Reviews
What Olivier Gilles doesn't like about Tempura Hajime:
Service was not professional and I was appreciate their effort. The presentation was not bad but taste and texture was awful... chef needs to change Omakase menu balance... and please take off the sushi from the menu... sushi rice was worse than sushi train food...in town. View all feedback. What Harley Shaw likes about Tempura Hajime:
Possibly not quite as good as they may like to believe. Portions small and slightly predictable. But staff impeccably mannered. Beer good. Food fresh. A super quiet corner of authentic Japanese cuisine hidden away in busy Melbourne. View all feedback.
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The restaurant is small and cozy and seats about 12 people. Each tempura dish is beautifully and carefully created. The chef literally makes the tempura making...
read moreWe had the tempura and sushi omakase. The tempura was divine - crispy on the outside, succulent in the inside and not too oily. The sashimi was nice and fresh t...
read moreThe first thing you'll notice about Hajime is it's very small--only twelve seats, arranged like a bar around two tempura frying stoves, although most of the
This cute and intimate little (seats 12) restaurant just became a favourite. Authentic with great attention to detail. The food was fabulous, and we had a very...
read moreIt's like being invited to someone's home and you sit around the breakfast/Kitchen bar. Very homely. But that's where the similarity ends. The food is a joy to...
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read moreExperience authentic Japanese cuisine in a hidden gem in busy Melbourne. The service may not be perfect, but the staff is impeccably mannered and the beer is good. Enjoy fresh sushi and tempura prepared in front of you in a super quiet corner of the city. With only 12 places around the cooking area, booking is essential. The tempura is light and crispy, the sushi is fresh and delicious, and the chef is friendly and professional. It's like being invited to someone's home, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for an intimate dining experience, Tempura Hajime is a must-visit spot for Japanese cuisine lovers.
The details are felt in the Tempura Hajime, which is a Japanese-style minimalist that can accommodate only 12 people. Each set of different styles from each gue...
read moreHave you ever eaten a prawn and really, really loved it? The prawn I had at Tempura Hajime was simply the best prawn I’ve ever eaten. It was flavoursome beyond...
read moreCame here to celebrate my anniversary with my partner. We had tempura and sushi set. It was one of the most enjoyable dining experience. You get to watch the ch...
read moreThis is the place to experience authentic tempura omakase in Melbourne.<br/ <br/ Food 5:<br/ Like many small dining establishments in Japan that are family/owne...
read moreWe decided to visit here for a special anniversary. After reading about the multiple sushi and sashimi omakase’s and trying quite a number of them we decided th...
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