Hamer Hall Japanese Menu
Savour an Award-Winning Japanese Dining Experience
Delight in an award-winning culinary journey at our Southbank restaurant, located in Hamer Hall. Our talented chefs infuse a dynamic twist into centuries-old cuisine, offering an ever-evolving menu designed to captivate your palate.
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Discover the finest omakase and unwind at our sake bar, where expertly crafted beverages complement exquisite dishes. Explore our diverse Japanese set menu and à la carte options, featuring fine dining sushi with nigiri, sashimi, and sushi rolls.
Saké Hamer Hall, a top choice for Japanese cuisine in Melbourne CBD, offers an exceptional dining experience. Complement your culinary journey with our extensive Japanese drink menu, boasting award-winning sake, Japanese whiskies, and handcrafted cocktails.
Conveniently situated among restaurants near Arts Centre Melbourne, we are ideal for a pre-theatre menu or a delightful lunch. Experience unparalleled Asian food at one of the best Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. Please note, our menus are subject to change.
- A La Carte
- Set Menu
- Saké Hour
- Pre-Theatre
- Beverage
- Desserts
Cold Starters
- Oysterswakame | ginger | tobiko | finger lime dressing9 (each)
- Blue Reef Coral Trout Cevichecoriander | cucumber | jalapenos | eschalots cherry tomatoes | crispy sweet potatoes, lemon lime dressing37
- Ora King Salmon Tacos salmon roe | avocado purée | truffle oil | lime zest 38 2pc
- Nori Crispstuna | kingfish | chive | shichimi | sesame dressing32 4pc
- Cured King George Whiting Sashimicucumber pickles | nori puree | tosazu | salmon roe | kombu oil37
- Hiramasa Kingfishlime and jalapeno kosho | coriander infused ponzu34
- Grass Fed Beef Tatakisansho | shiitake | wakame | shiso dressing35
Hot Starters
- Agedashi Tofufried tofu | tentsuyu | king brown mushrooms | snow pea sprouts27
- Nasu Dengakueggplant | den miso25
- Vegetable Tempuratentsuyu | daikon31
- Arare-Crusted East Gippsland Flathead crispy rice puff batter | lemon salt micro coriander | spicy sesame dipping sauce32
- Chicken Karaagespicy miso | yuzu mayonnaise32
- Shumaisteamed prawn dumplings | spicy ponzu30
- Popcorn Shrimpyuzu | chili mayonnaise34
- Snow Crab Tempuraamazu ponzu | jalapeno dressing36
- Sansho Quail Katsuruby grapefruit miso | fennel slaw | pomelo | micro parsley32
Mains
- Fragrant Duck Breastginger & yuzu sauce | shimeji mushroom56
- Cape Grim Short Ribbaby spinach | pine nuts | sesame garlic sauce56
- Icon Wagyu StriploinMB9+ 200g | ponzu | yakiniku sauce 120
- Miso Glazed Ora King Salmonden miso | pickles48
- Miso Glazed Glacier 51 Toothfishden miso | pickles74
- Matsukasa NZ Alfonsino shimeji mushroom | aosa nori | umeshu beurre blanc sauce52
- Cargrilled Fremantle Octopuseggplant puree | salt bush | shiso daikon pickles46
- Teriyaki Lamb Chopsbasil miso | sesame seeds43
Sides
- House Saladradicchio | gem | wakame | endive | wafu dressing18
- Broccolinitare | dancing bonito23
- Crispy Brussels Sproutsspicy vinaigrette | spring onion23
- Miso Soupspring onion | sansho | wakame8
- Steamed Rice8
- Pickled Cherry Tomatoes corn puree | shiso buds | shio kombu25
Japanese Sushi Bar
Japanese Nigiri 2 Piece
- Tuna Akami18
- Ora King Salmon Shake15
- Salmon Belly Shake Toro16
- Kingfish Hamachi14
- Kingfish Belly18
- Snapper Tai 14
- Scallop Hotate16
- Prawn Ebi13
- Ikura Salmon Roe18
Japanese Sashimi 4 Piece
- Tuna Akami32
- Ora King Salmon Shake28
- Salmon Belly Shake Toro30
- Kingfish Hamachi27
- Kingfish Belly32
- Snapper Tai 27
- Scallop Hotate30
- Prawn Ebi21
- Ikura Salmon Roe32
Japanese Sushi Rolls
- Salmon Avocado sweet soy glazed | mayonnaise | baby shiso26
- Spicy Tuna Shisodaikon | tempura crunch | chilli threads28
- Brolos Rock Lobstertobiko | spicy mayonnaise | cucumber | chives35
- Shiro Maki snapper | cucumber | chives | plum paste | dancing bonito26
- Vegetable Rollavocado | green beans | cucumber | mixed salad | masago arare rice crackers24
- Sushi set 8 pieces nigiri54
- Sashimi ComboSashimi selection (10 pieces small)/(21 pieces large)48 | 88
Saké Classics
135pp
- Nori Crispstuna | kingfish | green onion | sesame dressing
- Hiramasa Kingfishlime and jalapeno kosho | coriander infused ponzu
- Shumaisteamed prawn dumplings | spicy ponzu
- Popcorn Shrimpyuzu | chilli mayonnaise
- Miso Glazed Ora King Salmonden miso | pickles
- House Saladradicchio | gem | wakame | endive | wafu dressing
- Cape Grim Short Ribbaby spinach | pine nuts | sesame garlic sauce
- Miso Souptofu | spring onion | sansho | wakame
- Chefs Choice Dessert
Upgrade to a dragon egg for an additional $19pp
Set menus most be ordered for the whole table, cut off time 30 minutes before kitchen closes
Saké Hour is our own spin on the happiest hour of the day.
