By Brett Lackey for Daily Mail Australia
06:28 Jul 17, 2024, updated 07:35 Jul 17, 2024
A popular Melbourne restaurant has closed its doors for good after more than three decades in business.
Miyako Japanese Cuisine and Teppanyaki, located in Southbank, took to social media on Sunday to announce the closure and thank customers for their support.
No reason was given for the restaurant’s closure, but other Melbourne venues that have recently closed have cited a “perfect storm” of high operating costs, fewer customers and an oversupply of venues.
The Yarra Riverside restaurant, located on the top floor of the three-storey Southgate arts and entertainment precinct, offered “Japanese cuisine with a French influence”.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Miyako,” management said.
“We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and patronage over the past 27 years since 1997.
“Serving you has been our greatest pleasure and thank you for all the wonderful memories.”
The establishment, which has a four-star rating on TripAdvisor, joins other Melbourne foodie favourites including Izakaya Den, Rosetta, Gingerboy, Pie Thief, Mali Bakes and La Porchetta, which have closed in the past four months.
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Social media users who reacted to the restaurant’s announcement on Instagram and Facebook said they were shocked.
“We are sorry to see you go! We were regular customers and enjoyed the wonderful food, sake and service,” one person said.
“My boyfriend and I went there for our first date and have been back for annual birthdays, sad to see you guys close, thank you for your great food and hospitality,” another person said.
“The food was always excellent, as was the service,” one wrote.
The owners have yet to announce their next move and whether it will be to another venue in Melbourne.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the company for comment.
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