Restaurant

Hakoya Izakaya

364 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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364 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hakoya Izakaya

Tableside gas burners simmer rich, sweet-savory warishita broth packed with tender beef, udon, and enoki mushrooms in partitioned booths. Diners head here for generous hot pot sets alongside crispy cheese tonkatsu, whisking raw egg at the table before dipping each slice.

  • Interactive Sukiyaki Hot Pot: Simmer wagyu beef and udon directly at the table over tabletop gas burners before dipping into raw egg.
  • Partitioned Booth Seating: Partitioned booths and private dining rooms provide a quiet, secluded setting for dates and small groups.
  • Cash Payment Discount: Guests who settle their bill with cash receive a 5% discount on their meal.

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Key Advantages

Why diners choose Hakoya Izakaya for tabletop sukiyaki and private dining

  • Generously Portioned Sukiyaki for Two

    Hakoya Izakaya serves hearty wagyu beef sukiyaki nabe designed for sharing, packed with tender beef, udon noodles, and mushrooms.

    The hot pot comes with tender beef, enoki mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and udon, and it’s a generous portion that comfortably feeds two people.

    Agnes Lee
  • Direct Cash Payment Savings

    Diners can take advantage of practical savings on their bill by paying with physical cash upon settlement.

    5% off if you pay by cash

    Jess N
  • Private Dining for Celebrations and Dates

    Partitioned booths and dedicated private rooms provide a peaceful, secluded setting shielded from dining room noise.

    The private dining room was elegant, quiet, and perfect for a relaxed evening without feeling crowded or noisy.

    Tien Dang
  • Partitioned Booths for Group Privacy

    Intimate booth seating creates comfortable acoustic separation and personal privacy for small groups and parties.

    The sectioned seating also is nice as it gives you a bit of privacy from others around you who might prefer it louder/quieter etc.

    Julie Tieu
  • Interactive Tabletop Sukiyaki Cooking

    Diners cook thinly sliced beef at their table over a dedicated tabletop burner, dipping tender pieces into fresh raw egg.

    The warishita (broth) had the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and dipping the rich meat into the fresh, raw egg was perfection.

    Low Wei Hong
  • Personalized Table-Side Burner Experience

    Each table features hands-on cooking equipment that lets guests simmer and control their own hot pot dishes right at the table.

    I just love the opportunity to feel like I cooked my own meal with the gas stove cooker thing on my table.

    Reuben Radford

Frequently Asked Questions

Arrive Early to Beat the Queue

Lines form quickly during peak dinner hours and on weekends, so arrive early or visit during lunch to avoid long waits, noting that a 90-minute table limit applies.

Bring Cash for a 5% Discount

Paying with cash earns a 5% discount on your bill, which can also help offset standard weekend surcharges.

Plan for Tabletop Simmering

Sukiyaki hot pots are generously portioned for two and cook over a tabletop burner for about 10 to 15 minutes, making it ideal as a shared main dish.

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