Waku Waku Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC 🍣 Japanese

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Opening hours

Monday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Tuesday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Wednesday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Friday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Sunday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

  • Address346 Little Bouke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
  • CuisineJapanese
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346 Little Bouke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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At a glance

About Waku Waku

Located in Melbourne, VIC, Waku Waku is a Japanese restaurant serving locals and visitors alike. You'll find it at 346 Little Bouke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Japanese dining in Australia spans sushi trains, ramen bars, izakaya, teppanyaki grills and omakase counters. Fresh local seafood makes Australian sushi and sashimi a highlight.

Waku Waku is open 7 days; the venue offers dine-in.

Planning a night out in Melbourne? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Mr Ramen San and Shanghai Street.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in
  • Wheelchair accessible

What to order

Signature Japanese dishes to look out for.

Full menu guide →
Small platesAgedashi tofuFried tofu in dashi broth
Sushi & sashimiSpicy tuna rollTuna, chilli mayo and cucumber
MainsChicken katsu curryCrumbed chicken with Japanese curry and rice
DessertMatcha ice creamGreen tea ice cream

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Closest restaurants to Waku Waku

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

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  1. 1
    Mr Ramen San 🍣 Japanese · 344 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
    10 mE · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    Shanghai Street 🥟 Chinese · 342 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
    10 mE · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Brother Bubba Budan ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 359 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
    30 mSW · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    Mondo – 215 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
    Mondo 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 215 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
    30 mSE · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    Hareruya Pantry – 27 Somerset Place, Melbourne
    Hareruya Pantry 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 27 Somerset Place, Melbourne
    40 mS · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Tipo 00 – 361 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
    Tipo 00 🍝 Italian · 361 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
    40 mSW · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    Domino's 🍕 Pizza · Melbourne
    40 mSE · 1 min walk
  8. 8
    +39 Pizzeria – 362 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
    +39 Pizzeria 🍝 Italian · 362 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
    40 mSW · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    Naru – 369 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
    Naru 🍣 Japanese · 369 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
    60 mSW · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    Xinjiang Lamien 🥟 Chinese · 255 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
    60 mN · 1 min walk

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Well-documented favourites near Melbourne — with photos, opening hours and contact details.

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Trattoria Emilia

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MoVida – 1 Hosier Lane, MelbourneSpanish & Portuguese

MoVida

1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne710 m away · 9 min walk
Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant – 1/79 Bourke Street, East End Theatre DistrictSteakhouse & Grill

Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant

1/79 Bourke Street, East End Theatre District790 m away · 9 min walk
Shark Fin Inn – 50 Little Bourke Street, East End Theatre DistrictChinese

Shark Fin Inn

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Frenchie – 15 Collins Street, East End Theatre DistrictFrench

Frenchie

15 Collins Street, East End Theatre District970 m away · 12 min walk
Elchi – 72 Flinders Street, MelbourneIndian

Elchi

72 Flinders Street, Melbourne980 m away · 12 min walk

More Japanese near Melbourne

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Sushi Sho – 369 Little Bourke Street, MelbourneJapanese

Sushi Sho

369 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne60 m away
Bincho Boss – 383-385 Little Bourke Street, MelbourneJapanese

Bincho Boss

383-385 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne90 m away
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Izakaya Domo

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Hakoya Izakaya

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OMI 380

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Katsuhon

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Eating out in Melbourne

Melbourne is home to 536 places to eat in our guide. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, japanese restaurants. Within 25 km of Waku Waku there are 8,420 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Greek Precinct (460 m), Koreatown (570 m), East End Theatre District (740 m), Southbank (1.4 km).

Cuisine mix in Melbourne

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch146
  • 🍽️ International64
  • 🍣 Japanese47
  • 🥟 Chinese45
  • 🍔 Burgers & Chicken31

Frequently asked questions

Where is Waku Waku located?

Waku Waku is located at 346 Little Bouke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Waku Waku?

Waku Waku is open 7 days. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does Waku Waku serve?

Waku Waku serves Japanese cuisine. Browse our Japanese menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

Is Waku Waku wheelchair accessible?

Yes — Waku Waku is listed as wheelchair accessible.

What is the closest restaurant to Waku Waku?

The closest venue is Mr Ramen San, about 10 m to the east (1 min walk). Other close options include Shanghai Street (10 m), Brother Bubba Budan (30 m), Mondo (30 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Waku Waku?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Trattoria Emilia (International, 230 m), MoVida (Spanish & Portuguese, 710 m), Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant (Steakhouse & Grill, 790 m).

Where else can I find Japanese food near Melbourne?

Other Japanese venues close by include Sushi Sho (60 m), Bincho Boss (90 m), Izakaya Domo (100 m).

How many restaurants are there in Melbourne?

Our guide lists 536 places to eat in Melbourne, most commonly cafés & brunch (146), international restaurants (64), japanese restaurants (47). Within 25 km there are 8,420 venues in total.