Tokyo Tina

The service here was friendly and patient. All of the dishes were excellent however the duck udon lacked the rich flavour profile that the other dishes presented. The passion fruit margarita was not great for the price. I would highly recommend the rainbow rice bowl as it was fresh and delicious! The duck bao had plenty of meat and was filling.

We ordered the all in set menu, which was such a great choice. It was quite pricey, but for the flavours and experience it was worth it for the special occasion. The staff were very accomodating, friendly, and on the ball with speed and a great balance of personal space and check-ins. Specifically, the sticky eggplant dish was outstanding (we ordered a half serve as it was not on the set menu). Very filling and enjoyable, would return for other special occasions in the future!!

It was a Monday night which is one of their quieter evenings. This suited us. We were celebrating my husband’s birthday. Complimentary drinks were given to each of us. Nice touch. The atmosphere was warm, casual and inviting. The food was excellent. The outstanding dishes were the Kingfish sashimi and Sticky eggplant. The Striploin pared with the Broccolini was also excellent. The Salmon tartare was nice but found that it needed a bit more punch. The delivery of the food was spaced out nicely. We sat at the bar and engaged with lovely Olly, the bartender. James, our server, was engaging, attentive and very helpful in describing the dishes. The boys organised a complementary dessert with a sparkler in it, ‘Strawberry Snow’. Gosh! It was so good. An explosion of freshness in your mouth. A must try. James and Olly, you do the restaurant credit. Great service. A most enjoyable evening and would definitely recommend this place.

I had booked out the private dining room for my partner’s surprise birthday party and my expectations were blown away. The place was a lovely vintage vibe with cozy ambient lighting to set an intimate mood. The staff were amazing with communication and constantly checked in on us for drink refills and to make sure everything was going according to plan. The food was on a whole other level, the lamb shoulder was to die for as it fell right off the bone, but my personal favs had to be the eggplant and corn fritters, I would eat those on my death bed. We got the et menu as that was option that came with the room, originally I was a bit iffy with how big the portions were but safe to say we were all stuffed by the end of the night. For $79 per person, the variety, quality and quantity is unbeatable. Meg was so lovely with liaising the logistics for the party and she was so understanding and accommodating of our situation, big shout out to her as the night wouldn’t have went as smoothly if not for her prompt responses and kind nature. The karaoke set was a bit out dated but it had all the classic songs so honestly it was still such a vibe. I can’t thank the staff enough for being so friendly and welcoming to my party. I would highly highly HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone as the service was wonderful and the food and vibes were amazing!!! (p.s. there were more dishes but I was too focused on eating that I forgot to capture them all :D )

I first visited Tokyo Tina about 7 years ago—and I’ve been returning ever since. After nearly a decade on Chapel Street, it’s clear why this spot continues to thrive. The food, the energy, the interiors… everything is consistently on point. The interiors perfectly complement the playful, street-style Japanese menu. A bold shopfront covered in peeling manga posters sets the tone. Inside, raw timber battens, inky murals of Tokyo traffic, and strings of glowing globes create a space that feels like a moody laneway behind an anime store. Even the bar section, with its crumbling walls adds to the gritty-cool aesthetic—designed by Samantha Eades & Wendy Bergman. What really sets Tokyo Tina apart though is the service. Staff are warm, attentive and genuinely care—checking in often but never intrusively. It’s that rare kind of hospitality that makes you feel looked after from the moment you walk in. The food has remained consistently excellent over the years. We ordered the spiced edamame, kingfish sashimi, crispy sticky eggplant, karaage chicken, prawn katsu milk buns, and miso baked cauliflower—all absolutely spot on. I’d order every single one again without hesitation. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a big group catch-up, Tokyo Tina is always a good idea. I’m eyeing off their Bingo Academy next (every Saturday!)—it sounds like such a fun night

Uproariously entertaining lunch with old mates! Booked in for Sat lunch Tina's Bingo Spinning Balls for the 12 noon to 2pm sitting. Riotous & Fun queen Sam entertained while spinning the balls for bingo. Attentive staff made sure your glasses were always full & the food was served one after another promptly. 5 stars for the fun factor & service but the menu on the day was rather average tasting. Choose either bottomless beer/sparkling/aperol spritz + 4 dishes with edamame & kimchi rice for $79 or $55 food only menu. Alternate entertainment with food - hilarious albeit risque way to catch up with friends or celebrate a special day in daytime in a safe environment. Just opposite Windsor train station on Chapel St. Free parking on side streets with some luck. Exterior looks downtown seedy..I walked past thinking surely this is not it! 😊😊Interior is quite spacious with the repeat deliberate downtown look but amenities are good.

