is simply amazing. This place is a gem.
   

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   Nicole VIP

   Las Vegas4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   As someone that eats out all the time (and all over the world), I think this was one of the best experiences that I have had in a long time. The food was perfection, delicious and of the highest quality. I went with a group and we all ordered the $125 tasting menu. Some of our group has special "needs" and they were lovely and accomodating. Our server was amazing and on top of everything. I am going back tomorrow!
   

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   Robin VIP

   NT8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had our best meal of the year in 2024 here and we were not disappointed upon our 2025 return. Food was exquisite and again the Barman, Hector, stole the show. He's a gem. His Espresso Martini is out of this world!
   

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    Simon

    Melbourne4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Fantastic food, and outstanding service. We were walked through each course, each dish was something special, with a good combination of ingredients and flavors. The price overall was higher than I was expecting, but well worth the experience.
    

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