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KURA - Robata & Sake

Shop 1/22-30 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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Shop 1/22-30 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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+61 3 9972 1629
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About KURA - Robata & Sake

Brunswick East’s charcoal-fueled powerhouse puts robata craftsmanship front and center. Grab a counter seat overlooking the glowing coals and watch the kitchen work. Regulars point straight to the chicken tsukune dipped in rich onsen tamago, or the massive barramundi wings coated in house hot sauce. For something richer, the three-day miso-marinated Glacier 51 Toothfish arrives tender off the grill with a sharp hit of kabosu dressing. The floor crew guides pours through a quadrant flavor profile chart—complete with house-exclusive labels—alongside fresh Ora King salmon sashimi and a pickled tomato salad with tofu sesame purée. An intimate fifty-seater built around the steady rhythm of the embers.

  • Counter-Side Robata: Counter seats offer an up-close look at skewers and mains sizzling over open binchotan and wood fire.
  • Curated Sake Program: Knowledgeable staff pair courses using a structured flavor chart and venue-exclusive pours like Nogomi Reika.
  • Charcoal Specialties: Crowd favorites include three-day miso toothfish and massive, crisp barramundi wings paired with hot sauce.
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Why Dine at Kura - Robata & Sake

Why diners choose Kura for robata grilling, guided sake pairings, and milestone gatherings

  • Front-row views of live robata charcoal grilling

    Guests seated at the front counter have a direct view of the chefs preparing dishes over open charcoal and wood fire, offering an engaging culinary performance without residual smoke.

    It turned out to be really fun because we could watch the chef cook over charcoal.

    Nhu Binh Tu

  • Interactive fireside dining at the counter

    Counter seating places diners right in front of the active robata grill, creating an immersive dining atmosphere led by engaging chefs.

    Loved sitting at the counter watching the kitchen doing their work on the robata grill.

    Elaine Teo

  • Exclusive sake selections with expert pairings

    The restaurant features an extensive sake collection that includes exclusive house bottlings alongside informed recommendations tailored to each order.

    Highly recommend a Sake pairing, they have strong knowledge and a premium selection, the Nogomi Reika is exclusively made for them!

    Stephanie Rose

  • Guided flavour navigation for sake exploration

    Guests can effortlessly explore sake styles using a structured quadrant flavour profile chart backed by attentive staff recommendations.

    The sake menu cleverly laid out in a quadrant flavour profile chart to help patrons navigate the subtleties of sake.

    Tam N

  • Intimate setting for celebratory occasions

    The intimate dining room and curated multi-course banquet menus make the venue an ideal setting for anniversary dinners and milestones.

    An amazing place to celebrate an anniversary or special occasion.

    Arian Yusuf

  • Curated set menus for shared celebrations

    Carefully structured set menus paired with thoughtful drink matches and hospitable touches provide a memorable celebratory experience for birthdays and gatherings.

    I celebrated my birthday here and chose the Deluxe set menu with sake pairing. The pairing was thoughtful and complemented every dish perfectly.

    Jiratheep Rimtragul

Top charcoal and woodfire grill dishes prepared over the robata counter

  • Glacier 51 Toothfish

    Glacier 51 Toothfish - Three-days miso marinated, micro herbs with kabosu dressing: omg omg this was one the most deliciously cooked fish I've ever had! Soooo tender and the flavour was incredible 😍

    Hanmo Li

  • Enoki Mushrooms Wrapped in Pork Belly

    enoki mushrooms wrapped in pork belly where tender mushrooms are enveloped in crispy, caramelized pork belly, delivering a mouthwatering blend of flavours.

    Gym Junkie Gourmets

  • Chicken Tsukune

    Finally, the tsukune skewers with juicy chicken meatballs served alongside a creamy onsen tamago, offered a comforting and flavourful fusion of textures.

    Gym Junkie Gourmets

  • Firefly Squid

    The unique grilled firefly squid skewers were tremendous and provided a sweet and smoky taste.

    Gym Junkie Gourmets

Other favorites

Woodfired vegetable sides and starters to complement the robata grill experience

  • Edamame

    The wood-fired edamame, charred to a smoky crisp and seasoned with sea salt, offering a satisfying crunch and rich umami flavour.

    Gym Junkie Gourmets

  • Pickled Tomatoes

    Tofu Sesame Purée, Pickled Tomatoes - good individually but brilliant together

    Stephanie Rose

  • Miso Butter Sweet Corn

    We indulged in sweet corn with miso butter, grilled to a golden finish and lavishly coated with savory miso butter for a decadently sweet and salty experience.

    Gym Junkie Gourmets

  • Woodfired Broccolini

    Woodfired Broccolini - Sesame goma-ae, seaweed furikake, chilli crisp.

    Hanmo Li

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and hospitable touches observed across guest dining experiences

  • Interactive Chef Counter Engagement

    Chefs actively engage with guests seated at the bar, encouraging diners and young family members to try new dishes like fresh nigiri directly from the counter.

  • Celebration Hospitality Gestures

    Birthday celebrations are elevated with thoughtful extra touches such as surprise complimentary appetisers and dessert sake to conclude the evening.

  • Accommodating Dietary Adjustments

    Staff provide attentive dietary flexibility, accommodating gluten-free requirements by readily swapping out dishes on set menus like the Classic Set.

  • Culinary Storytelling and Flavour Guidance

    Staff take time to explain historical context, specific ingredients, and dish composition alongside structured quadrant sake flavour charts.

Before you head over

Practical dining tips to make the most of your robata and sake experience

  • Reserve Early for Sittings

    With an intimate 50-seat floor plan and popular double-sitting service on busy weekend nights, reservations are strongly advised, especially for celebrations or larger groups.

  • Request Counter Seating

    For front-row views of chefs grilling over charcoal without smoky lingering smells, choose bar counter seating when booking as a couple or small party.

  • Use Staff Sake Guidance

    Navigating the extensive drinks list is straightforward—lean on staff recommendations or explore the flavour profile chart to match exclusive house sake with charcoal skewers and set courses.

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