Went to Tokyo Tina for the first time for our ladies night out. We opt for ala carte so we can pick and choose the dishes that we would like to try. The salmon tartare has a somewhat strong yuzu taste but in a perfect blend with the other taste. It’s very refreshing, definitely a good dish for summer. Pork Kimchi Gyoza was tasty and not spicy at all. Rainbow rice is a must try, so yum! It has a bit of spicy kick though, but just a little bit. Their prawn katsu milk bun was good too but if you can only order one bun, I suggest thay you go for their Umeboshi Duck Bao set. The bao is soft and the duck meat is so tender! And their Hibachi striploin is definitely worth to try! For the desert we ordered one each of the three deserts available in their menu. They are all so tasty & unique! We absolutely love all those that we’ve ordered. The restaurant is definitely one that makes it to my repeat visit list.

Modern Japanese inspired food. Everything was executed well and super delicious. Salmon tartare: Subtle but beautiful flavours, very refreshing for the palate. Sticky eggplant: Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside with a rich, sticky glaze. Kingfish sashimi: The fish was fresh, paired perfectly with a salty, sweet and tangy dressing. And it looks so pretty! Hibachi grilled sirloin: Juicy and tender meat that carries the smokiness from the grill. Chicken karaage: chicken is soft with a crunchy coating. Super yum. Strawberry snow with ice cream and mochi: snow was soft and fluffy, balanced the richness of the ice cream very well. Salted caramel and pear semifreddo: The tempered chocolate was thin and had a great snap. The balance between saltiness and sweetness was perfect. Semifreddo was really smooth and the flavours worked so well together. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. There really isn't much to fault here!

Really loved the food. Rainbow bowl was copious and delicious pan fried dory was excellent. . Sat outside on the street. Good service would go again. Reasonable price insiders g how good the food was.

Tokyo Tina is very much in line with its sister restaurants, Hannoi Hannah & Saigon Sally. It's loud, busy and bustling. Food is good not great in my opinion. There were now 'wows' from our table - which we had to wait about 40 minutes for. We waited (standed) at the bar area and had a few martini's, scallop sashimi & an open California roll. Admittedly we opted to wait for a table. We could of ate at the bar. At the table we had dips (eggplant miso, turnip wasabi, beetroot inevitability) served with an unusual side of chips to use to dip. Poached chicken salad and Duck Tataki which was nice. Look, I guess it comes down to what you're after in a dining venue. We would have liked to have at least been able to hear eachother when we spoke. We were pretty much yelling at eachother! We weren't blown away and probably will not go back in a hurry. I would say it would be a good place to enjoy a few cocktails and nibbles before heading out for a night on the town.

Really interesting decor .. Street urban theme. With hip pop music blaring.. I like this place. The food is Asian fusion with Japanese and Korean inspirations. The chicken ribs are great, the sushimi scallops not really fan but it's OK. The kirage cornballs are not bad. And the open Californian rolls are reverse deconstruction of a Californian roll. The cocktails are great with sukara collins has chilled blueberry puree or you try the slippery Nippon.. The place is interesting enough for me to come back and try the other menu items.

I don't know why but I really like the name Tokyo Tina, just flows. Did I mention that astro boy is on the wall as well? This place is on the trendy side and the first time I visited I made the mistake of ordering ramen as a main...it was not good. Recently, I visited again for a birthday and we ordered heaps of different dishes to share between the 6 of us and I it was so much yummier than the first visit. My favourite dishes: Beef rib bao - seriously juicy and tender, their version of a Taiwanese gua bao. So good! You have got to try this. Kingfish cone - This may be the tiniest cone I have ever seen but it is worth a try. With the price you may all have to just have a bite of the cone. Korean beef bbq set - If you still have room after eating the mouse sized cone, get this! The meat is on pointe and it comes with a bunch of condiments. Waygu beef tataki - with figs Salmon tartare - with cucumber and pear served with fancy sesame crackers. The Soso: Tempura eggplant, Karrage chicken ribs, Spiced edamame, Grilled snapper fillet. Service was pretty attentive but we were asked the same thing a few times by different waiters. I prefer being over asked than ignored though at a restaurant so I was okay with that and oh for those who like sparkling water that is what you get at the table so drink away!

Omg love the ramen my favourite thing in the world Tokyo Tina Hanoi Hannah Saigon sally their the best

Updated review: After trying the spicy pork ramen I am very satisfied at the changes made to improve their broth and dish. Strong pork broth with the right amount of spice brings out the flavour. Combine that with ample toppings of bamboo shoots, seaweed, corn and an added egg, what a delicious meal! I'll definitely be back to try more and see how their other ramen dishes stack up.

