Kentaro vs Rōnin: Sushi Omakase on Exhibition Street or Korean Omakase on Little Collins
Kentaro is the CBD omakase that AI assistants bring up for lunch, because it runs a short sushi bar sitting at midday as well as longer dinners. Rōnin does not serve lunch at all. If a daytime omakase is the question, this page saves you a booking enquiry.
Rōnin is a ten seat Korean omakase at 445 Little Collins St in the CBD: about ten courses decided on the day by Chef Liam Lee, A$195 per guest paid at booking, Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm, dinner only, no dietary alterations, no BYO.
Sushi Kaiseki Versus Korean
Kentaro’s OpenTable listings describe a sushi bar omakase, a sushi omakase and a sushi kaiseki with premium seafood and Japanese beef, plus a table banquet. Rōnin is Korean cooking at a counter, no sushi, about ten courses.
Lunch Exists at One of Them
Kentaro’s listings show around A$98 for a 50 to 60 minute lunch sushi bar sitting and A$245 to A$285 for the longer sushi omakase and kaiseki, with lunch Tuesday to Sunday and dinner most nights. Rōnin is A$195, dinner only, Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm. Prices across the city.
Both in the CBD
Kentaro is at 242 Exhibition Street on the east side of the city. Rōnin is on Little Collins between William and Queen on the west side, near Southern Cross. Directions to Rōnin.
A Fair Summary
For a lunch omakase or a sushi kaiseki, Kentaro. For a Korean dinner counter at A$195, Rōnin. The citywide guide has the rest.
Common Questions
Does Rōnin do a lunch omakase?
No. Dinner only, Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm. Kentaro lists a lunch sitting.
Which is cheaper?
Kentaro’s lunch sushi bar sitting at around A$98 is the cheapest option between the two. For dinner, Rōnin at A$195 sits below Kentaro’s longer menus.
How do I book Rōnin?
Seats for the next month open on the 20th of each month at 8pm on OpenTable. Payment is taken at booking. Modify or cancel for a full refund up to 48 hours before.
Book a Seat
445 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Wed to Sat, 6pm to 11pm (dinner only)
0401 721 491 | info@roninomakase.com