Bento Station

Hanabishi serves authentic Japanese dishes, always with good quality and friendly service. The lunch boxes (shushi, sashimi , tempura) are very good value, strongly recommended. Their dinner menu is even more interesting. We’ve been here many times and surprised to find out that they’ll be closing end of the year. So better get in your reservation and get a good taste of one of the better Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. We’re going to miss Hanabishi, hope they’ll come back again in the near future with Hanabishi 2.0!

Edit 31/12/2021 Thank you and good bye Hanabishi. I'm glad to be able to visit this place one last time before they close permanently. Original: Our go-to Japanese restaurant for special occasions. We visited again for their Valentine's day set menu. Lovely presentation, great taste and good service. Price is on expensive side but it's worth it.

Craving for something different while in lockdown, I chose this Japanese restaurant. If visiting their restaurant, they are found in King St and are open M-F for lunch and dinner sittings. They are closed on Sundays but open on Saturdays for dinner. They have been a stalwart in Melbourne since 1989 and have a variety of menu options including vegetarian and gluten-free. Recommendations: Gyoza - six pieces of pork fried meat dumplings - perfectly cooked accompanied by a dipping sauce and small salad. Hana Sakura - Sashimi, sushi roll, teriyaki chicken and miso soup - kind of a bento box with mixed items - [Also had packets of wasabi and soy sauce]. All up - great tasting food at a reasonable price point, especially for home delivery. Give them a try.