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Samurai

804 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

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804 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

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+61 3 9819 4858
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Samurai

Glenferrie Road runs fast, but Samurai still feeds Hawthorn with crisp chicken katsu curry and honest Japanese comfort at pocket-friendly prices. Tabletop touchscreens keep orders moving straight to the kitchen—plates arrive minutes later alongside complimentary roasted hojicha. Bento boxes come stacked with salmon sashimi, gyoza, and teriyaki tofu, washed down with their thick matcha shake.

  • Touchscreen Ordering: Patrons tap orders straight through tabletop digital tablets for prompt kitchen turnaround.
  • Complimentary Roasted Tea: Every dine-in meal includes complimentary hot brewed hojicha or genmaicha.
  • Hearty Bentos & Matcha Shakes: Multi-compartment sets come packed with sashimi, gyoza, and sides alongside signature matcha thick shakes.
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Why Diners Choose Samurai

Discover why Glenferrie Road diners rely on Samurai for quick, authentic, and exceptionally affordable Japanese meals.

  • Budget-Friendly Japanese Comfort Classics

    Enjoy hearty, authentic staples like chicken katsu curry and sushi rolls paired with complimentary hot tea that keeps total dining checks remarkably low.

    The food here is super tasty, great quality, and really affordable.

    John

  • Complimentary Traditional Green Tea Service

    Dine-in guests receive free pots or cups of traditional roasted or brown rice green tea alongside generous multi-component meals.

    Free genmai cha (green tea) served to all guests.

    SoK8 #

  • Effortless In-Table Digital Ordering

    Tablets installed at dining tables allow patrons to browse menus and transmit their orders without waiting for waitstaff.

    you can just order off the ipad on at the tables.

    Andrew Truong

  • Fast Service and Rapid Order Fulfillment

    Kitchen processes execute orders promptly, ensuring fast turnover for dine-in visits and early readiness for busy takeaway customers.

    the food is always ready for me to pick up ten minutes earlier than I expect!

    Sno Whispers

  • Signature Matcha Thick Shakes

    A longstanding venue specialty, thick green tea milkshakes provide an iconic, indulgent complement to savory meal sets.

    The matcha milkshake is also a longstanding favourite, it's more like a thickshake which I absolutely love.

    Gladys Zhang

  • Decades of Reliable Nostalgic Consistency

    Generations of patrons return to enjoy unchanged flavor profiles, beloved staple dishes, and comforting familiarity spanning decades.

    I’ve been coming here since 1995 and have just returned after a long hiatus and was thrilled that quality of food was exactly the same!

    Luka Tremback

Beloved Japanese classics and hearty combination bento boxes

  • Chicken Katsu Curry

    chicken katsu curry with brown rice

    Ainz (ainz_gourmet)

  • Unagi Bento Box

    Unagi Bento Box

    Andrianna H

  • Sushi Bento Box

    Sushi Bento Box

    Andrianna H

  • Udon

    regular udon

    Sno Whispers

Other favorites

Signature drinks, sides, and complimentary tea to complete your meal

  • Matcha Thick Shake

    matcha thick shakes!!

    tiffii_c

  • Takoyaki

    takoyaki

    Mrs L L

  • Gyoza

    gyoza

    Sno Whispers

  • Complimentary Tea

    Complimentary tea

    John

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you place an order when dining in?

Dine-in guests order directly using touchscreens or tablets provided at each table, and orders are typically brought out very promptly. You pay at the counter when you finish.

Should you expect a wait for a table?

Seating is intimate and tables fill up quickly during peak lunch and dinner services, often leading to a 15- to 25-minute wait or queue outside. Arriving earlier in the service or during the day helps avoid the rush.

Is complimentary tea served?

Yes. Dine-in guests are provided with complimentary hot green tea (hojicha or genmaicha) with their meal.

Does the restaurant serve alcoholic drinks?

Samurai does not serve alcohol, beer, wine, or cocktails, but offers a variety of soft drinks and house signature matcha thickshakes and milkshakes.

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