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Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0, Geelong, AU-VIC

Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0

4.6
4.6
136 Reviews
$41 to $100
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
Michael Bong didn’t come to Japanese cooking along the obvious route – he’s Korean, for one – but now that he has, he’s certainly making the most of it. Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar on Little Malop Street in the centre of Geelong is a tribute to the corner bars of Tokyo, with a focus on japanese tapas and warm dishes mates that come off it. That results in top-notch pork belly, beef and chicken thighs for the meat-eaters and salmon, prawns and scallops for the fish fans as well as beancurd and vegetables for the vegetarians. Aside from the grill, there is also an astounding array of sushi and sashimi dishes, octopus pancake balls, salt and pepper squid, alongside dessert options and a long cocktail menu that befits all the best, boozy backstreet izakaya joints in Japan. Take trip into Geelong town centre for a Japanese meal to remember at Tomodachi on Little Malop Street – just remember to book your table before you arrive, as they do get crowded.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Bong

What 136 people are saying

Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0 offers "fantastic Japanese" cuisine with "amazing food" and "friendly" service. The venue features a lively atmosphere and efficient service, perfect for a quick bite. Some reviews noted "great value," although seating and noise levels could improve. Overall, it's a "delicious" dining experience worth returning to.

136 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    Tasmania1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I regularly get my ramen or bento fix here. Seated outside on a warm summer evening is the best!

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  2. Kerry

    Victoria7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff are very friendly and the food is fantastic and great value.

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  3. skye

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love love! Thank you again for a wonderful evening

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  4. Hung

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great delicious food. Sashimi was really fresh. Had the ramen and it was cooked to perfection. Nothing to fault at the restaurant

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    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    ‘A hole in the wall’ Tokyo style where great food is served a a reasonable price with friendly and efficient service.

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    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff and amazing food. Must try the Hoki Highball cocktail. We will be back soon.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food never disappoints at Tomodachi …. Great value too

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 4 May 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a booking for 8 15pm and by the time we got to the location the closed sign was flipped and all the chairs stacked so we couldn't enter or eat.

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  9. MylaW

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 13 February 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and servic was good Just thought it was under done with furniture

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  10. Katiegirl

    Victoria9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 February 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great for quick bite before the show. Quick efficient service and delicious food. Not somewhere to linger on a date night. Tight tables and stools. Quite noisy but happy diners

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Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0 is rated 4.6 stars by 136 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Tomodachi Izakaya & Bar 1.0

85a Little Malop St, Geelong, AU-VIC 3220

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Japanese Speciality, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Bong
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