Absolutely loved our dinner at Tokyo Tina last night. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks menu. Everything was perfect but the DIY pork belly bao was the standout for me - delish! Very busy tho so make sure you book or be prepared to grab a drink close by while you wait for a table. They do have a very good system for the wait list though.

Delicious!!! Came here for a mid week dinner- it was super busy and had to wait about 30 mins for a table (expected- lots of bars on chapel St so no biggie) Staff were super nice and knowledgable on what to order. Took their recommendations and had the corn balls, salmon ceviche, chicken ribs, California roll, beef baô. The corn balls were amazing! Could have eaten a million of these. So was the ceviche and the baô. Had a cocktail with rum also delicious (sorry can't remember name) . Try to get a table outside as the music is super loud inside and it's nice to people watch on Chapel st and the tables are pretty comfy. Overall delicious and cool new age Japanese. Also try their sister restaurants also just off chapel st- Hanoi Hannah (cheapest) and Saigon Sally (expensive).

I was on the hunt for a Japanese restaurant on Chapel St. in Melbourne. The place has a Tijuana cantina hole in the wall vibe. The ambiance was excellent because they were playing 70s music and the servers were very relaxed. I had the chicken skewer and the chicken ramen with an egg. I highly recommend the pancakes offered with the ssam dishes. Perhaps just request a side of ssam pancakes. Overall fun Korean japenese fusion joint.

Having tried (and loved) Hanoi Hannah and Saigon Sally, I really had to complete the set and try their little sister - Tokyo Tina. This new arrival (only two months old) is at the increasingly trendy Windsor end of Chapel Street. While Sally is the most upmarket of the three, and Hannah concentrates on cheaper, street food offerings, Tina fits nicely in between. I started with scallop ceviche; chopped scallop served on the shell with white ponzu and yuzu kosho. The latter is a type of Japanese lemon which forms the basis for the vinegar-like sauce the dish is served with. Really tasty and the finely diced chives on top complemented the flavours very nicely. Next I ordered the pork and kimchi gyoza served with sliced and sautéed spring onion, which my friendly and attentive waiter assured me were the best this side of Tokyo. They were, in fact, very good even though I couldn't taste the kimchi. The waiter had been doing a great job on the recommendations so far so I took his advice on the next two plates as well; kingfish served with wasabi, apple served in a charcoal cone, and the do-it-yourself Bao with beef bulgogi and pickles. The kingfish was good - reminiscent of the scallop ceviche. The Bao was also very good. The beef was served on the bone and cooked to the point of disintegration. It came with a couple of soft buns and a bowl of pickles. Very tasty, and more than enough to squash my appetite. Tokyo Tina is a great addition to this little Vietnamese fusion family. They only take bookings for parties of more than six, and booking is a good idea. I arrived just after 6pm and managed to get a seat for one at the bar, but by the time I left the place was full. And for good reason.

Yummy ramen and interesting corn ball ! Perfect place for lunch with a drink

Very hip new place. Great hip hop tracks being played while you eat. Good selection of alcohol and very interesting Asian fusion Japanese dishes. Food came out very quickly and service was good. We got the tonkatsu croquettes, gyoza and crab Cali rolls. For main we got beef tataki don and Classic soba with pork belly.

Great food and experience. Had a small miso ramen which hit the spot and was well sized for the price. The gyoza at Tokyo Tina were crispy and delicious (I don't like mushy gyoza). There was a mix up that caused a bit of a delay with the meal, which the staff made up for with complementary Matcha Matchsticks for dessert - they were absolutely amazing and I'd order them next time! Overall, extremely good food and service.

Loved this place !! Food was so good, everything we had was delicious!! A bit of a wait to get a table but staff were very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere, very busy bit of a scene but worth it. Definitely recommend this place.

Having spent 2.5 weeks in Japan, I was looking forward to trying this place. I found the menu to be a little hit and miss. The ramen is unauthentic, imbalanced and lacked true flavour. Entrees were very good. Drinks a little overpriced and limited. After the hype that this place gets I was quite disappointed.

Great little spot with a great ambiance. Getting served in the hustle and bustle can be a little frustrating. Great food - bao sensational!

Came here for a reunion dinner with some old friends and it was just fantastic. The food is absolutely delicious, we couldn't get enough of it. The service was great, too - wish I could remember the name of the guy who served us, he was friendly and helpful. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

It is not traditional Japanese restaurant, the ramen actually looks like instant noodle. Taste not good