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Tetsujin
Tetsujin: Sushi and Japanese BBQ fusion in Melbourne—prime wagyu, fresh sashimi, bold flavors.
4.2
Japanese
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Tetsujin: Sushi and Japanese BBQ fusion in Melbourne—prime wagyu, fresh sashimi, bold flavors.
Tetsujin, located at 295 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, blends sushi and Japanese BBQ for a diverse dining experience. Lunch sets with sashimi add-ons let diners enjoy sesame- and caviar-flavored sashimi, alongside tender pork tonkatsu. The menu features Wagyu and Angus beef sets with generous portions for sharing. Reviews praise a clean vibe, quality meat, and a mix of traditional sushi with bold wagyu/BBQ options, though some note variability in experience.
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Premium Wagyu and Angus beef sets, grilled to perfection with options like thin ox tongue and stone beef bibimbap.
Fresh, artfully prepared sushi and sashimi, including unique offerings with sesame and caviar toppings.
Affordable lunch sets with add-ons like sashimi, featuring dishes such as tender pork tonkatsu.
Indulgent desserts including generous portions of black sesame (goma) ice cream to complete your meal.
Ideal for gatherings with shared BBQ platters and a vibrant izakaya atmosphere in a clean, stylish setting.
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Overall rating
Sheridan G
"I didn’t realize I was ordering the 'Limited Edition: Anemic Edition' of the Nagasaki Wagyu. Take a look at the menu photo: a beautiful, marble red piece of art. Now look at what arrived on my plate: two pieces of beef that look like they’ve seen a ghost or perhaps they’re just pale from the shock of being priced at $22.90. If 'Wagyu' now means 'vaguely meat-colored,' then they nailed it. In reality, I’ve had $4 grocery store sushi with more life in it than this. The service is 'mid' at best. I asked the staff what was inside the rolls, and I’m pretty sure they were as curious as I was, because nobody actually knew or bothered to find out. There is zero care or concern here; it feels like they’re just going through the motions. Also, don’t be fooled by a sudden influx of high ratings, they’re out here bribing people with free drinks in exchange for 5 star Google reviews. I’d rather pay for my own drink and keep my integrity (and this pale sushi) out of it. The only reason this isn’t a 1 star review is that the standard, basic sushi was actually okay. But for a place calling itself Tetsujin, it’s a bit of a shame to the craft. If you’re coming for the 'special' wagyu, save your $20 and buy a lottery ticket instead, you’ll have better luck there."
TK Studio
Good mix of more traditional style i.e sushi with minimal sauce/toppings, and sushi with alot of mayo based and thicker sauces. For me less us better so all have option to order without mayo etc. Limited sushi but made up for with Wagyu options , like bbq or stone beef bibimba (yum). Good style, vibe and clean restaurant
zozo lu
Great BBQ spot in the city. The Angus beef set was juicy and full of flavour, and the Wagyu was super tender. Everything was grilled perfectly. Would definitely come back again!
Jenny and Jeremy “JJ”
love how you can enjoy the best of both worlds here - sushi and Japanese bbq! meat quality is pretty good here and we ordered the Angus set for $85. Generous servings and enough for two people to share. Would recommend!
145 Star
You have to use the lift on the alley to find the restaurant. It looks empty but it is open during my lunchtime visit. They have izakaya dan bbq. Lunch set very good price can add on sashimi. The sashimi very different because they put sesame and caviar taste. Pork tonkatsu very tender and the sauce still hot, it mixed very well. On the BBQ they have affordable wagyu and so far the best thin ox tounge in Melbourne. Last for dessert, goma (black sesame) ice cream, the portion very generous and perfect to close my lunch.
