Tamura Sake Bar

Name: Tamura Sake Bar
Address: 43 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC, Australia, 3065
Telephone: (03) 9417 1992
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.8

4.8

15 Reviews

$41 to $100

Japanese

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Tamura Sake, Records & Jazzy Kitchen offers an authentic Japanese izakaya dining experience. We source original sake, beer and the best music selection from Japan. We do our best to bring back the good memory you had in Japan, if you’ve been there, or make you want to travel there if haven’t yet.

Our food is home-made and focuses on whole chicken and less waste. We offer small, healthy dishes to share—from raw to grilled. Our records are selected by well-known Japanese DJs and producers!

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Additional information

Location
43 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Phone number
(03) 9417 1992
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

SPECIAL | $60 Otsumami Set + Sake Flight
$60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Otsumami Set - 7 x small tapas + Sake flight Selection changes seasonally Our full snack menu is also available to order from.

TSUYOSHI (Hokkaido)$42.00
junmai daiginjo, muroka nama genshu
SAWAHIME PREMIUM JUNMAI (Tochigi)$35.00
tokubetsu junmai
Hachiku from Hiroshima$45.00
5dan shikomi, muroka nama genshu
HAKUGYOKUKO (CHIBA)$47.00
junmai ginjo, muroka nama genshu
MUTSU HASSEN RED LABEL (Aomori)$42.00
tokubetsu junmai
KOIKAWA USU NIGORI (Yamagata)$40.00
junmai ginjo, lightly cloudy
TAKETSURU AGED 2018 (Hiroshima)$42.00
omachi rice junami, bottle aged, genshu
TAENOHANA YAMAHAI (MIE)$45.00
junmai, yamahai, muroka nama genshu
GUNMA IZUMI YAMAHAI (Gunma)$40.00
yamahai junmai, warm or room temperature

flavoured sake

ARAGOSHI (CLOUDY) UMESHU$16.00
ARAGOSHI (CLOUDY) YUZUSHU$16.00
HARUKA PREMIUM UMESHU$15.00
GREEN TEA PLUM WINE$15.00
BROWN SUGAR PLUM WINE$16.00
CHILLI PLUM WINE$18.00

beer

on tap

TAMULAGER$11.00
BEER COCKTAIL ( W/ YUZUSHU)$15.00
GUEST BEER
pls ask staff
ORION LAGER$13.00
ISEKADO HIME WHITE ALE$15.00
HITACHINO NEST DAI DAI IPA$16.00
Alcohol Free Pale Ale$9.00

sho-chu

ENMA$15.00
Barley / Oita
TANTAKATAN$15.00
Shiso / Hokkaido
DAIYAME$16.00
Sweet Potato / Kagoshima
IICHIKO$15.00
Barley / Oita

wine

DENTON SHED PINOT NOIR$15.00
Red; Yarra Valley
- Bottle$70.00
CHALMERS PECORINO$16.00
White; Heathcote
- Bottle$80.00

cocktails

YUZU MARGARITA$22.00
Tequila, Yuzu, Cointreau & Agave nectar
BROWN SUGAR PLUM NEGRONI$19.00
Diplomatico Mantuano Rum, Brown Sugar Plum Wine & Punt e Mess
SIGNATURE NEGRONI$19.00
Roku Gin, Campari & Yuzu Vermouth
YUZU DE HIGH BALL$14.00
Vodka, Yuzu, Lime, Mint & Soda or Lemmonade
SUNTORY HIGH BALL$15.00
Suntory Whisky, Lemon & Soda

