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Ototo Melbourne

Ototo Melbourne Ototo Melbourne is a Japanese restaurant and bar located on Flinders Lane, offering an underground escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Customers can indulge in their favorite Japanese treats such as chicken karaage or lamb skewers accompanied by drinks like Peach Sake and botanical gin mixed with prosecco, lemon, and soda. The restaurant also offers a snack food Happy Hour exclusively on Fridays between 5 pm to 6 pm where customers can enjoy discounted oysters, edamame, gyoza, lotus chips, and chicken Karaage. Make sure to reserve your spot via buff.ly/3U6FH4y for the ultimate cozy dining experience!
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π•‹π•™π•’π•Ÿπ•œπ•€ 𝔽𝕠𝕣 π•π• π•šπ•Ÿπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜ π•Œπ•€: Loving these amazing shots that perfectly capture our speakeasy vibes! Thanks for joining us, β€”ca...
01/01/2025

π•‹π•™π•’π•Ÿπ•œπ•€ 𝔽𝕠𝕣 π•π• π•šπ•Ÿπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜ π•Œπ•€:
Loving these amazing shots that perfectly capture our speakeasy vibes! Thanks for joining us, β€”can’t wait to see you again!

ℍ𝕒𝕑𝕑π•ͺ ℕ𝕖𝕨 𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕀 πŸŽ‰We hope you’ve had a awesome night! We can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for 2025. See yo...
31/12/2024

ℍ𝕒𝕑𝕑π•ͺ ℕ𝕖𝕨 𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕀 πŸŽ‰
We hope you’ve had a awesome night! We can’t wait for you to see what we have in store for 2025. See you all soon!

π•Šπ•–π•Ÿπ•”π•™π•’ 𝕆𝕔π•₯𝕠𝕑𝕦𝕀Delicate flavors of Sencha tea-poached octopus, smoked tomato, and caviar. A dish you won't forget.
28/12/2024

π•Šπ•–π•Ÿπ•”π•™π•’ 𝕆𝕔π•₯𝕠𝕑𝕦𝕀
Delicate flavors of Sencha tea-poached octopus, smoked tomato, and caviar. A dish you won't forget.

ℕ𝕖𝕨 𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕀 𝔼𝕧𝕖 πŸ₯‚ What’s your drink of choice this New Year’s Eve? πŸ‘€πŸ₯‚ Celebrate the night with us! Book your table here: h...
26/12/2024

ℕ𝕖𝕨 𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕀 𝔼𝕧𝕖 πŸ₯‚
What’s your drink of choice this New Year’s Eve? πŸ‘€πŸ₯‚ Celebrate the night with us! Book your table here: https://www.ototo.com.au/

24/12/2024

πŸŽ„π•„π•–π•£π•£π•ͺ β„‚π•™π•£π•šπ•€π•₯π•žπ•’π•€!πŸŽ„
Wishing you a Merry Christmas from the Ototo family! We hope your day is pack with family and good eats! Stay festive!

𝕆π•₯𝕠π•₯𝕠 π”Ύπ•šπ•—π•₯ 𝕍𝕠𝕦𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕀! πŸŽ„Still looking for the perfect gift? It’s not too late to grab an Ototo gift voucher just in time f...
23/12/2024

𝕆π•₯𝕠π•₯𝕠 π”Ύπ•šπ•—π•₯ 𝕍𝕠𝕦𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕀! πŸŽ„
Still looking for the perfect gift? It’s not too late to grab an Ototo gift voucher just in time for Christmas! Purchase yours now through our website for an instant download.

β€œπ”Ύπ• π•Ÿπ•˜π•“π•’π• β€ π•‹π•šπ•˜π•–π•£ β„™π•£π•’π•¨π•Ÿπ•€Crunchy, sweet, tender and just the right amount of sour. Fried with spring onion, chilli, Asian d...
21/12/2024

β€œπ”Ύπ• π•Ÿπ•˜π•“π•’π• β€ π•‹π•šπ•˜π•–π•£ β„™π•£π•’π•¨π•Ÿπ•€
Crunchy, sweet, tender and just the right amount of sour. Fried with spring onion, chilli, Asian doughnuts, and peanuts - this dish has it all!

