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DOKUTOKU

B11.1/768 Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

Recommended by 29 people

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B11.1/768 Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

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+61 478 542 024
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About DOKUTOKU

Slices of marbled wagyu sizzle right at your table at Dokutoku, a relaxed Docklands izakaya-style spot built for cravings of authentic sukiyaki and gyukatsu. Diners love the hands-on rhythm—searing panko-crusted beef to their exact liking on mini grills or simmering thinly sliced beef in sweet-savoury broth before dragging it through raw egg. Out front, bright gacha toy machines welcome guests into a warm, wood-toned room. Set meals arrive packed with miso soup, rice, and sides, while shared sukiyaki pots come with free-flowing refills of hot broth.

  • Interactive Tabletop Cooking: Diners sear their own panko-crusted gyukatsu on tabletop burners or simmer wagyu slices directly in sukiyaki hotpots.
  • Entrance Gacha Machines: Capsule toy dispensers out front add a playful, nostalgic greeting before guests head inside for dinner.
  • Refillable Sukiyaki Sets: Generous sukiyaki platters come with unlimited refills of comforting sweet-savoury broth alongside classic sides and dipping egg.
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Why Dine at DOKUTOKU

Discover why diners choose DOKUTOKU for interactive tabletop cooking, izakaya comfort, and authentic flavors in Docklands.

  • Interactive Tabletop Grilling and Hotpot

    Guests control doneness at their own table by searing crispy panko-crusted wagyu gyukatsu on mini tabletop grills and simmering marbled beef in hot broth.

    both dishes are cooked by yourself, so you can control the doneness to your preference, which made the meal a fun and interactive experience.

    peko2_diary

  • Capsule Toy Gacha Machines at the Door

    Diners enjoy a playful Japanese touch right at the front door with working gacha capsule toy machines stocked with collectables.

    Also loving the gacha machines out front! They actually have super cute gacha collectables!

    Diningwithdodo

  • Cures Japan Travel Nostalgia

    The restaurant recreates the comforting, nostalgic taste of Tokyo eateries, satisfying post-travel cravings for tender gyukatsu and wagyu sukiyaki.

    We had been cravings for sukiyaki and gyukatsu since we back from our Japan trip. This place can satisfy both of our cravings!

    isensefood_melb

  • Deeply Comforting Wagyu Broth

    Warm, rich broths paired with meltingly tender wagyu provide deeply satisfying comfort on chilly days and rainy Melbourne nights.

    The Sukiyaki and the gyukatsu were perfect warm, comforting meals on a wet and rainy Melbourne night!

    Rena Tjio

  • Fun and Engaging Communal Dining

    Generous set portions and communal cooking setups make it easy and entertaining to gather over shared platters with companions.

    Cooking your own gyukatsu and sukiyaki makes for a fun and social dining experience too.

    Chasing Pastry

  • Relaxed Spot for Catch-Ups

    A welcoming izakaya-style ambiance with friendly, attentive floor service offers an effortless environment for family dinners and casual catch-ups.

    Definitely a great spot for a casual dinner or catch-up with friends. Really enjoyed the overall dining experience

    Jessica B. G.

Signature interactive tabletop hotpot, beef cutlets, and comforting teishoku sets

  • Gyukatsu

    it was my first time trying gyukatsu and it was sooo good, crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle, and the meat tasted really premium.

    herdiaryj

  • Sukiyaki

    We ordered the Sukiyaki for two, and it was the perfect portion. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and fun to cook at the table.

    Anastasiia Karavaeva

  • Katsu Curry

    The katsu was crispy on the outside, tender inside, and served with a generous portion of rice and rich Japanese curry.

    Amilliah

  • Grilled Unagi Teishoku

    oh and the unagi!!! One of the best I’ve had!

    nomnomz.racxshi

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and refreshing drinks to complement your Japanese dining experience

  • Amaebi

    We also ordered the amaebi, which was fresh and naturally sweet.

    peko2_diary

  • Takoyaki

    Takoyaki was also delicious, standard among most places I’d say.

    rachel huynh

  • Strawberry Matcha

    The matcha was creamy, and not overpowering.

    rachel huynh

  • Sunrise Ruby

    Special mention, pls get the sunrise ruby drink it was really good & refreshing

    Genevieve Chen

Beyond the menu

Interactive cooking, complimentary touches, and distinctive Japanese hospitality details

  • Tabletop Grilling and Simmering

    Diners receive interactive tabletop cooking setups to grill their gyukatsu to their preferred doneness and simmer sukiyaki directly at the table.

  • Entrance Gacha Capsule Machines

    Capsule toy gacha machines placed at the front entrance offer interactive collectibles reminiscent of dining spots in Japan.

  • Unlimited Sukiyaki Broth Refills

    Sukiyaki orders include unlimited refills of warm, comforting sweet and savoury broth throughout the meal.

  • Guided Dish Orientation

    Staff take time to walk first-time visitors through how each interactive dish is prepared and enjoyed at the table.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the tabletop cooking experience work?

Dokutoku offers tabletop cooking for both Wagyu sukiyaki and gyukatsu, allowing you to simmer meats and veggies in hot broth or sear your beef cutlet to your preferred doneness directly at your table.

Are the sukiyaki sets designed for sharing?

The sukiyaki sets come in generous portions that are well suited for two or more diners to share, complete with beef, vegetables, and unlimited refills of the broth.

How do you order your food at Dokutoku?

You can place your order by scanning the QR code at your table with your phone, or walk up to order and pay directly at the counter.

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