Ima Asa Yoru
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Japanese$$
Day-to-night dining dressed in Yves Klein blue.
There’s lofty ambition across this multifaceted business: a small team runs two different but equally impressive menus while keeping the venue low-waste and sustainable. Rice leftover from preparing the generous teishoku set meals is turned into congee, or perhaps magicked into cheesy mushroom and prawn doria, a rich Japanese gratin.
Konbu used in dashi stock is transformed into a condiment that seasons takeaway onigiri. The industrial space below a Brunswick apartment block has high ceilings and bright artworks that set a casual-chic atmosphere during the day before transforming into a surprisingly intimate spot for post-sunset snacks and sake.
Incredibly tender grilled squid is a smoky, lemony must-order, as is golden chicken karaage with wildly addictive ginger and black pepper vinaigrette. Can’t get enough? Pop into neighbouring Ima Pantry for a beautiful edit of Japanese groceries and takeaways.
Best for: Deepening your appreciation of sake through the beautifully described and curated selection.
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