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UMINONO

24 Chatham St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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24 Chatham St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

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+61 481 112 235
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About UMINONO

UMINONO shakes up Prahran with a counter omakase blending Japanese discipline and French culinary technique. Settle in by the counter—this isn't a stiff sushi temple. The course opens with rich house dashi before moving to aged nigiri, from Tasmanian otoro to sweet scallop waking up under fresh wasabi. Sommelier Kiki pours thoughtful sakes and wines, chatting through each pairing without fine-dining fuss. When time is tight, diners grab chirashi bowls or take home an omakase box. The entire sequence winds down on a single dessert: chocolate hazelnut mousse layered with raspberry granita.

  • French-Influenced Omakase: A tasting course applying European culinary techniques and dry-ageing to premium nigiri.
  • Sommelier-Led Pairings: Tableside pairings of sake and wine guided by the house sommelier.
  • Takeaway Sushi Boxes: Carefully packed omakase sushi sets and chirashi bowls available for takeaway.
  • Signature Single Dessert: The menu concludes with a singular chocolate hazelnut mousse and raspberry granita.
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Why Diners Choose Uminono

From dry-aged counter courses to sommelier pairings and omakase boxes at home, here is why diners choose Uminono.

  • Dry-Aged Precision at the Omakase Counter

    Chef-owner Arnaud curates a 13-course sequence highlighting dry-aged seafood and delicate preparations paired with dedicated tableside dialogue.

    Uminono Omakase isn’t just a meal — it’s a full-blown fish revelation. Every piece is dry-aged and brushed with varying nikiri(?), like the chef’s way of saying, “Yes, I care more about this tuna than you care about your career.”

    Gio

  • French-Influenced Course Structure and Pastry

    Rather than orthodox tea or fruit finishes, the multi-course omakase concludes with a standout chocolate, hazelnut, and raspberry mousse creation.

    And despite only having one dessert on the menu, it was genuinely the best dessert I’ve ever had.

    Adela Kerakova

  • Sommelier-Guided Pairings for Milestones

    In-house sake sommelier Kiki guides guests through thoughtful wine and sake selections that elevate daytime celebrations and tasting flights.

    The wine recommended by sommelier Kiki was superb and perfectly paired. Thank you for such a memorable experience to celebrate my husband’s birthday.

    Rebecca Tang

  • Approachable Atmosphere for Gatherings

    An unpretentious counter setup combines focused culinary technique with friendly, welcoming hosting suited for special dates and sushi lovers.

    For a first omakase, it was the perfect mix of down-to-earth and refined.

    Bitesized Diary

  • Omakase-Grade Platters Designed for Home

    Carefully curated off-premise sets bring top-tier nigiri and maki platters straight to home dinner parties and celebratory events.

    Love that I can get the high quality omakase experience in the comfort of my home.

    Ahri

  • Prepared Sashimi and Don Takeaway

    Guests can order specialty nigiri and sashimi boxes pre-packaged with restaurant-level freshness when time is short.

    I ordered takeaway from Uminono- sashimi and the roasted Anago don- and it was absolutely amazing! I’ve never been so satisfied with my choice.

    Alice

Signature sushi omakase courses, specialty boxes, and sashimi highlights

  • Lunch Omakase Course

    Chef Arnaud and his team delivered an exceptional lunch omakase for me and my family — one of, if not the best, lunch omakase experiences you'll find in Melbourne.

    Joseph Wu (Pepperjoseph41)

  • Takeaway Omakase Box

    The celebration box is immaculate, every piece is crafted superbly, flavours fresh and balanced.

    Jono K

  • Otoro Nigiri

    My favourites were the anago and scallop, followed right up by the otoro.

    Aron Steg

  • Signature Chirashi

    Is it the most delicious Chirashi sushi bowl I've ever had? Yes

    Jasmine (Jas.eats)

Other favorites

Accompaniments, cooked courses, and sommelier beverage pairings

  • Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse

    delicious chocolate, hazelnut, and raspberry mousse

    Aron Steg

  • Koji Barramundi Katsu

    Koji Barramundi Katsu

    Joseph Wu (Pepperjoseph41)

  • House Made Dashi

    comforting housemade dashi

    Bitesized Diary

  • Sommelier Wine & Sake Pairings

    The wine recommended by sommelier Kiki was superb and perfectly paired.

    Rebecca Tang

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and personal touches that elevate the omakase experience

  • Warm Hand Towels & Welcoming Broth

    Guests are welcomed at the start of the counter meal with warm hand towels and a house-made dashi soup broth to settle the palate.

  • Interactive Fish Provenance & Technique Dialogue

    Chef-owner Arnaud guides diners through each cut, sharing fish provenance and dry-ageing techniques while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and unpretentious.

  • Sommelier-Guided Wine & Sake Pairings

    In-house sommelier Kiki provides tailored wine and sake pairings, detailing producers and origin notes tableside across courses.

  • Celebration Boxes & Curbside Takeaway Care

    Curated multi-piece omakase and sashimi platters are packed to standard for celebrations at home, with staff even running orders curbside to guests' cars.

Before you head over

Practical advice for reserving your omakase counter seat or planning takeaway

  • Book your counter seat in advance

    Dine-in lunch and dinner seating is run as a chef's choice omakase course, so reserve your counter spot well in advance.

  • Plan ahead for neighborhood parking

    Plan your arrival buffer or transport ahead of time, as on-street parking right around the Chatham Street location can be tricky to secure.

  • Pre-order curated takeaway boxes

    If dining at home, order multi-piece celebration boxes and chirashi platters early for scheduled pickup.

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