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Dohtonbori (CBD)

147 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 66 people

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147 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9650 5225
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Dohtonbori (CBD)

Tabletop iron grills and sizzling savory pancakes turn dinner into an interactive feast at Dohtonbori. In the middle of Bourke Street, groups crowd around built-in teppan plates to cook Osaka-style cabbage batter and noodle-layered Hiroshima-yaki with help from step-by-step guides and digital timers. Diners flip their own creations—or flag down the staff for a steady hand—before layering on sweet-savory sauce, Japanese mayo, and dancing katsuobushi flakes alongside sizzling M9 wagyu skirt steak and crisp gyoza.

  • DIY Teppan Cooking: Each table features a built-in iron griddle with timers and guides to flip your own okonomiyaki, with staff on standby to assist.
  • Regional Pancake Styles: The menu spans classic Osaka-style okonomiyaki, yakisoba-stuffed Hiroshima-yaki, and savory Tokyo monjayaki.
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Why Choose Dohtonbori

Why diners choose Dohtonbori CBD for interactive teppan dining and authentic Japanese comfort food.

  • Interactive Tabletop Teppan Cooking

    Diners cook okonomiyaki directly at their table using built-in iron griddles with step-by-step guides and digital timers.

    We loved being able to cook our own meal directly on the built-in teppan grill at our table.

    Somogyi Ildikó

  • Guided DIY or Staff Assistance

    Guests can grill and flip their own dishes with table guides or ask helpful staff to prepare them directly at the hotplate.

    you can choose to have the staff cook it for you or try the fun DIY option

    J C (中)

  • Shared Laughs Over Table Grilling

    The interactive cooking format creates an engaging atmosphere where dining companions connect, laugh, and flip pancakes together.

    flip together, mess it up, laugh, then eat it anyway.

    Cindy Cyntia Mulyadi

  • Lively Group Feasting

    Spacious table setups and shareable feast sets make group outings and celebrations lively and interactive.

    We came as a group of 8 and shared different okonomiyaki dishes—each one was sizzling, flavorful, and so satisfying.

    Rose Wu

  • Multiple Authentic Regional Styles

    The menu highlights regional specialties side by side, including layered Hiroshima-style pancakes with noodles and mixed Osaka okonomiyaki.

    They have different variety of Okonomiyaki like Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki and Monjayaki

    Adeline Soerjonoto

  • Evocative Japanese Comfort Flavors

    Sizzling tabletop preparation and street-food flavors recreate the nostalgic feel of traditional casual spots in Japan.

    The food and top-tier service brought back such fond memories of Japan.

    Jay Andersen

Signature DIY savory pancakes and regional street-food specialties grilled fresh at your table

  • Pork Belly Okonomiyaki

    Between my mate and I, we ordered the Pork Belly okonomiyaki, Pork Gyoza, Chicken Karaage, Wagyu Hamburger patties, rice, and a couple of refreshing Sapporo beers.

    Jay Andersen

  • Wagyu Hiroshima Yaki

    We had the pork belly okonomiyaki which was flavourful and light, and the waygu hiroshimayaki which was amazing.

    Jay Truong

  • Monjayaki

    A nice cozy place where you can try to cook your okonomiyaki (take more effort than we thought but it's fun) We got the monjayaki, agedashi tofu, hamburg steak and they did not dissapoint!

    Trang Tran

  • Seafood Osaka-style Okonomiyaki

    I tried the Wagyu Hiroshima-yaki and Seafood Osaka-style okonomiyaki, and both were delicious in their own unique way.

    J C (中)

Other favorites

Savory Japanese sides and teppan classics to complement your tabletop grill

  • Tamagoyaki with Cheese

    We got Tamagoyaki with Cheese and Agedashi Tofu for sides.

    Adeline Soerjonoto

  • Agedashi Tofu

    We got the monjayaki, agedashi tofu, hamburg steak and they did not dissapoint!

    Trang Tran

  • Yakisoba

    The okonomiyaki was so delicious, as well as the yakisoba, Wagyu and prawns.

    kayla edmiston

  • Pumpkin Croquette

    I love the pumpkin croquette so much!!!

    峻螢施

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service details and playful touches that elevate the DIY teppan experience

  • Tabletop Cooking Guides and Digital Timers

    Tables are outfitted with dedicated step-by-step preparation guides and tabletop digital timers to ensure diners can grill and flip their okonomiyaki with precision.

  • Hands-On Tableside Grilling Coaching

    Staff gladly provide live cooking demonstrations, help place ingredients on the teppan, and coach diners through flipping their okonomiyaki.

  • Attentive Tableside Ingredient Customization

    Staff showed thoughtful care by meticulously hand-picking bean sprouts out of a dish tableside when a guest realized they disliked them.

  • Heart-Shaped Fried Rice Presentation

    Kitchen and service staff add delight to the meal by serving dishes with playful presentation touches, such as heart-shaped fried rice cooked on the hot plate.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, tabletop teppan grilling, and exploring the regional menu.

  • Book in advance for weekend visits

    Reserve a table ahead of time via the online system, particularly on weekends, as seating is limited in the dining room and walk-ins risk finding it fully booked.

  • Use the table timers or request staff cooking

    Tables come equipped with step-by-step cooking cards and digital timers, but you can also ask the friendly staff to step in and grill or flip dishes directly on your teppan if you prefer hands-off assistance.

  • Compare regional styles and clarify ingredients

    To experience distinct regional textures, pair a classic mixed Osaka-style pancake with a noodle-layered Hiroshima-yaki, or ask the team about ingredient details like bean sprouts before grilling starts.

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