Sakae Melbourne

Melbourne, VIC 🍣 Japanese

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Opening hours

Monday9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday9 am – 5 pm
Thursday9 am – 5 pm
Friday9 am – 5 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

  • Address181 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
  • Phone(03) 9670 8828
  • CuisineJapanese
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181 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 · 510 m from Melbourne centre

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At a glance

  • TypeRestaurant
  • CuisineJapanese
  • AreaMelbourne
  • StateVictoria
  • HoursOpen 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays)

About Sakae

Sakae brings Japanese food to Melbourne in Victoria. You'll find it at 181 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, roughly 510 m from the Melbourne city centre.

Japanese dining in Australia spans sushi trains, ramen bars, izakaya, teppanyaki grills and omakase counters. Fresh local seafood makes Australian sushi and sashimi a highlight.

Sakae is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays); the venue offers dine-in.

Planning a night out in Melbourne? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Roll'd and Hello Chicken.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in

What to order

Signature Japanese dishes to look out for.

Full menu guide →
Small platesGyozaPan-fried pork or vegetable dumplings
Sushi & sashimiSalmon sashimiFresh Tasmanian salmon
MainsTonkotsu ramenPork bone broth, chashu and egg
DessertMochiRice cakes with sweet fillings

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Closest restaurants to Sakae

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

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  1. 1
    Roll'd 🍲 Vietnamese · 181 William Street, Melbourne
    10 mN · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    Hello Chicken 🍖 Korean · 181 William Street, Melbourne
    10 mN · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Rock the Wok 🍜 Thai · 181 William Street, Melbourne
    20 mN · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    Chilangos Mexican Cantina – Goldsbrough Lane, Melbourne
    Chilangos Mexican Cantina 🌮 Mexican & Latin American · Goldsbrough Lane, Melbourne
    20 mSW · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    Dumpling Kingdom 🥢 Asian Fusion & Filipino · 181 William Street, Melbourne
    20 mN · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Crisp – Goldsbrough Lane, Koreatown
    Crisp 🍽️ International · Goldsbrough Lane, Koreatown
    20 mS · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    Laurent Boulangerie Patisserie 🥐 French · Koreatown
    40 mN · 1 min walk
  8. 8
    People's Coffee ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 181 William Street, Melbourne
    40 mNW · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    Koko Korean 🍖 Korean · 9 Goldsbrough Lane, Melbourne
    40 mNW · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    Steakhouse Grill 66 CBD – 199 William Street, Koreatown
    Steakhouse Grill 66 CBD 🔥 Steakhouse & Grill · 199 William Street, Koreatown
    70 mN · 1 min walk

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Well-documented favourites near Melbourne — with photos, opening hours and contact details.

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Trattoria Emilia

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MoVida – 1 Hosier Lane, MelbourneSpanish & Portuguese

MoVida

1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne1.0 km away · 12 min walk
Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant – 1/79 Bourke Street, East End Theatre DistrictSteakhouse & Grill

Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant

1/79 Bourke Street, East End Theatre District1.3 km away · 15 min walk
Shark Fin Inn – 50 Little Bourke Street, East End Theatre DistrictChinese

Shark Fin Inn

50 Little Bourke Street, East End Theatre District1.3 km away · 15 min walk
Elchi – 72 Flinders Street, MelbourneIndian

Elchi

72 Flinders Street, Melbourne1.4 km away · 16 min walk
Frenchie – 15 Collins Street, East End Theatre DistrictFrench

Frenchie

15 Collins Street, East End Theatre District1.4 km away · 17 min walk

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Eating out in Melbourne

Melbourne is home to 536 places to eat in our guide. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, japanese restaurants. Within 25 km of Sakae there are 8,386 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Koreatown (240 m), Greek Precinct (930 m), East End Theatre District (1.2 km), Southbank (1.3 km).

Cuisine mix in Melbourne

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch146
  • 🍽️ International64
  • 🍣 Japanese47
  • 🥟 Chinese45
  • 🍔 Burgers & Chicken31

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sakae located?

Sakae is located at 181 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. It is about 510 m from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Sakae?

Sakae is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays). Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does Sakae serve?

Sakae serves Japanese cuisine. Browse our Japanese menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

How can I contact Sakae?

You can reach Sakae by phone on (03) 9670 8828.

What is the closest restaurant to Sakae?

The closest venue is Roll'd, about 10 m to the north (1 min walk). Other close options include Hello Chicken (10 m), Rock the Wok (20 m), Chilangos Mexican Cantina (20 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Sakae?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Trattoria Emilia (International, 460 m), MoVida (Spanish & Portuguese, 1.0 km), Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant (Steakhouse & Grill, 1.3 km).

Where else can I find Japanese food near Melbourne?

Other Japanese venues close by include Shoku (70 m), Sushi On (140 m), Torimatsu (210 m).

How many restaurants are there in Melbourne?

Our guide lists 536 places to eat in Melbourne, most commonly cafés & brunch (146), international restaurants (64), japanese restaurants (47). Within 25 km there are 8,386 venues in total.