Restaurant
Yakinau Izakaya Japanese Restaurant
Queens Place, S7/370 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Queens Place, S7/370 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked off Queen Street, this Japanese spot pairs tabletop yakiniku with cozy, partitioned booths built for long talks over sizzling marbled beef. Melburnians drop in for the unpretentious setup—wine cabinets lining the walls and a mood that feels like stepping straight into a Tokyo bar. Staff happily step in to guide the grill or take over the cooking so you do not scorch the premium M9 wagyu slices. Round it out with skewers, grilled zucchini, and cold buckwheat noodles to chase the rich cuts.
- Tableside Grill Assistance: Friendly floor staff regularly step in to help sizzle and cook wagyu cuts over the table grill.
- Cubicle Booth Seating: Seating is carved into intimate booths and partitioned cubicles for private conversation.
- Izakaya Plates & Sides: Beyond tabletop BBQ, the kitchen turns out yakitori skewers, crispy chicken skin, and cold buckwheat noodles.
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Why Dine at Yakinau Izakaya
Discover why guests choose Yakinau Izakaya for intimate gatherings, premium yakiniku, and authentic Tokyo vibes.
Premium M9 Wagyu BBQ
Guests enjoy top-tier M9 Wagyu cuts, premium meats, and izakaya sides prepared on interactive tabletop setups.
The quality of the meat is top-notch — melt-in-your-mouth wagyu, perfectly marinated cuts, and everything grilled to perfection.
Crystal shao Attentive Tableside Cooking Guidance
Whether it's guidance on grilling fat cubes or tableside cooking assistance, attentive staff make tabletop grilling effortless.
The staff helped us grill the meat, and their skills definitely outshine ours.
Sylvia Liu Partitioned Booths for Private Gatherings
The venue is partitioned into cubicles and dedicated booths, allowing couples and friend groups to converse without distraction.
Each seating area is well-designed for privacy, making it perfect for gatherings and chats with friends.
Sylvia Liu Intimate Settings for Date Nights
Cosy booth nooks and attentive service make the izakaya an ideal venue for date nights and celebrations.
I appreciated getting a booth for our table of 2 - it made things our hang out a bit more intimate!
Jasmine (Jas.eats) Transportive Tokyo Bar Ambience
The interior styling, bar setup, and hospitality recreate the feeling of being inside an authentic Tokyo bar.
once you step in, the atmosphere completely changes, it feels like you’ve walked into a bar in Japan.
Tran Cris Smoke-Free Post-Dining Comfort
Efficient extraction ensures diners enjoy a full Japanese BBQ dinner without smoke lingering on their clothes.
A bonus also was walking out of there not smelling like bbq either.
Lily Dowsey
Most popular items
Customer-favorite grilled cuts and signature izakaya mains
M9 Wagyu
The highlight was definitely the BBQ Wagyu M9 – it literally melted in my mouth, so tender and flavourful!
Yan Lai Ramen
having the ramen as the main, with a few meats to share, was great to try the experience without needing to spend too much on meats.
Steven Lam Chicken karaage
The mentaiko prawn toast and chicken karaage were also standout dishes.
Lu “Ins&Tk:deliciousdownunder” Kaisen don
The wagyu is an obvious draw but my personal favourite was the kaisen don.
Quincy
Other favorites
Complementary izakaya sides and starters to complete your meal
Crispy chicken skin
crispy chicken skin
Brie Juta Miso soup
miso soup
ash Agedashi tofu
agedashi tofu
bairdmr Buckwheat noodles
The buckwheat noodles are a must-try – a perfect pairing with the grilled meats.
Sylvia Liu
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality nuances and attentive dining touches that elevate the izakaya experience
Grill-Prep Instructions and Fat Cubes
Staff provide clear grilling guidance, including demonstrating how to grease the grill surface with fat cubes to prevent meats from sticking.
Hands-On Tableside Grilling Assistance
Waitstaff step in during service to cook and grill Wagyu tableside, helping guests achieve ideal doneness.
Entrance Wine Cabinet Display
Wine cabinets positioned right by the entryway set an intimate, atmospheric tone immediately upon walking into the venue.
Low-Odor Tabletop BBQ Experience
Barbecuing Wagyu on in-table grills without lingering barbecue smoke or odor clinging to clothes upon leaving.
Before you head over
Practical planning advice for dining at Yakinau Izakaya
Arrive at 5:00 PM to Secure Popular Cuts
The restaurant opens right at 5:00 PM and quickly fills up, with popular Wagyu cuts and omakase options selling out later in the evening. Arrive near opening to secure your preferred cuts.
Use Fat Cubes Before Grilling Wagyu
If you are grilling tabletop meats yourself, run the supplied fat cubes thoroughly across the grill surface prior to cooking to prevent delicate cuts from sticking.
Pair Noodle Bowls with Shared Cuts
If high-end beef sets push your budget, order noodle or rice mains like ramen or kaisen don paired with a few shared skewers or meat cuts to enjoy the BBQ experience at a modest price.
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