Bentoya
115 Hardware St. Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Fitzroy North
(03) 9642 1136
A la carte
* vegetarian / # gluten-free - available upon requestLunch bento sets
Nigiri sushi #
Assorted raw fish slices on vinegared rice beds, served with pickled ginger & wasabi
$21.50
Sashimi #
Assorted sliced raw fish served with wasabi
$21.50
Combination sushi & sashimi #
$23.50
Poached fish #
Seasonal fish fillets poached in a dashi broth, topped with coriander, spring onions & a house blend of sesame, mirin & soy
$19.50
Seafood & vegetable tempura
Prawn, scallop, fish & vegetable pieces fried in a crispy, light batter served with dipping sauce
$19.50
Teriyaki chicken
Tender chargrilled chicken fillet cooked in teriyaki sauce
$13.50
Japanese curry chicken
Known for its fragrance, we've added spice for depth & butter to enhance the smooth texture
$15.50
Wafu steak #
Our signature dish – medium-rare chargrilled porterhouse steak in goma dressing, served sliced on a chunky salad base
$19.50
Japanese beef salad
Chargrilled prime beef fillet slices, served on japanese salad with sesame dressing
$15.50
Sukiyaki
Thin slices of prime beef, tofu, mushrooms & mixed asian vegetables cooked in traditional Sukiyaki sauce
$13.50
Tonkatsu
Crumbed pork steak fried & drizzled with a fruity japanese sauce
$13.50
Tofu & vegetable tempura *
Tofu & vegetable pieces fried in a light, crispy batter served with dipping sauce
$15.50
Vegie stir-fry * #
Assorted vegetables stir-fried in red miso paste
$15.50
Sushi & sashimi
Nigiri sushi plate #
Reg / Lge; Assorted raw fish slices on vinegared rice beds, served with pickled ginger & wasabi
$14.9 / 29.9
Sashimi plate #
Reg / Lge; Assorted sliced raw fish served with wasabi
$14.9 / 29.9
Combination sushi & sashimi platter #
$29.90
A la carte nigiri sushi #
Minimum order 2pcs; Salmon / tuna / kingfish / ebi (prawn)
$3.2 each
California maki #
Large inside-out nori roll with salmon, avocado, cucumber & tobiko
$12.90
Tuna maki #
Large inside-out nori roll with tuna, avocado, cucumber & black sesame
$12.90
Sides
Miso soup #
$3.90
Steamed rice * #
$3.00
Zaru soba *
Premium quality buckwheat noodles served cold with wasabi, spring onions & dipping sauce
$8.90
Japanese cabbage salad * #
With sesame dressing
$6.90
Seasonal mixed greens * #
Blanched & dressed in garlic oil
$7.90
Pickles trio *
With seaweed, takuwan & ginger
$4.90
Izakaya dishes
Edamame * #
Hot; Traditional snack of salted parboiled whole soybeans – great with a drink!
$5.90
Soft shell crab
Hot; Crispy fried and scrumptious, served with a japanese salad side
$16.90
Seafood & vegetable tempura
Hot; Reg / Lge; Prawn, scallop, fish & vegetable pieces fried in a light, crispy batter served with dipping sauce
$14.9 / 27.9
Tempura ebi
Hot; 3pcs; Tempura whole prawns
$12.90
Crouton ebi
Hot; 3pcs; Prawn meat wrapped in crouton, served on skewers
$12.90
Sakana no furai
Hot; Crumbed fish pieces served with japanese salad side
$12.90
Takoyaki
Hot; 8pcs; Ball-shaped dumplings made with baby octopus
$10.90
Wafu steak #
Hot; Our signature dish – medium-rare chargrilled porterhouse steak in goma dressing, accompanied by pickled seaweed and a chunky salad
$16.90
Traditional japanese gyoza
Hot; 6pcs; Pan-fried pork dumplings
$9.90
Yakitori
Hot; 2pcs; Chargrilled teriyaki chicken skewers
$7.90
Karaage
Hot; Japanese-style fried chicken spare ribs
$9.90
Okonomiyaki *
Hot; Traditional japanese pancake with vegetables
$9.90
Gyoza puffs *
Hot; 6pcs; Vegetarian dumplings, served with a garlic & soy vinaigrette
$8.90
Vegetable tempura *
Hot; Reg / Lge; Assorted vegetable pieces fried in a light, crispy batter served with dipping sauce
$11.9 / 22.9
Agedashi tofu *
Hot; Lightly fried tofu topped with ginger & bonito flakes in a soy-based broth
$8.90
Nasu dengaku *
Hot; Eggplant topped with a tasty sweet miso paste
$9.90
Vegetarian croquettes *
Hot; 3pcs; With creamy potato & vegetable filling
$8.90
Yaki-onigiri * #
Hot; 3pcs; Pan-fried vinegared rice patties topped with bonito flakes & spring onions
$7.90
Beef tataki
Cold; Finely sliced seared prime beef served with raw egg
$13.90
Oroshi beef
Cold; Finely sliced seared prime beef served with daikon & ginger in citrus soy
$13.90
Horenso no goma ae *
