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Shoya Melbourne, Melbourne, AU-VIC

Shoya Melbourne

4.6 (67)
$101 and over
Japanese
25 Market Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Healthy
Founded in 2003 by Chef Shigeo Nonaka, Shoya Nouvelle Wafu Cuisine proudly holds the title of Best Japanese Restaurant in Melbourne for 7 years in a row. We are a "One Hat Awarded" Japanese Fine Dinning Experience by the Age Good Food Guide.

Our dishes are prepared with century-old Japanese techniques with contemporary western influence for the purest and delicate flavors and crafted with the highest quality ingredients sourced from Japan, locally, and globally, ensuring a unique culinary journey you cannot find else where.

Choose from our offerings: Omakase Courses, à la Carte, and premium Special Lunch Sets, all accompanied by an extensive selection of traditional alcoholic Japanese drinks. Stay tuned for upcoming menu updates and events as we continue to elevate your dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Creative Japanese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Shigeo Nonaka / Paul Mingi
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Cross street
    Bourke St and Little Bourke Street (Melb Chinatown)
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    CBD Access
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Twilight Dinner Tuesdays in May [6pm]

    A$45.00 - A$85.00 per person

    Apr 10, 2025 - May 27, 2025
    Limited seating available for one round at 6pm only. Join us for an exclusive twilight dining experience, Indulge in our chef-selected menu, featuring highlights from our renowned LUNCH SET offerings. Secure your seat NOW. *10% surcharge apply on Sunday. Shoya Trading Hours Update (Effective May 6th) • Open: Tuesdays (Lunch & Dinner) • Closed: Sundays (Lunch & Dinner) Special Opening: Sunday, May 11th, for Mother’s Day (Lunch & Dinner) From the following week, regular Sunday closures will be started.
    Twilight Dinner Tuesdays in May  [6pm] Photo
  • Shoya Sushi & Sake Dinner 22 May (Thu) 6pm

    A$250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 22, 2025 only
    Immerse yourself in a Sushi Omakase experience at the counter and relish our 15-course menu featuring Shoya's chef specials: -Soup of the Day -Shigeo's appetiser -Assortment of Sashimi -Hokkaido Crab - King crab leg turned into tempura, served with green tea salt. -Omakase Sushi -Dessert
    Shoya Sushi & Sake Dinner 22 May (Thu) 6pm Photo
  • Pre-Theatre: Wagyu & Seafood 7-Kaiseki (懐石)

    A$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Pre-order (before 5:30pm) ONLY Seating available at 6pm (until 7:20pm) - Petit Rare Salmon Steak Lightly seared Tasmanian salmon with smooth Wasabi cream, avocado and seaweed -Golden Perch Lightly grilled Miso flavoured perch, Kabosu mousse, duck liver and sun-dried mullet roe - Crab Cream Croquette Smooth crab-butter infused Hokkaido crab béchamel crumbed with rice flour - Assortment of Sashimi - Tempura assortment of prawn, fish and seasonal vegetable - Wagyu Beef Steak Eye fillet steak (MS 9) Black truffle, Enoki and shiitake Miso sauce served with grilled vegetable and truffle mashed potato -Chef’s Dessert *Please notify our staff for any special dietary requirements upon pre-ordering.
    Pre-Theatre: Wagyu & Seafood 7-Kaiseki (懐石) Photo

What 67 people are saying

Shoya Melbourne 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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Japanese

  • City Centre

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shoya Melbourne shines as a "true gem" with "delicate and exceptional" food and "amazing" presentation. Diners praise its "lovely atmosphere," "superb" service, and "authentic" Japanese cuisine. Although some note service speed issues, the overall experience remains "outstanding," making it a "must visit" for Japanese food lovers.
67 Reviews
  1. Tina

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch, overall great service and food. Atmosphere was amazing as always. Definitely one of my favourite places.

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  2. Kim

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shoya is a true gem. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were extremely helpful and attentive. The food is delicate and exceptional Presentation is amazing. Will definitely return.

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  3. Tim

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing dinner for my wife's birthday highly recommended will definitely return

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  4. Maggie

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A whole set of lunch with full of variety just cost $40-65. Amazing!!! Very good treat for friends gathering or even a business catch up.

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  5. Nicholas

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Not much more I can say other than you must check this place out.

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  6. Richelle

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and the food was so well thought out. The chef was very personable and made the experience so much better. We had the New Age Omakase and it was unlike anything we've had before! The attention and care that went into each dish was exceptional.

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  7. Connie

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced food for the quality. I would also expect better service at this price point, but unfortunately they did not deliver.

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  8. Ed

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quality authentic food n service! Great value for money too!

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  9. Quynh Trang

    Brisbane2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Japanese I’ve had in Melbourne. Sashimi was so fresh and service was super friendly. Thank you.

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  10. Ken

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for giving my son 21st birthday a wonderful dinner and knowledge about sake and the foods that the chef prepared. Also thanks to the management and service.

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FAQs

Shoya Melbourne offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9650 0848.

Shoya Melbourne is rated 4.6 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Shoya Melbourne

25 Market Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bourke St and Little Bourke Street (Melb Chinatown)
  • Neighborhood
    Melbourne CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Creative Japanese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    CBD Access
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Shigeo Nonaka / Paul Mingi
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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