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Tony A.June 17, 2022 • 6 reviews
10/10We dine at En Izakaya every two months or so and always enjoy a delicious meal and attentive service. The tariff is very reasonable and the atmosphere conducive to conversation. Th
Libby B.June 16, 2022 • 1 review
10/10This is our second time at En Iakaya and it was just as good as we remembered. I took my husband for his birthday and it didn't disappoint - the food was fresh, very tasty and th
Henrique d.June 3, 2022 • 1 review
7.5/10Food was good but not extraordinary. Is a nice place but tables are too close to each other
Richard W.May 28, 2022 • 1 review
10/10Outstanding food and great service. Highly recommended.
Susie A.May 27, 2022 • 1 review
10/10Thanks for such a wonderful evening. The food was sublime, the atmosphere relaxed and Andy was an amazing host. It had such a beautiful and friendly ambiance it was like eating at
Cathy H.May 14, 2022 • 1 review
8/10The restaurant was great. Service was good, waiter was very friendly. The food is delicious, have returned a few times.
Adele S.April 30, 2022 • 7 reviews
8/10Everything was great as always but we were disappointed that alrough our early booking was at 6.30, and we ordered at 6.45 , they have already run out if mean balls!
Trevor O.April 24, 2022 • 13 reviews
9.5/10Excellent food and beverages with very attentive service. Ample on street parking.
Chris Y.April 16, 2022 • 1 review
9.5/10This restaurant provides an authentic Japanese cuisine with modern twist. Nice comfortable interior and attentive service. We will definitely come back.
Simon X.April 14, 2022 • 5 reviews
9.5/10Tasty food and good quality.
Gabe H.March 26, 2022 • 23 reviews
9/10Great service. Surprisingly good value. I thought the bill would be more. The restaurant was a bit dark. But not somewhere I would recommend as a romantic spot. As the dishes a
Emma S.March 19, 2022 • 2 reviews
9/10We all used to be regular patrons at En Izakaya when it first opened as we were locals in the area and loved their approach to the Izakaya experience … it’s been a long time since
Karen J.March 11, 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10This is by far my favourite restaurant. It has it all, amazing food cooked by excellent chefs, relaxed atmosphere and freindly & helpful staff.
Efrat A.March 5, 2022 • 1 review
10/10Great place, very special and tasty food. The service was superb and the atmosphere great too. Lots to choose from and some unique drinks too. Definitely recommend.
Shannon B.February 26, 2022 • 3 reviews
9.5/10Great little Japanese restaurant with top quality food. The staff were working their backsides off, possibly a bit short staffed with so many staffing shortages in the industry. Bu
Janet T.February 20, 2022 • 3 reviews
10/10Best Japanese food in Melbourne. Consistent quality, great staff. Exceptional wine list. Delectable sake. Great options for all eating preferences.
Garry P.February 14, 2022 • 4 reviews
10/10A quiet local Japanese restaurant which doesn’t disappoint. Great selection of Sake’s, quaint place with great choices of dishes.
Paul W.February 14, 2022 • 29 reviews
9/10A nice and welcoming Japanese restaurant. Food was very good and worth the price. Good selection of sake.
Emily W.February 10, 2022 • 1 review
10/10I love this restaurant . The food is excellent . The ambience is traditional , quiet and intimate . The staff are friendly and attentive. I can not rate it highly enough
Cathy D.February 6, 2022 • 1 review
10/10Their special kingfish skewers were just right - firm fish, spicy marinade, the deep fried prawns were perfectly matched by the yummy eggplant done with yusu, and the black sesame
67 Tripadvisor Reviews
277 Carlisle Street, 3183, Balaclava (VIC), Australia
Turning Japanese This lovely Japanese restaurant, En Izakaya, is a special environment indeed, with its unusual wooden 'kaminka' style furnishings - literally meaning 'wood without nails'. The dark timbers are subtle enough to really showcase the colours of the kitchen with lovely presentation displayed on their small plates, as much of the food is designed to share. Contemporary methods of Japanese cooking are on show here and they have an extensive wine list and selection of drinks - useful when their kanji character in the name actually translates to ‘drinking party'. Come here for a special occasion, first date or a business meeting, and leave feeling as though you have been fed from the inside of your soul outwards. For lunch you can choose from three set menus to represent the dishes on offer, or enjoy individual dishes such as a shiitake omelette with Japanese fermented soy beans, or seared momen tofu with miso infused eggplant. Best dish: pan seared duck breast with shiitake mushroom and Japanese black vinegar
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