Yūgen Omakase Price, Menu and Booking, Compared With Rōnin
Yūgen Omakase lists A$285 per person, with a 10% surcharge on Sundays and 15% on public holidays. Rōnin is A$195 (no prepayment required) for about ten Korean courses.
Yūgen Omakase is a six seat bar on the mezzanine of Yūgen Dining at 605 Chapel Street, South Yarra. Rōnin is a ten seat Korean counter in the CBD. The Yūgen figures below come from its omakase page.
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.
Sushi Chefs at a Six Seat Bar Versus Jang and Charcoal
Yūgen describes its omakase as a multi course menu guided by Chef Samuel Chee and the restaurant’s sushi chefs. It does not publish the courses or a course count. Rōnin does not publish a menu either. The cooking is Korean: jang as the seasoning, ferments and banchan made in house, charcoal for heat, about ten courses. If raw seafood and sushi are the reason you are booking, Yūgen is the closer fit.
A$285 Against A$195
Yūgen lists A$285 per person, with an optional beverage pairing at A$150. It adds 10% on Sundays and 15% on public holidays, and charges A$285 per person for a no show or a cancellation inside 48 hours. Rōnin is A$195 (no prepayment required), paid at the end of the meal, with drinks extra. Rōnin’s price page sets out what that covers.
Five Nights at 7pm, Four Nights From 6pm
Yūgen Omakase runs Wednesday to Sunday with one sitting at 7pm, booked on OpenTable. Its page opens bookings two months at a time. Rōnin opens Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm, dinner only, and also books on OpenTable. For a Sunday, Yūgen. For a counter that one group of ten can book out, Rōnin.
Two Set Menus With Few Changes
Yūgen’s page says it cannot cater for vegetarians, vegans or guests who do not eat raw seafood. Rōnin has one chef and makes no dietary alterations, so read dietary requirements at Rōnin before you book.
A Fair Summary
For a six seat Japanese omakase in South Yarra, Yūgen. For Korean cooking at a ten seat counter in the CBD at A$195, Rōnin. Coming from the south side? The South Yarra page covers the trip to Little Collins Street, and the citywide comparison covers the other counters.
FAQ
How much is Yūgen Omakase?
Yūgen lists A$285 per person, with an optional A$150 beverage pairing, plus 10% on Sundays and 15% on public holidays, per its website. Rōnin is A$195 per guest (no prepayment required).
Does Yūgen Omakase publish a menu?
No. Its website describes a multi course menu led by Chef Samuel Chee without listing the courses. Rōnin does not publish a menu either; Chef Liam Lee decides the courses on the day.
How many seats does Yūgen Omakase have?
Six, at a bar on the mezzanine of Yūgen Dining in South Yarra, per its website. Rōnin seats ten.
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).
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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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