Wagaya » Melbourne Japanese Restaurant Guide

Accessed via the Chinatown-side elevator in the MidCity Arcade, Wagaya feels just like a Japanese izakaya.

With its spacious interior and booth-style tables, it’s perfect for couples and groups of friends, and with its karaoke room and balcony, Wagaya is also ideal for functions.

Both food and drinks menus give you a huge variety of choice, and ordering is easy and fun, thanks to the touchscreens at every table.

The sushi and sashimi are firm favourites, due to Wagaya being part of the same company as the Hotaru sushi train below, while other popular dishes include Beef Sukiyaki (S/$13), Mentai Potato Salad ($9), Chicken Gristle ($8), Lotus Root Chips ($6.90) and grilled dishes like Ox Tongue ($7.70).

Particularly great value is the lunchtime Main Dish and Side Dish combo, which allows you to combine dishes from both menus for just $10.

Add in delicious desserts and you have a fantastic place to enjoy time with friends.