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A very disappointing experience. In every aspect of the experience Machi cane up very short. I strongly advise anyone in the st Kilda area to avoid th…
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What I like; cured kingfish, tempura and duck breast. The kingfish is reallyyy nice and Im in love with the duck breast. The vibe is good as well.What…
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I was fortunate enough to be invited here for dinner to try their latest menu. All the food served here is home made on site each day and everything …
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9 Reviews on “Machi Restaurant & Bar”
I was fortunate enough to be invited here for dinner to try their latest menu. All the food served here is home made on site each day and everything tasted fresh.
We started w some delicious seaweed tacos filled w yummy seafood delicacies. They were light and really fun, although a little tricky to eat lol
Then we tried sea urchins w an oyster on house made sourdough w miso sauce and this was a mix of flavours. This was unique, but the sea urchin was delicate and the miso worked so well. Definitely one to try.
Other highlights included a sushimi platter, constructed on a plate as if it was a beach or ocean setting. This was very cleverly crafted and presented and the sashimi, was amazing!
The Grade 8 Wagyu beef just melted in my mouth, it was delicious and I really liked the presentation.
The dessert was absolutely awesome! It was a creme brle Japanese style. It just melted and it was the most delicious custard that I’ve ever eaten!! Full stop. If you like desserts this is the place.
I can recommend this place and I thank the owners for the invitation.
I have tried so many Japanese places in melbourne and I’ve grown an appreciation for it. This place is something else. Blown away from the first course to the last. Great flavours and presentation. The meat was well cooked and so tender. By far the best Japanese food I have tried in Melbourne.
Eating at Machi Japanese Restaurant last night was an absolute treat; on a warm Melbourne Tuesday evening, tables were full, the kitchen was booming and the energy in the venue was tangible.
At Machi, head chef and owner Michael, who boasts over 15 years of Japanese restaurant experience, along with his talented team, including ex-Michelin star restaurant chefs and chefs headhunted from restaurants such as Nobu, quality is everything, and it is evident in every bite. Everything is home-made at Machi, including, as we were proudly told, the different flavours of ice cream.
Our feast began with sweet potato and taro crackers, which were well flavoured with just the right amount of crunch and salt. Soon after, our scallop crackers arrived, which were beautifully garnished, but tasted even better than they appeared. The scallops were accompanied by different sauces and flavours.
Next we had sea urchin buns. When ordering any kinds of buns, there is often a concern that they will be too dry; Machi removed these fears, serving perfectly moist and soft black buns with a blend of crab and sea urchin plonked in the middle; a genuine treat which was widely enjoyed by our whole party.
The highlight of the meal for many was next; a mesmerising sashimi platter, Japanese tacos and a tray of salmon nigiri. The tacos included tempura prawn, salmon, lobster and tuna; too many to chose from!
When Michael told us that we were soon going to be eating what he called a ‘Japanese-style paella’, we weren’t sure what to expect. But, once it was brought out, this crab and squid claypot turned out to be a genuine masterpiece, with a gorgeous garnished crab on top. The stew took chefs almost the whole day to complete, and trust me, it was well worth it and we enjoyed absolutely every bite and scraped off every last grain from the pot.
A lovely cheesecake, blueberry and ice cream dessert was enjoyed by all, as well as delicious and unique sakes and cocktails – we must confess, the portion size of the cocktails were pleasantly larger than what other institutions provide, so thank you Machi!
Overall, Machi was welcoming and comforting, the food was of a world-class level and is now one of our favourite Japanese restaurants in Melbourne; Michael and the team, we will be back to visit and eat soon!
We were the first to arrive for the night and were greeted with smiles and pleasantries. The place soon filled up as we chose from the big menu. We just started on our edamame (beans) when our orders arrived with impressive speed and beautifully presented.
The sharing platter contained a good mixture of tempura, oysters, sushi and sashimi. The tempura was light and tasty, while the seafood, sushi and sashimi were fresh and deliciously combined. While the platter was big, we demolished it in no time, savouring each bite. Our friend also enjoyed her mushroom and eggplant dish, loving the flavours in the sauce. I couldn’t resist the temptation of a black sesame panna cotta, which was sweetened by a chocolate crumble and fresh berries.
The modern setting was a comfortable spot to enjoy their diverse offerings and attentive service. It was packed by the time we left. The taco dishes looked appetising as they arrived on neighbouring tables; perhaps something to try next time we come back.
Such a nice dinner I had tonight . I started having a beef tataki and 3 oysters. Tataki pretty well seasoned and oysters were really fresh also perfect temperature.
After that I had a scallop tataki. Beautiful presentation and full of flavour and freshness.
To end my dinner I had a steamed barramundi which was perfectly cooked.
Ill be back .
Machi is a Japanese restaurant located in St. Kilda. The place was not so big, but it was always crowded, so reservations are required. The stand out dishes were eel donburi, which was really good. The eel was so tender almost melt in your mouth. The machi box was a creative twist on the classic chirashi, but I prefer the regular chirashi, since it had more flavour from the sashimi. The wagyu on stone grill and uni squid ink bun were average, nothing too special. The machi tacos were really good, the nori was crispy and not oily at all, and the filling inside was really tasty. The desserts were all pretty good, but nothing too special. Definitely would come back for the other dishes!
Very nice tempura seaweed taco. Highly recommend Must visit for seafood and Japanese food lovers.
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