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Kinyoubi

117 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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117 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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+61 3 8394 3826
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kinyoubi

Fitzroy diners head to Kinyoubi for generous Japanese teishoku sets and sea urchin bowls without the white-tablecloth markup. This unpretentious Smith Street dining room keeps the craft front and center, slicing sashimi just 15 minutes before plating and simmering house soy sauce every morning. Solo diners grab seats at the timber counter for set trays packed with up to seven sides—think silky chawanmushi, crisp spring rolls, agedashi tofu, and chocolate mousse. Gather a small group over a communal pot of marbled Wagyu beef sukiyaki, paired with Japanese beers or whisky, then wrap sweet, creamy uni with seasoned sushi rice and crisp nori.

  • Generous Teishoku Sets: Multi-dish set meals come complete with chawanmushi, agedashi tofu, fresh sashimi, and dessert alongside crispy katsu or ginger pork.
  • To-Order Sashimi & Uni: Seafood is prepped right before plating, paired with daily scratch-brewed house soy sauce and sweet, ocean-fresh sea urchin bowls.
  • Wagyu Sukiyaki for Sharing: An interactive hot pot dinner bubbling with marbled beef, shiitake, enoki mushrooms, and vegetables over beers or whisky.
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Why Diners Choose Kinyoubi

Discover what makes dining at Kinyoubi exceptional, from comprehensive teishoku sets to artisanal sea urchin dishes.

  • Multi-Dish Teishoku Sets

    Complete teishoku meals include generous entrées alongside an extensive variety of traditional small sides, chawanmushi, fresh sashimi, and dessert for around thirty dollars.

    Each set is around $30+ and comes with an impressive variety of dishes – soup, veggies, tofu, fried items, sashimi, rice, and even a dessert. Super filling and great value.

    Freya T

  • Welcoming Solo Counter Dining

    Solo diners can enjoy full multi-course set meals and izakaya dining comfortably at dedicated counter seats.

    They even have counter seating for solo diners, which is a nice touch.

    Freya T

  • Luxurious Fresh Uni Rice Bowls

    The kitchen serves rich, sweet, and ocean-fresh sea urchin donburi paired with sushi rice and crisp seaweed wraps without high-end omakase markups.

    The sea urchin rice is a luxurious treat. Each bite is rich with the fresh flavor of sea urchin, balanced perfectly with the well-prepared sushi rice.

    Min Li

  • Fresh Cut-to-Order Sashimi Craft

    Sashimi is sliced directly to order minutes prior to plating and complemented by scratch-brewed house soy sauce.

    the chief mentioned they only cut the fish 15mins before serving so to keep the fresh taste instead of cut all fish.

    Jinman Xu

  • Deeply Nourishing Comfort Plates

    Generous, hearty comfort meals prepared with evident pride and care provide a grounding, unpretentious dining reprieve.

    one of those generous, comforting Japanese plates that quietly fixes your day.

    Kris McCracken

  • Honest People-First Hospitality

    Guests experience genuine hospitality and honest, authentic craft without commercial pretension or chasing fleeting trends.

    nothing I've experienced in Melbourne so far gets close to the honest/good food/people first vibe of Kinyoubi.

    Cindy Chan

Customer-favorite Japanese sets, fresh seafood specialties, and cozy hot pot sharing mains

  • Sea Urchin Rice Bowl

    Their sea urchin rice blew me away! The sea urchin was incredibly fresh, with a creamy texture that melted in my mouth. The flavors were rich yet delicate, perfectly complemented by the fluffy rice.

    Judy Tsai

  • Sushi & Sashimi Set

    The Sushi & Sashimi Teishoku can be enjoyed for just over 30, and it includes salmon, tuna, and kingfish, along with 7 side dishes. The variety and healthiness are truly satisfying.

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  • Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki

    The M3 Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki featured thinly sliced, marbled Wagyu beef and fresh vegetables, including napa cabbage, shiitake and enoki mushrooms, and tofu. The rich broth enhanced the beef’s tenderness and flavor, creating a perfect harmony with the vegetables.

    Alvin Wang

  • Unagi Don

    I had the unagi. Properly cooked eel, rich and savoury, no mucking about.

    Kris McCracken

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful culinary details and guest hospitality that elevate casual Japanese dining in Fitzroy.

  • Daily House-Brewed Soy Sauce

    Rather than using commercial bottled soy sauce, the chef personally brews and prepares the house sushi and sashimi soy sauce from scratch every morning.

  • Sashimi Sliced Fifteen Minutes Prior

    To maintain optimal texture and ocean freshness, fish is sliced just 15 minutes before serving rather than pre-cut in advance.

  • Complimentary Dessert with Set Meals

    Every multi-dish teishoku set is capped off with a dedicated sweet finish, such as rich chocolate mousse or a small artisan cake.

  • Dedicated Solo Diner Counter Seating

    A thoughtfully arranged counter dining section warmly accommodates individual guests dining alone alongside standard table service.

Before you head over

Practical ordering, timing, and seating advice for your visit

  • Opt for the Teishoku Sets

    Order the multi-course teishoku sets, which come fully loaded with up to seven sides including sashimi, chawanmushi, and dessert for roughly $30+.

  • Allow Time for Fresh Preparation

    Sashimi is sliced fifteen minutes before serving and soy sauce is brewed daily, so give the kitchen a brief moment of patience for made-to-order seafood.

  • Counter Seating for Solo Diners

    If dining alone, take advantage of the dedicated solo counter seats, while small parties should arrive early to navigate tight seating during solo-run services.

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