Laneway modern-sushi counter in Melbourne with 12 seats, robata cooking, and an omakase menu from $130pp, booked via SevenRooms.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Seats
- 12
- Sake pairing
- Yes
- Reservations
- SevenRooms
- Booking
- SevenRooms
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Moderate
Yamagen sits down a Melbourne laneway at 6 Portland Ln, a modern sushi counter built around robata-grilled seafood, sliced raw fish, and tempura. The main room holds 12 seats, with counter seating in front of the kitchen, and there's a separate 12-seat private dining space framed by Japanese blades for groups who want the room to themselves.
The omakase menu runs from $130pp and is on offer every night the restaurant is open. For something shorter, the Yamagen Bento is $75 and served Tuesday to Thursday, paired with a glass of sake. Drinks extend well past the sushi: sake flights start at $40pp, whisky flights from $75pp, and the wine list runs over 100 bottles. Sake pairing is available alongside the omakase for those who want the full match.
Menus are in English, which simplifies ordering for visitors unfamiliar with Japanese terms. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday evenings only, from 5:30pm, closing at 10pm on weeknights and 11pm on Friday and Saturday; it's closed Sunday and Monday.
Reservations go through SevenRooms, Yamagen's online booking system, or by calling the restaurant directly at (03) 8636 8839. Given the small seat count and the private room option, booking ahead is advisable, particularly for weekend sittings or if you want the private space reserved for a group.
Good to know
- How much does the omakase cost at Yamagen?
- The omakase menu starts from $130 per person and is available every night the restaurant is open.
- How many seats does Yamagen have?
- The main dining room and counter seat 12, and there's a separate private room that also seats 12 for groups wanting the space to themselves.
- How do I book a table?
- Reservations are handled through SevenRooms online, or you can call the restaurant directly at (03) 8636 8839.
- What are Yamagen's opening hours?
- Yamagen is open Tuesday to Thursday from 5:30pm to 10pm and Friday to Saturday from 5:30pm to 11pm; it's closed Sunday and Monday.
- Is there an English menu?
- Yes, Yamagen offers an English menu, which makes ordering straightforward for visitors unfamiliar with Japanese dish names.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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