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  • Lobster ramen.
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Unabara Lobster and Oyster Bar

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  • Casual dining

Unabara Lobster & Oyster Bar in Melbourne Central offers fresh seafood dishes, prepared in Japanese style. Enjoy signature lobster ramen and sizzling seafood. Their lobster bisque is simmered for 12 hours with lobster stock, vegetables and special blend of herbs.

Relax with a cool glass of champagne and freshly shucked oysters. Or try their signature avocado lobster rolls for brunch. For a splurge, indulge in a lobster and seafood feast.

Their Japanese nouvelle-style menu brings a new level of gastronomical experience. Unabara is one of the most well-loved, well-reviewed Japanese restaurants in Melbourne. They maintain this reputation because of their dedication to sourcing the freshest ingredients and cooking them to perfection.

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Day Times
Monday
  • 11.30am - 9.30pm 11.30am - 9.30pm
Tuesday
  • 11.30am - 9.30pm 11.30am - 9.30pm
Wednesday
  • 11.30am - 9.30pm 11.30am - 9.30pm
Thursday
  • 11.30am - 9.30pm 11.30am - 9.30pm
Friday
  • 11.30am - 9.30pm 11.30am - 9.30pm
Saturday
  • 11.30am - 9.30pm 11.30am - 9.30pm
Sunday
  • 11.30am - 9.30pm 11.30am - 9.30pm

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Unabara Lobster & Oyster Bar
Melbourne Central, Level 1/157 La Trobe St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9662 9009
  • email address: info@unabara.com.au
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