Modern Japanese, Rooted in Tradition.
Welcome to UME Izakaya, South Yarra’s destination for elevated Japanese dining. We bring people together over premium, chef-driven dishes and expertly crafted skewers in a space where authenticity meets contemporary style. Come for the flavors, stay for the moments.

Chef’s Selection

Signature Dishes

A handful of the plates that define UME premium produce, fire, and Japanese technique, made in-house with our own flair.

$55

Angus Beef & Foie Gras Claypot Rice

Rich Angus beef and seared foie gras layered over traditional claypot rice luxurious and deeply indulgent.

UME Claypot

$55

MB9+ Wagyu Steak (200g)

Grilled premium wagyu, served with our house yakiniku sauce. Marbled, tender, unforgettable.

From the Grill

$48

Black Angus Beef Ribs

Sous-vide 48 hours, glazed in house yakiniku sauce tender and profoundly flavourful.

Main

$42

Black Cod

Miso-marinated black cod, grilled until caramelised and buttery. A classic done right.

Main

$56

Deluxe Sashimi & Nigiri (18pcs)

Tuna, salmon and kingfish at their freshest the full expression of our sashimi bar.

Raw Bar

$24

Spider Roll

Softshell crab, avocado and cucumber our most-loved signature roll.

Signature Roll

The Space

A Room to Linger In

Come for the flavours, stay for the moments. A few frames from inside UME, South Yarra.

UME signature platter spread — The UME Spread

MB9+ wagyu tataki don — MB9+ Wagyu Tataki Don

Deluxe sashimi platter — Deluxe Sashimi & Nigiri

Food Menu

Explore the Menu

Modern Japanese, rooted in tradition. Tap a category to browse.

What Guests Say

4.5

Based on 185 Google reviews

Some of the best food I’ve eaten this entire year. Shout out to the Sashimi Moriawase, the crab, the unagi claypot and the Premium Angus Beef – it literally melted in our mouths, outstanding! Staff was very friendly. Highly recommend this place.

AJ Dee

An amazing meal for me and my fiancee. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was sleek, modern and stylish (loved the golden cutlery). Fresh, full of flavour and delicious – I especially loved the Fire Angus Beef Ribs. Definitely recommend for a special dining experience.

Ashley Chambers

Fast, fun, delicious. The prawn toast might be the best I’ve ever had. We shared dumplings and the wagyu steak – 9.5 out of 10! Try the sake cocktail, you won’t be disappointed. Our 3rd visit and 3 times been amazing. We will return.

Mark Blatchford