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  • Two black bottles of Japanese sake resting on a wooden bench; a black wall behind them.
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Warabi

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  • Fine dining

A contemporary Japanese dining experience, Warabi emphasises seasonal ingredients and masterful techniques alongside elevated beverage pairings in an omakase setting.

The multi-course menu changes seasonally, taking inspiration from the seasons and using only the highest quality ingredients. Warabi's head chef will guide you through a fine dining experience, channelling 'kappo', which directly translates to ‘cut and cook' and celebrates the chefs' craftsmanship and precise preparation techniques.

Warabi also offers al la carte evening dining - discover a selection of seasonal small plates, signature seafood, hand-crafted sushi, and refined charcoal specialties.

A special Japanese omakase dish featuring roe presented in a crab shell on a smoking bowl of greens.
Special offer The Five Elements, Reimagined by Warabi

Enjoy a limited-edition omakase inspired by Earth, Water, Fire, Metal and Wood in November. $285pp.

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Luxury seafood including rock lobster, sea snails/whelks, and sea urchin as part of a high-end omakase dining experience.
Special offer New Year's Eve Omakase

Welcome in the New Year with an indulgent 14-course omakase, with Champagne on arrival, $395pp.

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Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • 6pm - 10.30pm 6pm - 10.30pm
Wednesday
  • 6pm - 10.30pm 6pm - 10.30pm
Thursday
  • 6pm - 10.30pm 6pm - 10.30pm
Friday
  • 6pm - 10.30pm 6pm - 10.30pm
Saturday
  • 6pm - 10.30pm 6pm - 10.30pm
Sunday
  • Closed

Location

Enter via Williams Street on Collins Ground Level
W Melbourne
408 Flinders Ln
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9113 8857
  • email address: warabi@whotels.com
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