Hihuo - Kurunjang

Great place as a Japanese bar. Tried the set dinner. A bit pricey. The bar is well hidden as the name suggests. Liked their sake based cocktail.

With a nondescript door, Hihou is definitely a classic Melbourne secret.<br/ <br/ Ordered:<br/ Hihou set, 5 courses $60.00)<br/ 'Cuban ' spicy tuna cigar<br/ Sweet corn and scallop kaki age, nori, shicimi<br/ Coffee cured salmon sashimi, cucumber, wakame and kimizu<br/ Hihou fried chicken<br/ Kushiyaki kurobata pork belly skewers, teriyaki, fried potatoes, nori salt<br/ <br/ Review:<br/ I love degustation menus because they make me go out of my comfort zone. It makes me try new things and new combos I never would 've chosen for myself... and it 's all decided for me .<br/ Our favourite was the last dish the pork belly skewers. It had this layer of fat in just the right places that gave it an amazing burst of flavor. I really really enjoyed every single bite.<br/ All the other dishes were memorable and unique too. Who ever thought about combining corn and scallop?!<br/ <br/ The service was really accommodating. My friend and I were rushing prior to another appointment so we asked to have everything come out asap. Even on our tiny table they made sure to keep the food coming one after the other. Amazing!!<br/ Side note: make sure you make a booking on the Hihou website!

Secret bars are my favourite place to hang out in Melbourne. This place is fab as you ring the secret door bell and walk into a very posh bar.<br/ <br/ We enjoyed a round of lemon gin cocktail (but I can't remember the name as I can't find an updated menu) after dinner.<br/ <br/ Lovely ambience and very relaxing atmosphere.

Absolutely in love with this place, it is a hidden bar in CBD, very nice and relaxing area, fantastic atmosphere, and great service, very nice collection of sake, Japanese whisky and wine.

Hihou is secluded, secretive, and a world on its own. No flashy and fancy signages to even point out that this place even exist. You have to press a door bell and someone will answer the door to bring you into this place. It is like entering the closet of Narnia and into a world on its own when you step into this bar. <br/ <br/ I love the exclusivity of this bar. You get to have a cosy catch up with friends in a relaxed atmosphere.