β„‚π•™π•£π•šπ•€π•₯π•žπ•’π•€ 𝔼𝕧𝕖 π”Ήπ• π• π•œπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜π•€Celebrate Christmas Eve in style! Our underground space will be open for a special service on Tues...
19/12/2024

β„‚π•™π•£π•šπ•€π•₯π•žπ•’π•€ 𝔼𝕧𝕖 π”Ήπ• π• π•œπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜π•€
Celebrate Christmas Eve in style! Our underground space will be open for a special service on Tuesday, December 24th. Book your spot now and enjoy a festive evening with us.

17/12/2024

β„π•šπ••π••π•–π•Ÿ π”Ύπ•–π•ž πŸ‘€
β€œHidden gem in Melbourne to visit this festive season πŸŽ„ make sure to bring your friends and family along to try their set menu ✨ (pictured is the $88pp set menu)”

Thanks for visiting us!

𝔽𝕖𝕀π•₯π•šπ•§π•– β„‚π• π•”π•œπ•₯π•’π•šπ•π•€Cheers to the festive season! Our team is mixing up Asian-inspired cocktails all month long. Swing by t...
15/12/2024

𝔽𝕖𝕀π•₯π•šπ•§π•– β„‚π• π•”π•œπ•₯π•’π•šπ•π•€
Cheers to the festive season! Our team is mixing up Asian-inspired cocktails all month long. Swing by to see what’s new on our ever-evolving drinks list.

β„‚π•™π•£π•šπ•€π•₯π•žπ•’π•€ π”Ύπ•šπ•—π•₯ 𝕍𝕠𝕦𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕀Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas? Treat them to a delicious experience with an Ototo g...
13/12/2024

β„‚π•™π•£π•šπ•€π•₯π•žπ•’π•€ π”Ύπ•šπ•—π•₯ 𝕍𝕠𝕦𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕀
Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas? Treat them to a delicious experience with an Ototo gift voucher! Available online and in-house, vouchers can be used at Ototo or Akaiito.

Buy your vouch here: https://giftcards.wowapps.com/order/akaiito?src=link

ℝ𝕠𝕒𝕀π•₯ π”»π•¦π•”π•œ 𝕋𝕙𝕦𝕣𝕀𝕕𝕒π•ͺ𝕀We’re serving up our signature 7-day dry aged ducks fresh out of the oven for $59 every Thursday eve...
11/12/2024

ℝ𝕠𝕒𝕀π•₯ π”»π•¦π•”π•œ 𝕋𝕙𝕦𝕣𝕀𝕕𝕒π•ͺ𝕀
We’re serving up our signature 7-day dry aged ducks fresh out of the oven for $59 every Thursday evening! Served with Orange Valencia and Cognac Duck Jus, you won’t want to miss this midweek roast!

π”½π•£π•šπ•–π•• π•„π•¦π•€π•™π•£π• π• π•žπ•€Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside- our Fried Mushrooms are a delicious bite of umami, filled wi...
08/12/2024

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Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside- our Fried Mushrooms are a delicious bite of umami, filled with Kombu and Fermented Tofu.

06/12/2024

π•‹π•™π•’π•Ÿπ•œπ•€ 𝕗𝕠𝕣 π•π• π•šπ•Ÿπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜ π•Œπ•€:
β€œUNDERGROUND MYSTERIOUS FANCY DATE NIGHT IN MELBOURNE ✨🍸🌹

Ototo offers a sophisticated underground dining experience in Melbourne, where the dimly lit atmosphere and stunning red-lit ceiling decor create an intimate, romantic setting. ✨

Their $88 per person signature feed me menu was so delicious. This set includes 4 entrees, 3 mains, 1 side and a dessert! πŸ˜‹β€

We hope you had a fantastic date night!

𝔽𝕒𝕝𝕝-𝕆𝕗𝕗-𝕋𝕙𝕖-π”Ήπ• π•Ÿπ•– ℙ𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕖𝕔π•₯π•šπ• π•ŸOur 24-hour slow-cooked Wagyu Short Ribs are the definition of melt-in-your-mouth perfection...
04/12/2024

𝔽𝕒𝕝𝕝-𝕆𝕗𝕗-𝕋𝕙𝕖-π”Ήπ• π•Ÿπ•– ℙ𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕖𝕔π•₯π•šπ• π•Ÿ
Our 24-hour slow-cooked Wagyu Short Ribs are the definition of melt-in-your-mouth perfection.

Try it tonight with our $29pp Wagyu Wednesdays that includes our Wagyu Short Rib, Wagyu Tataki & Wagyu Dan-Dan Noodles!

