
ima Asa Yoru
A much-loved Japanese restaurant in Brunswick, Melbourne, rated 4.4 across more than 790 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
ima Asa Yoru sits on Duckett Street in Brunswick, one of Melbourne's most vibrant and eclectic inner-north suburbs. A much-loved Japanese restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation — combining quality, authentic Japanese cooking with good drinks and a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of accomplished spot that's become a genuine favourite for those after quality Japanese food.
The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic Japanese food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere in a great Brunswick location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a meal with friends, a date or a sociable night out. Quality Japanese done well always draws a loyal crowd, and ima Asa Yoru has clearly become a genuine favourite in the inner north.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 790 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time in Brunswick.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 15:00
- WednesdayToday
- 11:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 75
- Popularity
- 88
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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