Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Japanese menus are easier to read once the formats are decoded: a sushi boat is a shared platter, a bento box is a set meal in compartments, an izakaya is a pub-style place for drinks and small plates, and soba are buckwheat noodles. This page answers where to find each of those in and around Fairfield.
There are four places: two on Station Street in Fairfield and two on High Street in Northcote. Each was checked against two independent sources, and we say whose listing every fact comes from.
Only one of the four has a price we could read, so three rows below say so plainly rather than guessing.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi boats and bento boxes | Matsuya Japanese | see below | not printed here |
| All-you-can-eat Japanese | Okami Fairfield | All-you-can-eat, adult | $42.80 |
| An izakaya on High Street | Hanami Izakaya | see below | not printed here |
| Soba noodles and sake | Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar Northcote | see below | not printed here |
Matsuya Japanese — 146 Station Street, Fairfield VIC 3078
Matsuya’s own site describes its food as show-stopping sushi boat platters, handcrafted sushi, sashimi, bento boxes and mains, and says it offers vegetarian and gluten-free options. AGFG tags it BYO, Child Friendly, Delivery and Vegan Options.
The site lists hours for every day of the week; Friday and Saturday run 11am - 3pm and again from 4.30pm - 10.30pm. Its menu is published as images, so we could not find text prices to print.
Decoder: a sushi boat is a wooden boat-shaped platter of assorted sushi and sashimi to share, and AGFG lists sushi boat and sushi platters for functions under what the place is best known for.
Okami Fairfield — 147 Station Street, Fairfield VIC 3078
Okami’s own site advertises all-you-can-eat from $42.80 per person for an adult, and says prices may vary by store, so treat that as a starting figure rather than a Fairfield-specific price. All-you-can-eat means one set price, then you order from the menu in rounds.
The site prints $20.80 per person for children aged 4 to 8, and $25.80 for ages 9 to 12. It also says children under 3 years old can eat from the menu free of charge.
The site says the restaurant is fully licensed with BYO permission for wine, with a corkage fee of $10 per bottle. The only hours we found are an OpenStreetMap tag, which may be out of date, so check the Fairfield store page for current hours before you go.
On the menu (copied from okamirestaurant.com.au and okamirestaurant.com.au/contact on 4 October 2026):
- All-you-can-eat, adult: $42.80
- All-you-can-eat, child aged 4 to 8: $20.80
- All-you-can-eat, child aged 9 to 12: $25.80
- BYO wine corkage: $10 per bottle
How to order: with all-you-can-eat, the adult rate of $42.80 is the entry price, so check the local store page for the rate that applies here.
Hanami Izakaya — 113 High Street, Northcote VIC 3070
AGFG lists Hanami Izakaya at 113 High Street, Northcote, and tags it Child Friendly and Takeaway. OpenStreetMap carries the same address. It is in Northcote, not Fairfield.
We found no website of its own and no published menu or prices, so we cannot say what is served. We have also left out opening hours, because we could not find a listing for them.
Decoder: an izakaya is a Japanese pub-style place built around drinks with small shared plates, but check with the venue for what this one serves.
Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar Northcote — 257 High Street, Northcote VIC 3070
Shimbashi’s own site lists this Northcote store at 257 High Street, and the same site lists other stores elsewhere. Its listed hours are 11.30am - 3.30pm (last order 2.30pm) and 5.30pm - 9.30pm (last order 8.30pm), Monday to Sunday.
The site mentions a takeaway option for sushi and bento boxes. AGFG tags it Alfresco Dining, Child Friendly, Delivery, Free Wifi, Gluten Free Options, Pet Friendly and Vegetarian Options. The menu sits on a separate ordering platform, so no prices are printed here.
Menu says: its own site mentions takeaway sushi and bento boxes, so ask before counting on takeaway soba.
Quick answers
Is there all-you-can-eat Japanese near Fairfield?
Okami Fairfield, at 147 Station Street, advertises all-you-can-eat from $42.80 per person for an adult on its own site. The site says prices may vary by store, so check the local store page before you go.
Where can I find sushi platters in Fairfield?
Matsuya Japanese, at 146 Station Street, describes sushi boat platters, handcrafted sushi, sashimi and bento boxes on its own site, and AGFG lists sushi boat and sushi platters for functions as what it is best known for. Its menu is published as images, so we could not read prices.
Is there a Japanese izakaya near Fairfield?
Hanami Izakaya is listed by AGFG and OpenStreetMap at 113 High Street, Northcote. We found no website, menu or prices for it, so call ahead to ask what is on offer.
Where can I eat soba near Fairfield?
Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar has a Northcote store at 257 High Street, and its own site lists lunch and dinner sessions with last-order times. The menu is on a separate ordering platform, so we have no prices for it.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Matsuya Japanese: openstreetmap.org/5579882861, matsuyajapanese.com.au, agfg.com.au/matsuya-3218
- Okami Fairfield: openstreetmap.org/5587634144, okamirestaurant.com.au/things-to-do-with-kids-in-melbourne-cbd, okamirestaurant.com.au, okamirestaurant.com.au/contact
- Hanami Izakaya: openstreetmap.org/11795034766, agfg.com.au/hanami-izakaya-119882
- Shimbashi Soba & Sake Bar Northcote: shimbashisobamelbourne.com.au/locations, agfg.com.au/shimbashi-soba-sake-bar-northcote-97918