02/12/2024

π”Έπ•Ÿπ• π•₯𝕙𝕖𝕣 π•π•šπ•€π•šπ•₯ π”½π•£π• π•ž:
We were thrilled to have Australian Olympian and Oceania Champion Tayleb back with us! Hope you enjoyed your night in our underground speakeasy, and we can’t wait to welcome you again soon!

𝕐𝕖𝕀 π•Žπ•– ℍ𝕒𝕧𝕖 π”½π•¦π•Ÿπ•”π•₯π•šπ• π•Ÿπ•€ π•„π•–π•Ÿπ•¦!Planning an event? Let us make it unforgettable with our bespoke functions menu! From delicio...
02/12/2024

𝕐𝕖𝕀 π•Žπ•– ℍ𝕒𝕧𝕖 π”½π•¦π•Ÿπ•”π•₯π•šπ• π•Ÿπ•€ π•„π•–π•Ÿπ•¦!
Planning an event? Let us make it unforgettable with our bespoke functions menu! From delicious canapΓ©s to custom menu options tailored to your event, we offer a range of options to suit any occasion.

Whether it's an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we’ve got you covered. It’s not too late to book your December event: https://www.ototo.com.au/functions-events

26/11/2024

π•‹π•™π•’π•Ÿπ•œπ•€ 𝕗𝕠𝕣 π•π• π•šπ•Ÿπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜ π•Œπ•€:
A midweek β€œyap & drinks with the girls”... we love to see it Kayla! Looking forward to you joining us with the girls next time!

𝔾𝕦𝕒𝕧𝕒 π•Šπ• π•£π•“π•–π•₯A delicious way to end your evening in the underground with our signature Guava Sorbet served with fermented...
24/11/2024

𝔾𝕦𝕒𝕧𝕒 π•Šπ• π•£π•“π•–π•₯
A delicious way to end your evening in the underground with our signature Guava Sorbet served with fermented strawberry, pear, hibiscus and meringue crumble.

22/11/2024

π•‹π•™π•’π•Ÿπ•œπ•€ 𝕗𝕠𝕣 π•π• π•šπ•Ÿπ•šπ•Ÿπ•˜ π•Œπ•€:

We love the spread you chose!😍
β–ͺ️Duck Katzu
β–ͺ️Hiramasa Kingfish
β–ͺ️Wagyu Tataki
β–ͺ️Garden Salad
β–ͺ️24-Hour Black Angus Short Ribs
β–ͺ️Chicken Dumplings
β–ͺ️Gongbao Tiger Prawns
β–ͺ️Chocolate Fondant

Can’t wait to see you next time!

𝔾𝕖π•₯ 𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 π•Žπ•’π•˜π•ͺ𝕦 π”½π•šπ•©Wagyu Wednesdays kicks off tonight at 5pm. Get a taste of our Wagyu Tataki, Dan-Dan Noodles and 24-Hou...
20/11/2024

𝔾𝕖π•₯ 𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 π•Žπ•’π•˜π•ͺ𝕦 π”½π•šπ•©
Wagyu Wednesdays kicks off tonight at 5pm. Get a taste of our Wagyu Tataki, Dan-Dan Noodles and 24-Hour Wagyu Short Rib for $29pp! See you tonight!

𝕄𝕠𝕠𝕕π•ͺ β„‚π• π•”π•œπ•₯π•’π•šπ• & β„‚π•’π•Ÿπ•’π•‘π•– π”Όπ•§π•–π•Ÿπ•₯𝕀A sneak peek of what your end of year event could look like ... πŸ‘€Enquire via our website f...
18/11/2024

𝕄𝕠𝕠𝕕π•ͺ β„‚π• π•”π•œπ•₯π•’π•šπ• & β„‚π•’π•Ÿπ•’π•‘π•– π”Όπ•§π•–π•Ÿπ•₯𝕀
A sneak peek of what your end of year event could look like ... πŸ‘€

Enquire via our website for more info: https://www.ototo.com.au/functions-events

β„π•šπ•£π•’π•žπ•’π•€π•’ π•‚π•šπ•Ÿπ•˜π•—π•šπ•€π•™You’ve got to make sure you sample one of our finest Japanese-inspired dishes, our Hiramasa Kingfish sa...
16/11/2024

β„π•šπ•£π•’π•žπ•’π•€π•’ π•‚π•šπ•Ÿπ•˜π•—π•šπ•€π•™
You’ve got to make sure you sample one of our finest Japanese-inspired dishes, our Hiramasa Kingfish sashimi with truffle ponzu, grapefruit, Kizami wasabi and pickled daikon.

