Rōnin on Little Collins Street: Getting Here
Rōnin is at 445 Little Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD, on the block between William and Queen Streets. It is a small doorway on a narrow street, easy to walk past, which is part of why guests searching for an omakase near Southern Cross or near Collins Street end up here.
This page gives directions, nearby stations and stops, and what is around the counter before and after dinner.
Walking From the Train
Southern Cross Station is about eight minutes on foot east along Collins or Little Collins. Flagstaff Station is about six minutes south down William Street. Flinders Street Station is about ten minutes, up Queen or Elizabeth Street and west along Little Collins. These are walking estimates at an ordinary pace.
Collins Street Stops
Collins Street trams stop a block south of the restaurant at the William Street and Queen Street stops. The Free Tram Zone covers this part of the CBD, so a tram from Flinders Street or Southern Cross costs nothing.
Before and After
Little Collins and the lanes off it hold bars within a block for a drink after the sitting, which runs about two hours. The Rialto and Collins Street hotels are a few minutes away for guests staying in the city.
Korean on Little Collins
Rōnin shares the street with Doju, a modern Korean dining room further west at 530 Little Collins. The two are different rooms for different nights: Doju has a menu and tables, Rōnin has ten counter seats and no menu. Modern Korean in the CBD sets out the difference.
Hours and Booking
Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm, dinner only. Seats open on the 20th of each month at 8pm via OpenTable. A$195 per guest (no prepayment required). 0401 721 491 for anything the booking page does not answer.
FAQ
What is the closest station to Rōnin?
Flagstaff, about six minutes on foot. Southern Cross is about eight minutes.
Is Rōnin in the Free Tram Zone?
Yes. The Collins Street stops at William and Queen Streets are inside the zone.
Is there parking?
Rōnin has no parking of its own. Commercial car parks on Collins and William Streets are the nearest; evening rates vary.
Is the entrance easy to find?
It is a small door at 445 Little Collins St between William and Queen Streets. Look for the number rather than a large sign.
Which are the best Little Collins Street restaurants?
Little Collins Street has dozens, from Korean to French. Rōnin at number 445 is a ten seat Korean omakase; Doju further west is a modern Korean dining room with a menu.
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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