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Akasiro

106 Cambridge St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 54 people

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106 Cambridge St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 3 9417 0886
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Akasiro

Akasiro channels the quiet warmth of a Tokyo neighbourhood diner right on Cambridge Street. By day, it’s a quick stop for packed bento boxes and hot chicken katsu curry. Come evening, the pace slows down. The kitchen turns out home-style tapas—pan-seared barramundi, agedashi tofu, and sliced scotch fillet gyu-teki—alongside refreshing housemade lemonade under soft, amber lighting.

  • Bento & Curry Lunch: Pre-assembled lunch boxes paired with hearty Japanese curry for a fast, satisfying midday bite.
  • Home-Style Dinner Tapas: A short, comforting evening menu of cooked plates like barramundi, karaage, and tender steak.
  • Teishoku & Unlimited Refills: Generous teishoku meals include complimentary rice refills, served in a relaxed, compact space.
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Why Choose Akasiro

From quick, satisfying bento lunches to intimate evening tapas, discover why Collingwood locals treasure Akasiro.

  • Effortless Takeaway Lunch Bentos

    Pre-assembled bento boxes and hot curry allow patrons to quickly grab a hearty, complete midday meal without waiting on cook-to-order lines.

    Quick and easy place to grab a bento lunch.

    Devon Kong

  • Generous Sets with Unlimited Rice

    Teishoku meal sets come with complimentary unlimited rice refills, providing a generous and hearty dining experience.

    portion was generous with unlimited rice refills as well.

    Stephen Antonio

  • Nostalgic Neighbourhood Atmosphere

    The intimate, welcoming dining room and thoughtfully prepared dishes evoke genuine memories of Tokyo neighbourhood eateries.

    Rich in flavor and the authenticity feels like it brings me back to Japan.

    Andrea Tamara

  • Heartwarming Comfort Cooking

    Hearty homestyle recipes like Chan Chan Yaki and tender steaks offer deeply satisfying Japanese comfort food.

    So delicious and can say it’s our comfort food now.

    Brian Foong

  • Shareable Tapas for Group Dinners

    A curated Japanese tapas selection provides varied, shareable plates ideally suited for dining with small groups.

    it was just enough for three people to have a few and share.

    Carynn Lai

  • Cozy Setting for Date Nights

    Dim lighting, cozy seating, and a thoughtful evening menu make Akasiro an intimate destination for couples.

    One of a kind & definitely continues to be one of my favourite Japanese restaurants - perfect for date nights!!

    Audrey Tan

Signature Japanese comfort dishes and tapas favourites

  • Karaage

    In fact, their karaage is probably my favourite of all time!

    Ad Ross

  • Gyu-Teki Teishoku

    Highlight was Gyu-teki! Marinated Australian scotch beef steak sliced into thin pieces with special sauce :) It was unbelievably tender. Highly recommend both

    Mark C

  • Barramundi

    But a definite stand out is the barramundi cooked to perfection, so soft!!

    Audrey Tan

  • Japanese Curry

    Lovely familiar taste of Japanese curry. They do give enough curry to cover all the rice nicely.

    Sonny

Frequently Asked Questions

How does lunch ordering and seating work?

Lunch is primarily set up as a takeout counter with pre-assembled bento boxes and hot curry. However, diners are welcome to bring their lunch boxes inside to eat in the dining area.

Are the lunch bento boxes served hot or cold?

Bentos are prepared ahead and served cold in takeaway boxes with varied sides, while Japanese curries (such as karaage or katsu) and select teishoku dishes are served hot.

What kind of food is served for dinner?

Yes, dinner focuses on a home-style Japanese tapas menu featuring dishes such as barramundi, steak, eggplant, and duck rather than sushi or ramen.

Can it get busy during lunch?

The dining space is small and lunch hours can fill up quickly, so arriving early is recommended to secure a table.

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