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Future Future

191 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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191 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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+61 3 9965 7900
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Future Future

Future Future brings sharp Japanese dining to Swan Street with moody lighting and zero fuss. Diners routinely hand off ordering to the feed-me menu—letting the kitchen send out kingfish sashimi, pumpkin tofu, and skewers charred over the hibachi grill. Unlike rigid tasting formats elsewhere, staff adjust individual courses for dietary needs without locking the whole table into identical plates. Pair the sequence with a cold yuzu spritz, then unwind in the leafy rear courtyard.

  • Flexible Set Menus: The kitchen tailors individual courses within group tasting menus for personal dietary requirements without forcing the entire table into identical dishes.
  • Inventive Japanese Fare: Standouts include the signature pumpkin agedashi tofu, scallop sandos, hibachi skewers, and hojicha desserts.
  • Multi-Level Space: The multi-level Richmond footprint spans a front dining room, back garden courtyard, and an upstairs private room with a dedicated bar and deck.
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Why Diners Choose Future Future

Explore why guests rely on Future Future for inventive set menus, flexible group celebrations, and multi-zone ambiance—reserve your table today.

  • Bespoke chef's menus with individual dietary flexibility

    Future Future accommodates individual dietary needs directly within the chef's tasting menus, ensuring groups can share an omakase-style flow without forcing every diner into identical substitutions.

    especially because they cater for individual dietary requirements within a group (most places make you all get the same tasting menu).

    gita long

  • Inventive dishes with balanced textures and modern Japanese flavours

    The kitchen reinterprets izakaya classics into original modern dishes, from pumpkin agedashi tofu to charcoal-grilled skewers and scallop sandos.

    Every dish was a taste and textural delight.

    Two Sheds

  • Seamless group hospitality for birthdays and milestone nights

    Celebrations run seamlessly with lively banquet dining, attentive pacing, and drinks tailored to table preferences without operational friction.

    The staff were friendly and funny and extremely helpful. They catered perfectly for dietaries.

    Sylvia

  • Dedicated private function spaces with private bar and deck

    The upstairs dining room features a dedicated bar and private balcony deck, providing an exclusive, self-contained environment for events and celebrations.

    The private function room, with its own bar and deck, was ideal for our reception, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

    Iris Nguyen

  • A dynamic multi-zone layout from the hibachi grill to the garden courtyard

    The venue unfolds across multi-level micro-zones, offering guests distinct settings including streetfront bar stools, an outdoor garden courtyard, and views of hibachi chefs at work.

    The restaurant has a great atmosphere, with so many areas to explore.

    Alexander Zhdanov

  • Moody minimalist ambiance and curated drink pairings

    Sleek minimalist interiors pair with ambient lighting, inventive cocktail pairings, and curated sake selections to create an elevated yet vibrant dining mood.

    sleek, stylish interiors with a buzzing but relaxed atmosphere.

    Teresa Moore

Standout dishes and curated dining formats most praised by guests.

  • Chef's Menu

    We had the chef’s menu option and it was a triumph paired with a gorgeous German riesling.

    Two Sheds

  • Pumpkin Agedashi Tofu

    Pumpkin Agedashi tofu was sublime.

    Gail Yearbury

  • Scallop Sando

    The scallop sando, tofu and pickled kohlrabi were the highlights.

    Sylvia

  • Houjicha Tiramisu

    Our guests couldn't stop raving about the set menu (especially the Agedashi Tofu and Houjicha Tiramisu, which were definite highlights).

    Iris Nguyen

Other favorites

Distinctive drinks and savoury accompaniments that complement the main dining experience.

  • Yuzu Spritz

    we had the yuzu spritz and I felt like I was back in Japan.

    Emie

  • Blueberry Whisky Sour

    We drank the blueberry whisky sour and the pineapple sour - delicious.

    Crystal Y

  • Orion on Tap

    The Orion on tap and creative cocktails were also a standout.

    Alexander Zhdanov

  • Fresh Nori Seaweed Flatbread

    Fresh nori seaweed flatbread, koji miso butter: such an amazingly yummy flatbread! Super savoury 🤤🤤.

    Hanmo Li

Beyond the menu

From individualized tasting courses to front-row hibachi cooking and extended celebration hospitality, book your table to experience Richmond’s most attentive modern Japanese dining.

  • Individual Dietary Customization on Tasting Menus

    Unlike many set-menu dining rooms that require whole-table uniformity, the kitchen readily customizes tasting courses to suit individual dietary preferences within a group without disrupting meal flow.

  • Extended Balcony Hospitality for Celebrations

    Parties booking the upstairs private dining room are invited to extend their stay out on the adjoining open-air balcony to enjoy birthday cake after their seated slot concludes.

  • Countertop Hibachi Grill Action

    Guests seated along the kitchen bar get direct, immersive views of the chefs cooking yakitori skewers and wagyu cuts over live Japanese hibachi charcoal.

  • Tailored Dish and Sake Curation

    Floor staff step in to personally navigate the wide-ranging izakaya menu for guests, assembling tailored dish sequences and matching sakes and cocktails to individual tastes.

Before you head over

Essential dining advice to tailor your visit—book ahead to reserve your preferred dining space.

  • Catering to Mixed Dietaries

    When dining with a group, you can order the chef's tasting menu without concern for mixed dietary needs; the kitchen accommodates individual requirements per guest rather than mandating uniform dishes across the entire table.

  • Choosing Your Seating Area

    The multi-level space offers distinct zones, including counter seating overlooking the hibachi grill, an outdoor courtyard, and upstairs dining rooms. Ambient lighting is kept very moody and dim throughout, so specify your seating preference when reserving.

  • Streamlining Your Order

    If the broad selection of modern dishes feels overwhelming, choose the chef's selection set menu to eliminate decision fatigue, with the option to supplement courses with add-ons like the crispy chicken karaage.

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