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Bansho, Armadale, AU-VIC

Bansho

4.7
4.7
112 Reviews
$100 and over
Japanese

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2 people
20:30
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Nestled in the heart of Armadale on High Street, Bansho is a sophisticated Japanese-fusion gem that invites you to embark on an exquisite culinary journey.

Here, the timeless elegance of French cuisine harmoniously intertwines with the refined artistry of Japanese flavors, creating a dining experience like no other.

Our menu is a celebration of both innovation and tradition, meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients from both culinary worlds. Complement your meal with our beautifully curated cocktail menu and an extensive selection of wines, designed to elevate your dining experience at Bansho.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $100 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, French, Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    0493 707 391
  • Website
    http://www.banshodining.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tomotaka Ishizuka
  • Location
    960 High St, Armadale, AU-VIC 3143
  • Area
    Armadale
  • Cross Street
    High Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram, Train
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Romantic

  • Melbourne

    Japanese

  • Inner South

    Best Food

  • Inner South

    Best Ambience

  • Inner South

    Innovative

  • Inner South

    Healthy

  • Inner South

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner South

    Romantic

  • Inner South

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner South

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bansho is a culinary gem offering innovative French-Japanese fusion with beautifully presented dishes. Known for its exceptional service and cozy ambiance, this restaurant consistently delivers a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "incredible food" and "outstanding service," making it a must-visit destination for food lovers.

112 Reviews

  1. maree

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent night at Bancho (our second visit this week) It is our favourite restaurant for special celebrations as well as a quite night out. The food, staff and wine/sake/cocktails are first class. Thank you for looking after us so well.

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  2. Jo

    VIP

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food service and wine list. Wonderful restaurant.

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  3. Rex

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Bansho is cooking some good Japanese fusion food, but our dining experience was patchy, suggesting this quite new restaurant is still finding its feet. Declaring that dishes are made for sharing does not free you from the need to present dishes at the same time, when a table of two has ordered one dish each, from each course. Failing completely to deliver one entree, then moving on to the main course is a bad look, compounded by then including the missing dish on the bill. On the positive side, the small list of wine by the glass was well chosen and the full wine list is good, though sometimes a little ambitiously priced. The room looks good, though a little noisy and the service is friendly, if a little sketchy at times. We will give Bansho some time to settle in before considering a return visit - it's a little mysterious as to why the Age Good Food Guide thought it worthy of a hat in its current state.

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  4. Stuart

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very delicious food. Loved the chawanmushi which had a lovely creamy texture, full of flavour and chock full of ingredients. The duck, A5 wagyu and scallops were also top notch.

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  5. Ian

    VIP

    Melbourne

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there following the reading of positive reviews. The food was excellent as was the service and premises. A really nice dining experience!

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  6. Vanessa

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal and good service. Would definitely recommend

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  7. Stephen

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining experience and attentive service, can't wait to return!

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  8. Natalie

    VIP

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fantastic service , in beautiful surroundings

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  9. Sophie

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each time we dine at Bansho we come away raving about the service and food. Larry and team are natural hosts and make an effort to engage with all customers. The food is next level and the wine list is exceptional. Last night in particular for my daughter's 21st, the team made our night memorable with small touches that make this now our go-to for special occasions.

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  10. Karen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience and Gr8 to have food that’s not the same as everywhere else. French/Japanese fusion makes for a very interesting menu, and the presentation and taste sensations, textures and plating made for a gentility not scene elsewhere in the area.

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Bansho is rated 4.7 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Bansho

960 High St, Armadale, AU-VIC 3143

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    High Street
  • Area
    Armadale
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00
  • Price
    $100 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, French, Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram, Train
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tomotaka Ishizuka
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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