November at the Counter
November seats at Rōnin Ōmakase open on Tuesday 20 October at 8pm Melbourne time. Here is what a late spring sitting looks like and when December seats open.
Rōnin in the Press
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News from the counter on Little Collins Street. Each month there is a post on when the next month’s seats open and what the chef is cooking, alongside longer reads such as what banchan is and what Melbourne’s food press has written since Chef Liam Lee took over in 2026.
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What Is Banchan? Korean Side Dishes Made in House in Melbourne
Banchan are the small Korean side dishes that sit beside the rice and the main plate. At Rōnin Ōmakase, 445 Little Collins St, every one of them is made
10 Seat Korean Omakase in Melbourne: Why Rōnin Keeps the Counter Small
Rōnin Ōmakase seats ten guests at one counter facing a single chef at 445 Little Collins St. Here is what that number means for the cooking, the view and
What to Expect at Your First Omakase in Melbourne: Etiquette, Timing and Price
A first visit to Rōnin Ōmakase, in the order you meet it: the two lines to read before booking, arriving at 445 Little Collins St, and how about ten
Korean Omakase vs Japanese Omakase in Melbourne: What Changes at the Counter
Korean omakase keeps the ten seat counter and the chef's choice format, and changes the cooking to jang, ferments and charcoal with Australian produce in season. This is what
October at the Counter
October seats at Rōnin Ōmakase open on 20 September at 8pm Melbourne time. What the release covers, what a sitting looks like and how to book.
How to Book Rōnin Omakase in Melbourne: The Monthly Release on the 20th
Seats for each month open on the 20th at 8pm. When to book for a Friday or Saturday, how payment works and what to do when the date you
What Melbourne’s Food Press Says About Rōnin
Broadsheet, Melbourne Food and Wine, Concrete Playground and Sitchu have all written about the counter. The coverage, collected in one place.
Why There Is No Printed Menu at Rōnin Omakase, Melbourne
About ten courses, no menu and nothing to order. How each sitting is built from the day's produce with Korean fermentation, jang and charcoal.
A Surprise Birthday Celebration for Chef Liam Lee
This week, the tables turned at Rōnin, instead of Chef Liam surprising guests with his omakase, it was our turn to surprise him with a birthday celebration to remember.
Broadsheet: Former Nomad Chef Liam Lee Brings Korean Flair to Ronin Omakase
”The incoming chef has given the tiny Collins Street omakase restaurant a complete overhaul, with French-Korean beef tartare....“
MF&W: Korean omakase debuts at CBD tasting counter Rōnin
”The latest chapter for Little Collins Street omakase restaurant Rōnin takes Korea as its chief inspiration, but is broad enough in its interpretation....“
FAQ
What do reviews say about Rōnin Ōmakase?
Broadsheet, Melbourne Food & Wine, Concrete Playground and SITCHU have covered the Korean relaunch, and Concrete Playground lists Rōnin among the best omakase in Melbourne. The press page links every original article.
When does Rōnin release new dates?
At 8pm on the 20th of each month, for the following month. Each release has a post on this page.
Does Rōnin hold special events?
Events are announced on Instagram at @ronin_omakase and on the mailing list first. Past events are on this page.
Has Rōnin changed since it opened?
Rōnin opened in 2023. Since 2026 the counter has been Korean, led by Chef Liam Lee.