New Japanese Dining Disco Bar Disuko
Melbourne’s CBD is turning the volume right up with the arrival of Disuko, a vibrant Japanese rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar that is officially open and active from Tuesday, 18 November. Created by MAMAS Dining Group, the venue promises a full sensory escape into the neon-soaked buzz of 1980s Tokyo.
Set across the former Madame Brussels site on Bourke Street, Disuko transforms the familiar rooftop into a day-to-night playground of Japanese flavours, vinyl beats and retro glamour. Open seven days a week from 12 noon until late, the venue blends high-energy nightlife with polished dining, wrapped in a cinematic atmosphere that feels a world away from the bustle below.
Guests are greeted by a DJ spinning vinyl at the entrance, setting the tone before they reach the rooftop. Inside, mirrored surfaces bounce reflections from a cluster of disco balls overhead while the centrepiece, an impressive 8 metre glowing bar, runs the length of the room. Here, Bar Manager Joshuiea Scott pours specialist Japanese sakes and crafts standout cocktails, including Hana Nashi with Roku Gin and cloudy pear soda, Ginza Girl with red shiso-infused Grey Goose and the refreshing Shogun with yuzu and ginger beer.
The dining room brings the mood down to a sultry hum. Designed by Thai Ho and in-house designer Joan Budiono, the palette leans into cherry red leather, bottle green booths and rich Japanese timber. It echoes the warmth of low lit Tokyo lounges and creates a stylish cocoon for long lunches, date nights or late-night snacks.
In the kitchen, MAMAS Dining Group’s Creative Culinary Director Stolley joins Head Chef Hoa, whose experience spans Nobu and Kisumé. The pair have developed an izakaya-style menu available à la carte or as the $65 per person Disuko Setto. Dishes swing between playful and refined. The Fillet O Ebi Sando offers chunky crumbed prawns with Japanese tartare. The Udon Carbonara delivers chewy noodles coated in smoky dashi bacon and miso. The Hiramasa brings kingfish dressed in citrus yuzu soy. Wagyu Tataki and Shoyu yaki Chicken round out a menu that leans heavily into comfort and bold flavour.
For a more intimate experience, the eight-seat Omakase bar presents a 12-course chef-led journey of sushi and sashimi. Diners score front row seats to watch the chefs at work under a soft sunset-toned glow.
Summer will showcase Disuko’s outdoor terrace, which overlooks sweeping city views and offers the ideal backdrop for skyline cocktails. Above the terrace, the Tokyo Sky Mezzanine provides a 30-seat private dining space designed for events and celebrations, looking directly over Melbourne’s jagged city silhouette.
Music is the heartbeat of the venue. A curated playlist of disco, Japanese soul and hip hop pumps through the space with help from custom-built boomboxes decorated in traditional kumiko joinery. Each weekend, local DJs bring the dance floor to life, encouraging guests to stay long after dinner.
As Thai Ho explains, “The inspiration for Disuko was born from years spent visiting my family in Shibuya, Tokyo. The country instantly captivated me – its culture, cuisine, hospitality, and energy of the city is electric. Disuko is our way of bringing a slice of Shibuya life to Melbourne, think neon, nostalgia, and nothing but good times.”
Venue Details
Venue: Disuko
Address: Level 3, 59 to 63 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 12 noon to late
Bookings: disuko.com.au