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Kishi

3 Haynes St, Kalamunda WA 6076, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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3 Haynes St, Kalamunda WA 6076, Australia

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+61 8 9293 0001
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM Friday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kishi

Tucked into Kalamunda, this snug izakaya channels the transportive energy of a Tokyo side alley across barely fifteen seats. Diners line up along Haynes Street before service starts, BYO drinks in hand, waiting for a spot at the booths or bar. The kitchen turns out hefty bento boxes stacked with crisp tempura, pristine sliced sashimi, and grandmother-recipe chicken karaage alongside pan-seared gyoza. Dinner winds down over scoops of tart yuzu sorbet.

  • Walk-In Only Seating: The intimate room seats roughly 15 guests on a strictly first-come, first-served basis, drawing lines outside before opening.
  • Substantial Bento Boxes: Generous multi-compartment boxes center on crisp tempura, fresh sashimi, and family-recipe karaage.
  • BYO Drinks Welcome: Guests can bring their own preferred beverages to accompany dinner in the unlicensed space.
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Why Diners Choose Kishi

Authentic izakaya ambiance, generous bento boxes, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere in Kalamunda.

  • Transportive Japanese Dining Ambiance

    Detailed traditional decor, close izakaya quarters, and background music create an ambiance that transports diners straight to Japan.

    The atmosphere took us back to Japan - midnight diner feel, great music (appropriate to the setting) and just perfect in every way.

    alan ovenden

  • Homestyle Cravings and Nostalgia

    Homestyle recipes and meticulous preparations deliver deeply satisfying dishes that evoke genuine nostalgia for Japanese travel.

    after just coming back from my trip to Japan, I was honestly having withdrawals and craving authentic Japanese food again. This place never disappoints.

    Jelena Jade

  • Generous Multi-Dish Bento Boxes

    Generously portioned bento combinations feature fresh sashimi, crisp tempura, and rich mains served with vibrant presentation.

    For the family, the bento boxes are the way to go—the sashimi is incredibly fresh, the tempura is light and crisp, and the portions are surprisingly generous.

    Mr T Evil (EvilRaiser)

  • First-Come Walk-In Seating Model

    An intimate 15-seat floor plan operates exclusively on a walk-in queue, welcoming early arrivals without advance booking barriers.

    It seats approximately 15 people with booth & bar seating. It is walk-in only & does get busy so I recommend you arrive early.

    Trish Solly

  • Cozy Setting for Dates and Family Dinners

    A cozy booth and bar setting provides a warm, personal backdrop for couple dates and family meals.

    A very small and cosy Japanese restaurant in Kalamunda, definitely a hidden gem. The restaurant is a perfect setting for date nights & family dinner.

    Tina Mathew

  • Bring-Your-Own Drink Flexibility

    An unlicensed Bring-Your-Own drinks policy allows guests to pair their favourite personal beverages with their meal.

    This restaurant is the ultimate experience . Service is outstanding, food amazing and due to the unique small area with the outstanding decor it creates an ambience … that transports you to Japan. BYO is a plus.

    James Clarke

Signature homestyle izakaya staples most praised by diners

  • Bento Box

    You gotta come and try their bento box 🥲🫠 just so so so so good!

    GiangSinh Pham

  • Sashimi

    The sashimi was sliced beautifully and tasted incredibly fresh—clean, sweet, and melt-in-the-mouth—again, the best I’ve had.

    Anthony C

  • Chicken Karaage

    I still couldn’t find chicken karaage (fried chicken) that tasted quite like theirs. She shared that it’s an authentic grandmother’s recipe

    Jelena Jade

  • Gyoza

    The pork gyoza were delicate, perfectly pan-seared, and bursting with flavour—the best I’ve had.

    Anthony C

Other favorites

Sides, snacks, and sweet finishes to round out your visit

  • green tea ice cream

    shared the green tea ice cream for dessert and were satisfied with everything we ordered

    Brianna Champion

  • Yuzu sorbet

    Dessert was amazing, especially Yuzu sobet.

    90 HWON

  • takoyaki

    kids had the sashimi set, takoyaki and the Tempura bento

    Mark Atkinson

  • Pad Thai

    We ordered their dumplings, Pad Thai and the prawn tempura bento.

    Tina Mathew

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and personal culinary care that elevate this intimate Kalamunda izakaya.

  • Grandmother's Karaage Recipe

    The kitchen prepares chicken karaage using a handed-down family recipe, with the owner sharing the heritage directly with guests craving authentic tastes.

  • Direct Conversation with Cook & Front of House

    Both the cook and front-of-house staff engage in personal, friendly conversations across the intimate room, making first-time visitors and pairs feel immediately welcomed.

  • Thoughtful Vegetarian Accommodations

    Staff accommodate varied dining preferences with dedicated items like vegetarian gyoza, fritters, and spring rolls alongside standard seafood and meat options.

  • Waitlist Callback System

    To manage high demand in the compact space without reservations, staff take customer names and phone numbers to call guests once a seat opens up.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, seating, and ordering for your visit to Kishi

  • Arrive Early to Beat the Queue

    With seating for around 15 people and a strict walk-in policy, queues can reach up to 90 minutes. Arrive before opening at 5:30 PM to secure a table in the first round or put your name on the list.

  • Bring Your Own Alcoholic Drinks

    The restaurant does not hold an on-premise liquor license, but guests are welcome to bring their own beer, wine, or sake to enjoy alongside their meal.

  • Plan for Generous Bento Portions

    The multi-item bento boxes with sashimi, tempura, and mains are substantially sized. Consider sharing a bento if you plan to sample starters like gyoza or karaage.

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