Edomae sushi omakase in Southbank, Melbourne, served at the counter or table under chef Motomu Kumano, with lunch and dinner seatings most days.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Chef
- Motomu Kumano
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
KOMEYUI occupies a site in Southbank, having relocated there in 2020 after opening originally in Port Melbourne in 2011. The restaurant offers Edomae sushi omakase either at the sushi counter, where pieces are shaped in front of diners, or at a table in the main dining room. A private room is also available for group bookings.
Chef Motomu Kumano, known as Kuma, grew up in a fishing town in Hokkaido before moving to Australia in 2005 and opening KOMEYUI in Melbourne in 2011. As owner and director, he oversees the seasonal omakase menus, developed together with the Melbourne and Brisbane teams.
Service runs Tuesday to Sunday, with lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm and dinner from 5:30pm to 10pm; the restaurant is closed Mondays, including public holidays, though it opens on Sundays that fall on a public holiday. A 15% service surcharge applies on public holidays. The dining room is decorated with prints from Komeyui, a series by Melbourne photographer Carlo Oggioni.
The restaurant falls into the upscale price tier and is counter-focused, with lunch omakase available alongside dinner service. Beyond regular dining, KOMEYUI Melbourne can be hired in part or in full for private events, celebrations and corporate functions, and offers catering and gift vouchers through its website.
Good to know
- Who is the chef at KOMEYUI Melbourne?
- Motomu Kumano, known as Kuma, is the owner and director who oversees the restaurant's seasonal omakase menus.
- Is lunch omakase available?
- Yes, lunch service runs from 11:30am to 2:30pm Tuesday to Sunday, alongside dinner from 5:30pm to 10pm.
- Is the restaurant open on Mondays or public holidays?
- It is closed on Mondays, including public holidays, but opens on Sundays that fall on a public holiday. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
- Can I book a private room for a group?
- Yes, a private dining room is available, and the restaurant can also be hired in part or in full for events; contact the venue to arrange details.
- How do I make a reservation?
- Bookings can be made through the restaurant's website booking page or by calling (03) 9645 5420.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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