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Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppanyaki

Upper Level Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct, UR2/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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Find Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppanyaki

Upper Level Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct, UR2/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

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+61 3 9699 9201
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Miyako Japanese Cuisine & Teppanyaki

Perched above Southbank with sweeping Yarra River views, Miyako turns dinner into a fiery live showcase or a punctual pre-theatre bite. Tableside chefs command the teppan grills with leaping flames, catching eggs mid-air to the delight of birthday crews and celebratory family tables. In the main dining room, the tempo softens. Theatregoers slip in for brisk, clockwork service before Arts Centre curtains rise, lingering over eye fillet bentos, agedashi tofu, and crisp tempura vegetables. By the windows, couples pair sencha cosmopolitans with seared scallops, butterfish, and slow-sipped miso as city lights hit the water.

  • Live Teppanyaki Theatre: Chefs light up the hotplate with walls of fire, airborne egg-catching games, and sear-to-order banquet courses for celebratory tables.
  • Synchronized Pre-Show Dining: Attentive floor staff coordinate fast-paced courses to seat and serve diners punctually before performances across the Arts Precinct.
  • Waterfront River Views: Upper-level Southgate seating looks straight across the Yarra River with panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline.
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Why Diners Choose Miyako

From high-energy teppanyaki shows to punctual riverfront pre-theatre dining in Southbank

  • Theatrical Teppanyaki Performance

    Chefs cook live at tableside teppanyaki grills, entertaining multi-generational groups with fire displays and lighthearted cooking performances.

    I liked watching how the chef cooked the food with a bit of show especially lighting up the steak with to create a hot flaming fire.

    Freddie Jazmin

  • Adaptive Tableside Engagement

    Chefs tailor their tableside manner to each group, seamlessly moving between playful humor for families and measured dining for business occasions.

    Our chef who had just finished at another table was sensitive to our conversation and really just excellent so far as reading the room.

    Peter Schravemade

  • Pre-Theatre Service Pacing

    Positioned within Southgate, the restaurant coordinates swift dining courses timed perfectly before Arts Centre and MCEC performances.

    pre-theatre service provided prompt ordering and delivery of meal; attentive staff; menu options just right for a wholesome modest dinner most appropriate and satisfying just before taking in a show.

    Gisela Rankin

  • Scenic Southbank Waterfront Setting

    An upper-level Southgate location provides scenic outlooks across the Yarra River and Southbank during lunch and dinner.

    A decent Japanese restaurant a short walk from Flinders station that offers great view of the river.

    L T

  • Well-Balanced Bento Selections

    Carefully portioned lunch and dinner bento sets offer balanced selections of Japanese staples at approachable price points.

    Quick friendly service, delicious beef and perfectly balanced coctails for a very reasonable price.

    Kim Larkin

  • Transparent Tableside Dietary Care

    Teppanyaki preparation takes place entirely in clear view on dedicated grills, ensuring transparency and confidence for gluten-free and dietary requests.

    They had no issues at all with my gluten free requirements and everything was cooked in front of you so you know it's safe for coeliacs.

    Michael Storrs (Mickey D)

Signature teppanyaki banquets and traditional Japanese mains

  • Sakura Banquet

    We had the Sakura banquet, which was plenty of food for the two of us. The food was so fresh and tasty,

    sharla cameron

  • Take Teppanyaki Set

    everything had nice flavour - especially the butterfish and the nasu dengaku.

    Quincy

  • Eye Fillet Bento

    Ordered the eye fillet bento, agedashi tofu, espresso martini and citrus Japanese martini. Quick friendly service, delicious beef and perfectly balanced coctails for a very reasonable price.

    Kim Larkin

  • Tempura Vegetables

    the tempura vegetables were magnificent and the miso soup perfect.

    Sue Evans

Other favorites

Appetizing accompaniments, desserts, and handcrafted cocktails

  • Green Tea Ice Cream

    we requested for the green tea ice cream to be topped with the red bean paste. Was yet again an amazing combination.

    Angelo Fernando

  • Sencha Cosmopolitan

    The sencha cosmopolitan was also great.

    sharla cameron

  • Espresso Martini

    Ordered the eye fillet bento, agedashi tofu, espresso martini and citrus Japanese martini. Quick friendly service, delicious beef and perfectly balanced coctails for a very reasonable price.

    Kim Larkin

  • Sticky Rice Dessert

    I also loved the sticky rice dessert.

    Freddie Jazmin

Beyond the menu

Attentive tableside details and considerate hospitality that elevate the dining experience

  • Adaptive tableside chef engagement

    Teppanyaki chefs adjust their showmanship to the group, reading whether guests want energetic cooking games or an understated conversation explaining cooking techniques and background.

  • Visible gluten-free teppanyaki preparation

    Tableside teppanyaki preparation accommodates strict dietary needs like coeliac safe dining, cooking ingredients separately in plain view on the flat top grill.

  • Flamboyant tableside games and fire walls

    Chefs engage guests with playful interactive challenges like tossing bowls and catching pieces directly in diners' mouths alongside soaring grill flames.

  • Synchronized pre-theatre dining pace

    Staff coordinate ordering and delivery specifically around performance start times, letting Arts Centre and MCEC theatregoers dine without feeling rushed.

Before you head over

Practical recommendations on reservations, show timings, and dining options.

  • Plan Ahead for Arts Centre Shows

    If you are scheduling dinner prior to performances at the nearby Arts Centre or MCEC, notify staff or request an early pre-theatre reservation so meals can be paced promptly without cutting into curtain times.

  • Call Direct for Teppanyaki Booking Options

    Online reservations can fill quickly for grill stations, so call directly if booking slots appear unavailable, or inform the team if you are dining for business versus a high-energy celebratory event.

  • Communicate Dietary Needs at the Grill

    Chefs prepare ingredients live right in front of diners and can handle coeliac and gluten-free dietary adjustments directly on the teppanyaki grill surface upon request.

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