Frequently asked questions

The easiest way is to book online on our Reservations page, for up to 18 guests. Your confirmation arrives straight away. For more than 18 guests, send an enquiry on our private dining page. We reply within a day.

Yes, when we have a table free. Booking online is the surest way to get the time and table you want.

For groups of 5 or more, our online booking asks for card details to hold your table. Nothing is charged when you book.

Yes. Please let us know at least 24 hours before, from your confirmation email or by calling us. See our Booking Terms.

Please give us a call. We hold tables for 15 minutes after the booking time.

At busy times, yes. Table times range from 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the day and the size of your group. See our Booking Terms.

• Monday to Thursday: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
• Friday and Saturday: 12pm to 3pm, 5:30pm to midnight
• Sunday: 12pm to 3pm, 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Yes, Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 3pm, with our full menu and set menus. Monday to Thursday lunches can be arranged for private dining and functions.

Yes. On Friday and Saturday nights, Miyazaki After Dark runs from 9:30pm until midnight, with yakitori from the binchotan grill and the Late Night Special: 4 chef-selected yakitori and a beer for $39.

We're at Basement, 114 Russell Street, on the corner of Russell and Little Collins Streets. Look for our large logo sign on the door, then take the stairs down. If you can't find us, call (03) 9888 8333 and we'll guide you in.

We recommend Wilson Parking at 180 Russell Street, a short walk away. There are several other public car parks nearby, and trams on Collins and Bourke Streets stop a few minutes' walk from our door.

We're in a basement reached by stairs, with no lift or step-free entry, and we don't have a wheelchair-accessible toilet. If you have access needs, please contact us before your visit and we'll do our best to help. Assistance animals are welcome.

Yes. Mobile reception can be patchy in our basement, so we offer free guest Wi-Fi. Connect to "Miyazaki Guest", no password needed.

• Weekday Special Set Menu, $88 per person (Monday to Thursday dinner): 5 courses featuring 7 dishes.
• Miyazaki Course Set, $138 per person (every day, lunch and dinner): 7 courses. A sake pairing is available at extra cost.
• Shabu Shabu or Sukiyaki Set, $298 per set for 2 to 4 people (every day).

Set menus may change with the seasons. See all three on our Set Menus page.

Yes, with notice. We can prepare vegetarian, nut-free, shellfish-free, gluten-free and dairy-free dishes, and our set menus can be adapted for vegetarian guests. As our kitchen handles many allergens, we can't guarantee a dish is completely free of traces. Please tell us about any allergies when you book.

Our menu is pork-free, but our meat is not halal certified. Some dishes are cooked with sake.

Yes, at every session. We have high chairs, prams are welcome, and while we don't have a kids' menu, our kitchen is happy to make smaller portions or adjust dishes for children.

No. Come as you are.

Over 100 sake varieties, Japanese whisky, Japanese-inspired cocktails and mocktails, beer, and Australian and world wines. Our team is happy to recommend a drink to match your meal.

Yes. Corkage is $50 for a bottle up to 750 mL at 30% alcohol or less, $100 for a bottle up to 1.8 L at 30% or less (or a standard bottle over 30%), and $150 for a bottle up to 1.8 L over 30%. Corkage is waived bottle for bottle when you buy from our list. Please let us know when you book.

Guests who look under 25 may be asked for photo ID. We're a fully licensed venue and follow Victoria's responsible service of alcohol laws, so we don't serve alcohol to anyone under 18 or to anyone who is intoxicated.

Yes. Add "Birthday" or "Anniversary" to your booking notes, and we'll surprise your table with a complimentary celebration dessert (bookings of 2 or more guests).

Yes. Cakeage is $25 a table. Please let us know when you book.

Yes, including balloons, banners and confetti, as long as nothing damages our walls or furniture. We can also decorate for you, from $200 depending on the setup. Get in touch with your ideas.

Yes, six private rooms for 2 to 15 guests, each behind sliding shoji doors. There's no room hire fee, just a minimum spend from $300 to $850 depending on the room, which covers food and drinks. See our Private Dining page.

Yes. A kimono fitting is complimentary with every private room booking, with no time limit and no need to book ahead. It's entirely optional.

Yes. Groups of up to 18 can book online. For more than 18, or to hire the whole venue, send us an enquiry with your date, guest numbers and budget. We recommend booking 1 to 2 months ahead.

A 10% surcharge applies on Saturdays and Sundays, and 15% on public holidays. There's no card surcharge.

Yes, into a maximum of two payments per table.

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, EFTPOS, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash. Corporate invoicing is available on request.