Kushiro Fusion Cuisine

4.8 (42)

$41 to $100

Fusion / Eclectic

Grd Flr/175 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

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2 people

May 15, 2025

May 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

Kushiro - Melbourne
Nestled in a 100-year-old heritage building in Fitzroy, Kushiro blends historic charm with modern culinary artistry. Inspired by Melbourne's vibrant laneway dining and street art culture, the restaurant features a beautiful bar, Japanese-inspired lamps, chandeliers, and a striking graffiti wall depicting a fishing village in Hokkaido.

Kushiro's menu combines traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary flavors, offering standout dishes like Scampi Tartare, Cured Salmon, Chef Po’s Char Siu, Slow Roasted Short Rib, Confit Duck, and Tofu Panna Cotta. Patrons can also enjoy Kushiro's exclusive brand of sake, crafted in Japan.

Kushiro enriches Melbourne's diverse culinary scene with its unique offerings and vibrant atmosphere.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Creative Japanese, Chinese
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9191 2561
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Please contact us directly on 0488 208 666
Private party facilities
Kushiro Exclusive Venue Hire Now offering weekdays special minimum spending Great spot for your gathering with loved ones Please contact us directly on 0488 208 666
Private party contact
Team Kushiro : (03) 9191 2561

Location
Grd Flr/175 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Neighborhood
Fitzroy
Cross street
Brunswick Street and King William Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
2P & 3P Parking on Brunswick Street (Free Public Parking after 6pm)Tram 11 stops at King William St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Kushiro Autumn 3 Courses Set Menu
A$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The Cold is starting to set in, Kushiro is now launching our Autumn Set Menu 1. Kingfish Sashimi 2.Chicken Karaage 3. Wagyu Soup Udon Who can say no to a nice bowl of Wagyu Soup Udon to warm up your Autumn !
Bottomless Bar Snack & Free Flowing Sake
A$78.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Bottomless Bar Snack & Free Flowing Sake (Bar Tables Only) What’s Included in Our Kushiro Bottomless Menu *Your Choice of 2 Items from Our Bar Snack Menu 90 minutes Unlimited Kushiro best selected flowing Sake Asahi Beer & Wine available upon request All Soft Drinks available upon request
KUSHIRO BANQUET MENU
A$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Set MenuBANQUET MENU $85pp, minimum 2 guests 1. CURED SALMON (df) ume, daikon, black garlic paste 2. CHEF PO's CHAR-SIU (df,cp) 3. PAN FRIED GYOZA (s) (df) (cp) minced pork, cabbage 4. CONFIT DUCK (df) shio koji, zucchini, pickle radish, black plum sauce 5. KUSHIRO STYLES SEAFOOD RISOTTO 6. Your choice of Kushiro desserts OR Chef Recommended Dessert

Private dining

Offers

Kushiro Weekday Happy Hour -Booking Is Essential!
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Sat - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Kushiro is now offering Weekday Happy Hours 5-8pm Tuesday to Thursday -Tuesday $3 Oyster Feast for Oyster Lovers How would you eat your Oysters ? Fresh, Katsu or even in a shooter ? -Wednesday $14 Classic Cocktails Night - Everyone has a story to tell with a Classic Cocktail -Thursday $12 Best-Fried Entrees - Bring your Best-Friends to have a cheat day. We promise we don't tell Booking Is Essential! Term and Conditions Apply

SCAMPI TARTARE A$30.00
lobster bisque panna cotta, tomato kanten, nachos
KINGFISH TARTAREA$23.00
lobster bisque panna cotta, tomato kanten, Nachos
CURED SALMON (df)A$25.00
ume, daikon, black garlic paste
SCALLOP SASHIMI (df) A$25.00
green apple, nori paste, shiso dressing
NATURAL OYSTER (EA) (df) A$6.00
ponzu jelly, chilli
OYSTER SHOOTER A$7.00
(EA) (df)
M9 WAGYU BEEF TARTARE (df)A$35.00
mustard seed, chives, nori rice cracker

What 42 people are saying

Kushiro Fusion Cuisine 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Romantic
Inner City North
Best Service
Inner City North
Best Ambiance
Inner City North
Innovative
Inner City North
Great for creative cocktails
Inner City North
Romantic
Inner City North
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kushiro Fusion Cuisine offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." The restaurant's ambiance transports you to a small Japanese town, making it perfect for special occasions or date nights. Notable dishes include kingfish sashimi and char siu, with cocktails being "meticulously made works of art."

