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Niku Shiki Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central, Shop GD070/360 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Find Niku Shiki Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central, Shop GD070/360 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Niku Shiki Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central commuters head here for fast, well-marbled beef—and stay for bubbling pots of sukiyaki. The main pull is the 90-minute all-you-can-eat feast: tender Stone Axe wagyu sliced thin, paired with sweet-savory broth, raw egg dips, and quick refills of sashimi, gyoza, and aburi sushi. For those dashing toward the Elizabeth Street trams or catching a film upstairs, the counter moves briskly with ready-to-go bento sets and wagyu nigiri. Inside, tables fill fast over smoking teppanyaki plates, crisp katsu curry, and simmering bowls of nikomi udon.

  • All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu Hotpot: A 90-minute spread featuring unlimited sliced wagyu, seafood refills, and hot sides like takoyaki and aburi sushi.
  • Full-Blood Australian Wagyu: Featuring Western Australia's Stone Axe beef across hotpot broths, teppanyaki cuts, and yakiniku donburi.
  • Transit-Friendly Grab-and-Go: Pre-packed wagyu steak bento and hand rolls ready directly beside Elizabeth Street transit.

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Why Choose Niku Shiki Melbourne Central

From all-you-can-eat sukiyaki banquets to quick tram-side wagyu bento boxes at Melbourne Central.

  • All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu Hotpot Feast

    Diners can indulge in a 90-minute all-you-can-eat Japanese feast featuring unlimited cuts of premium Wagyu beef, seafood refills, and hot sides like gyoza and tataki.

    For $58 per person, you get unlimited premium hotpot ingredients and a full spread of Japanese favourites.

    Therealfoodkk
  • Premium Stone Axe Wagyu Quality

    Every hotpot and sukiyaki feast showcases exceptionally tender full-blood Australian Wagyu cuts that cook smoothly in rich broth.

    The quality of their premium Wagyu from Stone Axe in WA is consistently incredible – tender, rich, and bursting with flavour.

    tiffii_c
  • Immediate Counter Takeaway by Transit

    Located directly at the Melbourne Central Elizabeth Street tram stop and right beneath Hoyts cinema, diners can grab pre-packaged wagyu sushi boxes without waiting.

    Always a good place to pick up some wagyu sushi boxes from the counter. Located just at the tram station, and under the hoyts cinema, quick, easy, and tasty.

    Furious Rosita
  • Effortless Street-Level Accessibility

    Convenient street-level access on Elizabeth Street makes picking up hearty, well-portioned Wagyu bento sets seamless for commuters and shoppers on the go.

    It is easy to get to, street level of Melbourne Central Elizabeth St. Pram and wheelchair friendly. Staffs are friendly and helpful and service quick.

    mrsm
  • Generous Wagyu Donburi Bowls

    Dine-in guests seeking a quick, casual meal can order freshly prepared rice bowls loaded with high-grade Wagyu, truffle, or caviar toppings.

    our favourite is the Deluxe Wagyu Yakiniku Donburi with Caviar.

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  • Seared Wagyu Teppanyaki Lunches

    Beyond sukiyaki and hotpot, the kitchen prepares satisfying lunch options including freshly seared Wagyu teppanyaki served hot with complimentary miso soup.

    The most delicious Wagyu teppanyaki I ever had. It was served with a complimentary miso soup and was cooked to perfection.

    Louis McElvogue

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and refreshing drink pairings to complete your Japanese dining experience

  • Chicken Karaage

    I also really enjoyed the Karaage Chicken (Kah-rah-ah-geh Chicken) – crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavour.

    Sean Han
  • Agedashi Tofu

    the agedashi tofu was so nice, such a big portion too.

    Imelda Judith
  • Takoyaki

    while the Takoyaki was soft, flavorful, and topped with plenty of bonito flakes.

    Gena star
  • Cocktails

    Another unexpected highlight was the cocktails! 🍹 They were well-crafted, not overly sweet, and paired perfectly with the dishes.

    Sean Han

Before you head over

Practical tips for booking hotpot, grabbing transit bento, and planning family dining

  • Plan Around All-You-Can-Eat Times

    The $58 all-you-can-eat Japanese hotpot runs Mon-Fri after 4pm and all day Sat/Sun with a 90-minute limit; booking ahead is strongly recommended to secure a table.

  • Grab Quick Takeaway by the Tram Stop

    For quick meals on transit or before a Hoyts movie, visit the street-level counter right by the Elizabeth Street tram stop for packaged wagyu sushi and bento takeout.

  • Note Children's AYCE Pricing

    If dining with toddlers, be aware that children over 2 years old are charged half-price ($29) on the all-you-can-eat hotpot menu.

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