Teriyaki Anarchy Sake

We stumbled upon this place when we were looking for a bite one Saturday nite. I have to say I was not tempted to enter the place, but the food was simple and amazing. I discovered plum wine with soda water… the yakitori (skewers) concept seems so simple, but they are so delicious, after we devoured the 6 sticks we ordered, I wanted more and more.

Looooooove this place. Delicious street food style menu with great décor /​vibe. Real Japanese food (no sashimi /​sushi here, all warm deliciousness)
Lots of gluten free and vego /​vegan options for $ 8 inc Furikake Fries. And all fructose friendly. No flavour compromise and great fresh /​authentic ingredients.
Monday specials are $ 2 Oysters, $ 5 Whisky highball, $ 10 Donburi.

Cool little spot. A Japanese dive bar that plays 60’s rock n roll. Nice menu. Just had edamame, a Sake and a Bloody Hugo (like a bloody mary but with wasabi and other things — so good!) A bit on the pricey side. I’d return though to try some other things like yakitori and noodles, which others had and looked great.

I would not say this is a Japanese themed bar. It’s walls are adorned with more 60’s rock posters (to match the soundtrack) than Kanji. You will not hear the cry of «irasshaimase!» as you enter. This in no way detracts from this bar.
You get the distinct feeling that Teriyaki Anarchy Sake is doing it’s own thing. Two Melbournians with Japanese headbands flip skewers (Yakatori — $ 4.50 a hit) behind the bar and serve the drinks. The light on approach (or maybe we just went when it was quite?) adds to the casual come as you are feel. Nice.
I wouldn’t rave about the food, but it’s cheap and cheerful. Worth a look.

Great food, great beer, great staff, great atmosphere! I highly recommend, and I’ll definitely be back.

It feels SO good to go back to a place that Rocks. It totally deserves that capital R.
As we entered the establishment, the owner greeted us with a friendly smile and a welcoming demeanor as he offered us seats. We were especially in the mood for some Bloody Marys, and he did not disappoint us.
It’s Japanese-​themed, you see, just like everything else in the bar. There was the obligatory vodka and tomato juice (I wonder how sake would work in it?), celery, tonkatsu sauce instead of worstershire, and topped with that japanese rice pepper mix served in a beer mug. Absolutely delicious. As per my tip, you MUST try it.
As he made the drinks and brought them to us out the back, we also ordered a little bit of food. My girlfriend ordered a salad which was light, but tasty, and I had the beef and squid skewers. Grilled to perfection with the right amount of seasoning and marinade, I left feeling satisfied and delighted.
The décor is quite cool too, lots of band posters and live gig ads all framed around the place. The black walls and low-​lighting really gives off that Japanese dive-​bar feeling.
The best thing is that it’s right around the corner from me, and coupled with the brilliant Cibi for breakky/​lunch, this place for dinner, late night snacking or drinking late on a weekend, I’m a very happy Collingwood-​ite that has a date with this place again soon.

Great food, excellent vibe. Japanese beers and tori age with sesame rice to the sound of The Ramones on vinyl. Highly recommended

The owner, Pat, originally had the idea got the bar when living in Tokyo. Noticing a gap in the market in Melbourne, he decided to create his own Japanese dive bar.
The décor is a mix of Japanese symbols with 60s classic rock posters. The music is vinyl 60s band like the Rolling Stones.
The menu for drinks and food is themed around easy to eat bar snacks that can be quickly churned out. You can’t have a Japanese dive bar without edamame. A mussel miso soup wasn’t to my liking but is a different spin on the usual packet stuff you get in many places. A range of yakatori is available. I tried the salmon (breaking my vegetarianism just for you!) and it was a divine miso glazed pieces on a skewer. Even better they left some skin on so you got a bit of crispness with the softness of the fish. I also tried two of the three vegetarian options — tofu and sweet green peppers was fine but the shitaki mushrooms were an absolute standout.
Miss 9 tried the soba noodle soup with Japanese mayo, ginger and lotus roots. A filling options but quick option for those waiting for the tram on the corner of Smith and Johnston Steet. Definite winner
There is also an interesting rice dish and fries done in a unique Japanese style.
Drinks are limited to Japanese beer, sake, rainbow whiskey (Japanese brand) and some wine.
While food and drink options are limited, there is enough choice for everyone — and frankly, sometimes you don’t want a lot of choice (see Cibi’s latest offering down the far end of Collingwood). This is good food and drink done quickly, which is just what you want while waiting for a tram or killing time before your restaurant booking.
This is a great addition to this end of Smith Street and I’ll be back as a regular.