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Kisume

Our Review

'Double toro' nigiri with eggplant pickle and caviar.

Kisume's chef's table is unlike anything in Japan – that's the point

This omakase experience is actually as Melbourne as avoiding PSOs on the 96 tram, reviews Dani Valent.

  • Dani Valent

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