Omakase Lunch in Melbourne: Who Serves It, and Why Rōnin Is Dinner Only
Rōnin does not serve lunch. The counter opens Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm. If you want omakase in the middle of the day, the counters below list a lunch sitting on their own pages.
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 (no prepayment required) paid at the end of the meal, Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm, dinner only, no dietary alterations, no BYO.
Four Melbourne Counters With a Lunch Sitting
Kentaro, at 242 Exhibition Street in the CBD, lists a lunch sushi bar sitting of 50 to 60 minutes at around A$98, Tuesday to Sunday. Kentaro compared with Rōnin.
Matsu, in Footscray, lists a sushi omakase lunch at A$155 on Fridays and Saturdays from 12.30pm, per its reservation page. Matsu compared with Rōnin.
Kirishima, in Camberwell, lists lunch at A$150 on Sundays, per its menu page. Kirishima compared with Rōnin.
Komeyui, at 181 Ferrars Street in Southbank, opens for lunch Tuesday to Sunday from 11.30am and lists an Omakase Lunch Classic menu on its website. Komeyui compared with Rōnin.
Prices and sittings move, so check each restaurant before you book.
One Chef, One Sitting, Four Nights
Rōnin has one chef and one counter. Chef Liam Lee cooks about ten courses for ten guests from 6pm, Wednesday to Saturday. A sitting takes about two hours, and there is no shorter version.
If the Evening Works
Rōnin is A$195 (no prepayment required) for about ten Korean courses, which is the lower end of omakase prices in Melbourne. The counter is at 445 Little Collins St, about eight minutes on foot from Southern Cross and Flagstaff stations.
FAQ
Does Rōnin serve an omakase lunch?
No. Rōnin is dinner only, Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm.
Where can I have an omakase lunch in Melbourne CBD?
Kentaro on Exhibition Street lists a lunch sushi bar sitting at around A$98. Komeyui in Southbank lists an Omakase Lunch Classic menu. Check both for current times and prices.
What does an omakase lunch cost in Melbourne?
The lunch sittings listed by Kentaro, Kirishima and Matsu run from about A$98 to A$155 per person. Dinner at Rōnin is A$195 (no prepayment required).
Is an omakase lunch shorter than dinner?
Often. Kentaro lists its lunch sushi bar sitting at 50 to 60 minutes. Dinner at Rōnin takes about two hours.
How do I book Rōnin?
Bookings open up to 90 days ahead on OpenTable. A card secures the booking and you pay at the end of the meal. Cancellations more than 72 hours ahead are free (7 days for groups of 4 or more).
Book a Seat
445 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Wed to Sat, 6pm to 11pm (dinner only)
0401 721 491 | info@roninomakase.com
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