Ima Asa Yoru offers day‑to‑night dining in signature Yves Klein blue décor

Updated September 24, 2026,first published November 18, 2024

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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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Menu mapped to regional cuisines.

Vibrant address for Javanese and Manadonese cooking.

This handsome salon remains as creative and sure-footed as ever.