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"Kaiseki, a kind of Japanese degustation menu with a strong seasonal focus, has lately taken root in Melbourne, and Ishizuka is doing it better than anyone. This is delicate, thoughtful food steeped in tradition and served in a humble 16-seat basement space in the CBD. No two nights here are the same, but some themes are consistent: seemingly low-key dishes may in fact be luxurious; the custards and jellies are transcendental; there's always a seafood soup; and the sashimi shows off local fish like snapper. Service here is an art form as finely calibrated as the kaiseki itself. Better yet, it's also utterly unobtrusive." - Dan F. Stapleton