Kumo Izakaya
Highlights
- Savour freshly shucked Bruny Island oysters paired with yuzu ponzu for a taste of coastal freshness.
- Delve into grilled Patagonian toothfish drizzled with chimichurri sauce for a rich, flavourful experience.
- Enjoy a romantic dinner surrounded by striking artwork and a moody vibe in a former bank building.
- Relax in the outdoor courtyard or tatami room, perfect for intimate gatherings or family-friendly meals.
Offering an ideal respite from the worries of the world, Kumo Izakaya on Lygon Street in East Brunswick features an eclectic Japanese style and a creative menu.
Seamlessly blending the industrial and Art Deco influences of the former bank building, this sleek izakaya and sake den has striking artwork on feature walls and a moody vibe for that romantic dinner with your special someone.
The Japanese equivalent of Spanish tapas, izakaya presents a range of grilled, steamed, vegetarian or rice dishes; alongside platters of sushi, sashimi and desserts. Delve into starters like freshly shucked Bruny Island oysters, or salmon carpaccio and yuzu ponzu; before grilled Patagonian toothfish, chimichurri sauce, herbed potato salad and mixed vegetable tempura. Finish with miso salted caramel ice cream.
Kumo offers a mix of seating options including a tatami room, dining bar, shared tables, booths plus an outdoor courtyard.
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Accreditations
- Restaurant and Catering Australia
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
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