Rice Workshop – Carlton VIC
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Rice Workshop Carlton

Carlton, Melbourne, VIC 🍣 Japanese

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Opening hours

Monday10 am – 5 pm
Tuesday10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday10 am – 5 pm
Thursday10 am – 5 pm
Friday10 am – 5 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.

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8 Porters Lane, Carlton VIC · 1.7 km from Melbourne centre

Popular times

Estimated from typical visit patterns for Japanese venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.

At a glance

About Rice Workshop

Rice Workshop brings Japanese food to Carlton in Victoria. You'll find it at 8 Porters Lane, Carlton VIC, roughly 1.7 km from the Melbourne city centre.

Japanese dining in Australia spans sushi trains, ramen bars, izakaya, teppanyaki grills and omakase counters. Fresh local seafood makes Australian sushi and sashimi a highlight.

Rice Workshop is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays); the venue offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating; there are vegetarian options.

Planning a night out in Carlton? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Gong Cha and Thailander.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in
  • Takeaway
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian options
  • Air-conditioned
  • No drive-through
  • Card payments

What to order

Signature Japanese dishes to look out for.

Full menu guide →
Small platesAgedashi tofuFried tofu in dashi broth
Sushi & sashimiCalifornia rollCrab, avocado and cucumber
MainsChicken katsu curryCrumbed chicken with Japanese curry and rice
DessertMatcha ice creamGreen tea ice cream

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Closest restaurants to Rice Workshop

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

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  1. 1
    Gong Cha 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 15 Monash Road, Carlton
    10 mN · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    Thailander – 8 Porters Lane, Carlton
    Thailander 🍜 Thai · 8 Porters Lane, Carlton
    20 mE · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    PappaRich logo
    PappaRich 🌶️ Malaysian & Indonesian · 8 Porters Lane, Carlton
    20 mS · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    Student Dining 🍽️ International · Monash Road, Carlton
    20 mN · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    House of Cards – 8 Porters Lane, Carlton
    House of Cards ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 8 Porters Lane, Carlton
    30 mSW · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Alleyway Kitchen – 2 Porters Lane, Carlton
    Alleyway Kitchen 🥟 Chinese · 2 Porters Lane, Carlton
    40 mSW · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    Roll'd 🍲 Vietnamese · 11 Monash Road, Carlton
    50 mNE · 1 min walk
  8. 8
    Zambrero 🌮 Mexican & Latin American · Building 171/2 Porters Lane, Carlton
    50 mSW · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    St Ali Canteen ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 15 Monash Road, Carlton
    60 mN · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    Ho Ho's Xpress (Level 1) 🧆 Middle Eastern & Turkish · 11 Monash Road, Carlton
    60 mNE · 1 min walk

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Yeshi Ethiopian Restaurant – 328 Brunswick Street, FitzroyAfrican

Yeshi Ethiopian Restaurant

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Shark Fin Inn

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Fancy Hank's Barbecue Restaurant

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Añada

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More Japanese near Carlton

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Tokyo Lamington

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Don Tojo

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Eating out in Carlton

Carlton is home to 206 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Melbourne area with 9,581 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, italian restaurants, international restaurants. Within 25 km of Rice Workshop there are 8,374 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Greek Precinct (1.4 km), Fitzroy (1.5 km), North Melbourne (1.6 km), East End Theatre District (1.6 km).

Cuisine mix in Carlton

  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch52
  • 🍝 Italian25
  • 🍽️ International23
  • 🍣 Japanese15
  • 🍨 Desserts & Gelato13

Frequently asked questions

Where is Rice Workshop located?

Rice Workshop is located at 8 Porters Lane, Carlton VIC. It is about 1.7 km from the centre of Melbourne. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of Rice Workshop?

Rice Workshop is open 5 days a week (closed Saturdays & Sundays). Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.

What kind of food does Rice Workshop serve?

Rice Workshop serves Japanese cuisine. Browse our Japanese menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

Does Rice Workshop offer takeaway or delivery?

According to our latest data, Rice Workshop offers takeaway and offers delivery.

Is Rice Workshop wheelchair accessible?

Yes — Rice Workshop is listed as wheelchair accessible.

How can I contact Rice Workshop?

You can reach Rice Workshop or via its website.

What is the closest restaurant to Rice Workshop?

The closest venue is Gong Cha, about 10 m to the north (1 min walk). Other close options include Thailander (20 m), PappaRich (20 m), Student Dining (20 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near Rice Workshop?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Universal Italian (Italian, 620 m), Al Dente Enoteca (Italian, 1.1 km), Yeshi Ethiopian Restaurant (African, 1.4 km).

Where else can I find Japanese food near Carlton?

Other Japanese venues close by include Moonfishh (80 m), Rakuzen (270 m), Nijuusan (300 m).

How many restaurants are there in Carlton?

Our guide lists 206 places to eat in Carlton, most commonly cafés & brunch (52), italian restaurants (25), international restaurants (23). Within 25 km there are 8,374 venues in total.