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Tuesday 12pm - 3pm 6pm - 10:30pm Wednesday 12pm - 3pm 6pm - 10:30pm Thursday 12pm - 3pm 6pm - 10:30pm Friday 12pm - 3pm 6pm - 10:30pm Saturday 6pm - 10:30pm

Ocha

31 years of Ocha — modern Japanese, crafted with heart by Yasu & Michelle. Our menu blends tradition and creativity, designed for sharing and for celebrating.
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For 31 years, Ocha has been serving Hawthorn with modern Japanese dining, crafted with heart by owner-chefs Michelle Rogerson and Yasu Yoshida. Step inside, and you’re part of the Ocha family.

03/09/2026

Celebrate Dad, in or out this Father’s Day

Whether Dad wants to head out for lunch or stay home with the footy, we’ve got you covered.

DINE IN
Our special 5-course Father’s Day lunch .$95pp, including a beer or glass of house wine.
A few tables are still available. Book now. Www.ocha.com.au/ 9853 6002

TAKEAWAY
Our Father’s Day Bento . $45

Crispy Pork Belly Slider
Teriyaki Chicken on Salad
Sushi Roll
Tempura Potato Cakes
Miso Soup

Sunday 6 September, from 12pm
Book a table or pre-order your bento now.

19/08/2026

Just A Few Tables Remainiing… 🇫🇷 - http://eepurl.com/HOBb0lFNsb

14/08/2026

The wines are here… 🇫🇷 - http://eepurl.com/7dFlpivO8S

11/08/2026

Father’s Day at Ocha. 5 courses + a drink for $95 - http://eepurl.com/ta7ALZU0Vg

31/07/2026

🇫🇷 A French Wine Dinner at Ocha

We’re delighted to welcome Thomas Gisbert from Mosaique Wines to Ocha for an evening celebrating exceptional French wines paired with a seasonal five-course menu. Champagne on arrival, carefully selected wines and Japanese cuisine come together for one special night.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
⏰ 6.30pm
💲225 per person

Bookings via our website or by calling 9853 6002.

24/07/2026

Missed out on our Indigo Wine Dinner because it sold out?

We’re excited to announce our next wine dinner!

Join us on Wednesday 26 August as we partner with Mosaique Wines for an evening of 6 exceptional French wines paired with 6 Japanese-inspired courses.

Our menu is currently being crafted and we’ll be sharing it very soon, but if our last wine dinner was anything to go by, we’d recommend booking early. 📞 (03) 9853 6002
🌐 Book online via the link in our bio.

18/07/2026

☀️ Sun’s out. Sushi in.

Melbourne has turned on a beautiful winter’s day.

Finish it with fresh sushi, sashimi and all your Ocha favourites.

Whether it’s a spontaneous date night, dinner with friends or just an excuse not to cook, we’d love to see you tonight.
🍣 Book your table via the link in our bio or give us a call, 9853 6002

30/06/2026

Teishoku Tuesdays start tonight at Ocha.
A Japanese dinner tray …comforting, satisfying and very mid week friendly!
Each Teishoku is served with side dishes, sashimi, salad, rice and miso
Only $55pp.

Sukiyaki
Thinly sliced beef, vermicelli, shiitake, wombok and vegetables in a soy broth, with optional raw egg.
Salt Grilled Barramundi Collars
Crispy-skinned and succulent, with daikon and lemon.
Japanese Chicken & Veg Curry
Mild, aromatic Japanese curry with chicken and vegetables.
Teriyaki Tofu & Veg
Tofu glazed in teriyaki sauce, served with Asian greens.
Vegetable Tempura
Seasonal vegetables in a light tempura batter.
Available Tuesday nights from 6pm.
Book via ocha.com.au
or call 9853 6002.
Launch month treat:
Post your Teishoku photo, tag , and we’ll shout you a little ice cream 🍨

19/06/2026

INDIGO WINES x OCHA
Wednesday 22 July · 6.30pm
$175pp · 6 courses · 6 matched wines
We’re delighted to welcome Indigo Vineyard from Beechworth for a special winter wine dinner at Ocha, hosted by winemaker Lilian Carter.

The evening will move through Chardonnay, Secret Village Viognier, Pinot Noir, Reminiscence Shiraz Pinot, Beechworth Shiraz and a pink lightly sparkling Frizzante — each matched to a specially created Ocha course.

MENU

Sushi
Eel, cheese salmon, seared kingfish, soft shell crab roll, spicy kingfish roll
2024 Beechworth Chardonnay

Crab Kataifi Roll
Yuzu kosho aioli
2025 Secret Village Viognier

Sansho Yaki Quail
Radicchio, nashi, greens, sesame dressing
2023 Beechworth Pinot

Nasu no Hasami Age
Prawn and lotus root eggplant “sandwiches”, silky dashi sauce
2022 Reminiscence Shiraz Pinot

Red Miso Duck in Bamboo Leaf
Smoked eggplant, grilled wombok
2022 Beechworth Shiraz

Winter Strawberry Eton Mess
Roasted strawberry, yuzu mascarpone, macadamia crumble, meringue
Beechworth Frizzante

A cosy winter night of Beechworth wine, Japanese flavours and good company.

Bookings essential.
Book via www.ocha.com.au
or phone 9853 6002

16/06/2026

📢 We're Hiring at Ocha!
We're looking for:
🍣 Front of House / Waitstaff
Join our friendly, long-established Hawthorn team.
✔ Immediate start
✔ On-the-job training
✔ Supportive work environment
Apply here: https://scoutjobs.com.au/job/38363-front-of-house-waitstaff-ocha-japanese-restaurant-hawthorn

06/05/2026

Inside the Bento:
Mirin grilled Salmon, Japanese pork katsu, sashimi, prawn, harusame & wakame salad, rice, miso, yuzu panacotta. $45pp, pre order till Sat, 9pm only🍱

Address

3 Church Street
Hawthorn, VIC
3122

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 10:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 10:30pm
Friday	12pm - 3pm
	6pm - 10:30pm
Saturday	6pm - 10:30pm

Website

http://www.ocha.com.au/

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