Kushiro sits within a 100-year-old heritage building on Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, blending historic charm with modern culinary artistry from restaurateur Yvonne Cheng, whose family history spans Cantonese seafood dining to fine Japanese cooking at Hong Kong's Peninsula Hotel. Inspired by Melbourne's laneway dining and street art culture, the interior features Japanese-inspired lamps and chandeliers alongside a striking graffiti wall depicting a fishing village in Hokkaido, commissioned from Chinese Australian artist Shawn Lu. Executive Chef Jan Chung, with over two decades in Michelin-starred kitchens, combines traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary flavours across dishes including Scampi Tartare with lobster bisque panna cotta, cured salmon with ume and black garlic paste, and slow-roasted short rib. The bar pours an exclusive, Japan-sourced house sake alongside expertly crafted cocktails and premium Japanese spirits. The dining room accommodates up to 60 guests seated or 120 standing, making Kushiro a genuine option for weddings, birthdays and corporate gatherings in one of Fitzroy's more distinctive heritage settings.
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