Press & Reviews
Since Chef Liam Lee took over the counter in April 2026, Melbourne’s food press has been paying attention. This page collects what independent publications have written about Rōnin Ōmakase, with a link to every original article.
None of the coverage below was paid for. To judge the counter yourself, start with the omakase experience or book one of the ten seats.
A Korean Makeover for the Collins Street Counter
Broadsheet covered the relaunch in an April 2026 feature, “Ronin Omakase Gets a Korean Makeover With Chef Liam Lee”. The piece looks at his Nomad and Firebird years, then gets into the food: a 17 hour beef short rib finished over charcoal, tartare that crosses French technique with Korean seasoning, vegetables grown for the kitchen on a family farm in regional Victoria.
Read the original on Broadsheet, or our summary in the news section.
Korean Omakase Debuts at the CBD Tasting Counter
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s dining guide introduced the new format under the headline “Korean omakase debuts at CBD tasting counter Rōnin”, listing the ten seat room on Little Collins Street among the city’s omakase options.
See the listing at Melbourne Food and Wine, or our note on it.
Counted Among Melbourne's Best Omakase
Concrete Playground keeps a standing review of the restaurant in its Melbourne dining guide and placed Rōnin among the city’s best omakase experiences in its May 2026 roundup.
Read the review at Concrete Playground, or our summary.
Reborn With Korean Fire
SITCHU Melbourne announced the relaunch as “Ronin Omakase Is Reborn With Korean Fire”, covering the change of direction when the Korean chapter opened in April 2026.
Read it at SITCHU, or our news post.
Taste What They Wrote About
Ten seats, about ten courses, A$195 per guest. 445 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm. Book your seat, read what omakase is if the format is new to you, or meet Chef Liam Lee.