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. 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 ‘OMAKASE AT YOUR TABLE’ SAMPLE 10-COURSE MENU*
Amai Ebi | Antonius Siberian caviar No.6.
Wagyu | Potato gratin, lardo, horseradish
NZ King Salmon | Beetroot Waffle, Yuzu
Yellowtail Kingfish | Daikon, Kizami wasabi, truffle ponzu.
Patagonian Toothfish | Beurre blanc, New Zealand Diamond clams
Chawanmushi | Robata firefly squid, Yarra Valley salmon roe, kombu dashi
Queensland King Prawn | Akitakomachi rice, white truffle, bouillabaisse.
Miso Brioche | Kombu Butter
Aurum Poultry Co. Duck | Sweet potato, lardo, duck jus.
Dessert | Guava Sorbet, pear, hibiscus, raspberry meringue, strawberry consomé
Daily Chef Selected Petie four
ADDITIONS & SUPPLEMENTS
SYDney ROCK OYSTER + $7EA HALF DOZ. $36 DOZ. $70
Black Kaviari sturgeon Caviar SERVICE 10GM + $38
Signature 450gm Akaiito 24-hour Short Ribs on the Bone + $50
Signature 800gm Akaiito 24-hour Short Ribs on the Bone + $80
(COOKED OVER ROBATA GRILL, SERVED WITH SWEET TARE SAUCE, KIZAMI WASABI)
$165pp*
*Please note, that dishes & prices are subject to change due to seasonal produce. Vegetarian & Vegan menu available upon request.
AKAIITO A LA CARTE SAMPLE MENU*
APPETISERS
OYSTERS Sydney Rock | ½ Dozen, verjus, ikura – 42
AMAI EBI Sweet Prawn | finger lime, toasted sourdough – 9EA
Hand cut STEAK TARTARE | porato gratin, leck, ege solk emulsion – 13EA
New Zealand KING SALMON | beetroot rose waffle, yuzu gel – 12ea
DUCK CROQUTTE | terriyaki, aged parmasean – 9ea
CAVIAR Siberian No.6 30g | cream French, potato crisp, miso brioche – 110
ENTREES
Yellowtail KINGFISH | daikon, grapefruit, spicy ponzu – 34
WAGYU Tataki | truffle emulsion, chantrelle, ponzu, aged cheese – 32
Semi-smoked KING SALMON | Local asparagus, English peas, beure blanc – 38
CAULI Blossom | miso hazelNUt, zucchini flower, TROPICAL foam – 32
AKAIITO CLASSIC PLATES
AURUM POULTRY CO. DUCK | apple and ginger compote, duck katsu jus – 68 / 136
Signature akaiito miso brioche bread | seaweed butter – 68 / 136
ROBATA COURSES
QUEENSLAND KING PRAWN | Akitakomachi rice, chanterelle, bouillabaisse – 48
TEYS black angus EYE FILLET | potato dauphinoise, miso spinach, seaweed butter, tare – 68
PATAGONIAN TOOTHFISH 200g | miso beurre blanc, seasonal asparagus – 58
600g O’Connor SHORT RIBS | red wine jus, served with lettuce salad – 78
DRY AGED SQUID | red miso, Japanese spicy chimichurri – 68
PITHIVIER | braised mushroom, potato, leek, tomato dashi – 48
ACCOMPANIMENTS
House Green Salad – 16
French Truffle Fries – 12
Edamame, Yukari, Smoked salt – 12
DESSERTS
GUAVA SORBET | pear, hibiscus, raspberry meringue, strawberry consommé – 21
CHOCOLATE FONDANT | vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, fairy floss – 20
Akaiito Restaurant
349-351 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9813 5010 | booking@akaiitorestaurant.com.au
349-351 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
Ph: 03 9620 1343
TUE-Sun
RESTAURANT Service 18:00 – LATE