Minamishima, Richmond
12 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/melbourne22 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 6 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend Minamishima, and several say the food is good; one commenter calls it among the most traditional high-end omakase in Melbourne, and another rates it highly by Tokyo standards. Many diners feel it is not worth the price, and two diners found the service lacking. One diner left hungry after an expensive meal, another found half the courses underwhelming, and one commenter who went for years says it has declined. Two commenters say getting a table can be hard.
Address
Minamishima, 4 Lord St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
At a glance
- Price
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- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/R1a88 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026value
Really enjoyed it but found it pricey; thinks fine dining generally isn't worth the money.
- Recommendsu/dckholster in r/melbourne · Jan 2026taste
Describes it as a truly amazing omakase experience, though expensive.
- Mixedu/Halomaestro in r/melbourne · Aug 2026price
For Minamishima's price you could fly to Japan for proper omakase.
- Caveatu/rockardy in r/melbourne · Jan 2026portion
Warns diners will leave hungry after an expensive meal.
- Recommendsu/gilded-earth in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Calls Minamishima very much proper omakase.
- Mixedu/glenngillen in r/melbourne · Aug 2026price
Been multiple times; food good but price too high to be worth it.
- Caveatu/Flaxans in r/melbourne · Jan 2026
Found Minamishima underwhelming and poor value, despite others' praise.
- Recommendsu/Different_Tennis723 in r/melbourne · Feb 2025taste
Rates the sushi highly for Tokyo standards, and calls it pricey yet cheaper than flying to Tokyo for comparable meals.
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- Recommendsu/OudSmoothie in r/melbourne · Nov 2024price
Suggests this as an answer, with a note that it will be on the expensive side.
- Caveatu/Nervous_Cry_7905 in r/melbourne · Feb 2025taste
Disagrees after visiting; many courses underwhelming and not worth the cost.
- Caveatu/Jingles1000 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026value
Hard agrees that Minamishima is overpriced for what you get.
- Mixedu/HandComprehensive859 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026value
Thinks it suits people who have never been to Japan, but only average for those who have.
- Recommendsu/GaryLifts in r/melbourne · May 2026taste
Lists Minamishima as a top-end sushi choice.
- Recommendsu/True-Ocelot7224 in r/melbourne · Jan 2026
Suggests it if you can get a table.
- Recommendsu/Live-Blueberry1911 in r/melbourne · Nov 2024
Lists this Richmond place among a few suggestions without comment.
- Mixedu/lucillefive in r/melbourne · Aug 2026value
Agrees it was nice but not worth the cost.
- Recommendsu/Project_298 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026portion
Had two separate large otoro courses and a positive experience.
- Mixedu/National_Treat_4079 in r/melbourne · Aug 2026service
Wonderfully good food but cold service and overpriced for the sitting.
- Recommendsu/Worried-Ostrich-4983 in r/melbourne · Jan 2026value
Calls it perfect and goes every year, though not friendly to the budget.
- Recommendsu/DrSendy in r/melbourne · Jan 2026wait time
Agrees with the recommendation and advises booking ahead.
- Recommendsu/Ickdizzle in r/melbourne · Feb 2025
Agrees it is excellent, praising food and service.
- Recommendsu/Training-Parsnip in r/melbourne · Aug 2026
Best traditional high-end omakase Melbourne has, though not Tokyo standard.
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