Samurai
804 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
ClosedToday 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded Japanese restaurant on Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn with a 4.6 rating across 807 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:00
- FridayToday
- 11:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Samurai brings flavourful Japanese cooking to Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn, one of Melbourne's established inner-eastern suburbs. With 807 reviews behind its 4.6 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is well-regarded Japanese food with a devoted following — a great choice for a flavourful meal, a catch-up with friends or trying something a little different. Hawthorn's bustling Glenferrie Road, with its shops, cafes and the university precinct nearby, makes it easy to fold a visit into a wider day or night out.
Menus, trading hours and availability change over time, and busy nights may call for a booking. To be sure of a table and the latest details, it's worth contacting the restaurant directly before you plan your visit.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 807 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 83
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 88
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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