Restaurant
Mr. Ryu Balaclava
294 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia
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294 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia
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Carlisle Street drops the rulebook on conventional sushi with crunchy nori tacos and curated sake flights. Locals drop in for share plates built around crisp, fried seaweed shells packed with chewy seasoned rice, fresh kingfish, and spicy prawn. Dishes arrive fast and built for grazing—from tender beef short ribs to truffle-scented agedashi tofu. Diners lingering after a show at The National Theatre pair the small plates with a multi-glass sake tasting set or a crisp umeshu highball.
- Signature Nori Tacos: Crisp seaweed shells packed with sushi rice and fillings like kingfish or spicy prawn.
- Curated Sake Flights: Tasting sets poured alongside casual share plates and umeshu highballs.
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Key Dining Advantages
Why guests choose Mr. Ryu Balaclava for modern Japanese dining
Crunchy Nori Sushi Tacos
House-speciality nori shells fried crisp and filled with fresh sashimi, seasoned sushi rice, and vibrant toppings.
My favourite of the 3 was the kingfish nori taco - so fresh, with a crunchy nori crisp and chewy sushi rice!
Melb.foodiary Curated Sake Tasting Flights
Curated tasting sets allow guests to sample and compare distinct sake profiles alongside contemporary dishes.
Great selection of Sake and enjoyed a flight.
Nigel Convenient Post-Theater Dining
An ideal dining stop situated nearby for dinner and drinks following performances at The National Theatre.
only made it there after the concert at The National Theater today.
lili Tu Sharing-Friendly Small Plates
A flexible dining format structured around creative small plates and dishes made for sharing among groups.
they emphasise share plates and small dishes so you can try a variety of items!
Melb.foodiary Warm and Heartfelt Hospitality
Attentive hosts provide a welcoming atmosphere that makes guests feel genuinely valued and comfortable.
And i just fell in love with the open hearted warmth of the host.
KNicole H Delightful Texture and Flavor Balance
Carefully constructed dishes that surprise diners with delicate textures, balanced crunch, and bright flavors.
wonderfully delicate, texturally balanced, and full of flavour.
lili Tu
Most popular items
Signature sushi nori tacos and beloved shared dishes
Prawn Nori Taco
Was very impressed with the Prawn Nori Taco
Nigel Beef Short Ribs
The slow cooked Beef Short Ribs was so tender and tasty.
Nigel Chilli Kingfish Sashimi Nori Taco
My favourite of the 3 was the kingfish nori taco - so fresh, with a crunchy nori crisp and chewy sushi rice
Melb.foodiary Spicy Tuna Sashimi Taco
The tuna taco was so saucy with a spicy kick to it, and the taco shell was nice and crunchy.
Melb.foodiary
Other favorites
Sides, fusion noodles, and curated drinks to complement your meal
Truffle Agedashi Tofu
agedashi tofu had a nice crispy skin and strong fragrant truffle taste
Melb.foodiary Ramen Gnocchi
The lightly fried gnocchi was pillowy and chewy and smothered in a spicy ramen sauce - also delish
Melb.foodiary Prawn Udon
We particularly like the crispy nori tacos and prawn udon.
lili Tu Sake Flight
Great selection of Sake and enjoyed a flight.
Nigel
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