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WAZA Japanese Restaurant

385 Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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Find WAZA Japanese Restaurant

385 Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia

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+61 3 8524 8945
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About WAZA Japanese Restaurant

Skip the trek into the city—this quiet Clayton outpost delivers rich tonkotsu broth, crisp chicken katsu, and fresh sashimi without the fuss. Regulars come for the balanced teishoku trays loaded with rice, salad, pickles, and crispy sides. Order through the table QR code, settle in under the soft background tunes, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon over crunchy prawn tempura.

  • Teishoku Set Trays: Multi-dish sets round out beef sukiyaki or tempura with rice, fresh salad, edamame, and pickles.
  • QR-Code Counter Setup: Tabletop QR-code ordering keeps service prompt and casual before paying at the counter.
  • Quiet Neighborhood Comfort: A calm, cozy room playing gentle background tunes offers a peaceful escape for lunch or dinner.
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Why Diners Choose WAZA Japanese Restaurant

Discover why locals turn to WAZA for authentic set meals, rich ramen, and peaceful neighborhood dining.

  • Authentic Japanese Flavours Close to Home

    Traditional ramen, udon, and donburi prepared with rich broths and authentic seasoning provide an authentic Japanese dining option locally in Clayton.

    Finally authentic Japanese place without needing to travel to Glen Waverley or closer into city.

    Jimmy Yang

  • Generous and Balanced Teishoku Trays

    Signature Teishoku combos deliver balanced multi-dish meals complete with rice, salad, edamame, spring rolls, and pickles.

    It is a well balanced meal with rice, salad, prawn, pickles.

    Siyao Zhang

  • Craving Relief Without the Commute

    Locals find relief enjoying deeply satisfying tonkotsu ramen and crispy katsu without facing long city commutes.

    Their raman is the most flavourful in the area so if you can't get to the city and craving a good ramen, I recommend this place

    _ Msnan _

  • Warm Hospitality in a Relaxing Space

    Attentive, welcoming hospitality and a clean, quiet neighborhood atmosphere make diners feel comfortable and genuinely taken care of.

    Definitely will come here again to enjoy the delectable food within a fine, relaxing establishment with kind, caring staff.

    Raadzz

  • Quiet, Unhurried Neighborhood Atmosphere

    An intimate dining room paired with soft background music offers an unhurried haven for peaceful solo meals and quiet dinners.

    It is nice and quiet with light music. The food is delicious.

    Siyao Zhang

  • Convenient and Seamless Table Ordering

    Streamlined digital ordering via table QR codes combined with counter pay ensures prompt meal preparation and efficient visits.

    easy to order QR system pay over the counter style. I like it.

    MrSmoothOPReviews

Satisfying authentic ramen, crispy katsu, balanced teishoku sets, and flavorful udon

  • Tonkotsu Ramen

    We all had the Tonkotsu Ramen - from the charred fragrance as the noodles arrived at the table, the rich luscious broth, bouncy perfectly textured noodles, soft tasty eggs... if you love ramen, come here.

    Carla

  • Chicken Katsu Curry

    This time I tried the curry katsu chicken with rice combo. Was delicious especially the katsu chicken had just the right crispyness and taste. Curry was nice too.

    MrSmoothOPReviews

  • Tempura Prawn Teishoku

    I ordered Tempura Prawn Teisyoku. It is a well balanced meal with rice, salad, prawn, pickles. Food is not overly salty or overly flavoured.

    Siyao Zhang

  • Beef Sukiyaki Udon

    Had the beef sukiyaki udon and Karaage don. The taste is authentic, soup was flavourful and the udon is bouncy!

    fernny K

Other favorites

Authentic Japanese sides and traditional sweet treats to complement your meal

  • Takoyaki

    The cheesy takoyaki is fantastic too with those big, fragrant stretches of melted cheese, really satisfying.

    Chongkai Sun

  • Taiyaki

    Definitely recommend the taiyaki (fish dessert). The outside is crunchy and the inside is chewy, with a filling of custard and red bean. It's a beautiful texture and actually the best I've had in Melbourne.

    Caitlin Wu

  • Agedashi Tofu

    We also enjoyed the Cheesy Takaoki, Agedashi Tofu, pancakes, Karaage, and Prawn Udon—all were equally impressive.

    Mrs L L

  • Namban Chicken

    I also ordered their namban chicken for $9.80 and it was so good. The sauce coated the chicken well. It was delicious as well.

    Han Yu Tan

Before you head over

Practical tips for ordering, upgrading your meal, and dining at WAZA Japanese Restaurant

  • Order via QR and Pay at the Counter

    Place your meal orders using the table QR code, then head to the counter when you are ready to settle the bill.

  • Upgrade to a Teishoku Set for Variety

    Upgrade your main dish into a teishoku set to add balanced sides like spring rolls, edamame, and fresh salad for a modest extra charge.

  • Squeeze Lemon Over Tempura

    When eating the tempura sets, squeeze the supplied lemon wedge directly over the fried tempura to brighten and elevate the flavors.

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