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Udon Izakaya Tanukiya is a modern Japanese udon restaurant and izakaya located in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

Tanukiya was created to offer a new way of enjoying udon — not as fast food, and not as formal dining, but as a refined everyday experience. A place where handcrafted noodles, thoughtful design, and Japanese hospitality come together.

Situated in one of Melbourne’s most creative neighbourhoods, Tanukiya reflects the spirit of Fitzroy: relaxed, expressive, and quality-driven.

A Japanese meal on a wooden table featuring a bowl of udon noodles with tofu, greens, and fish cake, a small bowl of soft-boiled egg, a glass of iced tea with lemon, a bowl of hot soup with vegetables and tofu, and a tray with dipping sauces and tempura, accompanied by chopsticks and a wooden spoon.