Warabi (MELB NORTH WEST)

Warabi provided the most wonderful Valentine's day dinner I've ever had. The omakase held that night was fantastic. The stone wall is luminous and warm, really setting a wonderful atmosphere. You can really tell the experience of the chef from how much they feel like they need to hide the fish and there was no hiding. Just pure respect and knowledge of how to showcase the fish. Don't get me wrong there was definitely pizzazz ie Toro and Caviar. Special mentions to Akit and Lee who went out of their way to make the night super special. The drinks pairing were perfect and being able to have the bottles on the bar was super special. Service was immaculate. Attention to detail was amazing. Every drink had different glassware. Such a lovely touch Wonderful amazing place!! Highly recommended!!

Tried Warabi Japanese restaurant today and was overall a bit disappointed—perhaps my expectations were too high. The restaurant has a nice environment with refined decor, but the dishes didn’t quite meet the expected standard. The service was very good. At over $200 per person, the value for money isn’t great. It feels like you’re paying more for the ambiance than the food itself. Might be worth a visit for photos or a one-time experience, but I probably wouldn’t return.

Warabi is a beautifully designed restaurant with a stunning backdrop and an intimate atmosphere. The service was outstanding, with friendly and attentive staff who made the experience very pleasant. The chefs were engaging, interactive, and even understood the importance of taking Instagram photos, which was a fun touch 😂While the food was high quality and well-presented, I found some dishes a bit underwhelming in flavour - though that could just be my own palate. Overall, it’s a great spot for the experience, but I’m not sure I’d return.