π”Έπ•Ÿπ• π•₯𝕙𝕖𝕣 π”Όπ•§π•–π•Ÿπ•₯, π”Έπ•Ÿπ• π•₯𝕙𝕖𝕣 β„‚π• π•”π•œπ•₯π•’π•šπ• π•Œπ•‘No matter what you had in mind, our underground bar is the ideal space for your next e...
14/11/2024

π”Έπ•Ÿπ• π•₯𝕙𝕖𝕣 π”Όπ•§π•–π•Ÿπ•₯, π”Έπ•Ÿπ• π•₯𝕙𝕖𝕣 β„‚π• π•”π•œπ•₯π•’π•šπ• π•Œπ•‘
No matter what you had in mind, our underground bar is the ideal space for your next event. Custom cocktail and beverage packages for up to 150 guests are available upon request.

Enquire via our website for more info. Limited December dates available: https://www.ototo.com.au/functions-events

$𝟚 𝕆π•ͺ𝕀π•₯𝕖𝕣 𝕋𝕦𝕖𝕀𝕕𝕒π•ͺ𝕀 πŸ¦ͺIt’s Tuesday, and you know what that means... $2 Oysters! Join us from 5pm tonight for freshly shuck...
12/11/2024

$𝟚 𝕆π•ͺ𝕀π•₯𝕖𝕣 𝕋𝕦𝕖𝕀𝕕𝕒π•ͺ𝕀 πŸ¦ͺ
It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means... $2 Oysters! Join us from 5pm tonight for freshly shucked goodness. Don't miss out!

*T&Cs apply

ℝ𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕠𝕠π•₯𝕙Nestled at the end of the Red Thread of Fate, our exclusive red booth offers a unique view overlooking the rest...
10/11/2024

ℝ𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕠𝕠π•₯𝕙
Nestled at the end of the Red Thread of Fate, our exclusive red booth offers a unique view overlooking the restaurant floor. Perfect for special birthday dinners or romantic date nights, it's available to book nightly. Just let our team know!

Big thanks to for capturing this great shot!

π•Šπ•¨π•–π•–π•₯ & π•Šπ• π•¦π•£ π•ƒπ•’π•žπ•“ β„π•šπ•“π•€Sticky and full of flavour, our sweet & sour lamb ribs are the ultimate finger-licking treat. Get ...
08/11/2024

π•Šπ•¨π•–π•–π•₯ & π•Šπ• π•¦π•£ π•ƒπ•’π•žπ•“ β„π•šπ•“π•€
Sticky and full of flavour, our sweet & sour lamb ribs are the ultimate finger-licking treat. Get ready to lick your lips!

Address

349-351 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, VIC
3000

If you are taking public transport, the closest train station to Flinders Lane in Melbourne is Flinders Street Station. From there, it is a short walk down Flinders Lane to reach the bar and Japanese restaurant.

If driving, there are various parking options available in the area including street parking (metered) or nearby car parks such as Wilson Parking on Flinders Lane and Collins Square Car Park on Batman's Hill Drive. From there, it is just a short walk to Flinders Lane.

Please note that these travel directions do not specify any particular destination and are meant for general information only.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 1am
Wednesday 5pm - 1am
Thursday 5pm - 1am
Friday 5pm - 1am
Saturday 5pm - 1am
Sunday 5pm - 1am

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Ototo Melbourne is a hidden gem located in Flinders Lane, offering a unique experience of an underground bar and eatery. The menu boasts a variety of Japanese cuisine, including daily hand-chopped sashimi on crispy rice squares and the fan-favorite Tuna Tataki with sake-washed ikura, hot sauce buttermilk kewpie, and puffed grain. The Paradise Prawn Chayote Salad is another must-try dish that combines bean sprouts, sweet potato, and Thai flavors for a refreshing taste. Ototo also offers lunch specials every Tuesday to Friday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, where customers can enjoy $2 beers with any signature lunch ramen or rice dons. The restaurant's Grapeful Wine Pop event is also worth checking out for wine enthusiasts. With its cozy ambiance and delectable food options, Ototo Melbourne is the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city while indulging in some delicious Japanese cuisine.

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