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Sakedokoro Namara - Japanese Sake & Tapas Bar

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Sakedokoro Namara - Japanese Sake & Tapas Bar

Japanese Sake Bar - brought from Japan to Melbourne. A cultured heritage that aimed to introduce, educate and showcase what a typical bar is like in Japan.

Let us bring you this experience.

04/09/2026

🍶 WORLD SAKE DAY — KANPAI! 🍣
Thursday, 1 October | 6PM–10PM

Celebrate World Sake Day with us at Sakedokoro Namara!

This isn’t just sushi served from the kitchen.
🍣 Jun Oya will be preparing your sushi fresh, right in front of you at the counter.

$80 per person
Includes:
5 pcs freshly made sushi + FREE-FLOW SAKE ON TAP

⚠️ SUSHI IS BY RESERVATION ONLY
We prepare the sushi specifically for confirmed bookings, so advance reservations are essential.

🍶 JUST HERE FOR THE SAKE? WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!
No sushi booking required — simply drop in, grab a glass and join us for World Sake Day.

LIVE SUSHI × FREE-FLOW SAKE ON TAP × KANPAI!

📲 Sushi Booking: 0435 891 318
Limited bookings available — reserve early.

02/09/2026

🍶 FREE SAKE TASTING – TOMORROW! 🍶

Join us at Sakedokoro Namara for a special tasting featuring WAKATSURU SAKE BREWERY from Toyama Prefecture, Japan 🇯🇵

Discover a selection of sake and Japanese wh**ky from Wakatsuru, crafted in Toyama — a region blessed with pristine mountain water and rich natural beauty.

📅 Thursday, 3 September
⏰ 6PM – 9PM
📍 Sakedokoro Namara
🎟️ FREE TASTING

No booking required — just drop in, taste, discover, and enjoy!

Come and experience a taste of Toyama at Namara. 🍶🥃

01/09/2026

🍣 SUSHI & SAKE OMAKASE NIGHT 🍶
29 & 30 September | 6:30 PM

An exclusive two-night omakase experience at NAMARA.

Enjoy 14 courses of seasonal sushi by Chef Jun Oya, paired with unlimited selected sake hosted by Akito Kurokawa, Sake Samurai.

$180 per person | Limited seats only

A special night for those who truly love sushi and sake.
Seats are very limited, so early booking is highly recommended.

📱 To book, text your name and preferred date to 0435 891 318.

Two nights only. Don’t miss it.

27/08/2026

THE SHOCHU LOVED BY KEN SHIMURA — NOW AT NAMARA

We’re excited to welcome a very special and limited arrival: IHICHIRO, a premium Japanese Potato Shochu famously loved by legendary Japanese comedian Ken Shimura.

Crafted from carefully selected Japanese Kogane Sengan sweet potatoes and black koji, Ihichiro is made using traditional methods and a distillation still that has been in use since the 1970s.

A masterful blend of two- and three-year-aged spirits gives it a deep, complex aroma, rich character and beautifully rounded finish.

🇯🇵 Authentic Honkaku Imo (Potato) Shochu
🥔 Kogane Sengan sweet potato
⚫ Black Koji
🥃 25% ABV
✨ Limited quantity available

$25 / glass

Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Available now at Sakedokoro Namara.

10/08/2026

🍶 Owner’s Kimagure Night 🍶

Monday to Wednesday, Namara might be open… or it might not.

If you see the announcement on our Instagram Story, it means Akito is behind the bar — pouring sake, sharing stories, and opening a few bottles that don’t usually make it onto the menu.

No bookings.
No fixed menu.
No guarantees.

Just great drinks, good conversation, and whatever feels right that day.

If you’ve ever thought,

“If Akito is there, I’d love to stop by for a drink.”

This is your chance.

Keep an eye on our Stories 👀

📍 Sakedokoro Namara
🍶 Sakedokoro Namara - Japanese Sake & Tapas Bar

Come in for a drink, a chat, and a little bit of mischief with Akito. You never know what sake—or stories—will be opened that night. 🍶✨

See you when the mood strikes.

03/08/2026

🍣 SUSHI & SAKE NIGHT – AUGUST EDITION 🍶

Join us for an unforgettable evening of authentic Japanese omakase and premium sake.

Master Chef Jun Oya will present a carefully crafted 14-course omakase, featuring the finest seasonal ingredients, perfectly paired with selected sake.

✨ Limited Seats Available

📅 18 & 19 August
🕡 6:30 PM
💰 $180 per person (includes sake pairing)

Chef Jun Oya’s experience includes:
Former Head Chef
• Warabi @ W Hotel
• Shusai Mijo (Fitzroy)

Please note:
• We are unable to accommodate vegan, allergy, or gluten-free requests.
• Full payment is required to confirm your reservation.
• Cancellations made within 7 days of the event are non-refundable.

📲 Book now: 0435 891 318
Text us your name, number of guests, and preferred date.

Experience the true spirit of Japanese omakase in an intimate setting.

25/07/2026

Experience the best of Hokkaido through premium sake, incredible food, breathtaking scenery, and relaxing hot springs🍶❄️

📅 27 February – 6 March 2027
👥 Limited to 8 guests
📩 DM us to reserve your spot.

13/07/2026

🍣 SUSHI & SAKE NIGHT – JULY EDITION 🍶

An unforgettable evening of premium sushi and carefully selected sake.

Join Master Chef Jun Oya for a 14-course omakase experience, perfectly paired with Japanese sake.

📅 28 & 29 July
🕡 Starts at 6:30 PM
💰 $180 per person (includes drinks)

✨ Limited seats available.

📍Sakedokoro Namara
📞 Book now: 0435 891 318

Please text us your:
• Full name
• Preferred date (28 or 29 July)
• Number of guests

⚠️ Please note:
• Full payment is required to confirm your booking.
• Cancellations within 5 days of the event are non-refundable.
• Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegan, allergy, or gluten-free requests for this omakase.

Reserve your seat before they’re gone.

18/04/2026

Sushi & Sake Night 🍣🍶

An exclusive omakase experience for two nights only.

Join us for an intimate sushi counter where craftsmanship meets premium sake.
Each piece is carefully prepared in front of you, paired with free-flowing drinks.

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📅 12 & 13 May
⏰ 1st session: 6:00pm
⏰ 2nd session: 8:00pm

💰 $150 per person
(Includes 90 mins drinks)

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👨‍🍳 Sushi Chef: Jun Oya
Former Head Chef
• Warabi @ W Hotel
• Shusai Mijo (Fitzroy)

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Limited seats only.
Bookings essential.

DM us to secure your spot.

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31/03/2026

A moment to pause 🤍

Thank you for being part of another month at Sakedokoro Namara — we’re grateful for every visit, every shared table, and your continued support.

We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Address

360 Victoria Street
North Melbourne, VIC
3051

Opening Hours

Tuesday	6pm - 11pm
Wednesday	6pm - 11pm
Thursday	6pm - 11pm
Friday	6pm - 11pm
Saturday	6pm - 11pm

Website

http://www.sakedokoronamara.com.au/

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