non-alcoholic

YUZU SQUASH$9.00
SPICY GINGER BEER$6.00
FANCY LEMONADE$6.00
SPARKLING MINERAL WATER$6.00

Food Menu

OCTOPUS IN VINAIGRETTE$16.00
w/ wasabi oil
GRILLED SQUID & POTATO$21.00
w/ squid ink sauce
SAIKYO SALMON$19.00
miso marinated & grilled w/ fennel pickles
EDAMAME(VG)$10.00
TSUKEMONO (VG)$13.00
3 kinds of Seasonable Vegetable
AGEDASHI TOFU (VG)$14.00
PRAWN BALL$16.00
2 pcs w/ buckwheat
GYOZA (PORK OR VEG)$16.00
5pcs
- Pork$0.00
- Veg$0.00
CHILLI GYOZA (PORK OR VEG)$19.00
gyoza in chilli oil w/ coriander salsa
- Pork$0.00
- Veg$0.00
JFC (VG option available)$19.00
japanese fried chicken (tofu for VG)
- VG$0.00
KATSUSANDO$8.00
1/4 size panko chicken sandwich

sashimi

SASHIMI PLATTER$25.00
SHIMESABA$19.00
cured mackerel
SALMON or TUNA CRUDE
with yuzu oil & kizami wasabi
- Regular$21.00
- Large$28.00
KING FISH CARPACCIO$24.00
with plum dressing
SCALLOPS$10.00
with kizamikonbu & shibazuke oil

yakitori (2 skewers)

NEGIMA$13.00
chicken thigh with spring onion
TSUKUNE$12.00
seasoned chicken meat ball
SPICY MOMO$14.00
spicy chicken thigh
SUNAGIMO$10.00
chicken gizard
HATSU$10.00
chicken hearts
KAWA$10.00
chicken skin
MIXED VEG (VG)$11.00
corn, zucchini, mushroom
MISO EGGPLANT (VG)$12.00
PORKBELLY$8.00
1 skewer with yuzu miso

ramen

SIGNATURE RAMEN$25.00
chicken broth with pork & fish dashi served with half egg & pork cha-shu
TANTAN RAMEN$26.00
signature ramen soup base with original spicy meat tare, served with half egg & minced pork
VEGAN RAMEN$25.00
vegetable stock with shiitake & konbu dashi served with agedashi tofu
SIGNATURE RAMEN$23.00
chicken broth w/ pork & fish dashi served w/ half egg & pork cha-shu
TANTAN RAMEN$24.00
signature ramen soup base with original spicy meat tare served w/ half egg & minced pork
VEGAN RAMEN$23.00
vegetable stock w/ shiitake & konbu dashi served w/ agedashi tofu

Uncategorised

TAMURA SET$28.00
w/ JFC or AGEDASHI TOFU, Tamagoyaki, Veg Pickles, Potato Salad, Sashimi & Rice
WEEKLY SPECIAL SET$30.00
please ask our staff for today’s main dish
MISO SOUP$3.00
KATSU CURRY$23.00
panko crumbed chicken w/ rice
VEGETARIAN CURRY$23.00
topped w/ tofu karage w/ rice
KATSU SANDO$18.00
crumbed chicken w/ home made shoku pan
POTATO SALAD CROQUETTE SANDO$18.00
vegetarian
HAND CUT CHIPS$8.00
DIPPING SAUCE for CHIPS$3.00
curry / gochujang mayo / yuzu oil
OKONOMIYAKI$18.00
vegetarian savoury pancake (V or VG)

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

15 Reviews

J
Joel
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and vibe! Lovely staff and always very welcoming
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Sascha
Melbourne2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff ,excellent food and great records playing . Proper sake bar
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Ronnie
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The presentation of each disk was visually pleasing and so appetising. The tastes were all superb. The staff were friendly and helpful. While it can be a little noisy, we managed to converse quite easily. My son had been recommending this restaurant for ages, so we finally tried it. We will be coming back.
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Cissy
Melbourne2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I booked the $55 set with sake. When I was paying the bill, I was told that I have to pay $60 each and they won’t honour the app price. I have no issue with price increases if that’s what businesses need to do to stay afloat, but I do not like the misinformation. I would at least expect them to honour the deal for customers who have already booked the experience.
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Manon
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, fantastic choice of music, very friendly staff
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Simon
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great night - the four of us were seated around one corner of the bar, which was perfect. Attentive staff, who clearly were proud of their restaurant and fare.
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Becky
Melbourne10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love it !!! Our set menu also came with 3 tasting sake and every dish were so delicious
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NathanH
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic music, food and sake. Real Japanese hospitality
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Naids
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful evening; delicious cocktails, sake and food. Relaxed ambiance and personal service.loved it!
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ChrisD
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a gem. Great vibe, lovely food, intimate setting.
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FAQs

Tamura Sake Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9417 1992.

