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Shinbashi Yakiniku

294 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 15 people

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Find Shinbashi Yakiniku

294 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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+61 452 619 595
HoursMonday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Shinbashi Yakiniku

Trade the usual Lygon Street pasta crawl for premium tabletop charcoal grilling at Shinbashi Yakiniku. Kick off your shoes for sunken horigotatsu seating, slide into slippers, and get right to the heat. Regulars gravitate toward the Ultimate Wagyu Box—a parade of marbled cuts that sizzle over the grill grates alongside house-made kimchi and beef tataki dressed in soy vinegar. Efficient downdraft smoke extraction keeps the air clear, so you never leave smelling like a campfire. Round out the feast with chilled junmai ginjo or a bowl of piping-hot nabeyaki udon.

  • Marbled Wagyu Sets: Cuts like the Ultimate Wagyu Box arrive with individual tasting notes for table grilling.
  • Horigotatsu Seating: Recessed floor tables require shoe removal, leaning into traditional izakaya dining.
  • Smokeless Charcoal Grills: Built-in downdraft ventilation draws charcoal smoke away before it clings to clothes.
  • Weeknight All-You-Can-Eat: A timed 90-minute all-you-can-eat yakiniku service runs Monday through Wednesday nights.
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Why Diners Choose Shinbashi Yakiniku

Why diners choose Shinbashi Yakiniku for wagyu feasts, dates, and authentic Japanese izakaya dining

  • DIY Charcoal Grilling at Your Table

    Interactive tabletop grilling pairs high-grade marbled Wagyu with built-in pits cooked to personal preference.

    You literally play chef right at your table, they bring out the most amazing raw, premium meats and veggies & you grill it all yourself over a hot built-in pit.

    Helen Atzarakis

  • Curated Multi-Cut Wagyu Selections

    Curated Wagyu tasting boxes present diverse premium cuts accompanied by detailed descriptions of each cut.

    a lovely selection of premium cuts, each with a little note next to it explaining what it was.

    Tristan

  • Smoke-Free Tabletop BBQ Comfort

    Guests can celebrate milestones and date nights enjoying charcoal BBQ without smoke odors lingering on their clothes.

    it’s a yakiniku spot that doesn’t leave you smelling like smoke, which makes it perfect for dates or special occasions.

    Rosie C

  • Special Occasion Indulgence

    Tender cuts like marinated tataki and marbled beef provide an indulgent culinary highlight for special celebrations.

    I rarely eat beef, or meat even, but I love eating high quality wagyu on special occasions and this was exactly what I was looking for.

    A Green Koala

  • Traditional Sunken Horigotatsu Seating

    Traditional sunken floor tatami seating requires removing shoes with slippers provided, immersing diners in Japanese dining culture.

    The venue is very unique with the tables being sunk into the flooring- you also take your shoes off and they give you slippers if you need to go to the bathroom.

    Bianca Wacker

  • Authentic Izakaya Drink Pairings

    Group gatherings are complemented by recessed seating and an extensive lineup of sake, whisky, and umeshu.

    For drink pairings, take your pick from their large selection of Japanese sake, whisky, or umeshu

    Stelly

Premium marbled wagyu cuts and signature grilled selections

  • Ultimate Wagyu Box

    The quality of the food was outstanding, especially the Ultimate Wagyu Box.

    Hana sazida

  • Wagyu Deluxe Trio

    The Wagyu Deluxe Trio was definitely the highlight — beautiful marbling, tender and full of flavour.

    Ling Xin

  • Beef Tataki

    The Beef Tataki was incredibly fresh, tender, and melted in my mouth.

    Hana sazida

  • Pork Belly

    The pork belly was also delicious!

    Bianca Wacker

Other favorites

Traditional Japanese izakaya sides and starters to balance rich charcoal-grilled cuts

  • Takoyaki

    delicious Takoyaki

    Hana sazida

  • Chicken Karaage

    crispy Chicken Karaage

    Hana sazida

  • Japanese Salad

    refreshing Japanese Salad

    Hana sazida

  • Bibimbap

    Bibimbap

    Rosie C

Before you head over

Practical advice for booking, timing, and traditional tatami seating

  • Book Ahead for Peak Slots

    Tables fill up rapidly, especially for popular evening sessions and the all-you-can-eat package, so reserve your table well in advance.

  • Pace the Weeknight AYCE Window

    The all-you-can-eat deal runs Monday through Wednesday for a 90-minute sitting, but ordering cuts off at 60 minutes, so place your requests promptly from the start.

  • Expect Shoe Removal for Tatami Seating

    Sunken horigotatsu tatami seating requires removing your shoes upon arrival, with slippers provided if you step away from the table.

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