An Intimate, Seasonal
Dining Experience
Welcome to Temaki Sushi, where fine dining meets personal connection. With only a handful of seats, our space is intentionally designed to feel like a private table in a chef's kitchen—quiet, refined, and immersive.
At the helm is Head Chef Motoki, who curates a seasonal multi-course menu celebrating the finest ingredients: fresh seafood, premium meats, and organic vegetables harvested from our own farm in Sassafras.
True to its name, temaki meaning "hand-rolled", Temaki Sushi invites guests to create their own hand rolls from a beautifully composed platter, blending tradition with personal expression.
The Art of
Hand Rolling
Each guest receives a beautifully curated plate—an edible canvas of pristine seafood, finely sliced meats, seasonal vegetables, pickles, and garnishes.
You build each hand roll yourself, guided by your instincts and your appetite, combining flavours at your own pace. This is sushi reimagined—not just to be eaten, but experienced.
Every element is chosen with care: ingredients harvested at their peak, much of it from our own organic garden, and served on handmade ceramics crafted in our pottery studio.
Grown with Care,
Prepared with Intention
At the heart of everything we serve is Ferndale—our 35-acre farm nestled in the lush Dandenong Ranges. Whenever possible, we source our ingredients fresh from the soil, trees, and hives of this beautiful land.
Our bees produce a light, floral wild honey, and our genuine free-range eggs come from chickens who roam freely across open pasture.
Alongside classic Western produce, our garden celebrates a wide variety of Japanese plants: daikon, shiso, wasabi, yuzu, mustard greens, and more.
Crafted with Earth,
Fire, and Story
Every piece of tableware in our venue is crafted by hand at our own pottery studio, located at Ferndale. From shaping the clay to the final glaze, the process is slow, deliberate, and rooted in tradition.
Our materials—clays and glazes—are sourced exclusively from family-owned companies in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, continuing the legacy of Shigaraki-yaki pottery, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns.
Many of our plates, bowls, and tea cups carry the delicate imprint of native ferns—pressed directly from the forest floor of Ferndale into soft clay.
We are proud to announce that Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) has recognised Temaki Sushi Melbourne as an Award Winner 2026 — a true testament to our passion for authentic Japanese cuisine and immersive dining.
