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Brother Shota

125 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

Recommended by 74 people

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125 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

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+61 451 727 101
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Brother Shota

Fresh sashimi meets inventive izakaya bites in a calm, Japandi-styled Albert Park dining room. Diners keep coming back for the crisp tuna tacos, kingfish carpaccio, and glazed eggplant balanced with apple miso. The space works just as naturally for intimate date nights as it does for families needing dedicated kids' meals and toddler-friendly cutlery. Tables fill fast during peak dinner services, where warm hospitality pairs easily with cold sake and house-made gyoza.

  • Inventive Izakaya Bites: Modern sharing plates span spicy tuna tacos, okonomiyaki sticks, and crispy eggplant with apple miso alongside classic sashimi.
  • Family-Friendly Dining: Thoughtful neighborhood service includes dedicated kids' meals and child-friendly tableware in a serene Japandi interior.
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Why Diners Choose Brother Shota

Why diners choose Brother Shota for fresh Japanese dining, inventive izakaya fusion, and relaxed neighborhood hospitality.

  • Exceptional Freshness & Authentic Japanese Standards

    Brother Shota delivers high-grade Japanese classics, spotlighting incredibly fresh sashimi that melts in the mouth alongside flavorful sushi creations.

    The sushi was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of authentic flavour.

    wong lee see

  • Inventive Modern Izakaya & Fusion Dishes

    The kitchen crafts inventive sharing options including crispy eggplant, savory okonomiyaki sticks, and nori tacos that elevate traditional dining.

    I especially loved the Tuna Tacos, Crispy Eggplant, & Dragon Roll.

    Jenny Li

  • Warm, Attentive Hospitality

    The warm hospitality and attentive team ensure guests feel genuinely welcomed and well cared for from the moment they step inside.

    Always served with care, passion, and amazing hospitality.

    MS P

  • Serene Japandi Ambiance for Intimate Evenings

    Boasting a tranquil Japandi aesthetic with comfortable lighting and soft music, the dining room sets an intimate scene suited for evening dates and quiet meals.

    the lighting and music was perfect for a date night/quiet dinner and it had a very Japandi design vibe about it.

    Courtney

  • Thoughtful Accommodations for Family Dining

    With thoughtful amenities like dedicated children's meal selections and child-friendly plastic tableware, young diners are genuinely accommodated.

    They had a great selection of kids meals as well, good size and a quality, my son was was treated in such a lovely way.

    Olga Soukhomlinov

  • Scenic Albert Park Neighborhood Setting

    Nestled conveniently near Lagoon Pier and Kerferd Road Pier along the No. 1 tram route, it serves as an accessible neighborhood dining destination.

    Just a stone’s throw from Lagoon Pier and Kerferd Road Pier, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a stroll after lunch or dinner, especially on a summer day

    Nia

Signature fusion plates and house favorites

  • Crispy Eggplant

    their signature dish, the crispy eggplant that was phenomenal!

    Courtney

  • Tuna Tacos

    I especially loved the Tuna Tacos, Crispy Eggplant, & Dragon Roll.

    Jenny Li

  • Dragon Roll

    I especially loved the Tuna Tacos, Crispy Eggplant, & Dragon Roll.

    Jenny Li

  • Sashimi Bento Box

    We had the lunch special of miso soup and a sashimi Bento Box.

    Rae

Other favorites

Izakaya sharing snacks, starters, and sweets

  • Popcorn Prawn

    The popcorn prawn was divine

    Olga Soukhomlinov

  • Okonomiyaki Stick

    We ordered the okonomiyaki stick, prawn gyoza, tan tan ramen and their signature dish, the crispy eggplant that was phenomenal!

    Courtney

  • Shota Ice Cream Sandwich

    To finish off our experience we had the Shota ice cream sandwich which was equally as good as everything before it.

    Courtney

  • Kingfish Carpaccio

    Highly recommend the kingfish carpaccio and fried eggplant!

    Bridget Brown

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, transit, and family dining

  • Book in advance

    Brother Shota fills up quickly and walk-ins can cause service delays, so reserve a table in advance even on weeknights and Sundays to secure your spot.

  • Plan parking and transit

    Street parking directly around Victoria Avenue has strict time limits, or you can take the No. 1 tram which stops right outside the front door.

  • Kid-friendly dining options

    If dining with toddlers or young children, ask for the dedicated kids' menu, plastic Japanese utensils, and consider the chicken teriyaki dish.

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