42 Reviews

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Maggie
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time! The food was great, service was great! We loved the personal touch of the birthday card and photo - made for a great night!
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joy
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would call this place a hidden gem. It's a very beautiful versatile space where you can have an intimate dinner, dine on your own, or dine as a group. Dishes were packed full of flavour with lots of umami and accompaning sauces had a lot of thought put to them. You can tell that the chefs are well trained and the staff take their role seriously. It's really good value for money for the portion sizing and great to share. Our favourite dishes was the cabbage roe and the char siu. Its only time that the restaurant will be awarded chefs hats.
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Yvette
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing meal! Great service too. Can’t say enough compliments about Kushiro!
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Brendan
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great experience food was great & service was good
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Vincent
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We checked this place randomly and found the good very good. The setting was quiet with a warm atmosphere which was perfect for a date night.
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Con
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous evening! The food was exceptional as was the service. The attention to detail by the staff was amazing. Particularly Richard behind the bar left a lasting impression! Will definitely return as my partner also loved the experience particularly her amazing cocktails!!
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ordered the $85 pp set. Everything is good. And I got a polaroid for birthday!
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Nisha
Victoria1 review
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place instantly transports you to a small Japanese town with the restaurants ambience. The service was impeccable. In fact it’s one of the best out of all the restaurants we have been to in the past 15 years of restaurant hopping. The chopstick choosing was definitely the highlight of the experience. The food potion was on the smaller side for the prize. The taste was great and would have preferred better quantity. The sake was beautiful and the duck was prepared well.
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Daria VIP
Tasmania8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have decided to try this restaurant based on reviews and the food and service didn’t disappoint. The food was very well presented and tasty. The only reason I am giving the food 4 stars because we had the large banquet and we felt like it was missing one extra protein dish which could have been added for the price. However, we would come back!
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Lexie
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a beautiful ambient restaurant, and particularly good for special occasions. The seating is comfortable and the lighting soft. The temperature can be a little on the cool side. The food and its presentation is impeccable. Delicious and perfectly sized. The cocktails are meticulously made works of art. Service is attentive and friendly. Highly recommended.
Kushiro Fusion CuisineResponded on March 5, 2025
Dear Lexie, On behalf of team Kushiro, Thank you for your kind words and great feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed the night and the cocktails so much and we could not wait to see you again in the near future Kyle Lu - Venue Manager
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FAQs

Kushiro Fusion Cuisine is rated 4.8 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 15, 2025

May 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Grd Flr/175 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Additional information

Cross street
Brunswick Street and King William Street
Neighborhood
Fitzroy
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Creative Japanese, Chinese
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
2P & 3P Parking on Brunswick Street (Free Public Parking after 6pm)Tram 11 stops at King William St/Brunswick St (Fitzroy)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(03) 9191 2561
Catering
Please contact us directly on 0488 208 666
Private party facilities
Kushiro Exclusive Venue Hire Now offering weekdays special minimum spending Great spot for your gathering with loved ones Please contact us directly on 0488 208 666
Private party contact
Team Kushiro : (03) 9191 2561

Kushiro Fusion Cuisine

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Kushiro Autumn 3 Courses Set Menu

Bottomless Bar Snack & Free Flowing Sake

KUSHIRO BANQUET MENU

Private dining

Venue Exclusive

Custom inquiry

Offers

Kushiro Weekday Happy Hour -Booking Is Essential!

Menu

RAW/COLD

SCAMPI TARTARE A$30.00

KINGFISH TARTAREA$23.00

CURED SALMON (df)A$25.00

SCALLOP SASHIMI (df) A$25.00

NATURAL OYSTER (EA) (df) A$6.00

OYSTER SHOOTER A$7.00

M9 WAGYU BEEF TARTARE (df)A$35.00

What 42 people are saying

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