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  • Modern and minimal interior of Waku Waku restaurant showing high stools at a kitchen counter, a small kitchen area behind, and dining tables to the side against a side wall.
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  • Modern and minimal interior of Waku Waku restaurant showing high stools at a kitchen counter, a small serving area behind this, and dining tables to the side against a side wall.

Waku Waku

  • Restaurant
  • Casual dining

Waku Waku's highly skilled chefs use authentic cooking techniques and ingredients to create flavorful and visually appealing Japanese cuisine.

Their signature Hokkaido soup curry has a silky, light and aromatic base and layers of spice, and is a nourishing meal.

Seek comfort in hot bowls of soup curry, aburi flamed-grilled donburi, fresh sashimi, delicious karaage and Japanese snacks in a cosy, modern, intimate dining space.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 10pm
Thursday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 10pm
Friday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 10pm
Saturday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 10pm
Sunday
  • 11am - 3pm 11am - 3pm
  • 5pm - 10pm 5pm - 10pm

Location

Waku Waku
346 Little Bourke St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 0452 378 346
  • email address: wakuwakusouthbank@gmail.com
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