WORLD SAKE DAY - Sake Meets Aussie-

Welcome to WORLD SAKE DAY - Sake Meets Aussie- happening at Sakedokoro Namara on September 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time).

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Experience the harmony of Japanese sake and Australia’s finest produce, presented in a one-night-only culinary journey by our special guest chef.

Get ready to dive into a unique fusion of flavors as traditional Japanese sake meets the vibrant spirit of Australia.

Join us for an evening filled with tastings, cultural exchanges, and unforgettable experiences.

Don't miss this chance to celebrate the art of sake in the heart of Melbourne. See you there!

Date: (WED) 1st October

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Place: Sakedokoro Namara (360 Victoria Street, North Melbourne 3051)

Price: Early bird (Purchased by 20th September ): $191.9

General admission : $223.67

Ticket includes Sake form sake tower, 5 dishes using Australian ingredients create by Shin Kato

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and special additional dish is available for only this day.

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Special dietary requests cannot be accommodated for this event.

The evening will begin with a dazzling SAKE TOWER TOAST, marking a truly unforgettable celebration.

Sake tower starts at 7pm!!!

Experience the harmony of Japanese sake and Australia’s finest produce, presented in a one-night-only culinary journey by our special guest chef.

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Chef Shin Kato is an accomplished Japanese culinary professional with over nine years of experience spanning traditional and modern Japanese cuisine, as well as French and Italian cooking. Formerly the Head Chef of Ishizuka, Melbourne’s two-hatted fine dining restaurant, he is recognized for his refined technical skill, creative leadership, and ability to blend classical Japanese principles with contemporary innovation.

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Looking forward, Chef Kato is committed to evolving as both a chef and a creator, with aspirations to build his own ventures that celebrate authentic Japanese cuisine on a global stage. Guided by resilience, preparation, and his motto—“Today is the first day of the rest of my life”—he strives to leave a lasting legacy through food, mentorship, and cultural storytelling.

opened in 2021, the owner have traveled to many sake breweries in Japan, and have created a wonderful selection of sake that they have discovered during their travels.

We have one of the largest selections of sake in Melbourne, so you are sure to find the sake of your choice.

And we are not only sake specialists, we are also experts in Japanese whiskey, beer, and other liquors produced in Japan.

We are also the perfect place for those who love Japanese whiskey and beer!

Located at 360 Victoria Street, North Melbourne, the bar recreates the intimate ambience of Tokyo’s sake bars, complete with polished wooden counters, tatami-style private rooms, and minimalist design inspired by Japanese craftsmanship.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sakedokoro Namara, 360 Victoria Street, North Melbourne, Australia