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  • Japanese crumbed chicken on top of a curry dish.
  • A Japanese dish of seared salmon with rice, green beans and daikon.
  • A Japanese dish of agedashi eggplant next to tempura prawns on a wooden table.

Kuru

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  • Casual dining

Kuru is a small, Japanese eatery in West Melbourne serving comforting homemade dishes made with care.

From rich Japanese curry and crispy tonkatsu to warm bowls of ramen and simple teishoku sets, every meal feels like eating at home. Affordable, honest, and perfect for everyday dining.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm
Thursday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm
Friday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm
Saturday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm
Sunday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 9pm 5pm - 9pm

Location

125 Rosslyn St
West Melbourne 3003

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0466 423 362
  • email address: Kuru.rosslyn@gmail.com
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Instagram page for Kuru

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Mobility access
  • Quiet spaces
  • Relaxed/low sensory
  • Service animals

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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