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Wagyu Ya, South Yarra, AU-VIC

Wagyu Ya

4.4 (17)
$101 and over
Japanese
156 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
As Melbourne’s best Japanese Wagyu Yakiniku, we take pride in offering the finest Japanese Barbeque dining experience using highly graded Japanese & Australian Wagyu and high-quality ingredients in the heart of South Yarra. We are the only Kobe Beef supplier in Victoria.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Yakiniku
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • A La Carte ( Downstairs )

    Multiple dates available
    A la carte table **downstairs** Authentic Japanese Cusine featuring Wagyu and others popular dishes such as Foie Gra Bibimbap and Wagyu Sushi. [See Menu Here](https://www.wagyuya.com.au/south-yarra) You can also order from our charcoal grill menu, our team will cook for you **from the kitchen **on binchotan charcial fire.
    A La Carte ( Downstairs ) Photo
  • Charcoal Grill ( Upstair )

    Multiple dates available
    Charcoal Grilled Table **Upstairs ** Authetic dining experience in front of Japanese style charcoal fire to enjoy the one of the best Australian & Japanese A5 Wagyu from our daily wagyu selections. Please kindly be informed that there is a *90 Minutes Seating* applies to all reservations with a maximum of *15 minutes wait time*. Please kindly come on time to your reservation to maximise your dining time.
    Charcoal Grill ( Upstair ) Photo

What 17 people are saying

Wagyu Ya 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Japanese

  • Inner City South

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wagyu Ya offers "excellent meat quality" and "fantastic food," making it a "must visit when in Melbourne." Known for its authentic Gyuniku Japanese and Sashimi, the restaurant delights with "delectable" dishes. However, service can be inconsistent, and seating arrangements sometimes detract from the dining experience.
17 Reviews
  1. Aliyah

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think I have found my new favourite restaurant. Quality of food was amazing and so was the service.

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  2. Ann-Maree

    Victoria1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My husband and I had a reservation at 7.00pm. We were placed at a small table in a dingy alcove. Our waitress came and took our drink order at about 7.15pm and at the same time we ordered our food. By 8.40pm we had only received our drinks and no food. No-one came and apologized for the delay, nor did they even acknowledge us when we tried to get someone's attention. My husband and I decided to leave, at which time we noticed people that had come in after us (tables near the front of the restaurant) were eating. For the price of this place, I would have expected much better service. P.S. one of the waiters knew a table of patrons, even joining them for a shot of sake. Absolutely disgusted with the whole experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    肉質是很不錯的。有一道肝醬拌飯。很推薦點。和牛三明治的麵包與肉沒有處理的很好,可以不用點。服務普通,正常發揮。必須自己烤,沒有代烤的服務。

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  4. C

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great. We had M9+ set. The meat quality was excellent, and it was cooked exactly to order. Will definitely visit again

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  5. darrens

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great, best sashimi, scallops and wagyu around. I’ll be back for more !!

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  6. Connor

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must visit when in melbourne, always fantastic food and service!

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  7. Wayne

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food as always this restuarant knows Japanese BBQ like no other I've experienced.

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  8. Xavier

    Victoria2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The best food ever!!! pity the experience is spoiled by a very average service, food arrives fast but it takes forever to get the wine, wobbly and unclean table... Just go there for the food, not for the experience.

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  9. Celia

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible. The meat melted in my mouth

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  10. nicholas

    Birmingham1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Wagyu Ya looked great on the posted pictures, good reviews but overall disappointing experience. The downside tired and worn, service was very poor, clearly too many tables for the staff and kitchen. Food was mediocre at best and disappointing given the prices. Looking around there were alot of people in a similar position. I'm not sure what everyone else's experience has been here but in my experience there are much better options elsewhere for the money.

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FAQs

Wagyu Ya is rated 4.4 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wagyu Ya

156 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Yarra
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Yakiniku
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wine
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