Cold; Blanched spinach served cold, drizzled in goma dressing
$9.90
Hiyayako * #
Cold; Chilled japanese silken tofu dressed in soy, topped with ginger & bonito flakes
$9.90
Tofu salad * #
Cold; Chilled japanese silken tofu served on wakame salad in miso dressing
$12.90
Zaru soba salad *
Cold; Cold buckwheat noodles with mixed lettuce, tomato & cucumber tossed in sesame dressing
$16.90
Mains
Seafood & vegetable tempura
Prawn, fish, scallop & vegetable pieces fried in a light, crispy batter served with dipping sauce
$27.90
Teriyaki salmon
Sashimi-grade salmon steak pan-fried to perfection, served with green beans wrapped in seaweed
$27.90
Poached fish #
Seasonal fish fillets poached in a dashi broth, topped with coriander, spring onions & a house blend of sesame, mirin & soy
$27.90
Unagi kabayaki
Roasted whole eel fillet drizzled with caramelised soy dressing served with cabbage salad & pickles
$27.90
Miso seafood hot pot #
Assorted seafood, tofu & vegetables cooked in a miso broth hotpot served with ponzu dipping sauce
$27.90
Sukiyaki
Thin slices of prime beef, tofu, mushrooms & mixed asian vegetables cooked in traditional sukiyaki sauce, served in a hotpot with raw egg on the side
$27.90
Wafu steak #
Our signature dish – medium-rare chargrilled porterhouse steak in goma dressing, accompanied by pickled seaweed and a chunky salad
$27.90
Yakiniku beef
Available evenings only; Chargrilled prime beef slices, aromatically seasoned, topped with a crisp snow pea salad
$27.90
Japanese beef salad
Chargrilled prime beef fillet slices, served on japanese salad with sesame dressing
$24.90
Teriyaki chicken
Tender chargrilled chicken fillet cooked in teriyaki sauce, served with your choice of seasoned vegetables or on japanese salad
$24.90
Japanese curry chicken
Known for its fragrance, we've added spice for depth & butter to enhance the smooth texture
$24.90
Tonkatsu
Crumbed pork steak fried, drizzled in a fruity japanese sauce, served with side cabbage salad
$24.90
Buta shogayaki
Japanese stir-fried ginger pork
$24.90
Tofu & vegetable tempura *
Tofu & vegetable pieces fried in a light, crispy batter served with dipping sauce
$22.90
Vegie stir-fry * #
Assorted vegetables stir-fried in red miso paste
$22.90
Dinner bento sets
Seafood & vegetable tempura
Prawn, scallop, fish & vegetable pieces fried in a light, crispy batter served with dipping sauce
$23.90
Wafu steak #
Our signature dish – medium-rare chargrilled porterhouse steak in goma dressing, served sliced on a chunky salad base
$23.90
Teriyaki chicken
Tender chargrilled chicken fillet cooked in teriyaki sauce
$19.90
Tonkatsu
Crumbed pork steak fried & drizzled with a fruity japanese sauce
$19.90
Vegie stir-fry * #
Assorted vegetables stir-fried in red miso paste
$19.90
A sweet finish
Vanilla fruits mitsumame
A japanese favourite of vanilla icecream, fruits, jelly & sweet red bean paste
$7.90
Roasted black sesame icecream / matcha icecream
$6.90
Annin jelly
Japanese almond jelly
$7.90
Japanese mochi
A traditional sweet with a soft, smooth shell made from glutinous rice
$5.90
Affogato
Standard / With your favourite liqueur
$5.9 / 10.9
Chef's recommendations
Yakitori
Chargrilled teriyaki chicken skewers – it’s finally here!
$6.90
Traditional japanese gyoza
Pan-fried pork dumplings & our house special gyoza sauce – the perennial favourite
$9.90
Chicken karaage
Japanese-style fried chicken spare ribs - mouthwateringly juicy!
$9.90
Wafu steak #
Reg / Lge; Our signature dish – medium-rare chargrilled porterhouse steak in goma dressing, accompanied by pickled seaweed and a chunky salad – a must-try
$16.9 / 27.9
Soft shell crab
Crispy fried and scrumptious, served with a japanese salad side
$16.90
Takoyaki
Ball-shaped dumplings made with baby octopus – tasty!
$10.90
Sakana no furai
Delectable crumbed fish pieces, served with a japanese salad side
$12.90
Tofu salad * #
Chilled japanese silken tofu served on wakame salad in miso dressing - deliciously refreshing for the warmer weather
$12.90
Teriyaki salmon
Sashimi-grade salmon steak pan-fried to perfection, served with green beans wrapped in seaweed – by popular demand!
$27.90
Miso seafood hot pot * #
Assorted seafood, tofu & vegetables cooked in a miso broth hotpot with ponzu dipping sauce – heartwarmingly delicious
$27.90