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Yaki Jin Ormond

570 North Rd, Ormond VIC 3204, Australia

Recommended by 10 people

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Find Yaki Jin Ormond

570 North Rd, Ormond VIC 3204, Australia

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+61 406 555 881
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Yaki Jin Ormond

Slices of wagyu and gyukatsu sear over solid fuel at your table, paired with unlimited made-to-order dishes. Skip the standard buffet trays—Yaki Jin dishes out salmon sashimi, crispy unagi, and panko prawns in controlled portions straight to your booth. Diners clock in for a 90-minute ordering sprint, cooking paper-thin beef at their own pace without feeling rushed. A swirl of black sesame or matcha soft serve wraps up the session.

  • Made-to-Order AYCE: Fresh salmon sashimi, nigiri, and hot plates are prepared upon ordering in small portions within a 90-minute window.
  • Tabletop Fuel Burners: Thinly sliced wagyu beef and breaded gyukatsu cook tableside on personal solid-fuel hot plates.
  • Soft Serve Finish: Every sitting wraps up with an included swirl of matcha or black sesame soft serve.
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Why Dine at Yaki Jin Ormond

Unlimited made-to-order Japanese dishes, interactive solid-fuel tabletop grilling, and welcoming group dining in Ormond.

  • Fresh Made-to-Order All-You-Can-Eat

    Dishes are prepared fresh to order in perfectly portioned small plates, allowing diners to sample wagyu beef, sashimi, and unagi quickly without waste.

    I like the idea of a buffet that's made to order. Fresh and not long wait.

    Kristine P

  • Paced Dining with Complimentary Dessert

    A 90-minute ordering window within a 2-hour dining session delivers abundant varieties, concluding with complimentary matcha or black sesame ice cream.

    Each sitting is 2 hours and you have 90 minutes to order. Finish with a choice of matcha or sesame seed ice cream.

    Maria Ngo

  • Interactive Solid-Fuel Tabletop Grilling

    Diners cook delicate cuts of gyu katsu and wagyu beef themselves on personal solid-fuel hot plates at their table.

    Delicate pieces of gyu katsu, wagyu beef to cook up on a cute little hot plate lit with solid fuel.

    Maria Ngo

  • Tableside Paper-Thin Wagyu Searing

    Paper-thin wagyu beef cooks rapidly over personal tabletop burners, offering a distinct and engaging hands-on BBQ format.

    I love cooking the paper thin wagyu on the hot plate.

    Cat Sid

  • Warm Hospitality for Family Celebrations

    Attentive and accommodating front-of-house staff make family milestones and birthday celebrations effortless and memorable.

    The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, making our celebration even more special.

    E J

  • Generous Shareable Feasts for Groups

    Generous table capacities and flexible BYO wine policies make group gatherings relaxed, ensuring no guest leaves hungry.

    Food was quickly replenished as the empty plates piled up, and I can confirm no one went home hungry.

    LocalPro Plumb

Customer-favourite grill items and fresh sashimi platters

  • Gyu Katsu

    Must try the gyu katsu (ordered 7 of them LOL)

    Stephanie Vu

  • Wagyu Beef

    wagyu beef platter was the real highlight—rich, tender, and absolutely packed with flavour

    Fabubuz Bubuz

  • Salmon Platter

    the salmon platter, which was surprisingly good quality

    Andy Wilk

  • Fresh Sashimi Platter

    The fresh sashimi platter was beautifully presented and incredibly fresh

    Fabubuz Bubuz

Other favorites

Complementary small plates, sushi selections, and house desserts

  • Matcha and Black Sesame Soft Serve

    matcha/sesame soft serve included at the end of ordering was absolutely delicious

    Lisen Campbell-Smith

  • Panko Prawns

    Most notable items would be the Panko Prawns.

    Branden

  • Gyoza

    The gyoza was yummy even though it was vegetarian

    Anita Tay

  • Unagi Sushi

    the unagi sushi offers a beautifully balanced sweet and savoury taste

    Chandra TAN

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and dining touches that elevate all-you-can-eat Japanese dining at Yaki Jin Ormond.

  • Complimentary Sesame and Matcha Soft Serve

    Dining sessions conclude with complimentary matcha or black sesame soft-serve ice cream served to tables or prepared to go.

  • Personal Tabletop Solid-Fuel Burners

    Guests enjoy an interactive tabletop burner setup with solid fuel, allowing paper-thin wagyu and delicate gyu katsu to be cooked directly to personal liking.

  • Birthday Dessert Presentation

    Staff actively accommodate celebration dinners by adding birthday candles to dessert presentations for guest parties.

  • Thoughtful Toddler Hospitality

    Servers offer thoughtful family care, including providing a toy to entertain young toddlers during dining and gifting it at the end of the evening.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the all-you-can-eat ordering work?

Meals are served all-you-can-eat style from a made-to-order menu, where dishes arrive in small portions designed for two people so you can sample a wide variety of items without waste.

How much dining and ordering time do you get?

Standard sittings are scheduled for 2 hours, giving you a 90-minute ordering window to order your food fresh from the kitchen.

How do table grill items like wagyu and gyu katsu work?

Signature items such as wagyu beef and gyu katsu are served raw or partially prepared for you to cook directly at your table on individual hot plates heated by solid fuel.

Is dessert included with the meal?

Yes, complimentary matcha or black sesame ice cream is included at the end of your ordering session, though it may need to be requested directly from staff as it might not be listed on the printed menu.

Can you make a reservation or bring your own drinks?

The restaurant accepts reservations and also allows guests to bring their own wine (BYO).

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