Japanese restaurant En Izakaya brings a touch of diversity to the Balaclava dining scene. Perfect for date-night, the moodily lit and minimalistic décor offers the perfect space to sample a selection of modern Japanese menu dishes, all of which are designed to share. Go for a bottle of Sapporo or brave a round of Sake.
At En Izakaya, we’ve created the perfect izakaya experience – at the bar, or dining at the table – whether you’re two friends or 20! Andy Gray and chef Kota Ogawa, have taken an innovative and more modern approach to the taste, texture, aroma & appearance of Japanese cuisine not yet seen in Melbourne.
Utilising a combination of traditional and contemporary Japanese methods of cooking & preparation, to present a beautifully balanced range of tapas-like tasting plates to share – from the Garden, from the Sea and from the Paddock.
A creative variety of modern Japanese vegetarian dishes. Using ingredients such as arame seaweed, natto fermented soy bean, renkon lotus root and momen tofu, En’s vegetarian dishes are prepared for maximum flavour and enjoyment.
Yellow fin tuna, Hamachi kingfish, Snapper and Atlantic salmon are just some of the wide range of whole fish purchased for preparation at En Izakaya.En’s knife skilled chefs prepare sushi & sashimi creations as well as tempura, grilled & oven baked tastes.
