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Niku Ou Japanese Chargrill Restaurant

9/10 108 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 15 people

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9/10 108 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 423 738 908
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Niku Ou Japanese Chargrill Restaurant

Sizzling tabletop grills, certified Kobe, and deeply marbled Australian Wagyu make this Bourke Street spot a premier yakiniku destination. High-end beef can be intimidating to cook, but seasoned servers take over the tongs table-side, turning delicate Matsusaka ribbons over the flames without missing a beat. Diners dropping in for anniversaries or celebratory group dinners pair the cuts with buttery truffle fried rice, fresh kingfish carpaccio, and dry-ice cocktails like the Shiso Bramble.

  • Certified Rare Wagyu: Licensed Japanese Kobe and Matsusaka cuts alongside Australian Wagyu tasting sets.
  • Expert Table-Side Grilling: Knowledgeable staff grill each cut directly at your table to protect premium cuts from overcooking.
  • Truffle Rice & Starters: A menu rounding out the charcoal grills with kingfish carpaccio, aburi wagyu nigiri, and fragrant truffle rice.
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Why Choose Niku Ou

Certified Japanese Wagyu grilled tableside with refined hospitality in Melbourne

  • Masterful Tableside Grilling

    Knowledgeable staff prepare rare cuts right at your grill, guaranteeing high-grade Japanese and Australian Wagyu is cooked to ideal tenderness without any guesswork.

    Erin grilled the meat for us at our table, cooking every single cut to absolute perfection.

    CAG Richards

  • Guided Wagyu Tastings

    Tasting sets are guided cut-by-cut with staff explaining marbling and origins, infusing authentic charcoal aroma into prime beef selections.

    Every cut was beautifully marbled, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and grilled to perfection with that rich charcoal aroma that only true Japanese BBQ can achieve.

    Vienna Nguyen

  • Effortless Grilling Relief

    Guests dining on expensive A5 cuts enjoy full peace of mind, relieved of the pressure of managing delicate cook times themselves.

    I was grateful that she didn't judge us for not knowing how to grill the Wagyu ourselves

    Lee M

  • Pampered Milestone Hospitality

    High-touch hospitality and seamless table care ensure milestone birthdays and anniversaries feel luxurious and thoroughly pampered.

    absolutely amazing hospitality, always ensured we were looked after.

    Jennifer Bui

  • Licensed Kobe & Matsusaka Beef

    Certified to serve rare Kobe beef alongside premium Matsusaka cuts, giving diners access to world-renowned Japanese culinary standards.

    If you’re looking for an elevated yakiniku experience featuring authentic Japanese Kobe Beef — Niku Ou is a must-visit.

    Wint Shein

  • Curated Sets with Truffle Rice & Sake

    Multi-cut tasting sets are rounded out with fragrant truffle sides, fresh sashimi, and curated sake or cocktail pairings.

    We paired our food with their midrange Sake, which proved to be an excellent pairing.

    A. Moe

Signature Wagyu cuts and curated specialties expertly grilled tableside

  • Truffle & Mushroom Rice

    the famous Truffle & Mushroom Rice

    Wint Shein

  • Matsusaka Beef

    Highly recommend you guys to order the additional Matsusaka beef, in any cut you like, to enhance your taste bud to its fullest potential.

    Roongrawee Eabsakul

  • Australian Wagyu Akami Set

    We had recently visited Niku Ou and tried out their Australian Wagyu Akami Set. It came with 4 varieties of wagyu cut which was curated to give your tastebuds a tantalizing experience!

    Win The Foodie

  • Deluxe A5/M9

    Definitely get the Deluxe A5/M9, good to share between 2-3 people. The meat quite literally melts in your mouth.

    Jennifer Bui

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality and tableside touches that elevate the yakiniku dining experience.

  • Tableside Masterclass & Precision Grilling

    Staff handle the grilling directly at the table, taking time to explain cut profiles like Matsusaka versus Australian Wagyu and ensuring high-grade cuts reach ideal doneness.

  • Dramatic Dry-Ice Cocktail Presentations

    Cocktails such as the Shiso Bramble are served with dramatic dry-ice presentations to accompany multi-course yakiniku sets.

  • Paced Table Service & Dish Introductions

    Dining pace is supported by proactive plate changes between courses and staff who walk guests through each cut and side dish.

  • Specialty Truffle & Rare Sashimi Pairings

    Sets can be complemented with specialty dishes like fragrant truffle fried rice and sashimi selections including duck fish and surf clams.

Before you head over

Practical advice on service, ordering, and planning your visit

  • Request Tableside Grilling

    While staff frequently handle the grill, support can vary when the dining room is occupied; ask your server upfront if you would like dedicated tableside cooking for your cuts.

  • Confirm Set Inclusions

    Set menus and sides can rotate without notice based on daily availability, so check with staff when ordering if specific items like sanchu lettuce wraps are essential to your meal.

  • Reserve Ahead for Groups

    Book ahead for celebrations or family visits, as tables fill quickly during peak dining hours and reservations ensure proper seating accommodation.

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