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Chotto Motto - Japanese Bar & Restaurant

287 Wellington St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

Recommended by 16 people

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287 Wellington St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

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+61 3 9969 2751
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Chotto Motto - Japanese Bar & Restaurant

This Collingwood gyoza bar drops you straight into retro Tokyo with punchy plates and kitsch pop culture. Steaming handmade dumplings arrive laced with house chilli crunch, flanked by Hiramasa kingfish crudo and crisp chicken karaage. Tables fill quickly with shared plates—like miso mac and cheese with toasted aonori panko—alongside highballs and banana espresso martinis dusted with cocoa art. The room buzzes with arcade trinkets, a rotating Godzilla turntable, and a phone built just to ring Tofu the dog, before you grab a jar of chilli crunch from the pantry shelf on the way out.

  • Handmade gyoza: Plump handmade gyoza served crisp and steaming, dressed in house-made chilli crunch.
  • Retro pop-culture decor: Walls packed with vintage toys, a rotating Godzilla turntable, and a phone to call Tofu the dog.
  • Chotto Mart pantry: An in-house pantry stocked with signature house-made chilli oil and condiments to take home.
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Why Choose Chotto Motto

Why diners choose Chotto Motto for authentic izakaya flavours, playful pop culture, and vibrant gatherings.

  • Transportive Retro Tokyo Setting

    Guests step into an unhurried, Tokyo-style room packed floor-to-ceiling with authentic ephemera, vintage toys, and arcade artifacts.

    The moment I walked in, I felt transported to a little corner of Japan - so colourful, rich, authentic, like every detail was chosen with thought and care.

    Or Terem

  • Playful Pop-Culture Installations

    Unapologetic whimsy defines the venue, featuring interactive elements like a turntable-mounted Godzilla and an interactive telephone to dial Tofu the dog.

    Whether its Japanese games, vending machines or even a Special phone to call Tofu the Dog, it’s certainly somewhere you could come and find something new and fun in the surroundings every visit!

    Brendan Spriggs

  • Celebratory Group Dining

    With generous tasting menus and share-friendly portions, the dining room is dialed in for milestone celebrations, lively groups, and birthdays.

    Helped me out big time to make the birthday we were celebrating really special.

    Louis Kuhlmann

  • Lively Shared Plates and Drinks

    A vibrant yet comfortable dining room layout invites mates and companions to linger over cocktails, highballs, and shared gyoza plates.

    Great Japanese food and vibe. Good for shared plates and drinks with mates.

    Lance Dang

  • Creative Comfort Food and Fusion

    The kitchen crafts distinctive izakaya hybrids, serving comforting fusion favorites alongside drinks finished with cocoa art.

    The other dishes such as the Miso Mac and Cheese were delightful too!

    Andrew Pranoto

  • House-Made Take-Home Pantry

    The dedicated in-house Chotto Mart allows patrons to bring home signature condiments and house-made chilli crunch straight from the dining experience.

    They have a little Chotto Mart section with their own range of sauces and condiments to take home which are so cute!

    Alexia

Crowd-favorite izakaya staples and signature share plates

  • Handmade Gyoza

    the gyoza with their famous chili sauce absolutely lived up to the hype (100/10).

    Or Terem

  • Hiramasa Kingfish Crudo Sashimi

    For starters, I indulged in the Hiramasa Kingfish Crudo Sashimi with Ponzu and Dill Sauce.

    Daroy Cortwright

  • Miso Mac and Cheese

    I then moved onto the Miso Mac and Cheese with Gorgonzola and toasted Aonori Panko crumb, a delightful vegetarian option.

    Daroy Cortwright

  • Beef Spring Rolls

    The beef spring rolls with golden yolk sauce were crispy perfection

    Or Terem

Other favorites

Cocktails, mocktails, and desserts that complete the izakaya experience

  • Banana Espresso Martini

    My son ordered the banana espresso martini, which sounded like a cry for help until it arrived with a face dusted carefully into the foam. Large eyes. Comical.

    Robert T. Carrot

  • Hojicha Crème Brûlée

    To wrap up the meal, I chose the gluten-free Hojicha Crème Brûlée.

    Daroy Cortwright

  • Yuzu Margarita

    the yuzu margarita was absolutely delicious.

    Priscillia

  • Shiso Tasty Mocktail

    For drinks, I tried their mocktail, the Shiso Tasty 0%, a refreshing blend of house-made Shiso Shrub, Green Tea, Orange, and Soda.

    Daroy Cortwright

Beyond the menu

Playful retro touches, interactive novelty installations, and signature pantry items that define the Chotto Motto experience.

  • Special Telephone to Ring Tofu the Dog

    An interactive vintage telephone installed in the restaurant allows patrons to pick up the receiver and directly ring Tofu the dog for a whimsical moment.

  • Turntable-Mounted Rotating Godzilla

    A medium-sized Godzilla figure presides over the dining space while continuously revolving on its own turntable installation.

  • Chotto Mart In-House Take-Home Pantry

    The venue features an integrated pantry market area stocked with house-made chilli crunch, condiments, and bottled sauces available for diners to purchase and take home.

  • Character Face Dusted Cocktail Foam

    Espresso martinis arrive finished with intricate, humorous facial art dusted directly into the cocktail foam.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the dishes served, and what is the best way to order?

Dishes are designed primarily for sharing across the table, with reviewers recommending ordering several plates—such as gyoza, spring rolls, and small hot dishes—or opting for the multi-course 'feed me' set menu if dining with a group.

Are there vegetarian and vegan options available?

Yes, the menu features a substantial selection of plant-based dishes, including items like miso mac and cheese, alongside many vegan options highlighted by diners.

Can you buy the house-made chilli oil and sauces to take home?

Yes, Chotto Motto has an in-house pantry section called Chotto Mart where you can purchase house-made condiments, including their popular chilli crunch oil and sauces, to take home.

Where can visitors park near the restaurant?

Street parking is available around the corner and directly in front of the venue on Wellington Street, supplemented by local street and lot options.

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