Minamishima

Minamishima is widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest Japanese restaurants and the country’s most prestigious omakase dining destination, located in Richmond, Melbourne. Chef Koichi Minamishima brings extraordinary skill, precision and decades of dedicated practice to a dining experience that is as meditative and immersive as it is culinarily exceptional. The omakase format — where the chef selects every course based on the finest available seasonal ingredients — allows Minamishima to showcase a rotating sequence of sushi, sashimi and composed courses that reflect the pinnacle of Japanese culinary philosophy. The focus on premium seafood is uncompromising, with fish and shellfish sourced from the finest suppliers in both Australia and Japan to ensure that every piece is of the highest possible quality. The setting is intimate and minimalist, with counter seating that allows diners to observe the chef’s extraordinary craft up close throughout the meal. Service is gracious, unobtrusive and deeply attentive, creating an atmosphere of calm focus that is unique in Melbourne’s dining landscape. The sake and beverage selection is curated with the same care as the food. Minamishima is particularly suitable for enthusiasts of Japanese cuisine seeking an authentic and deeply accomplished omakase experience, and for any diner who wishes to encounter Japanese culinary mastery at its finest in Melbourne.