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Bansho, Armadale, AU-VIC

Bansho

4.8
4.8
122 Reviews
$100 and over
Japanese

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2 people
23:30
Booked 9 times 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 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Best Ambience

  • Melbourne

    Japanese

  • Inner South

    Best Overall

  • Inner South

    Best Food

  • Inner South

    Best Ambience

  • Inner South

    Best Value

  • Inner South

    Innovative

  • Inner South

    Great for creative cocktails

  • 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 offers an exquisite dining experience with "exceptional food" and "wonderful service." The fusion of French and Japanese cuisines results in "beautifully presented" dishes with "unique" flavors. The restaurant's "artistic design" and "lovely ambience" enhance the experience, making it a "must try." Some reviews note service timing issues, but the overall experience is highly recommended.

122 Reviews

  1. Tom

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food and wine list - really enjoyed it

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  2. Yuan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is just perfect. The staff are nice and the foods are absolutely delicious!!! And they prepared a Birthday Puff for my partner, really appreciate it!!!

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  3. Fiona

    Kanagawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. We were a table of 3 who chose our own dishes a variety of seafood and tempura and they were beautifully presented and the flavours were delightful. The service was excellent attentive and subtle in the Japanese way. Desserts were shared and eaten quickly the Bombe Alaska and a twist on pavlova were delicious Thankyou Derek he who makes a great cocktail. We will be back.

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  4. Felicity

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, wine and customer service second to none.

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  5. Marilyn Kino

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This establishment was absolutely lovely , not overcrowded , staff friendly but not overbearing and the food and presentation was exceptional

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  6. Seem Yee

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Big thanks to the team for the exceptional food and wonderful service :)

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  7. Margaret

    VIP

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service here are excellent and we will definitely be back again.

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  8. Dylan

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So impressed by the food, cocktails, and service. The restaurant was also beautiful, such an artistically designed space it was very impressive. The team there were absolutely amazing and we are dying to get back in. It’s a must try!

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  9. Catherine

    VIP

    Melbourne

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Bansho - consistently good. Larry is so passionate about food and service

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  10. maree

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    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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Bansho is rated 4.8 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 9 times 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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