THE SEASONAL DEGUSTATION MENU

Akaiito presents a new era of dining on Flinders Lane. Our Omakase at Your Table degustation offers a seasonal 10-course journey, crafted in the open show kitchen and blending Japanese culinary traditions with contemporary French technique.

For a more personalised experience, explore our à la carte menu featuring signature canapés, seasonal mains and robata-grilled dishes. We have introduced a new create your own 4-course set menu for $110pp where you can choose select signature dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options are available on request.

Akaiito lunch has also returned, offering a two- or three-course menu from Monday to Friday, 12pm–3pm, showcasing highlights from the current season.

Explore the sample menus below.

AKAIITO SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY 4-COURSE SAMPLE MENU*

Create your own degustation by selecting each course, with the flexibility to add à la carte dishes along the way.
WELCOME CANAPES ADD-ONS

Baker Blue Sourdough | seaweed butter – 9

Sydney Rock Oyster | lemon granita, finger lime, sea herbs – 8ea

 

CHOOSE YOUR COLD ENTREE

Akaiito Beef Tartare | yuzu emotion, crispy sourdough – 34

Light Smoked Kingfish | kizami wasabi, truffle ponzu – 32

Scallops’ Sashimi | grilled broccolini, buttermilk – 30

Heirloom Tomato | mozzarella, basil, full cucumber juice – 30

 

CHOOSE YOUR HOT ENTREE

Smoked Octopus | pickled vegetables, whipped ricotta – 30

Robata Grilled Salmon | sweet potato, herb tabbouleh, smoked tomato – 38

Toothfish | new season asparagus, Diamond clams, beurre Blanc – 42

Japanese Pumpkin | robata miso cream, new summer peas, furikake – 36

 

CHOOSE YOUR MAIN COURSE

King Prawn | Akitakomachi rice, chanterelle, bouillabaisse – 45

Dry Aged Duck | beetroot, miso tarragon emulsion, red wine reduction – 48

Beef Pithivier | mushroom duxelles, wild spinach, micro lettuce, truffle jus – 52

Beetroot | Akaitakomachi rice, matsutake, shio kombu, tomato dashi – 42 

 

CHOOSE YOUR DESSERT

Earl Grey Ice Cream | chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline – 28

Guava Sorbet | pear, hibiscus, raspberry meringue, strawberry consommé – 26

Matcha Soft Serve | choice of toppings – 24

 $110PP

SEASONAL AUTUMN MENU

THE FULL AKAIITO SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE: ‘OMAKASE AT YOUR TABLE’ SAMPLE 10-COURSE MENU*

Sydney rock oyster | lemon granita, finger lime, sea herbs

Waffle | yuzu, smoked ocean trout

Akaiito beef tartare | truffle emulsion, crispy sourdough

Robata king salmon | sweet potato, herb tabbouleh, smoked tomato

Heirloom tomato | mozzarella, basil, full cucumber juice

Toothfish | new season asparagus, Diamond clams, beurre Blanc

Hokkaido Scallops | Beetroot, Akaitakomachi rice, matsutake, Shio kombu, tomato dashi

Miso brioche bread | seaweed butter

Beef Pithivier | mushroom duxelles, wild spinach, micro lettuce, truffle jus

Early grey ice cream | chocolate mousse, hazelnut praline

Fruit de Petie | Chef-selected daily petite fours

$188pp*

*Please note, that dishes & prices are subject to change due to seasonal produce. Vegetarian & Vegan menu available upon request. 

349-351 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
Ph: 03 9620 1343

 

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RESTAURANT Service 18:00 – LATE