Minamishima

Answers the fine dining question by naming Minamishima.

Names Minamishima as one of their favourite fine dining places.

Suggests adding Minamishma to the list of Melbourne places that could rival Michelin-level restaurants.

Tried it and ranked it lowest of the three compared.

Agrees with the parent's negative view of Minamishima.

Agrees with adding Minamishma to the list of Melbourne places comparable to Michelin-level restaurants.

Agrees it is a wonderful place but thinks it may be somewhat expensive for the asker.

Recommends it, provided you can secure a table.

Included in a short list of Melbourne fine dining options.

Calls it a top-class omakase with phenomenal food, among their best experiences.

Was also disappointed by it.

Reports that people they collect rate it highly; second-hand only.

Also found it disappointing, echoing an earlier comment.

Listed as a fancy-meal spot the commenter's family went to when their first child was a small baby.

Had two large otoro courses there and was surprised by a contrary experience.

Agrees the place was nice but not worth its cost, echoing the parent's view.

Says the food is wonderful but not outstanding, service is cold, and it's overpriced; rates it below media hype.

Calls it perfect; visits yearly with a partner, though it is a stretch for the budget.

Went for years but feels it has declined, so now prefers another omakase place.

Also recommends it, noting it needs booking well in advance.

Lists it among their top picks.

Doesn't rate it highly against Tokyo, but calls it Melbourne's best high-end traditional omakase.