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Nippon Fare

479 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6008, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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479 Hay St, Subiaco WA 6008, Australia

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+61 8 9388 2738
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Nippon Fare

Subiaco lunch crowds rely on Nippon Fare for lightning-fast, comforting Japanese staples that never cut corners. Counter orders move briskly—handing over generously packed bento boxes laden with tender teriyaki beef, alongside crisp chicken katsu sporting serious panko crunch. The ramen broths run kotteri-rich and aromatic, while counter counters turn out fresh salmon nigiri and skewers topped with dancing bonito flakes. Out front, diners grab high benches in the sun, sip cold Japanese sodas, and soak up effortless neighborhood hospitality.

  • Crispy Chicken Katsu: Generously portioned chicken cutlets fried with an unmistakable panko crunch.
  • Rich Broth Ramen: Deep, aromatic broth built with satisfying kotteri richness.
  • Bento & Fresh Nigiri: Tightly packed takeaway boxes loaded with tender beef, crisp sides, and clean nigiri.
  • Traditional Homestyle Bites: Counter-side specials including okonomi skewers, house onigiri, and imported drinks.
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Why Subiaco Diners Choose Nippon Fare

From speedy bento lunches and event catering to comforting homestyle classics and authentic hospitality.

  • Speedy, Neatly Packed Takeaway Lunches

    Meals are prepared quickly with generous portion sizes and neatly packaged bento boxes ideal for busy workdays.

    Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was packed neatly, making it a perfect spot for a quick but quality meal.

    Lina Meier

  • Reliable Large-Scale Group Catering

    The kitchen prepares large sushi platters and hot bento boxes with scheduled delivery and responsive communication for schools and corporate functions.

    The team were super flexible with their delivery times, served all the bento hot to go and were so kind to offer help with handing out the bento to the students.

    D C

  • Comforting Fare and Warm Hospitality

    Hearty, rich ramen broth, piping hot mains, and exceptionally attentive counter staff make diners feel genuinely cared for.

    The ramen broth was rich, thick, and so aromatic, really comforting and full of flavour. The people here are very friendly and welcoming

    Brandy Ho

  • Nostalgic Homestyle Japanese Flavors

    Traditional garnishes, Japanese potato salad, and homestyle recipes recreate nostalgic dining memories for travelers and former residents of Japan.

    Big fan of their potato salad as a side with everything 😅 It’s just so good and reminds me of fancy supermarket purchased potato salad when I was living in Japan.

    SEENWA (Instagram)

  • Authentic Neighborhood Atmosphere

    Diners enjoy casual conversational Japanese with staff, J-pop tunes, and an ambiance reminiscent of local neighborhood shops in Japan.

    The staff were really kind and welcoming too. It felt like a cozy little spot straight out of Japan.

    Sayuri Hirakawa

  • Distinctive Street-Style Specialties

    The menu features specialized street-side and homestyle dishes like savory okonomi skewers alongside imported Japanese beverage selections.

    Okonomi Skewer (good combination of flavour and texture with the mayo + okonomiyaki sauce + bonito flake toppings)

    Matilda’s Mom

Signature platters, hearty bento, and traditional noodle bowls crafted fresh daily

  • Bento box

    I particularly enjoyed the bento box, which had a lovely variety including a crisp spring roll and tender beef.

    Lina Meier

  • Sushi platter

    The team @ Nippon Fare catered our EOFY staff celebration, the platters were the best we've ever had. Impeccably presented, superbly fresh and absolutely delicious!

    Danielle Higgins

  • Salmon sushi

    Their salmon sushi is really good - ingredients are top quality, fresh and generous.

    Douglas Chai

  • Ramen

    The ramen broth was rich, thick, and so aromatic, really comforting and full of flavour.

    Brandy Ho

Other favorites

Authentic Japanese sides, snacks, and imported beverages to complement your meal

  • Okonomi skewer

    Got the udon noodles, a bento box chicken and a okonomi skewer, all delicious, really recommend that last one !

    Pana Toun

  • Potato salad

    Big fan of their potato salad as a side with everything 😅 It’s just so good and reminds me of fancy supermarket purchased potato salad when I was living in Japan.

    SEENWA (Instagram)

  • Store made onigiri

    The store made onigiri were fantastic, with a nice variety of flavours.

    Alex

  • Drinks from Japan

    They sell such a great variety of drinks from Japan that are delicious!

    Molly

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and cultural details that elevate everyday dining and catering.

  • Complimentary Miso Soup & Cultural Connection

    Staff warmly converse with customers about Japanese culture and offer complimentary miso soup after connecting over shared travel memories.

  • Hand-Labeled Katakana Bento Packaging

    Catering orders arrive with dishes individually labeled in Katakana script, giving diners an engaging language touch with their meal.

  • Hands-On Distribution Support for Group Catering

    Bento catering deliveries include hands-on help from staff to unpack and distribute hot meals directly to students.

  • Authentic Ito Togarashi Garnish

    Dishes feature traditional, delicate finishing touches rarely seen locally, such as authentic Ito Togarashi (chili threads) garnish.

Before you head over

Practical advice for timing your lunch, ordering popular dishes, and arranging catering

  • Come earlier for specialty fish

    Arrive earlier in the day if you want specific fresh fish options like off-menu chirashi or salmon cuts, as popular items can run out later on Saturday.

  • Plan for takeaway during peak times

    With limited high benches and outdoor street-side seating that fills up quickly during peak lunch rushes, grabbing your bento or sushi as takeaway is often the smoothest option.

  • Pre-order for large group catering

    For large gatherings, sports squads, or school groups, pre-order your bento boxes and sushi platters in advance to secure timely hot delivery or quick preparation.

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