Reminiscent of Japanese Izakaya’s, Akachochin (despite being difficult to pronounce at first) is a welcoming experience to Japanese cuisine and Sake.
Right on the waterfront in Melbourne’s South Wharf Akachochin offers a range of Whiskey, Sake, Sashimi and more. A careful hand lends to refined dishes that are well balanced and incredibly fresh, paired with the right drink you cannot go wrong. The venue is one of warmth with its Izakaya roots coming through, keeping it down to earth and relaxed.
With passion for Japanese food and the desire to share this passion, we’ve created something truly unique.

Every member of our team is dedicated to sharing our love of Japanese food at Akachochin. We welcome to pay us a visit as we transport you across the world to the stylish simplicity that comes with Japanese dining.

Relax and enjoy dining in our modern space whilst sampling examples of sushi, sashimi and Japanese cuisine. Whether you’ve chosen to enjoy our six course tasting menu or just a simple dinner, you won’t be disappointed.


At Akachochin, sit and watch our Japanese head chef and his team craft your dishes to perfection. You’ll be impressed with the skills, speed and creative precision that unfolds right in front of your eyes. Although sushi and sashimi might seem simple, there is a great deal of care that goes into each element from the precisely sliced and fish, to the subtly seasoned rice.
Our kitchen is where all of our simple yet stunning Japanese dishes are born, and we want to share the joy of Japanese cuisine with you. That’s why we have an open kitchen where you can see the devotion and skill that goes into creating each dish.


Irasshaimase!
When you first step into Akachochin, expect to be greeted by our staff with a simultaneous ‘Irasshaimase.’ It is our traditional way of welcoming you to our Japanese restaurant, alerting all of our staff members that we have new diners to delight with our dishes. You’ll be taken care of by our friendly staff from the moment you brush past the red lanterns which line the front of our restaurant.
After we seat you at our marble laden sushi bar or at a private table overlooking the water, one of our friendly waiters will be ready and waiting to help you decide which dish will delight you most.


All great Japanese restaurants need a professional venue manager and at Akachochin, we are proud to introduce David Phok. Dedicated to giving all diners a culinary experience they’ll never forget, David is a master at all he does.