Misuzu's

Spectacular! Sushi and sashimi were on par to some of the better Japanese restaurants in Japan. Entrees was great, very well cooked and great size. Chicken kaarage was fried perfectly with thin coating. Soft shell crab was great. Gyozas were juicy, with thin pastry and a great dipping sauce. Tempura prawn was also great. We didn’t need the main but the steak was superb. Perfectly cooked, sauce was on point. Unfortunately there are no drinks outside of wine and beers. The staff were lovely and accommodated with plum wine and yuzu cocktail, so if this is a very minor suggestion- cocktails would be great. Overall the team are so friendly and accommodating. We were sitting at the bar and then moved to a table seamlessly, even without a booking. We hope to be back soon!

YUM YUM YUM!!! I am a local and very ashamed for not trying Misuzu’s before! My partner and I booked a table on a weekday night and the place was packed! We still got well looked after by our waitress (Sarah?) i hope I got that right. Everything we had was absolutely delicious and my highlight were the Special scallops which we ordered twice cause they were incredible! Well done team, definitely back for more🫶🏻

The atmosphere was so good and calm. The staff were very friendly and smiling. The food was good too but a few were overpriced, however overall was a good experience and would like to go again

Amazing food- taste and quality. The interior is not my taste, I love the red lanterns around the tree very much. Service was ok.

Very long standing establishment with good Japanese food in a busy neighbourhood. Restaurant was packed on the night but they were sure to give good service and prompt the food out as soon as possible. The sashimi was my favourite here followed by the gyozas.

Fabulous sushi - some of the best sashimi Ive had with small platter and had karaage, salmon and tempura also lovely. Should let you know toilet is upstairs male and downstairs female when you arrive.

Booking is recommended as this is a popular restaurant. We had dinner at the bar and really enjoyed the sushi platter, the takoyaki, the prawn and crab spring rolls, the sushi avocado maki roll, and the rhubarb crumble. The staff are lovely and there’s a great traditional Japanese atmosphere.

A very cool Japanese restaurant that blends tradition with modernity. It's very busy, but the staff are kind and warm. The ingredients are extremely fresh, and the dishes are outstanding. Highly recommended.

Great little Japanese resturant. Missing nice Japanese whiskies and sochu.... Food and service very good.

Truly amazing ambience the entrance door the Japanese lanterns out front the curtain as you enter as a wind break and once you part the curtain sit at the bar to watch the master chefs cook or grab a table upstairs or downstairs! All seating is great! Great wine list, the pork belly and Tom Katsu melts in your mouth with great steamed rice! Great price and great service I will be back!

Mizuzu's is something of an Albert Park establishment, serving up hearty rustic Japanese fare to locals and out of towners alike. Recognisable by the sweet lantern strewn tree out the front, Mizuzu's is a cozy den of dark wood and oriental screens. The perfect spot for a pre-dinner drink, the menu offers an extensive list of sake's, 32 to be precise, with the food being equally impressive. They have some of the best gyoza that I've tried outside Tokyo as well as a well stocked sushi and sashimi bar. Mizuzu's is the ultimate alternative to the soulless Japanese fast food joints of the city.

I have been such a fan of Misuzu's for a very long time, having been a local in the area for the past 12 years. I enjoy dining in at both Umami and Misuzu's, but mostly I love the variety on the take home menu and in the cabinet. It is always a delight to get my favourite: the entree platter, and nibble on all the delicious elements. Unfortunately, last night when I visited the take away section, I experienced the worst service I have ever had at this establishment. The girl with dyed red hair behind the counter was rude and abrasive. After I made my order, she first tried to convince me that the entree platter was not available on the dinner take away menu. Even though I pointed at the item on the dinner menu when making my order. When I asked her to check, she put the order through in a huff after confusing both the size and type (non-veg), but then ignored me and went on to serve the customer behind me (also in a very rude and disinterested manner). Once the customer had settled the transaction and left, the girl then went on to serve another two gentlemen who had arrived to pick up their order. I asked her if she had intended on putting my order together, and her retort was that the entree platter takes a long time to put together, so she would serve the other customers first. I responded in saying that the previous customer had ordered about 6 items, so the time it takes to prepare both orders would not be significantly different. She hissed "Well I didn't know before I took her order, did I?". She went on to say the gentlemen were just picking up their food, and it was right there, so I can just wait. I was speechless. The gentlemen, in attempt to diffuse the situation, said to the girl to serve me. She turned around and spat out with hostility "So do you still want your entree platter?!" I was shocked and appalled at the utter disrespect and malice, and decided not to proceed with my order. I do not want this horrible experience to scar my otherwise fond memories of the food here. I do not expect platinum service wherever I go. I frequent "cheap and cheery" restaurants often and when my fellow diners comment on the lack of service, I laugh and point out that when paying $10 for a full meal, you would be hard pressed to have excellent service to match. However at an establishment such as Misuzu's, I think it is not at all unrealistic to expect at least a minimum level of service. Yesterday's experience far exceeded my expectations, in the worst way. This is not what I want to remember Misuzu's for.

So disappointing to say this but Misuzus has lost it's way. Having eaten here many times our last visit was less than impressive, especially when the price you are paying is not consistent with the quality you'd expect. The miso was luke warm, the karaage; whilst the tastiest dish of the night, was not the crispy variety we enjoy and the sushi/sashimi platter was missing beauty, precision and colour composition that are such crucial components of the Japanese dining experience for me. I hope they can regain their mojo as it can be lovely to sit outside and enjoy a meal here.

I have never understood why Mizuzu's is so popular. When I meet people from out of town and they mention a handful of restaurants they have eaten at in Melbourne, they often mention Mizuzus. It does look lovely - with the gorgeous red lanterns out the front. And it has a good buzzy atmosphere (which might be a bit noisy for some) which is usually a good sign of a good place. But the service is average and the food is ordinary. I have never been impressed by a dish. The gyoza - ordinary. The chicken katsu - ordinary. I don't think the food is bad - but I just struggle to understand why the place is so popular. For me, if you are in the area and want to eat good Japanese food, try Eis in Bridport Street. but if you want to eat where everyone else eats, with a lively atmosphere and ok food, then Mizuzus is fine.

This is the place for a long lunch, amazing food and equally amazing service. I had a head cold today and it was getting beat of me. Naturally the only thing to do was order a red wine. Probably no medicinal benefit but I felt better. The waiter came and asked how I was and then gave me a splash more as he felt it would help. What a great guy! I resolved to have more crispy dumplings and eat my way through the haze.

great atmosphere typical Japanese with good quality food at a reasonable price great for a casual night or lunch I always feel at ease here.

Had lunch here, the food was great! Great atmosphere, speedy service and pretty good value for money. Would recommend!

Today I bought lunch there and sat outside at one of the empty tables. There are, at a guess, 6-8 tables outside mostly in shade. Apart from me there was a couple seated outside. I was half way through eating when a waiter rudely told me I can't sit there with takeaway food. The tables are for diners only. I had to pack up my half eaten lunch and leave. Had the place been busy with lots of people dining then fair enough. But a) there was no sign, and b) it's appalling to send someone away when they are half way done. I was treated like I'd taken food there from another cafe. I'd spent $12 on their food. I regret being so compliant and should have called him on his rudeness... I should also add that I'd eaten there a week before and sat outside with nobody sending me away.. Although the food is great I'll never go back.