Yugen Tea Bar
605 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
Description
Yūgen Dining is a dramatic subterranean restaurant beneath Capitol Grand in South Yarra, spreading across two levels with an 85-seat dining room, cocktail bar and the suspended Golden Orb private dining space. Contemporary Japanese and broader Asian influences shape the menu under culinary director Stephen Nairn, with the food supported by sake, wine and cocktails designed for the late-night setting. A separate six-seat counter is home to Yūgen Omakase, where a multi-course menu is prepared directly in front of guests using seasonal produce and seafood. The experience combines Japanese technique with Australian ingredients and a more intimate pace than the main dining room. Yūgen Omakase received Two Hats for the fourth consecutive year in the 2026 Good Food Guide Awards, a distinction that reinforces the venue’s standing within Melbourne dining. Yūgen Dining opens Wednesday to Sunday from 6pm until late. The range of spaces allows it to move between dinner, drinks, private celebrations and business occasions without losing its restaurant focus. For diners choosing a venue as much for the experience as the menu, its underground architecture, omakase counter and ambitious food program make Yūgen one of Chapel Street’s most distinctive dining destinations. Private event menus can also incorporate dedicated oyster, sushi and sashimi or dessert stations, extending the kitchen’s Japanese focus into larger celebrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any good Asian Fusion restaurants near me in South Yarra?
Yes. Yugen Dining is a venue in South Yarra serving Asian Fusion food. You can see their menu, opening hours, address and contact details on Food and Wine with Love, along with other venues nearby in South Yarra.
What are the best Asian Fusion restaurants in South Yarra?
Yugen Dining is one of the Asian Fusion venues listed in South Yarra on Food and Wine with Love. You can compare it with other Asian Fusion restaurants in the area, and see photos, menus and opening hours for each.
Where is Yugen Dining located?
Yugen Dining is located at 605 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141. It is in South Yarra.
What type of food does Yugen Dining serve?
Yugen Dining serves Asian Fusion food. The menu also covers Asian. You can see the full menu on their listing.
Can I book a table at Yugen Dining?
Yes. You can book a table at Yugen Dining online through their listing on Food and Wine with Love, or by calling (03) 7000 3232.
What can I expect from Asian Fusion food in South Yarra?
Asian Fusion venues in South Yarra such as Yugen Dining serve dishes made to order, and menus change with what is in season. Check the listing for the current menu, opening hours and whether bookings are needed.
How do I contact Yugen Dining?
You can call Yugen Dining on (03) 7000 3232, or send an enquiry through their listing on Food and Wine with Love and it goes straight to the venue.
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People also ask
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any good Asian Fusion restaurants near me in South Yarra?
Yes. Yugen Dining is a venue in South Yarra serving Asian Fusion food. You can see their menu, opening hours, address and contact details on Food and Wine with Love, along with other venues nearby in South Yarra.
What are the best Asian Fusion restaurants in South Yarra?
Yugen Dining is one of the Asian Fusion venues listed in South Yarra on Food and Wine with Love. You can compare it with other Asian Fusion restaurants in the area, and see photos, menus and opening hours for each.
Where is Yugen Dining located?
Yugen Dining is located at 605 Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141. It is in South Yarra.
What type of food does Yugen Dining serve?
Yugen Dining serves Asian Fusion food. The menu also covers Asian. You can see the full menu on their listing.
Can I book a table at Yugen Dining?
Yes. You can book a table at Yugen Dining online through their listing on Food and Wine with Love, or by calling (03) 7000 3232.
What can I expect from Asian Fusion food in South Yarra?
Asian Fusion venues in South Yarra such as Yugen Dining serve dishes made to order, and menus change with what is in season. Check the listing for the current menu, opening hours and whether bookings are needed.
How do I contact Yugen Dining?
You can call Yugen Dining on (03) 7000 3232, or send an enquiry through their listing on Food and Wine with Love and it goes straight to the venue.