South Yarra dining heats up with truffle feasts, jazz nights and more
This August and beyond, LK Hospitality is turning up the heat across South Yarra with an impressive calendar of dining events, refined rituals, and creative workshops. From truffle-rich dinners at Omnia to elegant Japanese ink painting paired with high tea at Yugen, every detail invites guests to savour, unwind and celebrate the colder months in style.
Below is your curated guide to what’s on at some of Melbourne’s most sought-after venues.
High Tea & Ink: A Creative Workshop with Junko Azukawa
Yugen Tea Bar invites guests to experience mindfulness through creativity, welcoming celebrated sumi-e artist Junko Azukawa for a 90-minute Japanese ink painting workshop. After the meditative session, attendees will enjoy a refined high tea menu at YTB.
Date: Sunday, 17 August
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Yugen Dining and YTB – Shop 10/605 Chapel St, South Yarra
Price: $165 per person
Menu Highlights: Scallop shiro, Mille-feuille with Ume jelly, buckwheat crepes with smoked duck, Wagyu tataki, scones with jam and cream, red bean mochi and more
Inclusions: Glass of Champagne or Sake on arrival + coffee or tea
Bookings: Here
Omnia Bistro x Bannockburn Truffle Dinner
Back by popular demand, Omnia partners once again with Bannockburn Vineyards for a five-course truffle dinner expertly paired with limited-release and museum wines. Hosted by Bannockburn’s Head Winemaker Matt Holmes, expect stories, seasonal produce, and exceptional pours.
Date: Wednesday, 13 August
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Location: Omnia Bistro, 605 Chapel St, South Yarra
Price: $165 per person – 5-course tasting menu with matching wines
Menu Highlights: Truffled jamon cream with Bluefin tuna, Comté truffle soufflé, Wagyu rib cap with truffle miso
Booking Link: Here
Glenfiddich x Yugen Whisky Dinner at Bromley Gallery
Whisky meets artistry at this four-course dinner led by Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador Ross Blainey. Set in the visually rich Bromley Gallery, the night features rare single malts from Glenfiddich alongside bold dishes by Yugen Dining.
Date: Wednesday, 4 September
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Bromley Gallery, 605 Chapel St, South Yarra
Price: $230 pp | Early Bird: $200 until 7 August
Pairings Include: Glenfiddich 18YO with Comte cheese gougère, 23YO with King George whiting, 26YO with Wagyu, 21YO with pineapple cake
Tickets available here
Yugen Dining’s Kanpai Hour
Whether winding down or warming up for the night ahead, Kanpai Hour delivers. From 6–8 pm Wednesday through Sunday, enjoy exclusive sake pairings and snacks like Sydney rock oysters with Kazuma Chikuha Oyster Sake or Yugen’s famous prawn toast with Miwasakura Omusubi.
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Dates: Wednesday – Sunday
Location: Yugen Dining, 605 Chapel St, South Yarra
Price: From $24–$26
Bookings: Walk-ins only, bar seating
Yugen’s Elevated Sashimi and Nigiri Menu
Yugen expands its sushi repertoire with a high-end selection of nigiri, gunkan, and sashimi platters that highlight premium seafood and intricate technique.
Dates: Wednesday – Sunday
Time: From 6:00 pm
Location: Yugen Dining, 605 Chapel St, South Yarra
Menu Highlights:
- Gunkan Sushi with truffle and tuna – $21
- Bluefin Tuna Nigiri (4pc) – $40
- Seasonal Sashimi Platter (20 pcs) – $85
- Deluxe Sashimi Platter (38 pcs incl. caviar & scampi) – $280
Bookings: Here
Jazz Nights at Omnia Bistro
Live jazz takes over Omnia every Wednesday evening until September 3 (except August 13). Featuring Melbourne’s finest vocalists and a tight house trio, each night includes three intimate sets and a special Jazz Hour bar menu from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
Dates: Wednesdays, 23 July – 3 September
Set Times: 6:00pm, 7:10pm, 8:20pm
Location: Omnia Bistro, 605 Chapel St, South Yarra
Bookings: Recommended | Walk-ins welcome at the bar
Booking Link: Here
Whether you’re seeking truffle indulgence, mindful creativity, jazz-infused evenings, or world-class whisky, South Yarra’s most iconic restaurants have something exceptional waiting for you.