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Akari Japanese Restaurant
Ph: (03) 9419 3786; 177 Brunswick St, Fitzroy 3065
Japanese, $$ -
Open Lunch: Tues-Fri 12 noon-3pm Dinner: Mon-Sat 6pm-10.30pm; Licensed, BYO bottled wine only, Corkage $2 bottle; AE, BC, DC, MC, V, Seats inside 40, Outside seats 6, Private room 40
Mietta's Review
A groovy stayer on the fickle Brunswick St strip. Owner chef Mitsuru Hoshino has been there since 1988. A mainly Western clientele comes to this little restaurant. There are many locals who like to both eat in and to order takeaway from here.
Other published opinions
The Age Good Food Guide 2006 score 13/20 "Akari might be in boho Brunswick Street, but it remains a straightforward neighbourhood restaurant serving up good-value, unpretentious food. Lacquered tables, polished boards, aubergine feature walls and a panel of black tiles behind the sushi counter put it firmly in the 1990s school of 'contemporary' Japanese restaurant design."
The Age A2 The Good Life Melinda Houston 2/7/05 "Just a couple of doors down from Kazen, and peacefully co-existing, is another Brunswick Street stalwart, and yes, another Japanese cafe. Like Kazen the decor is smart, simple and unpretentious. The service is brisk and cheerful. And the food is incredible value."
Or perhaps ...
Akari Japanese Restaurant Victoria
A groovy stayer on the fickle Brunswick St strip. Owner chef Mitsuru Hoshino has been there since 1988.
Kazen Victoria
Kazuhiko Ueda was trained in the art of traditional Japanese cuisine and has also had experience with Italian cooking.
Matsuya Victoria
Wabi Sabi Salon Victoria
A wonderous blending of Fitzroy and Japan. The waiters look as if they're working to support their Brunswick St coffee habit.