A go-to eatery for Japanese fare in South Melbourne, Tempura Hajime is testament to the saying 'good things come in small packages'. This cosy twelve-seater serves diners an impressive selection of sushi, tempura and sake, but if you've arrived hungry opt for the banquet for a meal you won't quickly forget. Upscale spot crafting tempura and sushi plates in front of diners at a stylish 12-seat chef's table. Tempura Hajime’s Owner chef Shigeo has been a chef for over 20 years. He started in his home town of Osaka, Japan in 1994. Since moving to Melbourne in 2004. Shigeo worked as the chef at the acclaimed CBD Japanese restaurant Kenzan. In 2009 he started the ownership and chef’s role at the much awarded Tempura Hajime.
Tempura Hajime is a traditional 12 seat Tempura restaurant situated in Park Street in South Melbourne.
It is run by Tempura Hajime’s Owner chef Shigeo and has been a chef for over 20 years. He started in his home town of Osaka, Japan in 1994. Shigeo worked as the chef at the acclaimed CBD Japanese restaurant Kenzan – moving to Melbourne in 2004.
In 2009 he started the ownership and chef’s role at the much awarded Tempura Hajime.
