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AKABA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

293 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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Find AKABA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

293 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

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+61 3 9596 6682
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About AKABA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Tucked down a quiet arcade off Bay Street, Akaba serves precise sashimi platters, crisp tempura, and standout beef tataki. The dining room fills quickly with tight tables and lively conversation—a beloved Brighton fixture where diners bring their own wine for an easy corkage fee. Regulars point to the melt-in-your-mouth salmon carpaccio, followed by shareable plates of garlic scallops, seafood fried rice, and freshly rolled nigiri.

  • Arcade Hideaway: Hidden away in an arcade passageway connecting Bay Street to the rear car park.
  • BYO Friendly: Pairs fresh sashimi and banquet dining with bring-your-own wine for an $8 corkage fee.
  • Sashimi & Classic Mains: Known for fresh seafood cuts, delicate carpaccio, and crisp tempura.
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Why Guests Choose Akaba

Discover why guests choose Akaba for fresh Japanese dining, banquets, and BYO gatherings

  • Flexible BYO Wine Pairing

    Diners can bring their preferred wines to pair with their meal, supported by a low corkage fee policy.

    That it is BYO is another bonus and open for Sunday lunch.

    George Whitaker

  • Secluded Arcade Passage Setting

    Akaba offers an intimate hideaway setting nestled within an arcade passageway off Bay Street.

    tucked away in a mini "arcade" type of passageway leading from a car park to Bay Street.

    Angie Bee

  • Fresh, High-Grade Sushi & Sashimi

    Freshness and precision define signature Japanese dishes, highlighted by immaculate sashimi and nigiri selections.

    Very clean delicious Japanese food, the sashimi and nigiri were the stars, gyoza and karaage were also great!

    Marc H

  • Flavorful Cooked Japanese Specialties

    A well-curated Japanese menu features flavorful cooked hot dishes prepared with quality ingredients.

    The sashimi was good quality and the mains were very tasty with good quality ingredients.

    Citan Uzuki

  • Generous Milestone Banquet Sets

    Structured multi-course banquet sets provide generous variety and seamless pacing for group milestone events.

    banquet 2 was great value for money and we got to savour a great variety of delicious dishes.

    Matt Smith

  • Memorable Group Gatherings

    Attentive hosting and an authentic setting make gatherings with friends and family memorable.

    To top it off, the evening became a cherished memory as we gathered with friends.

    Jacqs

Customer favorites and signature Japanese mains

  • Sashimi

    personally I love the sashimi because it’s taste so fresh.

    zhanhong chen

  • Seafood fried rice

    followed by the seafood fried rice (which they packaged up on a container to go as there was too much to finish) snd beef teriyaki.

    Elizabeth Hollingsworth

  • Salmon Tataki

    Their Salmon Tataki is heavenly

    Angie Bee

  • Beef tataki

    the salmon carpaccio and beef tataki were one of the best in this area. Would come back any time for these two standout dishes.

    The Gollys

Other favorites

Specialty starters, authentic sides, and distinctive accompaniments

  • Miso soup infused with truffle

    The highlight was the delectable miso soup infused with truffle, which was an absolute delight for the taste buds.

    Jacqs

  • NASUDEN

    The NASUDEN was the best if you like something sweet and it's rarely seen and served in Australia.

    Amy Tse

  • Gyoza

    gyoza and karaage were also great!

    Marc H

  • Miso cod

    Also love the seafood tempura and the eggplant sushi and Miso cod .

    George Whitaker

Before you head over

Practical advice on finding the venue, peak dining times, and BYO options

  • Locating the Entrance & Parking

    The restaurant is tucked inside a pedestrian arcade between Bay Street and the rear parking area, so head straight for the rear lot or take the train to nearby North Brighton station.

  • Peak Hours & Seating Expectations

    Tables are cozy and the dining room gets packed on popular evenings, so plan ahead or settle in patiently knowing the fresh dishes make any wait worthwhile.

  • Bringing Your Own Wine

    Guests can bring their own wine for an affordable $8 corkage fee, making it easy to pair your favourite bottle with sashimi and signature rolls.

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