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Chiba Japanese

41 Hall St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

Recommended by 61 people

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41 Hall St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

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+61 404 610 544
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 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 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chiba Japanese

Chiba dishes out standout sushi platters and banquet feasts in Moonee Ponds without the CBD commute. Head upstairs to the quieter second-floor dining room for date night or family celebrations. Regulars know the drill: bypass the standard plates and order the Chiba Special—a wooden showpiece sushi boat piled high with fresh sashimi, nigiri, and crisp soft-shell crab maki. For an unhurried dinner, the multi-course Osaka banquet delivers a steady rhythm of yakitori skewers, light tempura, and wafu steak, capped off with green tea ice cream.

  • Chiba Special Sushi Boat: Signature showpiece wooden boat stacked with assorted sashimi, nigiri, and maki rolls designed for table sharing.
  • Multi-Course Feasts: Multi-course progressions like the Osaka Set feature miso, sushi, yakitori, mixed tempura, steak, and dessert.
  • Upstairs Dining Room: The second-floor dining area offers a quieter, relaxed retreat from the bustling ground floor.
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Why Choose Chiba Japanese

Discover why Moonee Ponds diners choose Chiba for fresh sushi boats, generous banquet sets, and relaxed dining.

  • Multi-Course Banquet Sets

    Chiba curates multi-course banquet progressions like the Osaka Set with soup, sushi, tempura, mains, and dessert that deliver exceptional local satisfaction.

    This is where I choose to go when I want some great Japanese food without travelling to the city.

    Sonny

  • High-Value Lunch Sets & Bentos

    Midday diners benefit from generous, fast-turnaround options like balanced sashimi sets and $20 bento boxes without compromising on standard.

    Couldn’t believe my eyes when this bento came out for $20. Amazing value and high quality food.

    Shiv

  • Substantial & Deceptively Filling Portions

    Diners enjoy the relief and delight of feasting on top-tier Japanese cuisine locally while receiving substantial portions at sensible prices.

    The food was absolutely lovely and deceptively filling!

    Shezza

  • High-End Quality Without City Prices

    Long-standing patrons find confidence in meals that match the quality of downtown fine dining without the exorbitant inner-city price tag.

    Iv eaten at some pretty high end Japanese restaurant and price for quality this has to be up there.

    Mick

  • Celebratory Showpiece Sushi Boats

    The signature Chiba Special sushi boat serves as an eye-catching, shareable centrepiece ideal for birthdays and couples' celebrations.

    Had dinner with my wife on the 18 of July to celebrate her birthday , Chiba special boat for 2 was amazing

    Stuart

  • Atmospheric Upstairs Dining Level

    The venue's dedicated upstairs seating provides a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere well suited for date nights and group gatherings.

    We were seated upstairs, and my friend noted it was unusually quiet for a weeknight, which made for a really relaxed and pleasant dining experience.

    Shezza

Signature sushi boats and banquet sets favoured by diners

  • Chiba Special Sushi Boat

    Chiba special boat for 2 was amazing as was the soft shell crab roll

    Stuart

  • Osaka Set

    We went with the Osaka Set, from the menu, and it was plentiful and delicious!

    Sonny

  • Soft Shell Crab Roll

    This time around I also ordered the soft shell crab sushi roll..it was heavenly, like melt in your mouth kind of stuff.

    Ebony Zappone

  • Moriawase Lunch Special

    Ordered the Moriawase lunch special for take away over the phone and was ready in 12 mins. The meal was so well balanced, featuring some nigiri, sashimi, rolls, wasabi and gari.

    S C

Other favorites

Sides, drinks, and sweet finishes to round out your meal

  • Takoyaki

    The takoyaki in particular was incredible, can’t recommend enough.

    Amelia Spence

  • Warm Sake

    We ordered the Osaka Set along with a large warm sake to share.

    Shezza

  • Plum Wine

    Friendly staff, delicious food and great plum wine!

    Zehra Uzay

  • Black Sesame Ice Cream

    love the black sesame ice cream

    Emily C

Before you head over

Practical advice for booking, seating, and ordering at Chiba Japanese

  • Request Upstairs Seating

    For relaxed ambiance and date nights, request seating in the upstairs dining area when booking, as reviewers note the ground floor can feel busier and more cluttered.

  • Book Ahead for Peak Dining

    To secure a table during peak dinner hours or weekends, book in advance by phone, or visit early before peak service to ensure seating without a wait.

  • Opt for the Banquet Sets

    For a multi-course dinner without guesswork, order structured banquet sets like the Osaka Set, which are deceptively filling with soup, sushi, tempura, and mains.

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