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*
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
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.
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