About Sakana

さかなについて (sakana ni tsuite)

A Japanese term referring to food eaten as an accompaniment to alcohol, originating from the word ‘saka’ (sake) and ‘na,’ meaning food.

At Sakana, chef Kazuki Tsuya (formerly Kazuki’s Daylesford and Kazuki’s Carlton) brings a modern pan-Asian twist to Japanese flavours and the finest local produce, serving shareable plates in a casual space, to old friends and new guests.

Reflecting the Japanese philosophy of ‘sakana,’ the dishes on our menu are even better when paired with something to sip, and best enjoyed over lively, happy tables. Welcome, and itadakimasu, or, ‘let’s eat!’

From fond childhood memories of ripe, juicy tomatoes picked and eaten directly from the garden, to the perfect sweetness of honeydew melons cultivated by his Grandfather, and the Akita Komachi rice grown in his hometown of Akita, the influence of early food experiences can be felt throughout Chef Kazuki’s new menu. He hopes it incites joy and surprise, and creates new memories of your own.

“Our menu is a cultural mix, combining speciality Japanese ingredients and techniques with beautiful Australian produce – as local as we can find.”
– Chef Kazuki Tsuya

Drinks List

ドリンクリスト (dorinku risuto)

We’ve created our drinks list with the best type of eating in mind. The eating accompanied by drinking.

For Japanese people it is customary to say “KAMPAI” at the start of meals with drinks. This is often voiced with enthusiasm as glasses are raised, kanpai translates to “dry-cup” — the Western equivalent would be “cheers” or “bottoms up”.

Reservations

予約 (yoyaku)

We will reopen from Friday June 5 with limited capacity and social distance.

Friday to Monday from 5:30 pm

We offer double sittings with a sitting duration of 1.5 hours for the first sitting.

To make a booking please fill out the online booking form below.

The following surcharges may be applicable:
— We will use a merchant facility that identifies each card type and charges the equal % to what Kazuki’s will be charged by the merchant facility provider.
— 10% Public Holiday surcharge to all bookings on a public holiday.

Gift Vouchers

ギフト券 (gifuto-ken)

Sakana gift vouchers are valid for 36 months from the date of purchase and can be made for any value.

We add the equal % and amount of surcharge to each transaction which is 1.6% + 30 cents.

Location

ロケーション (rokēshon)

Sakana is located in the town of Daylesford, 1.5 hours drive from the Melbourne CBD.
Our restaurant is open for dinner on the following days and times.

Monday, Friday & Saturday from 5.30 pm

Sunday from 6 pm

If you would like directions use the link below.

(view location on Google Maps)