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NishikiAN

425 Springvale Rd, Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

Recommended by 44 people

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425 Springvale Rd, Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

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+61 3 9877 4999
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About NishikiAN

NishikiAN delivers the buzzing energy of a Tokyo izakaya right to Springvale Road with thick-cut sashimi and sizzling wagyu skewers. Diners consistently single out the kitchen’s faithful homestyle flavours—from juicy menchi katsu to comforting bowls of ramen. Table-side iPads keep dinner moving smoothly by displaying live cooking updates, while a robotic cat server glides across the floor to drop off platters. At midday, locals drop in for unagi don and teriyaki hamburg teishoku sets, then grab Japanese pantry staples from the front market shelves on their way out.

  • Interactive Tech Service: Guests track orders in real time on table tablets, with automated cat robots rolling up to drop off dishes.
  • Teishoku Lunch Sets: Midday menus feature teriyaki hamburg, ramen, and unagi don served alongside rice, sashimi, and miso soup.
  • In-House Mini Grocer: A front entrance display features dedicated shelves and a freezer stocked with packaged Japanese foodstuffs.
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Why Diners Choose NishikiAN

Discover why diners choose NishikiAN for authentic izakaya dining, interactive tech, and set lunches.

  • Authentic Flavours Faithful to Japan

    Diners consistently praise dishes like sashimi, unadon, and seasonal items that faithfully match the recipes and flavours found in Japan.

    The food taste authentic like in Japan.

    Willow Tree

  • Structured Teishoku and Bento Sets

    Visitors highlight the variety of daytime teishoku set meals featuring Hamburg steak, sashimi, and miso soup alongside bento and donburi.

    all teishoku come with rice, sashimi, miso soup.

    Furi

  • Nostalgic Travel-Quality Comfort

    Guests seeking genuine Japanese cuisine feel transported back to travels in Tokyo through comforting dishes and warm izakaya hospitality.

    We were struggling to find a good Japanese restaurant after returning from a holiday in Japan. The food and service were excellent!

    Tirukumar Thiagarajah

  • Welcoming Izakaya Warmth

    The warm izakaya atmosphere and welcoming hospitality leave diners feeling comfortable whether dining with family, friends, or visitors.

    The service is outstanding, the staff are so friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming.

    Karin Taira

  • Novelty Robot Cat Table Service

    The restaurant features an autonomous cat robot server that delivers dishes to dining tables and entertains guests during special celebrations.

    They have a robot cat waiter! And it sings Happy Birthday if there’s a bday celebration happening!

    Clare Ashton

  • Live Table-Side Order Tracking

    Table-side iPad touchscreens give guests real-time transparency over their kitchen cooking progress and serving stages.

    You can keep track of where the order is, whether it is still cooking or is served.

    Ben and Stella Tulloch

Signature izakaya dishes and lunchtime staples

  • Sashimi Platter

    The sashimi platter was delicious

    Lakshan Sheriffdeen

  • Wagyu Skewers

    The wagyu skewers were amazing....

    rich the golfer bod

  • Tonkotsu Ramen

    Tonkotsu Ramen - the soup base was quite good, and the ramen as a whole was nice.

    Furi

  • Teriyaki Hamburg Teishoku

    The Hamburg was quite freshly made as it was juicy and of a fair portion - enough to accompany the rice bowl as part of the set.

    Furi

Other favorites

Izakaya sides, desserts, and imported beverages

  • Homemade Cheesecake

    Strongly recommend their homemade cheesecake — I love the texture!

    Wan Ying

  • Cheese Imo Mochi

    Cheese Imo Mochi - this was an appetiser which looked very nice in the menu, and which was actually very delicious.

    Furi

  • Chawanmushi

    Highly recommend the Chawanmushi and their selection of imported Japanese beer.

    Mel Azi

  • Imported Japanese Beer

    their selection of imported Japanese beer.

    Mel Azi

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ordering and payment work at the table?

Orders are placed directly using an iPad tablet at your table. Note that selections are sent immediately to the kitchen rather than held in a cart, and the screen allows you to track preparation and serving status. Bills are paid at the front counter afterwards.

Should you book a table in advance?

Booking in advance is strongly recommended, especially on popular evenings like Friday nights when walk-in tables can be scarce and limited to counter seating. NishikiAN accepts table reservations.

Can you split the bill across multiple cards?

No, the restaurant does not split bills, so groups dining together should plan to pay together on a single bill at the front cashier.

What is the difference between the lunch and dinner menus?

Lunch features structured, affordable options including Teishoku set meals (served with rice, sashimi, and miso soup), bento boxes, ramen, and donburi. Dinner focuses on an à la carte izakaya menu.

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