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AKABA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
293 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
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293 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
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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
Most popular items
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the restaurant located and where can you park?
Akaba is tucked away down a shopping arcade passageway leading between Bay Street and the rear car park rather than directly on the street front, though parking is available in the rear lot.
Can you bring your own wine (BYO)?
Yes, Akaba permits BYO wine, with patrons noting a reasonable $8 corkage fee alongside their meal. The restaurant also serves its own selection of beer and wine.
What is the dining space and atmosphere like?
Guests note that while the dining space is cosy and packed with relatively small tables, the quality of dishes like fresh sashimi, salmon tataki, and hot mains makes any wait or snug seating worthwhile.
Is it necessary to make a reservation?
While the venue accepts reservations and last-minute bookings can sometimes be accommodated, the intimate dining room fills up fast during peak dinner hours and takeaway periods, so planning ahead is helpful.
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