Marumo offers a seasonal seven-course omakase menu, presenting traditional Japanese flavours with a sophisticated, modern twist. Depending on when you score a booking at Marumo, you may be served plates of premium Tasmanian salmon belly sushi, lightly seared Angus beef tataki, or anything else chef Mo, the man behind it all, has up his sleeve. Address:22/145 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands

Bookings at this bijou omakase restaurant are released online every quarter and disappear in a flash so dining here requires no small measure of planning and luck. (Tip: the more friends you have clicking away when tables are released, the more likely you are to land a reservation.) As you’d expect from a restaurant in step with seasonal flavours, dishes come and go with each month’s menu but reverently handled ingredients are a given. Inari pouches freighting vinegared rice and herring roe are (almost) too pretty to eat, while bulky sushi rolls bursting with soft-shell crab and salmon belly are typical of chef Moe Oo’s wilder moments.

Choice is not an option at Marumo: the upscale Japanese restaurant only offers a single, chef-selected menu. Here, over the course of three hours, you’ll be feasting on a seasonal seven-course menu, letting you taste the richness and diversity inherent in Japanese cuisine. The limited choice means every day is giving the highest care and attention, with master chefs honing their craft over many decades, using impeccable quality ingredients with each dish.

It may take a few months to get a booking at Marumo in Nedlands, but be patient and you'll be treated to some of the best Japanese fine dining in Perth. Marumo only offers Omakase—a seven-course dining experience (which can take up to three hours) selected by Chef Mo. The creative and innovative dishes are selected on a seasonal basis—think the most delicious squid, sashimi, gyoza, and sushi you've ever had the pleasure of getting your chops around.

Marumo’s omakase menu has become the stuff of legends – and while the sought-after seven course experience spans far more than just sushi… the sushi’s still gotta get an honourable mention. This is no casual takeaway, but rather, one of the hardest reservations in Perth to wrangle. Prepare for a three-hour degustation in the itty-bitty, minimalist dining room, which itself is tucked away in an otherwise unremarkable Nedlands shopping village.

Marumoonly releases reservations a couple of times a year, but if you get in, their omakase menu is a theatrical performance, an immersive experience, and a meal all in one. Omakase is a Japanese form of dining, meaning ‘I’ll leave it to you,’ where the chef decides what will be served for each course and applies their creativity and artistry to a range of different dishes. These might range from soups to sashimi to sushi.

For a really sumptuous Japanese feed head on over to Marumo. Renowned for being one of the best value fine dining experiences in Perth, Head Chef Moe Oo has created a seven course omakase menu that is so popular, there is a 3 month waiting list for reservations. Somewhat surprisingly the three-hour experience takes place in a restaurant tucked away within the rather undistinguished Nedlands shopping village.

On one hand, the food is nothing short of creative Japanese fine dining as this upscale Nedlands restaurant only offers a omakase chef’s selection tasting menu. Guests can treat themselves to a seven-course meal over three hours for $75, with seasonal produce ensuring something different is served every single day. On the other hand, Marumo is also BYO and absolutely charming.

If you’re of the privileged that walk among us that have actually dined here, you’ll be quick to agree at just how special it is. The wait list is long and you need to put it in your diary to remember to book, but the omakase here is nothing short of incredible. Enjoy a long evening with your BYO wine, and be wowed by course after course of expertly delivered Japanese food.

Calling all Japanese cuisine enthusiasts, seafood obsessives, date-nighterers or those up for a bit of a challenge. Assuming you can finally get yourself a booking (there are only eight tables and reservations open once a season), you're in for a special treat at Marumo that surprisingly won't break the bank. Omakase (or chef's choice) is the name of the game here.

For cravings not needing instant filling, it’s worth your luck to attempt to secure a booking at Nedlands’ Marumo. An exquisite yet humble dining experience like no other, the seven chef’s selection has been described as the best meal $80 will get you in Perth. Until we can afford flights to the homeland of authentic Japanese food, this list keeps us busy.

Marumo: high in demand (reservations open every three months) but well worth the wait. Those fortunate enough to secure a spot will be treated to a seven-course omakase that rotates with the seasons. Think fresh sashimi, fresh fish on pillows of mousse, and tempura emerging from the plate like golden shards – all paired with matcha and BYO drinks.

Marumo is one of our picks for a well-rounded dining experience at a Japanese restaurant in Perth. We appreciate that they showcase various Japanese-influenced dishes, which are traditional yet also modern. For us, this caters to both enthusiasts and those hesitant to try authentic Japanese meals.

The first rule about Marumo is you don’t talk about it, lest you jeopardise your chances of scoring a booking at this bijou Japanese restaurant. Reservations are available once a month and competition is fierce. And what’s not to like about a $60 omakase (degustation) menu?

Marumo was born out of Chef Moe wanting to strike out on his own and has succeeded. The only courses offered here are Omakase (a choice of dishes by the Chef). The experience here lasts three hours and is unmatched as you will delve deeply into the flavours of each dish.

Marumo is an upscale Japanese restaurant that offers a seasonal 7-course menu focused on select Japanese cuisine. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted, showcasing the artistry of Chef Shiro. The modern locale features artful lighting, creating an elegant dining experience.

Location: 22/145 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA 6907 Ph: 0431 040 899. Marumo delivers Japanese-inspired cuisine with a contemporary twist. Each dish is light and flavoursome and beautifully presented; vibrant colours sing on every plate.

In Perth, snagging a table at Marumois like finding a golden ticket. This tiny restaurant, with just 28 seats, makes you wait about three months for a spot.

22/145 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, Nedlands & Dalkeith, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia. "Amazing food with BYO a match made in heaven". ★ 4.8 / 5 from 3311 reviews

Bookings aren’t just essential: they’re fiendishly difficult to score. The 30-seater is also one of Perth’s only fine diners with BYO.