Available exclusively in the bar and outdoor terrace.
Tuesday-Sunday, 4pm-5pm
Signature Dishes
- Edamame5
- Shumai (4 pieces)10
- Popcorn Shrimp10
- Chicken Karaage10
- Nori Crisps (1 piece)5
- Tacos (1 piece)5
- Hiramasa Kingfish10
- Oysters (1 piece)5
- Nigiri (1 piece)5
Signature Drinks
- Miss Wednesday Cocktail10
- Classic Cocktails (Negroni, Old Fashioned, Haku Martini)12
- Asahi7
- Glass of Prosecco10
- Glass of Wine10
- Sake of the Week (250ml)20
- Toki Japanese Whisky Highball7
- Roku Japanese Gin & Tonic7
Saké Pre-Theatre
89pp
Fast flowing flavours
hiramasa kingfish
beef tataki
daily sushi roll
shumai
chicken karaage
lamb chop
Enhance your theatre experience with our swift pre-theatre set menu, designed to be enjoyed within 30 minutes while allowing you to savour a delightful array of dishes.
Available lunchtime and dinner until 6.30pm
Beverage List
Here you will find a concise range of specialty beverages picked with care to enhance your dining experience. We encourage you to explore our selection of premium Japanese beverages, being sake, wine, craft beers, whisky, shochu or umeshu.
All of our sakés are classed in the superior ‘Special Designation’ category of quality, ensuring the fine, artisanal nature of the sake is preserved by adhering to strict production methods.
Our wines are focused on Australian produce but we also have a wide range from producers we love from all over the world.
In our cocktails we strive to source fresh local produce to mix with an array of Japanese ingredients.
Kampai!
Signature Cocktails
- Miss WednesdayShochu, rose, & lychee liqueur shaken with vanilla & fresh lime. Our twist on a lychee caipiroska26
- Pink BlossomChoya umeshu, fresh strawberries & cranberry juice shaken with passionfruit & lime26
- Hattori HanzoMuddled cucumber & jalapeño, Tanqueray gin & yuzu sake, shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice & elderflower26
- Aka no HaruAperol, yuzu sake & passionfruit purée, shaken and served on ice24
- Murasinko MirrorJinzu gin, yuzu saké, cherry blossom sryup, juniper berries, anise smoke, Fever Tree Indian Tonic and a dash of Peychaud's bitters27
- Osaka BreezePoor Toms Strawberry gin, elderflower liqueur, apple, pink peppercorns & aromatic tonic25
- Blood and TearsFour Pillars Bloody Shiraz gin, orange, dill & Mediterranean tonic28
Mocktails
- Akumano MiMixed berry purée, pineapple, cranberry & yuzu juice17
- Breakfast at Miyagi'sCloudy apple juice, elderflower cordial, lime juice, lime cordial17
- Sparkling YuzuRefreshing mix of yuzu juice, mint & soda17
Beers & Ciders
On Tap
- Asahi Lager 300ml5.0% ABV - Japan16
- Asahi Lager 500ml5.0% ABV - Japan21
Bottle
- Heaps Normal375ml 0.5% ABV - Kingston, Australia13
- Asahi 'Soukai' Light330ml 3.5% ABV - Japan13
- 4 Pines Pale Ale330ml 5.0% ABV - Manly, NSW15
- 4 Pines American Amber Ale330ml 5.1% ABV - Manly, NSW15
- Balter XPACan 375ml 5.0% ABV - Currumbin Waters, QLD16
- Balter Hazy IPACan 375ml 6.0% ABV - Currumbin Waters, QLD17
- The Hills Apple Cider330ml 5.0% ABV - Adelaide Hills, Australia14
- The Hills Pear Cider330ml 5.0% ABV - Adelaide Hills, Australia14
Sake By The Glass & Carafe
Daiginjo & Junmai Daiginjo
(Aromatic styles due to high milling)
- Kunizakari 'Saika' DaiginjoAichi - Abr 15% & 50%. Delicate and fresh with a textural, fruit driven palate. 13/Glass 52/Small Carafe 99/Large Carafe 129/Bottle13/Glass
- Dassai '23' Junmai DaiginjoYamaguchi - Abr 16% & 23%. Very refined with notes melon, honeysuckle, nougat and cucumber. 26/Glass 106/Small Carafe 208/Large Carafe 300/Bottle26/Glass
- Houraisen 'Bi' Junmai DaiginjoAichi - Abr 15.5% & 45%. White stone fruit flavours and a hint of spice. 24/Glass 92/Small Carafe 177/Large Carafe 255/Bottle24/Glass
- Dassai '45' Junmai DaiginjoYamaguchi - Abr 16% & 45%. Fruit driven and powerful with white stone fruits and steamed rice notes. 14/Glass 54/Small Carafe 106/Large Carafe14/Glass
Desserts
- Dragon Eggwhite chocolate egg | yuzu marmalade | almond crunch | baked apples| lime cremeux | hot miso caramel33
- Gomasalted 70% South American chocolate mousse | caramelised white chocolate | sesame ice cream18
- Houjicha Cream Dángemascarpone | anglaise | sake poached aea19
- Japanese Montblancsweet potatoes | koji cream | Puffed rice | sesame tuile22
- Selection of Ice Cream and Sorbet(Single scoop). green tea ice cream | white sesame ice cream | yuzu sorbet | raspberry sorbet8