Tamura Sake Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

43 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(03) 9417 1992
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Tamura Sake Bar

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

SPECIAL | $60 Otsumami Set + Sake Flight

Otsunami Set

Pumpkin Panna Cotta$40.00

Pickled Shiso Cucumber $40.00

Agedashi Tofu$40.00

Stuffed Chicken Wing$40.00

Sashimi Tar Tar w/ Nuta (Garlic shoots, Yuzu, Miso Sauce)$40.00

Wagyu Short Rib$40.00

Grilled Rice Balls w/ Plum & Bonito Flakes$40.00

Sake Flight

Tsuyoshi$25.00

Sawahime$25.00

Yamatodamashi$25.00

Otsunami & Sake

Otsunami & Sake Combo$60.00

TAMURA ORIGINAL SAKE

TSUYOSHI (Hokkaido)$42.00

SAWAHIME PREMIUM JUNMAI (Tochigi)$35.00

Hachiku from Hiroshima$45.00

HAKUGYOKUKO (CHIBA)$47.00

MUTSU HASSEN RED LABEL (Aomori)$42.00

KOIKAWA USU NIGORI (Yamagata)$40.00

TAKETSURU AGED 2018 (Hiroshima)$42.00

TAENOHANA YAMAHAI (MIE)$45.00

GUNMA IZUMI YAMAHAI (Gunma)$40.00

flavoured sake

ARAGOSHI (CLOUDY) UMESHU$16.00

ARAGOSHI (CLOUDY) YUZUSHU$16.00

HARUKA PREMIUM UMESHU$15.00

GREEN TEA PLUM WINE$15.00

BROWN SUGAR PLUM WINE$16.00

CHILLI PLUM WINE$18.00

beer

TAMULAGER$11.00

BEER COCKTAIL ( W/ YUZUSHU)$15.00

GUEST BEER

ORION LAGER$13.00

ISEKADO HIME WHITE ALE$15.00

HITACHINO NEST DAI DAI IPA$16.00

Alcohol Free Pale Ale$9.00

sho-chu

ENMA$15.00

TANTAKATAN$15.00

DAIYAME$16.00

IICHIKO$15.00

wine

DENTON SHED PINOT NOIR$15.00

CHALMERS PECORINO$16.00

cocktails

YUZU MARGARITA$22.00

BROWN SUGAR PLUM NEGRONI$19.00

SIGNATURE NEGRONI$19.00

YUZU DE HIGH BALL$14.00

SUNTORY HIGH BALL$15.00

non-alcoholic

YUZU SQUASH$9.00

SPICY GINGER BEER$6.00

FANCY LEMONADE$6.00

SPARKLING MINERAL WATER$6.00

Food Menu

OCTOPUS IN VINAIGRETTE$16.00

GRILLED SQUID & POTATO$21.00

SAIKYO SALMON$19.00

EDAMAME(VG)$10.00

TSUKEMONO (VG)$13.00

AGEDASHI TOFU (VG)$14.00

PRAWN BALL$16.00

GYOZA (PORK OR VEG)$16.00

CHILLI GYOZA (PORK OR VEG)$19.00

JFC (VG option available)$19.00

KATSUSANDO$8.00

sashimi

SASHIMI PLATTER$25.00

SHIMESABA$19.00

SALMON or TUNA CRUDE

KING FISH CARPACCIO$24.00