En Izakaya Japanese restaurant was born February 3rd 2009. The concept was to create an innovative and more modern approach to Japanese cuisine not yet seen in Melbourne. The idea was to provide a relaxed and informal atmosphere accessible to everyone.

En’s kanji character can be translated to ‘drinking party’. Our concise list of wine, beer & Japanese nihonshu (sake) have been expertly designed to match the vegetarian, seafood and meat dishes on offer.

Chef Teruaki Sato is from Sendai, Japan. He brings to Balaclava over 10 years of experience working in Izakaya restaurants in Miyagi prefecture. Sourcing the freshest local produce available, Sato-san’s menu includes a range of creative specials that change daily.