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NIJUUSAN

237 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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237 Faraday St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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HoursMonday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About NIJUUSAN

Carlton’s late-night Japanese haven serves massive bowls of multi-layered kakigōri alongside hot katsu curry and thick matcha drinks until late.

  • Layered Kakigōri: Stacked shaved ice bowls built for two to four people hide mochi, ice cream, and crunchy roasted grains under adventurous syrups like kurogoma and edamame.
  • Late-Night Hot Comforts: A rare late evening Carlton roost turning out hot plates of black curry, crispy chicken katsu, and warm taiyaki well into the night.
  • Retro Tokyo Atmosphere: Compact space evoking Tokyo kissaten culture with imported hot-and-cold drink vending machines, pop figurines, and working gachapon toy stations.
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Why Choose NIJUUSAN

Experience multi-layered Japanese kakigōri, comforting katsu curries, and late-night retro cafe vibes in Carlton.

  • Multi-Layered Shaved Ice Creations

    Oversized shaved ice bowls are crafted with intricate internal layers of mochi, ice cream, biscuits, and toppings in distinct flavors like kurogoma and oolong tea.

    The shaved ice is prepared by carefully filling and layering the various ingredients.

    Danny L

  • Adventurous Japanese Flavor Combinations

    Unique and adventurous flavor profiles such as edamame and kinkan offer unexpected pairings that surprise dessert lovers.

    The star of the show is their lineup of unique and adventurous flavors, including edamame, oolong tea, tiramisu, black sesame, and matcha.

    Erick Tiapson

  • Late-Night Dining and Dessert Spot

    The cafe remains open late into the evening, providing a rare spot to sit down with friends and satisfy cravings after standard dining hours.

    Love that they’re open late — perfect spot to grab a hot meal even at 10pm.

    Bingo Bugles

  • Convenient Hangout Near Campus

    Located directly beside the University of Melbourne, it serves as a reliable, convenient hangout for study sessions and mid-day catch-ups.

    It is very close to uni so it’s very convenient to come here for a quick catch up with friend or just for a study session.

    Ariel Lin

  • Comforting Fresh Savory Curries

    Beyond desserts, the kitchen prepares freshly made, comforting savory dishes like chicken katsu and deep black curry.

    We were craving something savoury so opted to try their curries and chicken katsu with fries 🍛🍟 they came out hot and freshly made

    L Vo

  • Generous Shareable Portions

    Heaped portions of layered kakigōri are deliberately sized for two to four people to share at reasonable prices.

    Its portion is huge, suitable for 2–3 people. The sweetness is not too high, just right

    Chongkai Sun

Iconic layered shaved ice bowls, authentic curries, and signature drinks

  • Black Sesame Kakigori

    The Kurogoma, a kind of black sesame shaved ice, is a must-order. Its portion is huge, suitable for 2–3 people. The sweetness is not too high, just right, and it contains a lot of crispy rice, red dates, and sesame cookies

    Chongkai Sun

  • Chicken Katsu Curry

    had the chicken katsu curry, matcha basuku (Basque-style cheesecake), and a hot matcha latte and honestly, everything was delicious!

    Kevin Moreno

  • Edamame Kakigori

    I’ll say edamame flavor is a must-try. It tastes surprisingly good although it sounds like an odd combination

    Qian YUE

  • Salted Matcha Latte

    Salted matcha latte was THICK and so tasty.

    IV

Other favorites

Authentic Japanese baked goods, toasts, and fusion desserts

  • Matcha Basque Cheesecake

    the matcha basuku was rich and creamy, with that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture

    Kevin Moreno

  • Taiyaki

    Taiyaki was delish. Super crispy woth sweet bean paste.

    Vanessa Wong-Lee

  • Shokupan

    Bonito & Sweet Soy Shokupan were unique and delicious

    Tanya Husnu

  • Tiramisu Kakigori

    we got a Tiramisu Kakigori, very interesting concept with ice cream, granola and landyfinger biscuits

    Brandon L

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful cultural novelties and textured surprises that elevate your visit

  • Japanese Hot & Cold Drink Vending Machine

    An authentic Japanese vending machine dispenses both hot and cold beverages, recreating the feel of Tokyo street kiosks.

  • Interactive Gachapon Capsule Station

    An in-house gachapon capsule toy station allows guests to collect novelty Japanese figurines while waiting or dining.

  • Surprise Layered Kakigōri Fillings

    Shaved ice bowls feature concealed layers packed with textures like house ice cream, mochi, granola, and sesame cookies.

  • Shokupan with Nori Butter & Bonito

    Freshly toasted Japanese milk bread is served accompanied by savory nori butter spread and bonito toppings.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for enjoying Japanese shaved ice and late-night eats at NIJUUSAN

  • Allow Ample Time for Shaved Ice

    Plan for kakigōri to take 20 to 25 minutes to assemble, and arrive well before closing so you are not rushed or asked to leave before finishing an elaborate bowl.

  • Order Kakigōri to Share

    Each kakigōri bowl is generously portioned with multiple dense layers of ice cream, mochi, and biscuits, making one bowl best shared between 2 to 4 people.

  • Check Ingredients for Dairy

    Certain kakigōri recipes incorporate dairy and milk bases into the cream and shaved ice mixtures, so double-check ingredients beforehand if you have lactose sensitivities.

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