Service is not existing at this place. We had a horrible dinner which was thought to be something special at my partners birthday. I booked online and when we showed up they knew nothing at all about the booking. I gave them the booking reference and we were rushed through our dinner. Absolute disgrace. I think they needed the table... More

Visited as I had seen good write-ups on TripAdvisor and it certainly deserves its place in the Melbourne restaurant scene. A superb saki menu, but a small flask at $20, made for this to be an expensive lunch. I would stay away from the Duck BBQ, as that took a little longer to cook and a tad fatty (as it... More

Just found this delicious place by accident. Strolling along chinatown not sure what to eat and stumbled upon this specialty japanese bbq restaurant. Loved the interior decor and amazing food. Brings back memories when I went to Japan and when I had the bbq there. Very rare to find this in Australia so wanted to share this lovely place with... More

What a great place, there was a bit of a delay when we got there but only because they were so busy. Sitting at the bar waiting was a great way to take in the atmosphere & build an appetite whilst smelling the beautiful aromas. We were seated in a booth and had their banquet, which was fantastic. Overall a... More

Happened on to this lovely yakiniku and sake restaurant by mistake on the way to a footy match in Melbourne one afternoon. was looking for another more reviewed place also in Littlke Bourke St. but it was closed and Shou Sumiyaki was opened and I had a look and smelled the place, looks and smells good. Result? Immensly enjoyed the... More

Perfect in every way. Always busy and great atmosphere. Quality is 7 starts! Food is ALWAYS consistent and perfect. Tip: Order salmon sashimi, soft shell crab salad, sesame cucumber for entree. For mains order the marble 8 scotch and pork belly as well as the mushroom pocket. Been here at least 30 times and still love it... For a cocktail... More

My dining experience at Shou Sumiyaki is definitely one of the best and below is the equation to sum it up: exceptional food + excellent service + perfect ambience + it happens when you are not expecting it at all = 6 stars. I'll start with the bit where I was not expecting a great dining experience. Living in the... More

This restaurant is amazing! We didnt have a booking, yet were met at the door by front of house with a delightful greeting and explanation of their menu/ restuarant. We were seated and served sake while we decided upon our order. The food was amazing - no other way to describe it - and there was so much of it!... More

This place is amazing! We didn't have a reservation however they seated us at the bar were we enjoyed a few pre dinner drinks. We have had Japanese BBQ in Japan many times however this was even better. The meat selection was divine and the sake list was unbelievable. The ambiance and decor was spot on and it reminded me... More