Akaiito Lunch Menu

For the first time since 2020, our lunch service will return. We will introduce our new seasonal $55 two-course or $68 three-course menu, including a house wine, beer or soft drink.

Serving from 12:00pm – 3:00pm every Monday to Friday.

Find the spring lunch menu below: 

AKAIITO SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY LUNCH SAMPLE MENU*

Create your own lunch degustation by selecting each course, with the flexibility to add à la carte dishes along the way.

2-Course $58pp, 3-Course $68pp or 5-Course $88pp

Choice of House Red/ White Wine /Beer/ Soft Drinks Included 

 

WELCOME CANAPES INCLUDED

Baker Blue Sourdough | seaweed butter – 9

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

 

COLD ENTREES

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

 

HOT ENTREES

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

 

MAINS

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 

 

DESSERTS

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

*Please note, that dishes & prices are subject to change due to seasonal produce.

 

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

 

TUE-Sun
RESTAURANT Service 18:00 – LATE